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Event:
PFC 195 Semenko vs Gormsson
Date: Jul 26, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Semenko swings for the body but Gormsson moves out of range.
A big left from Gormsson misses.
The crowd cheers as Gormsson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Semenko doesn't seem phased though.
Semenko misses with an uppercut. Gormsson saw that one coming.
Gormsson tries to land a front kick but Semenko steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Semenko jabs Gormsson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A punch combination from Gormsson misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Gormsson.
Semenko tries to clinch but Gormsson is having none of it.
Gormsson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Semenko scores with a jab to the jaw.
Semenko scores with a jab. Gormsson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Gormsson throws the left hand but Semenko avoids the punch easily.
Gormsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Semenko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gormsson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice leg kick lands there from Gormsson.
Nice shot by Semenko.#T1#
Semenko on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gormsson. Gormsson obviously looking to wear him down.
Semenko seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Semenko comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Semenko fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Semenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Semenko throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Semenko is looking to wear down Gormsson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Gormsson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gormsson needs to keep his hands up - Semenko had a free shot at his head there.
Semenko looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nice body punch from Semenko.
Semenko avoids the head kick by Gormsson.
Semenko bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Gormsson connects with a crisp jab.
Semenko throws a nice looking combination but Gormsson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gormsson! But no joy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Semenko lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Semenko takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gormsson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gormsson takes one to the chin there.#T2#
Gormsson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Semenko takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Semenko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Semenko with a jab.
Semenko lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gormsson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gormsson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Gormsson throws a sloppy head kick and Semenko moves out of range easily.
Semenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gormsson! But no joy.
Semenko blocks a head kick by Gormsson.
Semenko connects with a right hand. Gormsson shakes it off.
Gormsson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Semenko has time to react.
Semenko 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.
A combination from Semenko does no damage.
Semenko misses the jab.
Gormsson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3#
Gormsson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A bone on bone clash there as Gormsson blocks the leg kick.
Semenko avoids a kick to the body.
Semenko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Semenko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gormsson.
Semenko takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Semenko blocks a leg kick.
Semenko slips a jab from Gormsson.
A little feinted left hand from Semenko on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gormsson blocks a jab.
Gormsson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Gormsson throws the kick towards the body but Semenko avoids it.
Gormsson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Gormsson throws a lazy uppercut
and Semenko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Semenko walks into a jab.
Semenko throws a jab when Gormsson was well out of range.
Gormsson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Semenko fails to land with a series of punches.
Gormsson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gormsson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gormsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gormsson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gormsson.
Gormsson moves out of range of the body kick from Semenko.
Gormsson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Semenko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gormsson.
Semenko misses with a straight left.
Semenko lands a lovely overhand right.
Gormsson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Semenko.
Semenko was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Semenko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
Semenko closes the distance and clinches.
Good body shot from Gormsson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Semenko tries to land knees in the clinch but Gormsson avoids the damage to the body.
Gormsson managing to block the knees to the body from Semenko.
Gormsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Semenko working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Dave Semenko will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Gormsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Semenko.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Gormsson in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Gormsson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Gormsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Semenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Gormsson.
An attempted straight right counter from Semenko misses the target.
Semenko gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gormsson looks to land a combination but Semenko avoids it well.
Semenko fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dave Semenko is winning the standup battle so far.
Semenko keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Semenko misses with a series of wild punches.
Semenko throws a body punch but Gormsson moves out of range.
Gormsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gormsson misses with a low kick.
Semenko was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Semenko scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gormsson doesn't seem bothered though.
A good leg kick by Gormsson. #CL#
Semenko gets a clinch.
Gormsson blocking some punches.
#T1#
Semenko misses with a short punch on the inside.
Semenko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gormsson avoids it.
Semenko blocking some punches.
Gormsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gormsson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Semenko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gormsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Gormsson.
Gormsson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Semenko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gormsson avoids it.
Semenko trying to land knees to the body.
Gormsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Semenko lands a hook that snaps the head of Gormsson backwards.
Semenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Semenko misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gormsson.
Semenko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gormsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Semenko's elbow. #T2#
Gormsson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gormsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Semenko tries to throw a body punch but Gormsson avoids it by throwing Semenko back against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Semenko obliges.
Semenko working Gormsson over with knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Semenko lands with a light punch inside.
Semenko throws a knee to the head but misses.
Semenko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gormsson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Semenko lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gormsson.
Gormsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gormsson misses with the head strike.
Semenko tries to work over Gormsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gormsson avoiding damage as Semenko throws knees to the body.
Gormsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Semenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Semenko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gormsson's elbow. #T3#
Gormsson managing to block the knees to the body from Semenko.
Nice body punch from Gormsson - that landed with a thud.
Semenko misses with a knee to the head.
Gormsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gormsson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Semenko backwards.
Semenko misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gormsson.
Semenko misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gormsson.
Semenko takes a shot to the head.
Gormsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short body shot lands from Gormsson as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Semenko struggles to land a body shot inside as Gormsson controls his hands.
Semenko missing with knees to the body.
Dave Semenko has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gormsson.
Gormsson misses with a body punch.
Gormsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Semenko controls his hands.
#T4#
Gormsson misses with the head strike.
A hook to the body from Gormsson.
Gormsson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gormsson tries a body shot but Semenko blocks it.
#BC2#
Gormsson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gormsson throws a leg kick which misses Semenko's front leg but catches the back leg as Semenko tries to avoid it.
Semenko lands with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice leg kick from Gormsson, right into the meat of the thigh.
Semenko takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gormsson lands an overhand right.
Gormsson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Gormsson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
An inside leg kick lands from Gormsson.
Semenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gormsson moves away.
Gormsson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Gormsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Semenko.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Harald Gormsson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Semenko throws a leg kick but Gormsson moved away.
Semenko stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gormsson.
Gormsson checks a low kick from Semenko.
Despite the aggression on Gormsson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Semenko with the inside leg kick.
Semenko fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gormsson looks to land a left hand but Semenko moved out of range nicely.
Gormsson slips under a jab from Semenko.
Gormsson ducks under a wild hook from Semenko.
Gormsson throws a leg kick which misses Semenko's front leg but catches the back leg as Semenko tries to avoid it.
Gormsson throws a shot from downtown. Semenko moves away and avoids it.
Gormsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Semenko is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Semenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Gormsson is just out of range.
Gormsson steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Good leg kick by Gormsson.
Gormsson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Gormsson - that will leave a mark!
Semenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Gormsson is just out of range.#T1#
A jab from Gormsson misses.
Semenko swings for the body but Gormsson moves out of range.
Gormsson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Semenko loads up on a big right hand but Gormsson slips the punch.
Gormsson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Semenko scores with a nice right hand.
Semenko throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Gormsson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Semenko is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Semenko with a jab.
Gormsson throws the kick towards the body but Semenko avoids it.
Semenko moves out of range as Gormsson strikes.
Gormsson misses with a kick to the body.
Gormsson misses with a wild body shot.
Gormsson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Gormsson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gormsson keeps Semenko at a distance using the push kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gormsson cracks a nice hook into Semenko's ribs.#T2#
Gormsson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
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!
Gormsson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Semenko avoids a kick to the body.
Gormsson throws a sloppy head kick and Semenko moves out of range easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gormsson.
Semenko with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gormsson to score with a decent uppercut.
Gormsson throws a hook but Semenko blocks it.
Gormsson throws a leg kick which misses Semenko's front leg but catches the back leg as Semenko tries to avoid it.
Semenko's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Semenko misses with a low kick.
Semenko takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Semenko pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gormsson cracks Semenko with a good jab.
Gormsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gormsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Semenko.#T3#
Gormsson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Semenko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Semenko misses with a looping right.
Dave Semenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Semenko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Semenko takes one to the chin there.
Semenko tries to land a front kick but Gormsson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gormsson throws a jab when Semenko was well out of range.
Gormsson moves out of range of the strikes.
Semenko misses with a few strikes there.
Gormsson tries a head kick but it misses.
Semenko will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Gormsson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Semenko lands a leg kick that knocks Gormsson off balance momentarily.
Gormsson avoids the body shot from Semenko.
Gormsson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T4#
Semenko tries to work over Gormsson's front leg with a kick but Gormsson checks it.
Gormsson misses with an uppercut.
Semenko steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Gormsson. That one must have hurt.
Semenko tries a head kick but it misses.
Gormsson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gormsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gormsson swings for the body but Semenko moves out of range.
Semenko does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Gormsson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gormsson throws a push kick but Semenko slaps the foot to one side.
Semenko scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Semenko misses with an uppercut.
Gormsson throws a jab but it's blocked by Semenko.
Gormsson throws a wild body kick that Semenko sees coming a mile off.
Gormsson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Semenko misses with an attempted mid kick.
Semenko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gormsson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harald Gormsson really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Semenko fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gormsson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Semenko is looking to clinch but Gormsson is avoiding it.
Semenko takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Semenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice uppercut there from Gormsson.
Semenko takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gormsson throws a good cross that connects.
Gormsson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Semenko misses with a lunging right hand
letting Gormsson counter with a right hand.
Semenko throws a right hand that misses
and Gormsson counters with a stiff right hand.
Gormsson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Semenko blocks a jab.
Gormsson misses with a body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Semenko bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Gormsson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Semenko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gormsson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gormsson scores with a nice right hand.
#ROC2#Semenko is rocked!
Semenko misses with an attempted mid kick.
Semenko lands a glancing blow to the side of Gormsson's head.
A telegraphed right hand from Semenko misses the target.
Semenko looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Gormsson tries to land a body kick
letting Semenko counter with a right hand.
Gormsson lunges at Semenko with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Semenko's hand.
Gormsson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Semenko on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gormsson lands a right hook to the body.
Semenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gormsson manages to avoid it.
Gormsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gormsson throws a hook but Semenko blocks it.
Semenko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gormsson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gormsson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T2#
A big right from Semenko misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Semenko. Gormsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Semenko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Semenko just misses with a punch to the body.
Semenko swings away with a body shot that misses
and Semenko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fighters circling - Semenko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gormsson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Semenko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gormsson.
Semenko just misses with a punch to the body.
Semenko connects with a looping right hand.
Jab, jab by Gormsson - just one landing.
Gormsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Semenko scores with a hook to the body. Gormsson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Semenko misses with a kick to the body.
Semenko connects with a crisp jab.
Semenko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T3#
Gormsson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Semenko.
Gormsson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gormsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Semenko.
Gormsson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Semenko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Semenko avoids the head kick by Gormsson.
Gormsson checks the leg kick.
Gormsson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Semenko throws a body kick that misses.
Gormsson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gormsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Semenko.
Semenko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gormsson avoids a kick to the body.
Gormsson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T4#
Gormsson moves out of range as Semenko strikes.
Gormsson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Semenko misses the shot to the body.
Gormsson only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A big right from Semenko misses.
Gormsson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Semenko steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Gormsson. That one must have hurt.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Semenko sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Gormsson looks for the body kick but Semenko saw that one coming.
Semenko takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gormsson lands a jab.
Semenko tries to land a body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Semenko moves out of range of the body kick from Gormsson.
Gormsson lands a front kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gormsson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harald Gormsson dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R5#
A big left from Gormsson misses.
Semenko moves out of range of the body kick from Gormsson.
Semenko throws a one two combo.
Semenko just misses with a punch to the body.
Semenko misses with a straight left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Semenko. Gormsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Semenko with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gormsson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Semenko.
Gormsson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gormsson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Semenko on the side of the head.
Gormsson thuds his shin into the meat of Semenko's side.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Gormsson - that will leave a mark!
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Semenko tries to score with a low kick but Gormsson moves his leg out of the way.
Gormsson throws a body shot but no joy.
Gormsson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T1#
Good exchange - Gormsson coming out on top.
Oh Semenko is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Semenko blocks the body kick.
Semenko takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Semenko seems to have got his legs back now.
Semenko takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gormsson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gormsson throws a nice looking combination but Semenko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gormsson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Semenko's sensitive parts.
Semenko throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gormsson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gormsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Semenko.
Gormsson lands a jab-cross combination.
Gormsson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Semenko fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gormsson on the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gormsson throws the kick towards the body but Semenko avoids it.
Semenko throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gormsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dave Semenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Semenko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Semenko misses with a head kick.
Semenko throws a sloppy body shot
and Gormsson scores with a counter punch that sends Semenko to the canvas! Gormsson smells blood - he's punishing Semenko with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Semenko has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harald Gormsson!
Harald Gormsson is the new light heavyweight champion!
Harald Gormsson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
PFC 190 Slice vs Tuala
Date: Jul 05, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot lands for Semenko.
Semenko throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Parade stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Semenko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Semenko connects with a good right hand that stumbles Parade. Parade circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A good leg kick by Semenko.
Semenko has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Semenko thumps Parade with a low kick.
Semenko fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Parade is out of range.
Parade swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A nice leg kick from Parade, right into the meat of the thigh.
Semenko looks to throw the jab but Parade is out of range.
Semenko scoring well with a low kick there.
Parade definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Parade listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dave Semenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Parade throws a low kick but Semenko moves out of range easily.
Semenko was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Parade tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Semenko throws an overhand right that lands on Parade's shoulder, as Parade tries to avoid the shot.
Parade keeps the fight on the outside.#T1#
Semenko attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Parade swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Semenko on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Semenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Semenko lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Parade looks to land a right hand but Semenko moved out of range.
A big left from Semenko misses.
Parade is looking to counter punch.
Parade looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Semenko throws a hook but Parade blocks it.
Semenko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Semenko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Semenko swings for the body but Parade moves out of range.
Semenko feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Parades jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Semenko throws a nice inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Semenko. #T2#
Parade throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A nice side step and Semenko releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Parade pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Parade has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Parade there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Parade misses with a body kick.
Semenko attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Parade has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Semenko.
Semenko lands with an overhand left.
Semenko connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Parade momentarily.
Semenko stuns Parade with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Semenko tries to clinch but Parade is having none of it.
Semenko lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Parade misses with a body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Semenko. That's going to slow Parade down.
Semenko misses with a hook.#T3#
Parade throws a leg kick that is checked
and Semenko counters with a straight right hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Semenko. That snapped Parade's head back.
A head kick misses from Parade.
Semenko misses with a kick to the body
and Parade counters with an outside leg kick.
Parade walks into a left hand.
Parade is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Parade connects with a nice looking jab.
Semenko throws a low kick but it's checked well by Parade.
Semenko swings widly with a right hand
and Parade counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The fighters circling - Parade throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Semenko is looking to chop away at Parade's legs.
Semenko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Parade circles away from the clinch attempt
and Parade counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Semenko looks winded!#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Parade blocks a low kick nicely.
Semenko is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Parade had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Semenko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Parade counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Semenko throws a half hearted mid kick.
Parade avoids a kick to the body.
Semenko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Parade lands the left hand.
Semenko throws a lazy right hand but Parade sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Semenko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Parade chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#CL2#
Semenko clinches with his opponent.
Parade misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Semenko dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Semenko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Parade has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#CL2#
Parade tries to keep at a distance but Semenko has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short left from Parade.
Parade blocks a body shot from Semenko.
Semenko working Parade over with knees to the body.
Semenko blocks a body shot from Parade.
Parade prevents a body shot from Semenko.
A short right from Parade.
A right handed body shot lands from Semenko.
Semenko tries to work over Parade's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Parade taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parade lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Semenko lands a body punch.
Semenko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Semenko misses with a punch to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Parade.
Semenko missing with knees to the body.
Parade swings wildly with an uppercut but Semenko uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Parade.
Semenko landing knees to the body.
Semenko misses with a punch to the body.
Parade tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Parade managing to block the knees to the body from Semenko.
Semenko connects with a nasty looking knee right to Parade's face.
Semenko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Parade struggles to land a body shot inside as Semenko controls his hands.
Parade tries to throw a body punch but Semenko avoids it by throwing Parade back against the cage.
Parade stalling.
Parade blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Parade scores with a nice hook to the head.
Parade doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Semenko blocks a body shot from Parade.
Semenko blocking some punches.
A knee to the head by Semenko.
#CUT2#It looks like Rage Parade has been cut.
Semenko crunches a lovely knee into Parade's ribcage.
Parade tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Semenko landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Parade tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Semenko lands a nice uppercut.
Semenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Semenko scores with a shoulder strike.
Semenko works on Parade's body with a couple of short punches.
Semenko lands a nice knee to the body.
Semenko scores with a shot to the side of Parade's head.
Semenko lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Parade fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Semenko struggles to land a body shot inside as Parade controls his hands.
Parade misses with a hook from the clinch.
Parade wants to stall.
Semenko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Parade is defending well for now.
Parade throws a punch but it's blocked by Semenko.
Parade goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T3#
Semenko misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Parade.
Parade misses with a short punch on the inside.
Semenko utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Semenko.
Parade tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Parade misses with a body punch.
Semenko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Parade is defending well for now.
Parade avoiding damage as Semenko throws knees to the body.
Parade misses with a hook from the clinch.
Parade avoiding damage as Semenko throws knees to the body.
Semenko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Parade backwards.
Semenko misses with some punches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Parade lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Semenko blocking some punches.
Parade lands a body shot.
Parade misses with a punch on the inside.
#T4#
Parade digs a right hand into Semenko's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Semenko's gas tank.
Parade lands a shot to the body.
Good body shot from Parade.
Parade is struggling to control the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right from Parade.
Parade has a couple of punches blocked by Semenko.
Parade has a couple of punches blocked by Semenko.
Semenko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Semenko landing knees to the body.
Parade misses with a punch on the inside.
Semenko blocking some punches.
Semenko misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Parade.
Semenko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Parade goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Dave Semenko seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Parade lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dave Semenko will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Rage Parade'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.#R3#
Semenko scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Parade misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Semenko.
Semenko swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Parade counters with a leg kick. #KD#
Parade lands a big head kick that sends Semenko tumbling to the mat! Parade takes a step backwards and waves Semenko back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#It looks like Dave Semenko has been cut.
Semenko throws a leg kick that is checked
and Parade counters with a nice leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Semenko!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Parade tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Semenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Parade.
Semenko misses the shot to the body.
Parade ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Parade has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Semenko.
Semenko slips a straight right by Parade.
A low kick from Semenko misses
and Parade cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Semenko moves out of range of the leg kick from Parade.
Semenko throws out a counter right but Parade avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Semenko thows a body kick. Parade tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Parade slips a straight right by Semenko.
Parade takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The fighters circling - Semenko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A chopping leg kick lands by Parade.
Parade scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Semenko cracks a nice hook into Parade's ribs.
Semenko misses the shot to the body.
Semenko throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Parade looks to throw the jab but Semenko is out of range.
Semenko connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T2#
Semenko attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Parade throwing a counter right hand but Semenko manages to avoid it.
Parade misses with a head kick.
Semenko blocks a head kick by Parade.
Semenko throws a wild body kick that Parade sees coming a mile off.
Semenko lands with a kick to the ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Semenko throws a right and a left that both miss.
Semenko throws the left hand but Parade avoids the punch easily.
Parade looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Parade takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice defenses there by Parade.
Semenko's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Parade connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Semenko scrambles back to his feet.
Parade takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Parade with a hook.#T3#
Semenko avoids the body shot from Parade.
Semenko looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Semenko misses with a hook
and Parade counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Semenko takes a swing at Parade's ribcage but misses.
Parade scores with a jab. Semenko acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #ROC#Semenko is rocked!
Parade throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Semenko is still on wobbly legs! Can Parade finish him?
Semenko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Parade was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Semenko seems to have recovered his senses.
Semenko scores with a one two! Parade had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Parade steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Semenko.
Semenko lands a jab to Parade's midsection.
Dave Semenko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Semenko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Parade loads up on a big right hand but Semenko slips the punch.
Parade displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Semenko throws out the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Parade misses the target.
Parade throws a jab when Semenko was well out of range.
Semenko looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
Semenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Parade tries to work over Semenko's front leg with a kick but Semenko checks it.
Semenko cracks Parade with a good jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Semenko throws a leg kick but Parade moved away.
Semenko throws a sloppy head kick and Parade moves out of range easily.
Semenko tries to move into range but Parade moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Some wild striking there from Parade.
A nice side step and Semenko releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Parade misses with a low kick.
Parade swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big left from Parade misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rage Parade clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.#R4#
Semenko lands with an overhand left.
Semenko thumps Parade with a low kick.
Parade thuds a left hand into Semenko's body.
Parade avoids the body shot from Semenko.
Semenko slips a straight right by Parade.
Semenko throws the kick towards the body but Parade avoids it.
It appears Parade was looking to counter with a kick there.
Parade misses with a looping left.
Parade scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Semenko misses the shot to the body.
Parade looks to land a right hand but Semenko moved out of range.
The fighters circling - Semenko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Parade quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Semenko looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#T1#
Semenko tries to clinch but Parade is having none of it.
Parade motions for Semenko to come forward. Parade throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Semenko misses with a looping left.
Semenko with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Parade lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Semenko connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Parade momentarily.
Semenko misses with a kick to the body.
The fighters circling - Semenko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Parade slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Parade keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Semenko.
Semenko scores with a jab to the jaw.
Semenko misses with an attempted mid kick.
#T2#
Semenko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Parade shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Semenko scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Parade takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
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!
Semenko lands a nice looking body shot.
Semenko misses with a straight left.
Semenko throws a jab but it's blocked by Parade.
Semenko works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Parade misses with a low kick.
Parade on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A low kick from Semenko is predictable there
and Parade counters with a nice low kick that buckles Semenko's knee momentarily.
The fighters circling - Parade throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
A low kick lands for Semenko.
Semenko chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Semenko lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Parade misses with an attempted mid kick.
Semenko scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Semenko moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Semenko fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Parade.#CL2#
Semenko closes the distance and clinches.
Parade misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Parade fails to land.
Parade misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hook to the body lands for Parade.
Semenko is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Parade misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T4#
Parade lands a shot to the body.
A short uppercut from Parade.
Parade lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Parade can't find room to land a body shot as Semenko controls the action.
Parade digs a right hand underneath Semenko's ribcage. Semenko let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Parade.
Semenko takes a shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Parade.
Parade lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Semenko backwards.
Parade misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Parade lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Parade misses with a body punch.
Semenko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Parade avoids it.
Semenko misses with a hook from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Parade.
Parade lands a body punch.
Parade lands with a short shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Dave Semenko will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R5#
Parade throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Semenko.
Semenko changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Semenko tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Semenko walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Parade checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Parade appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Semenko scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Parade loads up on a big right hand but Semenko slips the punch.
Semenko throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Semenko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Parade was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parade lands with a kick to the ribs.
Parade fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Semenko is out of range.
Parade staying out of range there.
It looked like Parade wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Parade lands with an uppercut that bounces Semenko off the cage and back into range.#T1#
Semenko is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Semenko lands a really nice looking cross but Parade seems unphased.
Semenko is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A good leg kick by Parade.
Parade checks a low kick from Semenko.
Semenko pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Parade loads up on a big right hand but Semenko slips the punch.
Parade thuds his right hand into Semenko's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Parade checks a low kick from Semenko.
Parade takes a swing at Semenko's ribcage but misses.
Parade walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Semenko just misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
Semenko smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Semenko moves out of range as Parade strikes.
Semenko takes a swing at Parade's ribcage but misses.
Semenko lands a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Parade lands a nice leg kick that just misses Semenko's sensitive parts.
Parade misses with a body punch
and Semenko counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Parade uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Semenko.
Semenko connects with a good right hand that stumbles Parade. Parade circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Semenko takes a swing at Parade's ribcage but misses.
Parade throws a sloppy head kick and Semenko moves out of range easily. #T3#
Semenko lands with an overhand left.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Semenko. Parade shrugs it off though.
Parade moves away from the strike by Semenko.
Parade will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Semenko throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Parade takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Parade moves out of range of the body kick from Semenko.
Parade scores with a body shot.
A nice leg kick from Parade, right into the meat of the thigh.
Parade avoids a kick to the body.
Parade tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Parade takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Semenko comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T4#
Parade throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Semenko counters with a two punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Semenko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Parade circles away quickly and effectively.
Semenko ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Semenko gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Semenko connects with a crisp jab.
Semenko lands a jab to the head.
Rage Parade has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Semenko misses with a kick to the body.
It looked like Parade wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Semenko takes one to the chin there.
Parade takes a jab right on the kisser.
Parade tries a low kick but Semenko avoids it.
Parade defending well as Semenko loads up on a big left hand.
Parade fires out a quick counter leg kick but Semenko just manages to avoid it.
Semenko throws a leg kick that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dave Semenko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Semenko 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 46:49
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 46:49
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 47:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Semenko! Dave Semenko retains his light heavyweight title!
Our winner, Dave Semenko, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
PFC 184 McGuire vs Semenko II
Date: Jun 07, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Semenko looks to score with a jab to the body but McGuire is just out of range.
McGuire appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#CL2#
Semenko moves into the clinch successfully.
McGuire throws a head punch that misses.
Semenko missing with knees to the body.
McGuire misses with a punch on the inside.
Semenko digs a right hand underneath McGuire's ribcage. McGuire let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McGuire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McGuire throws a head punch that misses.
Semenko using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Semenko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McGuire swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McGuire makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Semenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGuire swings wildly with an uppercut but Semenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire avoiding damage as Semenko throws knees to the body.
Semenko lands an uppercut.
Semenko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Semenko misses with the head strike.
Semenko lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McGuire.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGuire. #T1#
Semenko is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
McGuire tries to work over Semenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McGuire fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Semenko is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Semenko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGuire misses with a hook from the clinch.
McGuire fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Semenko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McGuire is defending well for now.
McGuire managing to block the knees to the body from Semenko.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Semenko.
McGuire tries to work over Semenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Semenko lands a nice shot to the body.
Semenko misses with a body punch.
Semenko lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
McGuire misses with the head strike.
Semenko lands a knee to the body.
McGuire is breathing heavily.
McGuire tries a body shot but Semenko blocks it.
Semenko makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Semenko misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire struggles to land a body shot inside as Semenko controls his hands.
#T2#
Semenko tries a body shot but McGuire blocks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Semenko stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Semenko works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McGuire blocks a body shot from Semenko.
McGuire avoiding damage as Semenko throws knees to the body.
Semenko lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from McGuire fails to land.
Semenko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from McGuire fails to land.
McGuire swings wildly with an uppercut but Semenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Semenko tries to work over McGuire's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Semenko blocks an uppercut.
Semenko throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McGuire blocks it with crossed arms.
Semenko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McGuire on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Semenko presses McGuire against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Semenko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Semenko tries to throw a body punch but McGuire avoids it by throwing Semenko back against the cage.
Semenko digs a right hand underneath McGuire's ribcage. McGuire let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Good body shot from Semenko.
#T3#
McGuire working aggressively here.
Semenko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McGuire misses with a hook from the clinch.
Semenko tries to land a knee to the head but McGuire blocks with his arms.
Semenko is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Semenko.
Semenko misses with a knee strike.
McGuire throws a punch but it's blocked by Semenko.
McGuire throws a punch but it's blocked by Semenko.
Semenko scores a nice knee to the body.
Semenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Semenko misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Semenko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McGuire is defending well for now.
McGuire takes a shot to the head.
Semenko utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Semenko lands a right hand that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Semenko lands a hook that snaps the head of McGuire backwards. #T4#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Semenko.
Semenko lands a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Semenko.
A hook to the body from Semenko.
A right hand to the body from Semenko.
Semenko misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McGuire.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
McGuire avoiding damage as Semenko throws knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Semenko.
McGuire takes a shot to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Semenko.
A right hook to the body lands for Semenko.
Semenko lands a knee to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Semenko.
Semenko scores with a hook to the body.
Semenko digs a right hand into McGuire's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McGuire's gas tank.
Semenko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGuire's elbow.
Semenko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Semenko can't find room to land a body shot as McGuire controls the action.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Semenko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
McGuire fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Semenko dominated 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.#R2#
Semenko connects with a body shot that sends McGuire's belly button to the back.
McGuire takes one to the side of the head.
#CL2#
Semenko rushes McGuire and presses him up against the cage.
Semenko presses McGuire against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McGuire working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Semenko.
McGuire on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Semenko missing with knees to the body.
McGuire misses with a short punch on the inside.
McGuire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Semenko tries to throw a body punch but McGuire avoids it by throwing Semenko back against the cage.
McGuire throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Semenko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGuire misses with some punches.
Semenko has a couple of punches blocked by McGuire.
Semenko connects with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#It looks like Bryer McGuire has been cut.
Semenko lands a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice right hand lands inside from Semenko. #T1#
Semenko tries to work over McGuire's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McGuire misses with the head strike.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Semenko is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Semenko lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Semenko.
McGuire lands with a light punch inside.
McGuire swings wildly with an uppercut but Semenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGuire swings wildly with an uppercut but Semenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Semenko working McGuire over with knees to the body.
Semenko lands with a light punch inside.
Semenko putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has McGuire in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
McGuire takes a shot to the head.
Semenko unloads a knee to the mid-section. McGuire lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Semenko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Semenko landing knees to the body.
Semenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Semenko tries to throw a body punch but McGuire avoids it by throwing Semenko back against the cage. #T2#
Semenko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Semenko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGuire's elbow.
Semenko lands a hook that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
Semenko missing with knees to the body.
McGuire working aggressively here.
McGuire lands a shot to the body.
Semenko putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has McGuire in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Semenko with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Semenko misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McGuire.
Semenko with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Semenko landing knees to the body.
McGuire swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Semenko using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Semenko utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Semenko landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Semenko.
Semenko throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T3#
Semenko tries a body shot but McGuire blocks it.
Semenko misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Semenko.
Knees in the clinch landing for Semenko.
Semenko working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dave Semenko seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Semenko lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
McGuire's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Semenko crunches a lovely knee into McGuire's ribcage.
Semenko landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Semenko lands a body shot in the clinch.
Semenko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Semenko scores with a knee to the head.
McGuire blocks a body shot from Semenko.
Semenko gets through McGuire's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Semenko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McGuire avoids it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Semenko blocks a body shot from McGuire.
Semenko lands a knee to the body.
Semenko works on McGuire's body with a couple of short punches.
Semenko landing knees to the body.
Semenko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T4#
Semenko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Semenko works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Semenko lands a nice knee to the body.
Semenko lands a nice knee to the body.
Semenko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McGuire avoids it.
Semenko lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McGuire struggles to land a body shot inside as Semenko controls his hands.
McGuire prevents a body shot from Semenko.
Semenko lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Semenko on the inside.
Semenko trying to land knees to the body.
Semenko landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Semenko tries to throw a body punch but McGuire avoids it by throwing Semenko back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short body shot lands from Semenko as the two fighters clinch.
McGuire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGuire has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Semenko working McGuire over with knees to the body.
Semenko pushes McGuire back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Semenko.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Semenko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bryer McGuire's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3#
Semenko cracks a nice hook into McGuire's ribs.
Semenko moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
McGuire 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.
McGuire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Semenko throws a hook but McGuire blocks it.
Semenko has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#CL2#
Semenko instigates a clinch.
Semenko landing knees to the body.
McGuire avoiding damage as Semenko throws knees to the body.
Semenko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McGuire avoids it.
A short left from Semenko.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Semenko scores a nice knee to the body.
Nice body punch from Semenko - that landed with a thud.
Semenko utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Semenko with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Semenko misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
McGuire blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McGuire avoiding damage as Semenko throws knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Semenko.
Semenko tries a body shot but McGuire blocks it.
McGuire misses with a short punch on the inside.
McGuire throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Semenko.
Semenko lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Semenko is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Semenko can't find room to land a body shot as McGuire controls the action.
McGuire lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Semenko trying to land knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from McGuire fails to land.
Semenko lands a nice uppercut.
McGuire's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McGuire can't find room to land a body shot as Semenko controls the action.
Semenko scores a nice knee to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGuire has a couple of punches blocked by Semenko.
#T2#
McGuire has a couple of punches blocked by Semenko.
Semenko lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
Semenko lands with a left to the head.
Semenko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, McGuire scores with a nice short uppercut.
Semenko lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McGuire.
Semenko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McGuire avoids it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Semenko.
Semenko tries a knee to the head but McGuire blocks it.
McGuire fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Semenko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Semenko tries to work over McGuire's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McGuire throws a punch but it's blocked by Semenko.
Semenko tries to throw a body punch but McGuire avoids it by throwing Semenko back against the cage.
McGuire misses with a hook to the ribs.
Semenko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McGuire avoids it.
McGuire digs a right hand into Semenko's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Semenko's gas tank.
Semenko tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#T3#
McGuire tries to throw a body punch but Semenko avoids it by throwing McGuire back against the cage.
McGuire misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire has a couple of punches blocked by Semenko.
Semenko is leaning against McGuire and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Semenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Semenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGuire working aggressively here.
Semenko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Semenko crunches a lovely knee into McGuire's ribcage.
A shot in the inside from Semenko.
Semenko crunches a lovely knee into McGuire's ribcage.
Semenko stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Semenko blocks a body shot from McGuire.
Semenko lands with a light punch inside.
McGuire swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Semenko connects with a nasty looking knee right to McGuire's face.
Nice body punch from Semenko - that landed with a thud.
#T4#
Semenko lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGuire throws a punch but it's blocked by Semenko.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGuire.
A head punch on the inside from McGuire fails to land.
McGuire lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Semenko cracks McGuire with a nice body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Semenko.
Semenko working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McGuire lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Semenko backwards.
McGuire throws a punch but it's blocked by Semenko.
Semenko misses with a punch to the body.
Semenko tries a body shot but McGuire blocks it.
McGuire's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Semenko tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Semenko.
McGuire throws a head punch that misses.
McGuire fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Semenko trying to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Semenko really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bryer McGuire's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R4#
McGuire slips a jab from Semenko.
Bryer McGuire has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McGuire circles away from the clinch attempt.
Semenko pushes McGuire away with a front kick.
Semenko is looking to land body kicks.
Semenko connects with an inside leg kick.
Semenko lands with a right hand.
Semenko throws a right hand that McGuire ducks under and follows up with a left that McGuire also avoids with ease.
McGuire throws a lazy uppercut
and Semenko counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Semenko.
Semenko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McGuire.
McGuire scores with a jab to the head.
McGuire lands with a cross. #T1#
Semenko gets off balance looking for a body kick
and McGuire counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Semenko throws a lazy uppercut
and Semenko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Semenko lands a nice hook to McGuire's body. McGuire takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McGuire scores with a nice head shot.
Semenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Semenko throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
McGuire swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL#
McGuire pushes Semenko up against the cage in a clinch.
McGuire misses with a punch on the inside.
McGuire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McGuire tries a body shot but Semenko blocks it.
McGuire throws a punch but it's blocked by Semenko.
McGuire blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Semenko tries to throw a body punch but McGuire avoids it by throwing Semenko back against the cage.
McGuire blocking some punches.
#T2#
McGuire misses with a hook from the clinch.
Semenko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McGuire tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McGuire digs a right hand underneath Semenko's ribcage. Semenko let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Semenko is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Semenko struggles to land a body shot inside as McGuire controls his hands.
A body shot lands from McGuire.
McGuire lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Good body shot from McGuire.
A head punch on the inside from McGuire fails to land.
McGuire working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McGuire managing to block the knees to the body from Semenko.
McGuire tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McGuire lands a left hand that snaps the head of Semenko backwards.
Semenko throws a punch but it's blocked by McGuire.
Semenko tries to work over McGuire's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Semenko tries to throw a body punch but McGuire avoids it by throwing Semenko back against the cage.
McGuire lands with a left to the head. #T3#
McGuire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McGuire doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGuire swings wildly with an uppercut but Semenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGuire fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Semenko with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Semenko misses with a knee strike.
McGuire misses with the head strike.
McGuire misses with a body punch.
McGuire lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Semenko backwards.
Semenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGuire misses with the head strike.
McGuire tries to throw a body punch but Semenko avoids it by throwing McGuire back against the cage.
McGuire misses with a hook from the clinch.
Semenko unloads a knee to the mid-section.
McGuire misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from McGuire.
Semenko misses with a punch to the body.
#T4#
Semenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Semenko scores with a shot to the side of McGuire's head.
Semenko blocking some punches.
McGuire prevents a body shot from Semenko.
Semenko tries a knee to the head but McGuire blocks it.
McGuire lands a body shot in the clinch.
McGuire scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice right hand lands inside from McGuire.
McGuire lands with a left to the head.
McGuire misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McGuire.
A head punch on the inside from McGuire fails to land.
McGuire makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McGuire on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McGuire.
McGuire misses with some punches.
Semenko throws a head punch that misses.
McGuire misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bryer McGuire had his way with Dave Semenko in that round.
The cut man is working on Bryer McGuire's cut.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R5#
Semenko throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McGuire on the side of the head.
McGuire tries to close the distance and clinch but Semenko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McGuire ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like McGuire wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Semenko fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McGuire tries to clinch but Semenko is having none of it.
McGuire throws a shot from downtown. Semenko moves away and avoids it.
Semenko looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
McGuire has managed to clinch.
Semenko throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McGuire tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Semenko lands a right hand.
McGuire can't find room to land a body shot as Semenko controls the action.
Semenko misses with the head strike.
Semenko lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McGuire.
Semenko unloads a knee to the mid-section. McGuire lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
McGuire struggles to land a body shot inside as Semenko controls his hands.
#T1#
Semenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGuire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McGuire misses with some punches.
McGuire tries a body shot but Semenko blocks it.
Semenko with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Semenko stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McGuire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Semenko lands a hook that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
Semenko is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Semenko unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Semenko is working McGuire over against the cage.
Semenko working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McGuire fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Semenko stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Semenko lands with a light punch inside.
Semenko pushes McGuire back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McGuire misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T2#
Semenko utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
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!
Semenko throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McGuire blocks it with crossed arms.
Semenko tries to throw a body punch but McGuire avoids it by throwing Semenko back against the cage.
McGuire swings wildly with an uppercut but Semenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGuire blocks a body shot from Semenko.
Semenko blocks a body shot from McGuire.
McGuire misses with some punches.
Semenko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McGuire throws a punch but it's blocked by Semenko.
Semenko connects with a nasty looking knee right to McGuire's face.
McGuire lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McGuire lands a shot to the body.
McGuire swings wildly with an uppercut but Semenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGuire has a couple of punches blocked by Semenko.
Semenko cracks McGuire with a nice body shot.#T3#
Semenko utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Semenko scores with a shoulder strike.
Semenko presses McGuire against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Semenko scores with a shoulder strike.
McGuire prevents a body shot from Semenko.
Semenko lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Semenko lands an uppercut.
McGuire avoiding damage as Semenko throws knees to the body.
Semenko connects with a nasty looking knee right to McGuire's face.
Semenko struggles to land a body shot inside as McGuire controls his hands.
McGuire lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Semenko backwards.
McGuire blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Semenko.
Semenko presses McGuire against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Semenko pushes McGuire back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Semenko lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McGuire backwards. #T4#
Semenko scores with a shoulder strike.
Semenko lands a nice knee to the body.
A body shot lands from Semenko.
Semenko using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Semenko lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Semenko gets through McGuire's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Semenko putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has McGuire in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
McGuire throws a head punch that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for McGuire.
Semenko missing with knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, McGuire scores with a nice short uppercut.
Semenko blocks a body shot from McGuire.
Semenko tries to throw a body punch but McGuire avoids it by throwing Semenko back against the cage.
Semenko misses with a knee strike.
Semenko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Semenko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McGuire is defending well for now.
Semenko lands a left hand that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dave Semenko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Semenko has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 William Gold scores the fight 45:49
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 46:49
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Semenko!
Dave Semenko is the new light heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Dave Semenko thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
PFC 178 Ispa vs Semenko
Date: May 17, 2020 |
#R1#
Semenko throws a leg kick but Ispa checks it.
We've been hearing reports that Ispa has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Semenko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ispa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ispa is looking to counter the offense by Semenko and move into the clinch.
Semenko lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ispa's sensitive parts.
Semenko takes a jab right on the kisser.
Semenko takes one to the chin there.
Nice body kick from Semenko.
Ispa tests Semenko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Semenko digs a good hook to Ispa's body.
Semenko tries a low kick but Ispa avoids it.
Ispa throws a wild body kick that Semenko sees coming a mile off.
Semenko throws out a counter right but Ispa avoids it with no problem.
Ispa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Semenko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ispa with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Semenko avoids a kick to the body.
#T1#
Semenko throws a jab but it's blocked by Ispa.
Semenko has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Semenko misses with a low kick.
Ispa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ispa.
Good work by Ispa as he checks the leg kick.
Dave Semenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Semenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ispa.
Semenko takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Semenko takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ispa misses with a hook.#TD#
Semenko gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ispa slips nicely into half guard.
Ispa stops Semenko from getting back to his feet.
#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Semenko is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Semenko wants to stand back up but Ispa manages to pass into side control.
#SUB#
Ispa tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ispa has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Semenko is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#SUB#
Ispa tries for a kimura but Semenko is defending well. #SUB#
Ispa thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Semenko is pushing Ispa's head away, looking to escape. Ispa manages to hold on to the position though.#SUB#
Ispa is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Semenko knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Semenko is not content to let Ispa control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Semenko tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck. #SUB#
Semenko defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Ispa. #ES2#
Semenko bucks up and throws Ispa to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Semenko connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ispa cracks Semenko with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ispa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Semenko replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Ispa blocks it well.
Semenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Ispa is just out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Ispa misses its target.
Ispa feints and then cracks Semenko's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Semenko down. #T4#
Semenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ispa.
Ispa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ispa throws a low kick but Semenko moves out of range easily.
Ispa misses with a low kick.
Ispa looks to land a body kick but Semenko moved away.
Ispa with a poor takedown
and Semenko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
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!
Semenko is looking to score with low kicks.
Ispa clobbers Semenko with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tank Ispa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ispa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Semenko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Semenko misses the jab.
Semenko slaps away a takedown attempt from Ispa, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tank Ispa dominated that round.
That's time! Ispa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Semenko staying out of range there.
Good shot there by Ispa.
Ispa loads up on a big right hand but Semenko slips the punch.
Ispa throws a poor cross that misses
and Semenko counters with a one-two to the body.
That kick from Semenko tenderised Ispa's leg. Ispa is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL#
Ispa moves into the clinch.
Semenko blocks a body shot from Ispa.
Ispa misses with a punch to the body.
Ispa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Semenko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Semenko with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ispa lands an elbow that stopped Semenko in his tracks for a moment.
Ispa lands a nice elbow.
Ispa pushes off an throws an elbow but Semenko leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short left from Semenko. #TD#
Ispa lands a takedown into guard.
Semenko keeping full guard, as Ispa tries to pass. #T1#
Semenko is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ispa is controlling him.
Semenko keeping moving, preventing Ispa from controlling successfully.
Semenko is looking to stand up but Ispa isn't so interested in that idea.
Ispa trying to control the position from guard on top but Semenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ispa is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Semenko is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Ispa prevents Semenko from getting back to his feet.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ispa has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Semenko.
Semenko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ispa.
A quick step to the side and Ispa tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Semenko moves away from the strike by Ispa. #T2#
Ispa misses with a hook
and Semenko counters with a straight right hand.
Ispa just misses with a punch to the body.
Semenko misses with an uppercut.
Ispa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Semenko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Semenko takes one to the side of the head.
Semenko scores with a leg kick.
Ispa misses with a hook. Semenko ducked under it nicely.
Ispa throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Semenko counters with a slapping leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ispa.
Ispa misses with a straight right.
Ispa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Semenko connects with a nice looking jab.
#T3#
Ispa looks to throw the jab but Semenko is out of range.
Ispa misses with a wild body shot.
Ispa on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Semenko keeps the fight on the outside.
Ispa getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Semenko throws a leg kick which misses Ispa's front leg but catches the back leg as Ispa tries to avoid it.
Ispa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Semenko manages to avoid it.
Ispa tries to clinch there but Semenko circles away.
Ispa misses with an attempted mid kick.
Semenko is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ispa with a body shot.
Ispa tries to move into range but Semenko moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Semenko lands a glancing blow to the side of Ispa's head.
A big right from Ispa misses. #T4#
Ispa misses the shot to the body.
Ispa lands with a hook. Semenko tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Semenko bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ispa's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Semenko cracks Ispa with an open hand slap.
Semenko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ispa moves out of range of the body kick from Semenko.
Semenko lands a body shot.
Semenko slaps away a takedown attempt from Ispa, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ispa loads up on a big right hand but Semenko slips the punch.
Ispa scores with a punch to the head.
Ispa moves forwards but Semenko connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Semenko fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dave Semenko will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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.
#R3#
Ispa lands a jab to the head.
Semenko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Semenko thuds a left hand into Ispa's body.
Semenko moves out of range as Ispa strikes.
Semenko looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ispa throws a body punch but Semenko moves out of range.
Semenko with a hook.
A bone on bone clash there as Semenko blocks the leg kick.
Ispa swings away with a body shot that misses
and Semenko counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Semenko avoids the body shot from Ispa.
Ispa closes the distance looking to clinch
and Semenko counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Ispa takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ispa misses with a right hand
and Semenko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ispa misses with a leg kick
and Semenko makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ispa scores with a head kick.
Ispa gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ispa lands with a shot to the body.
Ispa wants to clinch but Semenko slips to the side
and Ispa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC2#
Ispa is rocked!
Semenko cracks Ispa with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Ispa tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Semenko pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Ispa is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dave Semenko!
During a confident post fight interview, Dave Semenko thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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PFC 171 Semenko vs Peterson
Date: Apr 18, 2020 |
#R1#
Peterson tries to clinch but Semenko moves out of range.
Semenko throws a body punch but Peterson moves out of range.
Semenko connects with a body shot that sends Peterson's belly button to the back.
Semenko throws a front kick aimed at Peterson's knee but Peterson avoids it well. #CL#
Peterson clinches with his opponent.
Peterson avoiding damage as Semenko throws knees to the body.
Peterson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Semenko avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Peterson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Semenko backwards.
Semenko can't find room to land a body shot as Peterson controls the action.
Peterson throws a punch but it's blocked by Semenko.
Peterson avoiding damage.
Peterson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peterson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Peterson lands with a right to the head.
Semenko tries to throw a body punch but Peterson avoids it by throwing Semenko back against the cage.
Semenko working aggressively here.
Peterson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Peterson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#T1#
With the fighters up against the cage, Peterson throws an elbow but misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Semenko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Peterson.
Peterson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Semenko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Semenko fails to land.
Semenko tries to throw a body punch but Peterson avoids it by throwing Semenko back against the cage.
Peterson has Semenko pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Semenko manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Peterson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Semenko working aggressively here.
Semenko misses with a punch to the body.
Semenko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Peterson is defending well for now.
Knees in the clinch landing for Semenko.
Peterson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Semenko using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Peterson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Peterson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Semenko is defending well for now.#T2#
Semenko presses Peterson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Peterson avoiding damage as Semenko throws knees to the body.
Semenko on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Semenko lands a nice shot to the body.
Semenko landing knees to the head.
Semenko tries to land knees in the clinch but Peterson avoids the damage to the body.
Peterson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Peterson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Our sources have told us that Peterson has been working on his elbows in the gym.
A right hand to the body from Peterson.
Semenko lands a good knee to the midsection. Peterson won't want to take too many of those.
Semenko missing with knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Peterson lands an elbow inside that Semenko shrugs off.
Semenko tries a body shot but Peterson blocks it.
Semenko lands a nice knee to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Semenko.
Semenko crunches a lovely knee into Peterson's ribcage.#T3#
Peterson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice right hand lands inside from Peterson.
Peterson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Semenko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Peterson misses with a punch to the body.
Semenko misses with a short punch on the inside.
Semenko misses with some punches.
Peterson swings wildly with an uppercut but Semenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Semenko using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Semenko blocks an uppercut.
Peterson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Semenko throws a head punch that misses.
Peterson taking a breather.
Semenko digs a right hand underneath Peterson's ribcage. Peterson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Semenko landing knees to the head.
#CUT2#
It looks like George Peterson has been cut.
Peterson is breathing heavily.#T4#
Semenko tries to throw a body punch but Peterson avoids it by throwing Semenko back against the cage.
Semenko lands a hook that snaps the head of Peterson backwards.
Peterson throws a punch but it's blocked by Semenko.
Semenko lands a body shot.
Semenko tries to land knees in the clinch but Peterson avoids the damage to the body.
Semenko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Peterson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
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!
Semenko scores with a shoulder strike.
Semenko missing with knees to the body.
Peterson can't find room to land a body shot as Semenko controls the action.
Semenko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Peterson managing to block the knees to the body from Semenko.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Semenko.
Peterson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Semenko blocks it with crossed arms.
Peterson working aggressively here.
Semenko tries a body shot but Peterson blocks it.
Peterson prevents a body shot from Semenko.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Semenko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on George Peterson's cut.
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.
#R2#
Semenko scores with a nice head shot.
Semenko has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Peterson is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Peterson avoids the body shot from Semenko.
Peterson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Peterson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Semenko.
Semenko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL#
Peterson instigates a clinch.
Peterson prevents a body shot from Semenko.
Semenko can't find room to land a body shot as Peterson controls the action.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Peterson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A body shot lands from Semenko.
Semenko misses with a knee to the head.
Peterson struggles to land a body shot inside as Semenko controls his hands.
Dave Semenko seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peterson blocking some punches.
Semenko landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Semenko lands a left hand.
Semenko misses with a punch on the inside.
Semenko lands a shoulder strike.
Semenko connects with a nasty looking knee right to Peterson's face.
#T1#
Peterson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Semenko blocks an elbow strike.
Semenko missing with knees to the body.
Semenko looking to throw knees to the head but Peterson is blocking nicely.
Peterson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Peterson throws a punch but it's blocked by Semenko.
Peterson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Semenko is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Peterson.
Semenko misses with a knee to the head.
Semenko on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Peterson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Semenko's defenses.
Peterson lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#
It looks like Dave Semenko has been cut.
Semenko tries to work over Peterson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Semenko working aggressively here.
Semenko unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
Semenko landing knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Semenko.
Semenko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Semenko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Peterson's elbow.
Semenko scores a nice knee to the body.
Semenko misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Peterson.
Peterson prevents a body shot from Semenko.
Semenko misses with the head strike.
Peterson throws a head punch that misses.
Semenko trying to land knees to the body.
Peterson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Semenko avoids a wild elbow strike from Peterson.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Semenko.
Semenko using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Peterson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Semenko scores with a shoulder strike.
Semenko misses with a knee to the head.
Peterson lands a shoulder strike. #T3#
A body shot lands from Semenko.
Semenko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Semenko using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Peterson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Peterson managing to block the knees to the body from Semenko.
Semenko misses with a hook from the clinch.
Semenko misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Peterson.
Peterson missing with knees to the body.
Peterson tries to work over Semenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Semenko misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Peterson.
Semenko lands a nice knee to the body.
A body shot lands from Semenko.
Semenko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Semenko makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Semenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Semenko unloads a knee to the mid-section. Peterson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #T4#
Semenko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Peterson landing knees to the body.
Semenko is working Peterson over against the cage.
Knees to the body from Semenko.
Peterson managing to block the knees to the body from Semenko.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Semenko lands a good knee to the midsection. Peterson won't want to take too many of those.
Semenko is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Semenko.
Semenko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Peterson backwards.
Peterson stalls.
Still in the clinch, Semenko scores with a nice short uppercut.
Semenko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Peterson working Semenko over with knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Semenko as Peterson tries to tie him up.
Semenko throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Petersons head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Semenko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Semenko connects with a body shot.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Semenko.
Peterson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Peterson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Semenko.
A looping hook to the body misses from Semenko. Peterson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Peterson misses the shot to the body.
Semenko thows a body kick. Peterson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Peterson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Peterson, as that shot connected.
Peterson throws the left hand but Semenko avoids the punch easily.
Semenko bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Peterson's head.
Semenko slips under a jab from Peterson.
Semenko throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Peterson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Peterson missing with a left hand there. Semenko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Semenko was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Semenko misses with a body kick.
Semenko bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Peterson's head.
Semenko missing with a left hand there. Peterson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1##CL#
Peterson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Peterson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Semenko missing with knees to the body.
Semenko blocks an uppercut.
Peterson misses with an elbow strike.
Semenko swings wildly with an uppercut but Peterson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Semenko fails to land.
Semenko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Semenko blocks a body shot from Peterson.
Peterson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Semenko's elbow.
Peterson has Semenko pushed against the cage.
Semenko lands a left hand.
Peterson has a couple of punches blocked by Semenko.
Semenko throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Peterson avoiding damage.
Peterson has a couple of punches blocked by Semenko.
Peterson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A hook to the body from Semenko.
Peterson struggles to land a body shot inside as Semenko controls his hands.
Semenko lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Semenko with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Peterson prevents a body shot from Semenko.
Peterson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Semenko's elbow.
Knees in the clinch landing for Semenko.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Semenko using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Semenko lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Semenko.
Semenko lands a body shot.
Semenko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Peterson's elbow. #T3#
Peterson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Semenko lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Peterson backwards.
Semenko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Peterson is defending well for now.
Peterson presses Semenko against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Semenko tries to work over Peterson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Peterson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Peterson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Peterson managing to block the knees to the body from Semenko.
Semenko looking to throw knees to the head but Peterson is blocking nicely.
Semenko tries a body shot but Peterson blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Semenko.
Peterson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Semenko misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Peterson.
Peterson managing to block the knees to the body from Semenko.
#T4#
Peterson prevents a body shot from Semenko.
Peterson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Peterson lands an elbow inside.
Peterson blocking some punches.
Semenko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Peterson's elbow.
Peterson lands an elbow inside that Semenko shrugs off.
Semenko stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Peterson throws an elbow that misses.
Semenko putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Peterson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Semenko looking to throw knees to the head but Peterson is blocking nicely.
Peterson misses with a punch to the body.
Peterson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Semenko utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A short right from Semenko.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Semenko really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4##CL2#
Semenko instigates a clinch.
Semenko misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Peterson.
Peterson stalling the fight.
Semenko working Peterson over with knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Semenko.
Peterson blocks a body shot from Semenko.
Semenko misses with a punch to the body.
Semenko throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Semenko.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Peterson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Semenko tries a body shot but Peterson blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peterson tries a body shot but Semenko blocks it.
A right hand to the body from Semenko.
Semenko stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Semenko missing with knees to the body.
#T1#
Semenko on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Semenko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Peterson lands an elbow just above Semenko 's eye.
Semenko lands a nice uppercut.
Peterson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Semenko up against the cage.
Semenko tries to work over Peterson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Peterson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Semenko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Peterson swings wildly with an uppercut but Semenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Peterson managing to block the knees to the body from Semenko.
Semenko misses with a body punch.
Semenko lands a nice knee to the body.
Peterson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T2#
Semenko misses with a body punch.
Peterson working aggressively here.
Peterson lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Semenko scores with a nice short uppercut.
Semenko lands with a short shot to the head.
Peterson lands with a left to the head.
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!
Semenko utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Semenko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Peterson avoids it.
Semenko throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Peterson blocks it with crossed arms.
Semenko connects with a knee to the head.
Peterson tries to stall but Semenko uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Semenko connects with a nasty looking knee right to Peterson's face.
Semenko missing with knees to the body.
Peterson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T3#
Semenko tries to land knees in the clinch but Peterson avoids the damage to the body.
Semenko struggles to land a body shot inside as Peterson controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Peterson.
Peterson working aggressively here.
Peterson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Peterson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Peterson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Semenko lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Peterson or not.
Peterson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Peterson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Peterson throws an elbow but it misses.
Semenko tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Semenko with a knee to the head.
Semenko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Peterson is defending well for now.
Peterson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T4#
Peterson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Semenko backwards.
Semenko misses with a knee to the head.
Semenko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Peterson avoiding damage as Semenko throws knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Semenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Semenko tries a body shot but Peterson blocks it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Semenko missing with knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Peterson.
Peterson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Peterson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Semenko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Peterson is defending well for now.
Peterson just leaning against Semenko, taking a breather.
Semenko tries to land knees in the clinch but Peterson avoids the damage to the body.
Peterson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Peterson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Semenko dominated that fourth round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5#
Peterson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Peterson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Semenko doesn't seem bothered though.
Peterson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Semenko throws a wild body kick that Peterson sees coming a mile off.
Peterson moves out of range of the body kick.#CL#
Peterson moves into the clinch.
Semenko lands a body punch.
Peterson digs a right hand into Semenko's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Semenko's gas tank.
Semenko gets through Peterson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Semenko tries to land knees in the clinch but Peterson avoids the damage to the body.
Peterson lands a knee to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peterson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Peterson managing to block the knees to the body from Semenko.
Peterson lands a right hand.
Semenko is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?#T1#
Semenko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Peterson is defending well for now.
Peterson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Semenko up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Peterson.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Peterson.
Peterson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Peterson.
Peterson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Peterson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Semenko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Peterson blocking some punches.
Semenko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Peterson is defending well for now.
Semenko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A knee to the head by Semenko.
Knees in the clinch landing for Semenko.
George Peterson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Peterson tries to throw a body punch but Semenko avoids it by throwing Peterson back against the cage.
Semenko missing with knees to the body.
Peterson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Peterson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right hook to the body lands for Peterson.
Peterson is working Semenko over against the cage.
Peterson pushes Semenko back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Peterson lands a body shot.
Peterson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Peterson stalling.
Peterson is leaning against Semenko and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Peterson.
Peterson lands with a light punch inside.
Peterson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nice elbow from Peterson. #T3#
Peterson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Peterson taking a breather.
Peterson missing with knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Peterson.
Semenko misses with a knee to the head.
Peterson is leaning against Semenko and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Peterson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Semenkos head.
Peterson stalling against the cage.
Peterson effectively controlling the action here.
Peterson seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Peterson scores with a shot to the side of Semenko's head.
Peterson managing to block the knees to the body from Semenko.
Peterson avoiding damage as Semenko throws knees to the body.
Peterson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Semenko backwards. #T4#
Semenko throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Petersons head.
Semenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Peterson working Semenko over with knees to the body.
Peterson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Semenko throws a head punch that misses.
Semenko takes a shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Peterson tries for a takedown but Semenko manages to get underhooks.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Peterson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Semenko's brow.
Peterson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Semenko avoids it.
Peterson avoiding damage as Semenko throws knees to the body.
Semenko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Peterson is defending well for now.
Peterson is working Semenko over against the cage.
Peterson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Peterson missing with knees to the body.
Peterson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
George Peterson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Semenko has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 46:49
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 46:49
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Semenko!
Our winner, Dave Semenko, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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PFC 164 McGuire vs Semenko
Date: Mar 22, 2020 |
#R1#
McGuire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Semenko moves away.
McGuire looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McGuire uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Semenko.
Semenko throws a looping overhand right but McGuire ducks down to avoid it.
McGuire is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
McGuire throws a quick inside leg kick.
Semenko ducks under a wild hook from McGuire.
McGuire pushes Semenko away with a front kick.
McGuire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Semenko takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
McGuire throws a wild body kick that Semenko sees coming a mile off.
Semenko throws a hook but McGuire avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire misses the shot to the body.
Semenko only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Bryer McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Semenko. McGuire does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGuire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Semenko manages to avoid it.
McGuire shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T1#
McGuire moves out of range as Semenko throws a body kick.
McGuire throws a push kick but Semenko slaps the foot to one side.
McGuire lands with an uppercut that bounces Semenko off the cage and back into range.
Semenko takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McGuire keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Semenko.
Semenko takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Semenko on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Semenko walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
McGuire scores with a nice head shot.
McGuire throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Semenko appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
McGuire tests Semenko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Semenko pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McGuire looks to throw the jab but Semenko is out of range. #T2#
McGuire misses with a body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Semenko fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McGuire scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A punch lands to the side of Semenko 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McGuire lands the left hand.
Semenko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting McGuire counter with a right hand.
Semenko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McGuire.
McGuire throws the left hand but Semenko avoids the punch easily.
The fighters circling - McGuire throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Semenko looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McGuire dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Semenko. That did some damage!
McGuire throws an off balance right hand
and Semenko counters with an outside leg kick.
McGuire misses with a kick to the body.
McGuire throws a lazy uppercut
and Semenko counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T3#
McGuire wants to land a leg kick but Semenko is out of range.
It seemed like Semenko was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McGuire scores with a decent looking hook.
McGuire takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McGuire is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A bone on bone clash there as McGuire blocks the leg kick.
McGuire throws a hook but Semenko blocks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Semenko! But no joy.
Semenko moves forwards but McGuire connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Semenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Semenko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McGuire dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Semenko. That did some damage!
Semenko slips under a jab.
Semenko thinks about the counter body kick.
McGuire takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T4#
Semenko misses with a hook to the body
and McGuire counters with a lovely shot to the body.
McGuire swings for the body but Semenko moves out of range.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
McGuire scores with a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGuire lands a body shot in the clinch.
McGuire working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McGuire lands a hook that snaps the head of Semenko backwards.
McGuire struggles to land a body shot inside as Semenko controls his hands.
McGuire working aggressively here.
#BC#
McGuire escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Semenko motions for McGuire to come forward. Semenko throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Semenko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from McGuire finds it's way through Semenko's defenses.
McGuire keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Semenko.
A solid leg kick lands there for Semenko.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bryer McGuire dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Good standup being displayed there by Semenko as he connects with a hook.
McGuire lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Semenko feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McGuires jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
McGuire misses the shot to the body.
Semenko appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Semenko misses with a left hand
and McGuire counters with a stiff right hand.
McGuire is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Semenko can do to turn this around?
Semenko lands a glancing blow to the side of McGuire's head.
Semenko looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
McGuire with a nice cross.
Semenko blocks a jab.
McGuire waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Semenko.
McGuire lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McGuire connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGuire looks to throw the jab but Semenko is out of range. #T1#
Semenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGuire misses with a looping left.
Semenko tries a head kick but it misses.
McGuire looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
McGuire has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Semenko drops his hands momentarily and McGuire takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Semenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGuire throws a hook but Semenko blocks it.
McGuire throws a nice outside leg kick.
Semenko 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.
Semenko's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Semenko tries to clinch but McGuire is having none of it.
A swing and a miss from Semenko.
Semenko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McGuire.
Semenko connects with a crisp jab.
McGuire stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T2#
McGuire moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Semenko misses with a body kick.
Nice shot by McGuire.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGuire pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Good shot there by McGuire.
McGuire misses with an uppercut. Semenko saw that one coming.
McGuire on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Semenko. Semenko obviously looking to wear him down.
A big right from McGuire misses.
A jab from McGuire misses.
Semenko fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
McGuire defending well as Semenko loads up on a big left hand.
McGuire fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Semenko.
McGuire misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McGuire.
McGuire lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McGuire missing with a left hand there. Semenko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McGuire throws a wild body kick that Semenko sees coming a mile off.
Semenko looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McGuire throws a leg kick
and Semenko counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McGuire thinking.
A telegraphed right hand from McGuire misses the target.
Bryer McGuire is winning the standup battle so far.
McGuire takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McGuire misses with a looping right.
Semenko doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Semenko there.
McGuire lands with a straight right. Semenko didn't see that one coming.
Semenko lands a jab to McGuire's midsection.#T4#
Some bone on bone action there as Semenko checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Semenko takes one on the button.
McGuire throws an overhand right that lands on Semenko's shoulder, as Semenko tries to avoid the shot.
McGuire ducks right into an uppercut from Semenko.
Jab from McGuire.
McGuire throws a poor cross that misses
and Semenko counters with a nice low kick that buckles McGuire's knee momentarily.
McGuire lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Semenko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A low kick from McGuire is predictable there
and Semenko counters with a left and a right that stings McGuire.
Semenko has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Semenko blocks a jab.
It seemed like Semenko was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Semenko connects with the punch.
A chopping leg kick lands by McGuire.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bryer McGuire dominated that second round.
That's time! McGuire's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
McGuire attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A good leg kick by Semenko.
McGuire ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Semenko slips under a jab.
McGuire takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McGuire moves away from the strike by Semenko.
McGuire lands with a straight right. Semenko didn't see that one coming.
A jab lands there for McGuire.
McGuire uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Semenko checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Semenko with a nice cross.
McGuire avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McGuire delivers a nice body kick.#T1#
McGuire misses with an uppercut. Semenko saw that one coming.
Semenko let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
McGuire looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McGuire lands with an overhand left.
Semenko tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McGuire is able to avoid easily.
Semenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGuire was well out of range. Poor timing from Semenko.
Semenko misses the shot to the body.
McGuire slips under a jab from Semenko.
Semenko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McGuire.
McGuire shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A solid body kick from McGuire.
Semenko takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Semenko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McGuire, as that shot connected.
Semenko misses the shot to the body.
Semenko walks into a straight right hand from McGuire.
Semenko takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A lazy left from McGuire finds it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGuire moves out of range of the body kick from Semenko.
McGuire throws a hook to the side of Semenko's head but Semenko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Semenko scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McGuire swats away the attempt to clinch by Semenko.
McGuire lands with a cross. #T3#
Semenko uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McGuire ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A big right from McGuire misses.
Semenko walks into a straight right hand from McGuire.
Good standup being displayed there by Semenko as he connects with a hook.
McGuire takes a swing at Semenko's ribcage but misses.
McGuire scores with a nice head shot.
McGuire connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
McGuire takes a jab right on the kisser.
Semenko walks into a jab.
Semenko misses with a body shot.
McGuire throwing a counter right hand but Semenko manages to avoid it.
Donk. McGuire catches Semenko right on the button with a cross.#T4#
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!
Semenko is looking to clinch.
McGuire misses with a jab to the body
and Semenko counters with a stiff right hand.
Semenko misses the jab.
McGuire uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Semenko.
McGuire looks to score with a jab to the body but Semenko is just out of range.
Semenko staying out of range there.
McGuire throws out a loose jab but Semenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good shot there by Semenko.
McGuire throws a lazy right hand but Semenko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Semenko misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McGuire counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McGuire throws a lazy right hand but Semenko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McGuire thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Semenko if he has to take too many more of those.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bryer McGuire clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Semenko. McGuire does a little dance to reset his feet.
Semenko lands a slapping body shot.
McGuire jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A swing and a miss from Semenko.
Semenko misses with a straight right.
McGuire takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Semenko lands a slapping body shot.
Semenko moves out of range as McGuire strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGuire. Semenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Semenko now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
McGuire missing with a left hand there. Semenko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
As McGuire backs off Semenko throws a huge counter combo but McGuire manages to avoid it all.
McGuire connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
McGuire scores with a punch to the head.#T1#
McGuire buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Semenko tries to clinch but fails miserably
and McGuire counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McGuire scores with a leg kick.
McGuire lands a right hook to the body.
McGuire lands with an uppercut that bounces Semenko off the cage and back into range.
Semenko throws a quick inside leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Semenko darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McGuire scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Semenko doesn't seem bothered though.
Semenko tries to bum rush McGuire with a series of wild strikes but McGuire uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Semenko swings for the body but McGuire moves out of range.
McGuire misses with an uppercut
and Semenko counters with a thumping low kick.
McGuire ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
McGuire throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McGuire takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Semenko moves away from the strike by McGuire.
McGuire takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A big right from McGuire misses.
McGuire takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Semenko throws an off balance right hand
and McGuire counters with a thumping low kick.
The fighters circling - Semenko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Semenko 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.
McGuire lands with a good body shot.
Semenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGuire.
McGuire misses with a body punch
and Semenko counters with a left to the body.
McGuire connects with the punch.#T3#
McGuire pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Semenko takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McGuire just misses with a punch to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Semenko misses.
McGuire throws a hook but Semenko blocks it.
Semenko misses with a wild body shot.
A low kick from McGuire misses
letting Semenko counter with a right hand.
McGuire swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
McGuire wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Semenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGuire scores with a jab to the jaw.
Semenko takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T4#
McGuire blocks the body kick.
McGuire uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Semenko has time to react.
McGuire avoids the body shot from Semenko.
Semenko just misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire half committed to a counter leg kick.
Semenko moves away from the strike by McGuire.
Semenko swings for the body but McGuire moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A left lands for McGuire.
McGuire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Semenko.
Semenko throws out a counter right but McGuire avoids it with no problem.
Semenko throws a hook but McGuire avoids it easily.
Semenko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McGuire throws the left hand but Semenko avoids the punch easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Bryer McGuire will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Semenko fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McGuire on the side of the head.
McGuire swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A good leg kick by Semenko.
Semenko throws a lazy uppercut
and McGuire counters with a stiff right hand.
McGuire delivers a nice body kick.
Semenko takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Semenko throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling McGuire to counter with a crisp jab.
Semenko misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Semenko.
Semenko throws a nice outside leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Semenko 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Semenko throws a good cross that connects.
#T1#
McGuire throws a big shot that misses.
McGuire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Semenko moves away.
Semenko throws a body shot but no joy.
McGuire throwing a counter right hand but Semenko manages to avoid it.
McGuire turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Semenko fails in his attempt to clinch.
Semenko throws the kick towards the body but McGuire avoids it.
McGuire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Semenko throws the left hand but McGuire avoids the punch easily.
McGuire was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Semenko gets cracked there but stands up to it.
McGuire will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McGuire looks to land a left hand but Semenko moved out of range nicely.
Dave Semenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Semenko throws a jab but it's blocked by McGuire.
Semenko misses the shot to the body.
Semenko has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from McGuire.
Semenko slips under a jab.
McGuire slips under a jab.
McGuire scores with a jab to the body.
McGuire avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fighters circling - McGuire throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McGuire lands a leg kick that knocks Semenko off balance momentarily.
A punch lands to the side of McGuire 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Semenko motions for McGuire to come forward. Semenko throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McGuire throws a good cross that connects.
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!
McGuire lands an overhand right.#T3#
McGuire connects with a crisp jab.
McGuire digs a good body shot into Semenko's ribs.
Semenko tries to land a front kick but McGuire steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McGuire cracks Semenko with an open hand slap.
A chopping leg kick lands by McGuire.
Semenko scores with a jab to the head.
McGuire scores with the left hand. Semenko knows he should have avoided that one.
McGuire thows a left - swing and a miss!
McGuire misses with a kick to the body.
McGuire misses with a wild body shot.
Semenko tries to score with a low kick but McGuire moves his leg out of the way.#T4#
McGuire scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
McGuire takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McGuire takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Semenko throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Semenko lands a slapping body shot.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Semenko throws a chopping leg kick but McGuire manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Semenko takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McGuire scoring well with a low kick there.
McGuire scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Semenko avoids the body shot from McGuire.
Semenko appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
McGuire scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bryer McGuire showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McGuire has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 50:45
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 50:45
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bryer McGuire!
Bryer McGuire is the new light heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Bryer McGuire made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
PFC 159 Built vs Semenko
Date: Feb 29, 2020 |
#R1#
Built tests Semenko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Built bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Built slips under a jab from Semenko.
Semenko misses with a body shot.
Built misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Semenko.
Built keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Built on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Built misses with a body shot.
Built tries to clinch up but Semenko circles away and keeps his distance.
Built scores with a hook to the body. Semenko takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kahoolawe Built seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Built throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice side step and Semenko releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Built throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Semenko appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Semenko has closed the distance and engaged Built in a clinch.
Built tries to throw a body punch but Semenko avoids it by throwing Built back against the cage.
Good body shot from Built.
Semenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Semenko.
Built swings away with an uppercut that misses.
I was talking to Built's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Nice body punch from Built - that landed with a thud.
#T1#
Semenko blocks a body shot from Built.
Built scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Semenko digs a right hand into Built's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Built's gas tank.
Semenko blocks a body shot from Built.
Built misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Built working aggressively here.
Built misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knees in the clinch landing for Semenko.
Built can't find room to land a body shot as Semenko controls the action.
Nice body punch from Built.
Semenko tries to land a knee to the head but Built blocks with his arms.
Built works on Semenko's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch on the inside from Semenko fails to land.
Built goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Built doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Semenko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Semenko blocks an uppercut.
Good body shot from Built.
Semenko misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Built lands a right hand.
Semenko throws a knee to the head but misses.
Semenko scores with a hook to the body.
Semenko misses with a punch to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Semenko blocks an uppercut.
Semenko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Built avoids it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Semenko.
Built misses with a hook to the ribs.
Semenko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Built is defending well for now.
Semenko scores with a knee to the head.
Built tries a body shot but Semenko blocks it.
Semenko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Built scores with a shot to the side of Semenko's head.
Semenko lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Built backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Semenko.
Built prevents a body shot from Semenko.
Semenko putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Built in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Semenko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Semenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Built - that landed with a thud.
#T3#
Built tries a body shot but Semenko blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Built.
Built doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Built working aggressively here.
Built managing to block the knees to the body from Semenko.
Built misses with a hook from the clinch.
Built lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Built can't find room to land a body shot as Semenko controls the action.
Semenko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Built avoids it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Semenko.
A short uppercut from Built.
Built working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Semenko prevents a body shot from Built.
Built lands a body shot.
Built throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Semenkos head.
Semenko lands a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Semenko lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Built managing to block the knees to the body from Semenko.
Built tries to work over Semenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Semenko blocks a body shot from Built.
A nice right hand lands inside from Built.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Built creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Built lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Built softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Semenko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Built's elbow.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Semenko.
Built lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Semenko.
Built lands a nice uppercut.
Semenko misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Built.
Built swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Built working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Built prevents a body shot from Semenko.
Semenko throws a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Built tries to work over Semenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Built working aggressively here.
Semenko misses with the head strike.
Built can't find room to land a body shot as Semenko controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kahoolawe Built dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Semenko has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Built finds it's way round the side to connect with Semenko's head.
Semenko throws the kick towards the body but Built avoids it.
Built is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Semenko can do to turn this around?
Built is looking to clinch but Semenko is avoiding it.
Built tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Semenko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Semenko lands a front kick.
Built misses with a right hand
and Semenko counters with a nice low kick that buckles Built's knee momentarily.
Semenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Built was well out of range. Poor timing from Semenko.
Semenko avoids the body shot from Built.
Semenko walks into a stiff left hand from Built.
Built 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Built scores with a nice right hand.
Built tries to clinch up
and Semenko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Built throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Semenko counters with an inside leg kick. #T1#
Semenko moves away from the strike by Built.
Built bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Semenko.
Built throws a hook but Semenko blocks it.
Semenko tries a quick counter leg kick but Built is wise to it.
Built is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Built is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Semenko moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kahoolawe Built is winning the standup battle so far.
Built fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Semenko manages to avoid it.
Built fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Semenko manages to avoid it.
Semenko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Built swings widly with a right hand
and Semenko counters with a nice uppercut.
Built swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Semenko throws out a counter right but Built avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Built wants to clinch
and Semenko makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Semenko lands with a good body shot.
Semenko scores with a spinning back kick!
Built looks to clinch
and Semenko counters with a lovely shot to the body.
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!
Built fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Semenko looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Built throws a good cross that connects.
Semenko slips under a jab from Built.
Semenko scores with a leg kick.
Built tries to clinch but Semenko is having none of it.
Semenko is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Built rather than just go for the knockout.
Built fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Semenko looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Good shot there by Semenko.
Semenko connects with a single shot there.
Built connects with a nice looking jab.
#T3#
Semenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Built throws a jab when Semenko was well out of range.
Semenko throws a solid leg kick but Built takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Semenko.
Built misses with a left hand
and Semenko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Built throws a body punch but Semenko moves out of range.
It seemed like Semenko was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Semenko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Semenko buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Semenko lands a nice hook to Built's body. Built takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Good shot there by Built.
Semenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Built.
Built throws a body punch but Semenko moves out of range. #CL#
Built has managed to clinch.
Semenko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Built avoids it.
Good body shot from Semenko.
Built fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T4#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Built.
Semenko trying to land knees to the body.
Built lands a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Semenko tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Semenko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Built avoids it.
Kahoolawe Built has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Built lands a left hand.
A short right from Semenko.
Built misses with some punches.
Built tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Semenko's elbow.
Built tries to work over Semenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Semenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Semenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Built managing to block the knees to the body from Semenko.
Semenko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Semenko tries to land knees in the clinch but Built avoids the damage to the body.
Good body shot from Semenko.
Built can't find room to land a body shot as Semenko controls the action.
Semenko blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dave Semenko will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Built circles away from the clinch attempt.
Built swings for the body but Semenko moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Semenko misses.
Semenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Built was well out of range. Poor timing from Semenko.
A telegraphed right hand from Built misses the target.
Built wants to clinch but Semenko slips to the side
and Built takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Built shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Semenko misses with a body kick.
Built tries to close the distance and clinch up but Semenko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Built cracks Semenko with an open hand slap.
Built tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Semenko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Semenko in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Semenko lands a body shot.
#CL2#
Semenko rushes Built and presses him up against the cage.
Semenko landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Semenko blocks a body shot from Built.
Semenko looking to throw knees to the head but Built is blocking nicely.
#T1#
Semenko's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Semenko lands a nice knee to the body.
Built prevents a body shot from Semenko.
A head punch on the inside from Built fails to land.
Semenko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Built tries to work over Semenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Semenko lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Semenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Built tries to throw a body punch but Semenko avoids it by throwing Built back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Built fails to land.
Semenko connects with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#
It looks like Kahoolawe Built has been cut.
Semenko landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Semenko lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Knees in the clinch landing for Semenko.
Semenko pushes Built back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Semenko pushes Built back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Built's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Semenko lands a good knee to the midsection. Built won't want to take too many of those.#T2#
Semenko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Built backwards.
Semenko lands with a short shot to the head.
Semenko prevents a body shot from Built.
Semenko unloads a knee to the mid-section. Built lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Semenko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Built avoids it.
Semenko unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Semenko lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Semenko lands a knee to the head.
Semenko utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Semenko is working Built over against the cage.
Semenko works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Semenko scores with a shot to the side of Built's head.
A short left from Semenko.
Semenko using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Semenko unloads a knee to the mid-section. Built lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Knees to the body from Semenko.
#T3#
Semenko lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Semenko.
Semenko lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Built or not.
Semenko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Built backwards.
Semenko with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Semenko tries to land knees in the clinch but Built avoids the damage to the body.
Semenko lands a right hand that snaps the head of Built backwards.
Semenko works on Built's body with a couple of short punches.
Semenko blocks a body shot from Built.
Semenko lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Built.
Built misses with a hook from the clinch.
Built misses with a hook to the ribs.
Semenko lands a good knee to the midsection. Built won't want to take too many of those.
Semenko lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Semenko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Built avoids it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Semenko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
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!
Built misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
A hook to the body from Semenko.
Built tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Semenko's elbow.
Built lands with a light punch inside.
Built lands a nice uppercut.
Semenko working Built over with knees to the body.
Semenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Semenko looking to throw knees to the head but Built is blocking nicely.
Built can't find room to land a body shot as Semenko controls the action.
Built throws a head punch that misses.
Semenko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Built misses with a hook to the ribs.
Semenko is working Built over against the cage.
Semenko lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Still in the clinch, Semenko scores with a nice short uppercut.
Semenko pushes Built back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Semenko lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Semenko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Semenko lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Semenko really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kahoolawe Built's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Built lands a right hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Built. Semenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Built rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Semenko counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Semenko lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Built or not.
Built tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Semenko is working Built over against the cage.
Built takes a knee to the side of the body.
Semenko lands a body shot in the clinch.
Built avoiding damage as Semenko throws knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Semenko can't find room to land a body shot as Built controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Semenko.
Semenko lands an uppercut.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Built managing to block the knees to the body from Semenko.
Semenko trying to land knees to the body.
Semenko lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T1#
Semenko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Built goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Built throws a head punch that misses.
Built lands with a left to the head.
Built tries a body shot but Semenko blocks it.
Semenko with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Built on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Semenko.
Semenko with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Built misses with a body punch.
Built tries to work over Semenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Built misses with a body punch.
Semenko blocks an uppercut.
Semenko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Built is defending well for now.
Built misses with a punch on the inside.
Built fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Semenko blocks an uppercut.
#T2#
A head punch on the inside from Built fails to land.
Built misses with some punches.
Semenko tries a body shot but Built blocks it.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Semenko obliges.
Semenko lands a knee to the body.
Semenko tries to land knees in the clinch but Built avoids the damage to the body.
Semenko lands a nice knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Semenko lands a nice uppercut.
Semenko tries to throw a body punch but Built avoids it by throwing Semenko back against the cage.
Built avoiding damage as Semenko throws knees to the body.
Built throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Semenkos head.
Semenko throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Built blocks it with crossed arms.
Built tries a body shot but Semenko blocks it.
A short uppercut from Semenko.
A knee to the head by Semenko.
Semenko is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Built tries a body shot but Semenko blocks it.
#T3#
Built tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Semenko.
Semenko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Built is defending well for now.
A shot in the inside from Built.
Built tries to throw a body punch but Semenko avoids it by throwing Built back against the cage.
Built throws a head punch that misses.
Semenko working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Built doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Semenko tries to land knees in the clinch but Built avoids the damage to the body.
Built misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Built lands a right hand.
Semenko lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Built or not.
Built throws a head punch that misses.
Semenko tries to land knees in the clinch but Built avoids the damage to the body.
Built scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Semenko misses with a knee strike.
Semenko misses with a knee strike.
#T4#
Built makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Built lands with a right to the head.
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!
Semenko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Built avoids it.
Semenko tries to land knees in the clinch but Built avoids the damage to the body.
Built scores with a shoulder strike.
Built lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Semenko backwards.
Semenko tries to work over Built's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Built misses with a punch on the inside.
Built lands a hook that snaps the head of Semenko backwards.
Semenko lands a shot to the body.
Built managing to block the knees to the body from Semenko.
Semenko lands an uppercut.
Built tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Built tries a body shot but Semenko blocks it.
Built tries a body shot but Semenko blocks it.
Semenko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Semenko lands a nice knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Semenko dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Kahoolawe Built's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Semenko scores with a leg kick.
Built throws a looping overhand right but Semenko ducks down to avoid it.
Built tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Built throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Semenko doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Built closes the distance looking to clinch
and Semenko makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Built misses the target.
Semenko throws out a counter right but Built avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Built moves out of range of the body kick from Semenko.
Built tries to clinch but Semenko is having none of it.
Built keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL#
Built gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Semenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T1#
A knee to the head by Semenko.
Built lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Built misses with a hook from the clinch.
Built goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Semenko misses with a hook from the clinch.
Built lands a body punch.
Built pushes Semenko back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Semenko blocks a body shot from Built.
Semenko scores with a hook to the body.
Semenko lands a body punch in the clinch.
Semenko lands a left hand.
A short uppercut from Built.
Built blocks an uppercut.
Built lands a hook to the side of the head.
Semenko blocking some punches.
Built misses with a body punch.
Semenko prevents a body shot from Built. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Built fails to land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Semenko tries to land a knee to the head but Built blocks with his arms.
Semenko misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Semenko.
Semenko pushes Built back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Semenko working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Built tries to throw a body punch but Semenko avoids it by throwing Built back against the cage.
Built misses with a hook from the clinch.
Built misses with a short punch on the inside.
Semenko misses with a punch to the body.
Built is working Semenko over against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Semenko.
Semenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Built blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Semenko fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Built.
Semenko tries to throw a body punch but Built avoids it by throwing Semenko back against the cage. #T3#
Built working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Semenko.
Semenko landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Semenko blocks an uppercut.
Built prevents a body shot from Semenko.
Nice body punch from Built - that landed with a thud.
Semenko is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Semenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A body shot lands from Built.
Built tries to work over Semenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short body shot lands from Built as the two fighters clinch.
Built struggles to land a body shot inside as Semenko controls his hands.
Built swings wildly with an uppercut but Semenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Semenko tries to land a knee to the head but Built blocks with his arms.
Semenko misses with a knee strike.
Built avoiding damage as Semenko throws knees to the body.
Built tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Built tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Semenko's elbow.
Built lands with a right to the head.
Built swings wildly with an uppercut but Semenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Built lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Semenko.
Built works on Semenko's body with a couple of short punches.
Built struggles to land a body shot inside as Semenko controls his hands.
Built lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Semenko backwards.
Built blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Built misses with a body punch.
Built tries to throw a body punch but Semenko avoids it by throwing Built back against the cage.
Semenko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Built's elbow.
Semenko misses with the head strike.
Built softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Built.
Built blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Built scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kahoolawe Built showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Semenko has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 47:48
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 47:48
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Semenko!
Dave Semenko is the new light heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Dave Semenko made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
In defeat, Kahoolawe Built stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll be back.'.
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Event:
PFC 151 Wright vs Whyte
Date: Jan 19, 2020 |
#R1#
Treadwell throws a hook but Semenko blocks it.
Semenko takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Semenko stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Semenko swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Semenko.
Nice defenses there by Treadwell.
A thudding body kick lands there by Semenko!
Semenko takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Semenko throws a front kick that sends Treadwell stumbling back into the cage.
Semenko keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Semenko bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Treadwell's head backwards.
Treadwell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Treadwell misses the jab.
Semenko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Semenko has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Guerrilla MMA in the buildup to the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Semenko throws a body shot but no joy.
Treadwell is looking for the big counter here.
Semenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Treadwell was well out of range. Poor timing from Semenko.
Treadwell lands with an uppercut that bounces Semenko off the cage and back into range.
Semenko throws a body punch but Treadwell moves out of range.
Semenko digs a good hook to Treadwell's body.
Semenko staying out of range there.#T1#
Treadwell slips under a jab from Semenko.
Semenko darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Semenko displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Treadwell.
Treadwell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Semenko fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Treadwell checks it well.
Treadwell connects with a crisp jab.
Treadwell throws a body punch but Semenko moves out of range.
Treadwell looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Treadwell connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Semenko's hands.
Nice defenses there by Treadwell.
Treadwell closes the distance but Semenko moves to the side
and Semenko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Semenko clinches up against the cage.
Semenko swings wildly with an uppercut but Treadwell uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Treadwell fails to land.
Semenko working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T2#
Semenko lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Semenko prevents the takedown attempt.
Treadwell wants to break free but Semenko has control.
Semenko makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Treadwell blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Semenko cracks Treadwell with a nice body shot.
Semenko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Semenko misses with a hook to the ribs.
A hook to the body from Semenko.
Treadwell takes a knee right on the jaw!
Treadwell avoiding damage as Semenko throws knees to the body.
Semenko prevents Treadwell from breaking the clinch.
Semenko utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Treadwell looks winded!
Treadwell takes a knee right on the jaw!
Treadwell can't get the takedown.
Dave Semenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of De Forest Treadwell.
Treadwell can't break the clinch.
Treadwell wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Semenko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Treadwell backwards. #T3#
Treadwell is trying to force a seperation but Semenko has the dominant position.
Treadwell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Treadwell trying to land knees to the body.
Treadwell is trying to force a seperation but Semenko has the dominant position.
Semenko stops a takedown attempt from Treadwell.
Treadwell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Treadwell throws a head punch that misses.
Treadwell blocks a body shot from Semenko.
Treadwell on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Semenko misses with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Semenko.
Semenko throws a knee to the head but misses.
Treadwell is looking to break free of the clinch but Semenko has double underhooks.
Semenko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Semenko lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Semenko lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#ROC#
Treadwell is rocked!
Semenko lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Treadwell is still on wobbly legs! Can Semenko finish him?
Semenko lands a big knee to the head and Treadwell goes down! Semenko pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dave Semenko!
A victorious Dave Semenko thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
PFC 145 Grabber vs Perera
Date: Dec 21, 2019 |
#R1#
Mirage throws out a loose jab but Semenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Semenko jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Semenko looks to land a combination but Mirage avoids it well.
Mirage does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Mirage scores with the left hand. Semenko knows he should have avoided that one.
Mirage misses with a looping right.
Semenko has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Guerrilla MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Mirage jabs at Semenko's body.
Mirage misses with a jab to the body
and Semenko makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mirage is looking to score with low kicks.
Mirage takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mirage moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Alphonzo Mirage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Semenko moves into the clinch.
Semenko can't find room to land a body shot as Mirage controls the action.
Mirage doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mirage stalls.
Semenko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mirage avoids it.
Mirage misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T1#
Semenko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mirage slows down the pace here.
Mirage scores with a shoulder strike.
Semenko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mirage avoids it.
A short right from Semenko.
Mirage tries to throw a body punch but Semenko avoids it by throwing Mirage back against the cage.
Semenko misses with a punch on the inside.
Semenko takes a shot to the head.
Mirage scores with a shot to the side of Semenko's head.
Mirage avoiding damage as Semenko throws knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Semenko.
Semenko prevents a body shot from Mirage. #BC2#
Mirage manages to break the clinch.
Semenko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mirage scores with a kick to the body.
Mirage's corner calls for a 1-2. Mirage obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mirage tries to land a front kick but Semenko steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mirage keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Semenko.
Semenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Mirage is just out of range.
Mirage slips a straight right by Semenko.
Mirage throws a series of punches but Semenko avoids them all with ease.
Mirage lands the left hand.
Mirage misses with a body punch
and Semenko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Semenko blocks the body kick.
Mirage tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Semenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Mirage.
Semenko lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#CUT#
It looks like Alphonzo Mirage has been cut.
Good work by Semenko as he checks the leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Mirage!
Semenko ducks under a wild hook from Mirage.
Mirage fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Semenko walks into a jab.
Semenko connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T3#
Semenko ducks under a wild hook from Mirage.
Mirage swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Semenko misses the jab.
Mirage takes a swing at Semenko's ribcage but misses.
Semenko moves out of range as Mirage strikes.
Mirage tries to land a leg kick but Semenko saw it coming and moves away.
Mirage throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Semenko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mirage ducks under a wild hook from Semenko.
Mirage blocks a head kick by Semenko.
Semenko looks to land a body kick but Mirage moved away.
Semenko has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mirage.
Semenko blocks a jab.
A lazy body kick from Mirage
letting Semenko counter with a right hand.
Mirage checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Mirage throws a hook but Semenko blocks it.#T4#
A head kick misses from Mirage.
Semenko blocks the body kick.
Good leg kick by Mirage there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Mirage lands a lovely overhand right.
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!
Semenko slips a jab from Mirage.
Mirage moves out of range of the body kick from Semenko.
Jab from Mirage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Semenko. Mirage does a little dance to reset his feet.
Semenko shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mirage swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mirage misses with a hook. Semenko ducked under it nicely.
Semenko throwing a counter right hand but Mirage manages to avoid it.
Mirage checks a leg kick.
Mirage lands a nice leg kick that just misses Semenko's sensitive parts.
Mirage throws out a loose jab but Semenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mirage tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alphonzo Mirage dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alphonzo Mirage's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Semenko throws a low kick but Mirage moves out of range easily.
Semenko throws a body punch but Mirage moves out of range.
Mirage misses with a looping right.
Semenko throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #CL#
Semenko rushes Mirage and presses him up against the cage.
Mirage swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mirage tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from Semenko.
Mirage scores with a shoulder strike.
Mirage has a couple of punches blocked by Semenko.
Semenko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Semenko has a couple of punches blocked by Mirage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short uppercut from Mirage.
Mirage lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mirage has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Semenko seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Mirage can turn it around.
Mirage scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot in the inside from Mirage.
Mirage tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Semenko's elbow. #T1##BC2#
Mirage breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Semenko ducks under a wild hook from Mirage.
Semenko scoring well with a low kick there.
Semenko on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Semenko throws a head kick that misses
and Mirage counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mirage throws an off balance right hand
and Semenko counters with a good, hard body kick but Mirage shrugs it off.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mirage.
Semenko takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mirage connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mirage has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mirage throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like Semenko wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mirage plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Mirage is looking to land body kicks.
Mirage throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
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!
Semenko takes a swing at Mirage's ribcage but misses.
Mirage throws a jab but it's blocked by Semenko. #T2#
Donk. Mirage catches Semenko right on the button with a cross.
Mirage uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Semenko.
A leg kick checked by Mirage.
Mirage is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Semenko with a body shot.
Mirage dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Semenko. That did some damage!
Mirage lands with a straight right. Semenko didn't see that one coming.
Semenko thumps Mirage with a low kick.
Mirage scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Semenko doesn't seem bothered though.
Mirage is looking to land body kicks.
Semenko steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Mirage. That one must have hurt.
Mirage dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Semenko. That did some damage!
Mirage is looking to land body kicks.
Mirage uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Semenko.
Mirage slips a straight right by Semenko.
Mirage lands a glancing blow to the side of Semenko's head.
Alphonzo Mirage seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Semenko moves out of range of the strikes.
Semenko was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T3#
Mirage tests Semenko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Semenko throws a push kick but Mirage slaps the foot to one side.
Mirage tries to work over Semenko's front leg with a kick but Semenko checks it.
Semenko tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Mirage manages to circle out of the way.
Mirage throws a leg kick
and Semenko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mirage takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Semenko fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mirage moves into range and connects with a jab.
A slow jab from Mirage misses its intended target.
It looked like Semenko was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mirage.
A good leg kick by Mirage.
Semenko 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.
Mirage displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Semenko looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mirage lands a lovely overhand right.
Mirage misses with a looping right.#T4#
Semenko dodges the punch combination from Mirage.
Semenko just misses with a punch to the body.
Mirage is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Semenko with a body shot.
Mirage scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mirage.
Semenko staying out of range there.
Semenko gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Semenko goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mirage.
Mirage lands a glancing blow to the side of Semenko's head.
Semenko looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mirage misses with an uppercut
and Semenko makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Mirage really felt that one!
Semenko jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mirage ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mirage misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alphonzo Mirage showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alphonzo Mirage's cut.
That's time! Semenko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Mirage throws a sloppy head kick
and Semenko makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Mirage really felt that one!
Mirage keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Semenko.
Semenko 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.
Mirage lands with a kick to the ribs.
Semenko on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mirage. Mirage obviously looking to wear him down.
Mirage waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Semenko.
Mirage throws a push kick but Semenko slaps the foot to one side.
Mirage plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mirage.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Mirage in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Mirage connects with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mirage looks to throw the jab but Semenko is out of range.
Semenko on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mirage waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Semenko.
Semenko blocks a low kick nicely.
Mirage throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Semenko counters with an outside leg kick.
#T1#
Mirage throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big left from Mirage misses.
Mirage throws the left hand but Semenko avoids the punch easily.
Semenko fires out a quick counter leg kick but Mirage just manages to avoid it.
Mirage lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mirage throws a jab when Semenko was well out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Semenko checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mirage misses with a looping left.
Semenko misses with the combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Semenko looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Semenko. Mirage does a little dance to reset his feet.
Semenko scores with a jab to the body.
Mirage fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Semenko has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mirage throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#T2#
Semenko misses with a kick to the body.
A slow jab from Semenko misses its intended target.
Mirage closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mirage throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Semenko lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Semenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mirage.
Semenko is looking for a counter combo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mirage. Semenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mirage misses with a low kick.
Semenko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mirage swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mirage circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mirage throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Mirage looks for the body kick but Semenko saw that one coming.
Semenko drops his hands momentarily and Mirage takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mirage darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T3#
Mirage misses with a leg kick
and Semenko counters with a slapping leg kick.
Mirage moves into range and connects with a jab.
Semenko lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Semenko misses with a wild body shot.
Semenko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mirage moves out of range as Semenko strikes.
Mirage throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mirage dips to his left and cracks Semenko with an uppercut!
Mirage throws a head kick that misses.
Semenko swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Semenko throws a head kick that misses.
Mirage throws an overhand right that lands on Semenko's shoulder, as Semenko tries to avoid the shot.
Semenko takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mirage scores with the left hand. Semenko knows he should have avoided that one.
Mirage catches Semenko with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T4#
Semenko throws a looping overhand right but Mirage ducks down to avoid it.
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!
Mirage throws a leg kick which misses Semenko's front leg but catches the back leg as Semenko tries to avoid it.
Semenko blocks a head kick by Mirage.
Mirage lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mirage scores with a jab. Semenko acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mirage walks into a straight right hand from Semenko.
Mirage misses with a low kick as Semenko jumps back.
Semenko throws a quick counter kick to the body but Mirage avoids it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Mirage. Semenko shrugs it off though.
Semenko moves out of range of the body kick from Mirage.
Mirage gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Semenko counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mirage lands with a nice body kick.
Semenko will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Semenko dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mirage. That did some damage!
Good work by Mirage as he checks the leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alphonzo Mirage really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alphonzo Mirage's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Good leg kick by Mirage there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Semenko lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mirage at a distance.
Mirage pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Semenko ducks under a wild hook from Mirage.
An attempted straight right counter from Semenko misses the target.
Semenko lands with a shot to the body.
Semenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mirage manages to avoid it.
Mirage missing with a left hand there. Semenko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mirage misses with a hook. Semenko ducked under it nicely.
And Semenko counters with a quick kick to the body but Mirage blocks it.
Semenko shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mirage jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Semenko swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mirage throws a big shot that misses.
Semenko misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mirage looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Good leg kick by Semenko there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Mirage takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T1#
A punch combination from Mirage misses.
Mirage does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Semenko tries to clinch up.#CL#
Mirage gets tackled into the cage by Semenko. Semenko maintains the clinch.
Semenko misses with a punch to the body.
Mirage doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Semenko gets through Mirage's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Semenko lands with a left to the head.
Semenko tries to land knees in the clinch but Mirage avoids the damage to the body.
Semenko misses with a knee strike.
Semenko misses with a punch to the body.
Mirage lands a left hand.
Semenko missing with knees to the body.
Mirage prevents a body shot from Semenko.
Semenko trying to land knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Semenko obliges.
Mirage is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.#T2#
A short left from Semenko.
Semenko presses Mirage against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Semenko scores with a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Semenko lands a good knee to the midsection. Mirage won't want to take too many of those.
Semenko lands a body punch in the clinch.
Semenko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Semenko.
Mirage misses with a body punch.
Semenko misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mirage.
Semenko throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Semenko is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Semenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mirage takes a knee to the side of the body.
Semenko is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Dave Semenko has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Semenko throws a knee to the head but misses.
Semenko tries to land knees in the clinch but Mirage avoids the damage to the body. #T3#
Nice body punch from Semenko.
Semenko lands a good knee to the midsection. Mirage won't want to take too many of those.
Semenko lands a knee to the head.
Semenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Semenko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Semenko lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mirage misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mirage cracks Semenko with a nice body shot.
Semenko struggles to land a body shot inside as Mirage controls his hands.
A right handed body shot lands from Mirage.
Mirage pushes Semenko back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mirage blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Semenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Semenko blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Semenko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mirage swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T4#
Mirage lands a nice shot to the body.
Semenko tries to land knees in the clinch but Mirage avoids the damage to the body.
Semenko lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mirage tries a body shot but Semenko blocks it.
Mirage has a couple of punches blocked by Semenko.
Mirage avoiding damage as Semenko throws knees to the body.
Semenko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mirage.
A short right from Mirage on the inside.
Semenko throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mirage is pushing Semenko up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Mirage tries a body shot but Semenko blocks it.
Semenko scores with a shoulder strike.
Semenko throws a punch but it's blocked by Mirage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Semenko had his way with Alphonzo Mirage in that round.
The cut man is working on Alphonzo Mirage's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Mirage connects with a looping right hand.
Mirage cracks the inside of Semenko's front leg.
Semenko moves out of range of the leg kick from Mirage.
Semenko doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Semenko thumps Mirage with a low kick.
Semenko moves away from the strike by Mirage.
Mirage misses with a left hand
letting Semenko counter with a right hand.
Mirage takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Mirage. Semenko shrugs it off though.
Mirage dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mirage throws a head kick but Semenko moves out of range.
It looked like Semenko was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Mirage pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Semenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good leg kick by Mirage there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
#T1#
Semenko takes a swing at Mirage's ribcage but misses.
Mirage lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mirage shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Semenko eats them both and turns towards Mirage to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Semenko checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mirage throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Semenko blocks the body kick.
Semenko tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mirage manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Semenko uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mirage has time to react.
A head kick misses from Mirage.
Mirage throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Semenko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Semenko keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mirage lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dave Semenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Mirage catches Semenko with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mirage throws a body shot but no joy.
Semenko misses with a looping right.
Semenko looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circling - Mirage throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mirage throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mirage lands a jab to Semenko's midsection.
Mirage throws a jab when Semenko was well out of range.
A leg kick checked by Semenko.
Mirage uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Semenko.
Mirage smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Semenko is looking to land body kicks.
Mirage uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Semenko.
Mirage tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Semenko is able to avoid easily.
It looked like Semenko was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mirage.#T3#
Mirage slips under a jab from Semenko.
Mirage avoids the body shot from Semenko.
Mirage lands a jab to the nose.
Mirage feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Semenkos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Semenko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mirage.
Semenko swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Mirage scores with a hook to the body. Semenko takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mirage moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Semenko moves out of range of the body kick from Mirage.
Semenko moves out of range of the strikes.
Mirage throws the left hand but Semenko avoids the punch easily.
Mirage works Semenko's body with a nice hook.
Mirage throws a body punch but Semenko moves out of range.
Semenko throwing a counter right hand but Mirage manages to avoid it.
Mirage lands with a straight right. Semenko didn't see that one coming.#T4#
Semenko needs to keep his hands up - Mirage had a free shot at his head there.
Semenko throws a hook but Mirage blocks it.
Semenko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Semenko misses with an uppercut. Mirage saw that one coming.
Mirage thows a left - swing and a miss!
Semenko gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice jab there from Mirage.
Semenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mirage moves away.
Mirage takes a swing at Semenko's ribcage but misses.
Mirage scores with a jab to the head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mirage.
Semenko 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.
Alphonzo Mirage is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mirage bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Semenko's head backwards.
Mirage shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Semenko tried to counter with a leg kick but Mirage avoided it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alphonzo Mirage comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mirage 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 46:49
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 46:49
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alphonzo Mirage!
Alphonzo Mirage is the new light heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Alphonzo Mirage made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
PFC 142 Semenko vs Muir
Date: Dec 01, 2019 |
#R1#
Semenko cracks the inside of Muir's front leg.
Semenko has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Muir fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Semenko has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Muir throws a leg kick
and Semenko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Semenko paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Muir throws out a powerful jab.
Semenko circles away from the clinch attempt
and Semenko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A shot to the liver by Muir. Beautiful body shot.
Semenko takes a swing at Muir's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Semenko. Muir does a little dance to reset his feet.
Muir thows a left - swing and a miss!
Muir misses with a leg kick
and Semenko counters with a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Muir dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Semenko. That did some damage!
Muir lands a lovely overhand right.#T1#
Muir wants to clinch
and Semenko counters with a nice leg kick.
Muir scores with a nice right hand.
Semenko keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Semenko fails with an attempt to clinch.
Semenko walks into a left hand.
Muir misses with an uppercut.
Semenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Muir is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Semenko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Muir.
Semenko now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Semenko ducks under a wild hook from Muir.
Muir takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Muir just misses with a punch to the body.
Muir takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Muir misses the target.
Dave Semenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Muir on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Semenko looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Muir is looking to slow Semenko down with leg kicks.
Muir is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Semenko connects with a jab.
Muir misses with the combination.
Semenko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Muir.
Semenko circles away from the clinch attempt
and Semenko counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Muir is lucky that one didn't land flush.
John Muir seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Semenko takes the fight into the clinch.
Muir has a couple of punches blocked by Semenko.
#T3#
Muir misses with a punch on the inside.
Muir throws a punch but it's blocked by Semenko.
Semenko putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Muir in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Muir misses with a hook from the clinch.
Muir misses with a punch on the inside.
Semenko tries to work over Muir's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Muir lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Semenko or not.
Semenko swings wildly with an uppercut but Muir uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right handed body shot lands from Semenko.
Semenko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Semenko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Muir is defending well for now.
Semenko gets through Muir's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Semenko works on Muir's body with a couple of short punches.
Muir avoiding damage as Semenko throws knees to the body.
Muir tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Muir swings wildly with an uppercut but Semenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Semenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Semenko.
Semenko struggles to land a body shot inside as Muir controls his hands.
Muir can't find room to land a body shot as Semenko controls the action.
Semenko lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Semenko stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Semenko takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Semenko.
Muir lands a hook that snaps the head of Semenko backwards.
Muir swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Semenko. #TD#
Muir has Semenko pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Muir pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Semenko tumbling to the mat - Muir dives into Semenko's guard.
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.#ES2#
Semenko has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Muir is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
A nice left hand lands by Semenko.
Semenko lands a right hand that snaps the head of Muir backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Muir digs a right hand into Semenko's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Semenko's gas tank.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Semenko 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.
#R2#
Semenko has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Muir.
Dave Semenko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Muir lands a really nice looking cross but Semenko seems unphased.
Semenko tries to land a leg kick but Muir saw it coming and moves away.
Muir misses with a hook. Semenko ducked under it nicely.
A nice side step and Semenko releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Semenko takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Muir slips under a jab.
Muir misses with a hook. Semenko ducked under it nicely.
Semenko has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Semenko moves out of range of the strikes.
Muir misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muir scores with a jab. Semenko acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Semenko misses with a body kick.
Muir swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Semenko.
A telegraphed right hand from Muir misses the target.
Semenko thinks about the counter body kick.#T1#
Muir lands an overhand right.
Muir swings widly with a right hand
and Semenko counters with a nice body shot.
Semenko misses with a wild body shot.
Semenko slips under a jab.
Muir connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Semenko moves out of range as Muir strikes.
Muir throws a quick inside leg kick.
Semenko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Muir half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Muir rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Semenko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A low kick from Muir misses
and Semenko makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Muir shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Semenko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Semenko lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
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!
Muir uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Semenko.
Muir was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Semenko slaps away a takedown attempt from Muir, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Muir throws an overhand right that lands on Semenko's shoulder, as Semenko tries to avoid the shot.
Muir moves out of range of the body kick from Semenko.
Muir throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Semenko.
Muir throws a lazy uppercut
and Semenko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Muir wants to clinch
and Semenko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Semenko misses with a kick to the body
and Muir connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Muir misses with an uppercut. Semenko saw that one coming.#T3#
Semenko leaves Muir with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Muir. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Muir throws a predictable looking body shot
and Semenko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab from Muir misses.
Muir walks into a jab.
Muir falls off balance throwing a combination
and Semenko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Muir shoots for a takedown but Semenko saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Semenko lands with a nice body punch.
A shot to the body from Muir misses
and Semenko counters with a thumping low kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Semenko throws a leg kick which misses Muir's front leg but catches the back leg as Muir tries to avoid it.
Muir swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Muir will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T4#
Semenko thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Muir if he has to take too many more of those.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Semenko fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Muir on the side of the head.
Semenko on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Semenko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A lazy left from Semenko finds it's target.
Muir lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Muir throws a right hand that misses
and Semenko counters with a nice body kick.
Muir shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nice uppercut there from Semenko.#ROC2#
Muir is rocked!
Semenko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Muir.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Semenko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Semenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Muir.
Semenko keeps the fight on the outside.
Semenko takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Muir defending well as Semenko loads up on a big left hand.
Muir is looking to clinch but Semenko is avoiding it.
Muir on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Semenko. Semenko obviously looking to wear him down.
Muir is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Muir tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Semenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Muir.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muir moves in looking to clinch but Semenko pushes him off.
Semenko swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Semenko cracks a nice hook into Muir's ribs.#CL#
Muir fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Semenko, pushing him back against the cage.
Muir swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Muir.
Semenko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Muir is defending well for now.
A short left from Semenko.
Good body shot from Semenko.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Semenko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Semenko makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Semenko struggles to land a body shot inside as Muir controls his hands.
Muir wants to take the fight to the mat but Semenko manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Muir swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Semenko lands a body punch in the clinch.
Semenko lands with a left to the head.
Semenko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Semenko lands a shoulder strike.
Semenko with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A short uppercut from Semenko.
Muir takes a knee to the side of the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Semenko jerks Muir's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Muir drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Semenko goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Semenko because Muir was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Dave Semenko! Dave Semenko retains his light heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Dave Semenko thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Pride FC 58
Date: Nov 13, 2019 |
#R1#
Gray looks to score with a jab to the body but Semenko is just out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Semenko misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Semenko, right into the meat.
A jab from Semenko misses.
A little feinted left hand from Gray on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gray moves forwards but Semenko connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Semenko has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Gray is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Semenko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Semenko wants to counter the offense by Gray and move into the clinch position.
A solid leg kick lands there for Semenko.
Semenko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gray.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Semenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gray.
Gray takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Semenko misses with a wild body shot. #T1##CL2#
Semenko closes the distance and pushes Gray back into the cage.
Semenko takes a shot to the head.
Semenko misses with a body punch.
Gray definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gray misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gray wants to get back to striking at distance but Semenko won't allow it.
#BC#
Gray escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gray thows a leg kick but Semenko checks it
and Semenko counters with a stiff right hand.
Gray throws an off balance right hand
and Semenko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Akoni Gray has been cut.#CL2#
Semenko moves into range and clinches up with Gray.
Gray takes a shot to the head.
Semenko misses with a punch on the inside.
Gray misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gray lands an uppercut.
Semenko lands a good knee to the midsection. Gray won't want to take too many of those.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gray tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Semenko misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
Gray lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Semenko backwards.
Semenko lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Semenko lands with a right to the head.
Semenko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gray's elbow.
Semenko takes a shot to the head.
Gray misses with a hook from the clinch.
Knees to the body from Semenko.
Semenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Semenko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gray tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gray misses with a punch on the inside.
Gray is trying to break the clinch but Semenko has him pressed against the cage.
Gray has a couple of punches blocked by Semenko.
Gray misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gray.
Gray makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Semenko takes a shot to the head.
Gray managing to block the knees to the body from Semenko.
Gray blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T3#
Semenko throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gray blocks it with crossed arms. #BC#
Gray's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Semenko buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Semenko misses with a hook
and Gray counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gray rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Semenko counters with a left to the body.
Gray slips a jab from Semenko.
And Gray counters with a quick kick to the body but Semenko blocks it.
Semenko lands with a nice body punch.
Semenko throws a sloppy head kick
and Gray cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gray tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Semenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Gray is just out of range.#T4#
Gray takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Semenko tries to bum rush Gray with a series of wild strikes but Gray uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good leg kick by Semenko there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Gray circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gray swats away the attempt to clinch by Semenko.
Gray throws the left hand but Semenko avoids the punch easily.
Gray lands with a hook. Semenko tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Semenko misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Semenko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Akoni Gray's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Gray scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Semenko doesn't seem bothered though.
Semenko scores with a hook to the body. Gray takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Semenko tries to close the distance and clinch but Gray swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It looked like Gray wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gray steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Semenko.
A solid body kick from Semenko.
Gray has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gray there as he acknowledges the shot.
Semenko avoids the body shot from Gray.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gray checks a leg kick.
Gray lands a nice shot that snaps Semenko's head back.
Semenko misses with a double jab.
A quick step to the side and Gray tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T1#
Gray gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Semenko.
Gray throws a head kick but Semenko moves out of range.
Gray takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Semenko takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Semenko moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Semenko throws a leg kick but Gray moved away.
Semenko connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gray throws a poor cross that misses
and Semenko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Semenko looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Semenko throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Semenko avoids the body shot from Gray.
Dave Semenko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A cross from Semenko lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Semenko scores with a shot to the body.
Semenko motions for Gray to come forward. Semenko throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gray looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Semenko throws a head kick that misses
letting Gray counter with a right hand.
Semenko misses with an uppercut
and Gray counters with a straight right hand.
Gray has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#T3#
Semenko thows a leg kick but Gray checks it
and Gray cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gray throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Semenko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Semenko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#CL2#
Semenko instigates a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gray.
Semenko can't find room to land a body shot as Gray controls the action.
Dave Semenko seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gray lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gray is trying to maintain a safe position but Semenko gets an underhook and turns Gray into the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Semenko.
Semenko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Semenko lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Gray on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gray swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC#
Gray breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gray rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Semenko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gray ducks under a wild hook from Semenko.
A counter left hand to the body from Gray misses its target.
Semenko with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gray throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A good leg kick by Gray. #CL2#
Semenko closes the distance and pushes Gray back into the cage.
Semenko lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Semenko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Akoni Gray's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Semenko keeps Gray at a distance using the push kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Gray.
Semenko cracks Gray with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gray explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Semenko is looking to clinch.
Semenko takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Semenko clinches.
Semenko misses with a knee to the head. #BC#
Gray escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Semenko is looking to clinch. #T1#
Semenko misses with an uppercut. Gray saw that one coming.
Gray throwing a counter right hand but Semenko manages to avoid it.
Gray tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gray throws a big shot that misses.
Gray throws a lazy uppercut
and Gray takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gray takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gray takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Semenko lands a jab to the head.
#CL2#
Semenko moves into the clinch.
Semenko can't find room to land a body shot as Gray controls the action.
#T2#
Gray looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Semenko cracks Gray with a nice body shot.
Gray is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Semenko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gray tries a body shot but Semenko blocks it.
A short left from Gray.
Gray stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gray avoiding damage as Semenko throws knees to the body.
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!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Gray wants to get back to striking at distance but Semenko won't allow it.
Gray working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Semenko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Semenko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC#
Gray breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gray connects with a body shot.
Semenko connects with a body shot.#T3#
Gray thuds his right hand into Semenko's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Semenko is looking to slow Gray down with leg kicks.
Semenko throws a hook to the side of Gray's head but Gray sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gray is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Semenko looks to land a right hand but Gray moved out of range.
Gray bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A low kick from Gray is predictable there
and Gray takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gray keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Semenko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4#
Semenko throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gray counters with a straight right hand.
Gray on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Semenko scores with the left hand. Gray knows he should have avoided that one.
Semenko looks for the body kick but Gray saw that one coming.
Gray swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Semenko walks into a stiff left hand from Gray.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gray throws a body punch but Semenko moves out of range.
Gray takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gray throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Semenko on the side of the head.
Gray looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Gray lands a jab.#ROC#
Semenko is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Semenko really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Akoni Gray's cut.
That's time! Gray's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Gray swings for the body but Semenko moves out of range.
Semenko throws a shot to the body.
Semenko scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Semenko looks to land a body kick but Gray moved away.
Semenko looks to throw a body kick
letting Gray counter with a right hand.
Semenko is still on wobbly legs! Can Gray finish him?
Semenko misses with a left hand
and Gray counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Akoni Gray!
After winning the bout, Akoni Gray thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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PFC 134 Semenko vs Murha
Date: Oct 20, 2019 |
#R1#
Semenko looks to land a left hand but Murha moved out of range nicely.
Semenko lands a right hook to the body.
#CL#
Semenko rushes Murha and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Semenko blocks a body shot from Murha.
Murha tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Semenko's elbow.
Murha struggles to land a body shot inside as Semenko controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Semenko.
Murha misses with some punches.
Murha working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Knees to the body from Semenko.
Semenko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murha.
Murha misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murha tries a body shot but Semenko blocks it.
Semenko tries to land knees in the clinch but Murha avoids the damage to the body.
Murha doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murha misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murha throws a head punch that misses.
Murha has a couple of punches blocked by Semenko.
Semenko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T1#
Semenko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Semenko lands a hook that snaps the head of Murha backwards.
Semenko has a couple of punches blocked by Murha.
A right hook to the body lands for Semenko.
Murha throws a head punch that misses.
Murha can't find room to land a body shot as Semenko controls the action.
Semenko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Murha avoids it.
Semenko tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Murha misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Semenko.
Semenko using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Murha doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Semenko swings wildly with an uppercut but Murha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murha can't find room to land a body shot as Semenko controls the action.
Semenko unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Semenko works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Murha lands with a left to the head.
Semenko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murha tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Semenko misses with a knee to the head. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murha.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murha.
Semenko struggles to land a body shot inside as Murha controls his hands.
Semenko lands a right hand that snaps the head of Murha backwards.
Murha tries to work over Semenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murha tries to work over Semenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murha tries a body shot but Semenko blocks it.
Semenko throws a head punch that misses.
Murha misses with a punch to the body.
Semenko prevents a body shot from Murha.
Murha throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Semenkos head.
Murha takes a shot to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Murha.
Semenko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Semenko misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Murha.
Murha tries a body shot but Semenko blocks it.
Murha tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Semenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Semenko lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Murha blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T3#
Murha prevents a body shot from Semenko.
Semenko prevents a body shot from Murha.
Murha lands a hook that snaps the head of Semenko backwards.
Murha goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murha struggles to land a body shot inside as Semenko controls his hands.
Murha can't find room to land a body shot as Semenko controls the action.
Murha tries a body shot but Semenko blocks it.
Murha tries to work over Semenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murha tries a body shot but Semenko blocks it.
Semenko misses with the head strike.
Murha lands a body punch.
Murha misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Semenko.
Murha lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Semenko.
Semenko tries to throw a body punch but Murha avoids it by throwing Semenko back against the cage.
Murha misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murha can't find room to land a body shot as Semenko controls the action.
Semenko misses with a knee to the head.
Murha doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Semenko throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Murha blocks it with crossed arms. #T4#
Murha lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Murha tries a body shot but Semenko blocks it.
Semenko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murha gets through Semenko's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Murha - that landed with a thud.
Semenko working aggressively here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Semenko missing with knees to the body.
Murha blocks an uppercut.
Murha tries to throw a body punch but Semenko avoids it by throwing Murha back against the cage.
Murha tries a body shot but Semenko blocks it.
Murha managing to block the knees to the body from Semenko.
Semenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murha lands a nice shot to the body.
Murha tries to throw a body punch but Semenko avoids it by throwing Murha back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Murha creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Semenko lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Murha doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Murha fails to land.
Good body shot from Semenko.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Dave Semenko will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Semenko throws a chopping leg kick but Murha manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nice body kick from Semenko.
Semenko wants to clinch but Murha slips to the side
letting Murha counter with a right hand.
Semenko delivers a nice body kick.
Murha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murha pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Semenko scores with a shot to the body.
Semenko finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the body from Semenko misses #CL2#
and Murha holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Murha lands a hook that snaps the head of Semenko backwards.
Murha on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Semenko using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Dave Semenko has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Semenko tries a body shot but Murha blocks it.
Murha goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T1#
Murha lands a hook that snaps the head of Semenko backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murha.
Semenko lands a nice uppercut.
Semenko lands a nice shot to the body.
Semenko lands a shoulder strike.
Murha swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Semenko blocks a body shot from Murha.
Murha scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Murha tries to throw a body punch but Semenko avoids it by throwing Murha back against the cage.
Semenko prevents a body shot from Murha.
Semenko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Murha is defending well for now.
Semenko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murha's elbow.
Murha blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Semenko misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murha doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Semenko unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Murha is breathing heavily.
Semenko tries to land knees in the clinch but Murha avoids the damage to the body.
Semenko scores a nice knee to the body.
Semenko misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
Semenko is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murha takes a knee right on the jaw!
Murha misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, Semenko scores with a nice short uppercut.
Semenko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Semenko blocks a body shot from Murha.
Murha misses with a punch to the body.
Semenko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Semenko using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Murha has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Murha tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Semenko connects with a nasty looking knee right to Murha's face.
Murha lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Semenko backwards.
Semenko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Murha can do to turn this around?
Semenko tries to land knees in the clinch but Murha avoids the damage to the body.
Semenko with a knee to the head.
Murha lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Murha tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Semenko's elbow.
Murha has a couple of punches blocked by Semenko.
Nice body punch from Semenko.
Good body shot from Semenko.
#T3#
Semenko lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Semenko trying to land knees to the body.
Semenko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Murha is defending well for now.
Semenko misses with a knee strike.
Semenko utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Semenko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Semenko lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Murha backwards.
Murha takes a knee right on the jaw!
Semenko lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Murha.
Murha working aggressively here.
Murha works on Semenko's body with a couple of short punches.
Semenko misses with a body punch.
Semenko can't find room to land a body shot as Murha controls the action.
Murha struggles to land a body shot inside as Semenko controls his hands.
Semenko presses Murha against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Semenko lands with a light punch inside.
Semenko lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T4#
Semenko lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Semenko.
Murha misses with a body punch.
Good body shot from Semenko.
Semenko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murha on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Semenko lands a nice uppercut.
Semenko lands a nice uppercut.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Semenko obliges.
Semenko gets through Murha's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Semenko lands a nice knee to the body.
A body shot lands from Semenko.
Semenko connects with a knee to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Semenko working Murha over with knees to the body.
Semenko unloads a knee to the mid-section. Murha lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Knees to the body from Semenko.
Semenko lands an uppercut.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Murha in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Semenko lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Semenko dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Semenko thuds his shin into the meat of Murha's side.
Murha misses with a double jab.
Semenko works the jab nicely.
Semenko lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Murha's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Semenko connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Murha scrambles back to his feet.
Semenko connects with a solid leg kick.
Semenko scores with a spinning back kick!
Semenko lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Murha at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murha takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Murha takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Semenko, as that shot connected.
Semenko works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Semenko scores with a shot to the body.
#T1#
Semenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Murha keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
It seemed like Murha was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice defenses there by Semenko.
Semenko is looking to counter with a body kick.
Semenko tests Murha's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Semenko cracks Murha with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Semenko looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dave Semenko is winning the standup battle so far.
Semenko moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Semenko throws a right and a left that both miss.
Murha steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Semenko.
Murha throws a lazy right hand but Semenko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Semenko stuns Murha with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T2#
The crowd cheers as Semenko lands an impressive looking overhand right. Murha doesn't seem phased though.
Nice body punch from Semenko.
Semenko connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Murha's hands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murha ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Semenko moves away.
Dave Semenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Semenko scores with a jab to the body.
Semenko listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Murha keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Semenko.
Murha swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Murha throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Semenko jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Semenko connects with the punch.
Semenko listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Semenko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Murha swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T3#
Murha avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Murha throws out a counter right but Semenko avoids it with no problem.
Semenko throws a jab when Murha was well out of range.
Murha looks to land a right hand but Semenko moved out of range.
Murha is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Semenko.
Murha takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Murha on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Semenko. Semenko obviously looking to wear him down.
Crunch! Semenko slams his shin into Murha's torso.
Semenko cracks the inside of Murha's front leg.
Semenko misses the shot to the body.
Semenko looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Good shot there by Semenko.
Murha avoids the body shot from Semenko.
#T4#
A lazy left from Semenko finds it's target.
Murha tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It appears Semenko was looking to counter with a kick there.
Semenko looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Murha throws a fast counter high kick but Semenko manages to duck under it in time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Semenko. Murha does a little dance to reset his feet.
Semenko tries a head kick but it misses.
Murha moves out of range of the body kick.
Murha showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Semenko.
Murha is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Semenko.
Murha has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Semenko.
Semenko misses with a lunging right hand
and Murha counters with a one-two to the body.
Semenko chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Semenko clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Semenko finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Semenko slips under a jab from Murha.
Semenko scores with a nice strike.
Semenko scores with a jab to the jaw.
Murha moves out of range as Semenko throws a body kick.
Semenko feints and then cracks Murha's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Murha down.
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.
Murha staying out of range there.
Murha throws out a counter right but Semenko avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murha punishes Semenko's body with a nice straight punch.
Semenko throws a front kick that sends Murha stumbling back into the cage.
Murha moves out of range as Semenko strikes.
Semenko looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T1#
Semenko dips to his left and cracks Murha with an uppercut!
Semenko tries to close the distance and clinch but Murha swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Semenko throws a right and a left that Murha avoids nicely.
Semenko connects with a right hand. Murha shakes it off.
Murha digs a good hook to Semenko's body.
Semenko moves out of range as Murha strikes.
Semenko misses with an uppercut
and Murha counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Semenko takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Semenko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murha sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Semenko connects with a single shot there.
The crowd cheers as Semenko lands an impressive looking overhand right. Murha doesn't seem phased though.#T2#
Semenko scores with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murha misses with a straight left.
Murha takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Murha sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Murha slips a jab from Semenko.
Semenko tries to land a front kick but Murha steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Murha blocks the body kick.
Murha doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Semenko misses with a body kick.
Murha tries to counter with a clinch but Semenko shakes him off and moves away.
Semenko closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Semenko lands with a straight right. Murha didn't see that one coming.#T3#
Good shot there by Murha.
Semenko swings widly with a right hand
and Murha counters with a straight right hand.
Murha fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Semenko on the side of the head.
Semenko is looking to clinch but Murha is avoiding it.
Semenko tests Murha's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Semenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murha was well out of range. Poor timing from Semenko.
Murha throws a sloppy head kick and Semenko moves out of range easily.
Semenko throws a leg kick
and Murha counters with a nice uppercut.
Semenko fails in his attempt to clinch.
Semenko lands with a kick to the temple. Murha shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Semenko takes a swing at Murha's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Semenko is looking to slow Murha down with leg kicks.
Semenko scores with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Semenko throws a nice inside leg kick.
Murha throws an off balance right hand
and Semenko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Murha blocks the body kick.
Murha takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Murha dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Murha lands a really nice looking cross but Semenko seems unphased.
Semenko throws a lazy right hand but Murha sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Murha swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A telegraphed right hand from Semenko misses the target.
Semenko lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Semenko had his way with Big Murha 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5#
Semenko thows a body kick. Murha tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Murha loads up on a big right hand but Semenko slips the punch.
Semenko lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Murha blocks the body kick.
Murha looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Murha is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Semenko tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Murha paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Semenko tries to clinch but Murha is having none of it.
Murha throws out a counter right but Semenko avoids it with no problem.
Semenko swings for the body but Murha moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Semenko ducks right into an uppercut from Murha.
Semenko's corner calls for a 1-2. Semenko obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Murha misses with a straight right. #T1#
Murha moves away from the strike by Semenko.
A solid body kick from Semenko.
Semenko misses with a looping right.
Murha looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Murha walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Semenko throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Semenko tries to land a front kick but Murha steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Murha throws a fast counter high kick but Semenko manages to duck under it in time.
Semenko moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Murha has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Semenko moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Semenko moves out of range as Murha strikes.
Murha slips a jab from Semenko.
Semenko scores with a nice strike.#T2#
Murha with a jab.
Semenko cracks the inside of Murha's front leg.
Semenko lands a jab to Murha's midsection.
Murha's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murha uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Semenko.
Murha looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Semenko feints and then cracks Murha's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Murha down. #CL#
Semenko closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Murha fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murha avoiding damage as Semenko throws knees to the body.
Murha swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murha lands a nice shot to the body.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Murha misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A left hand lands to the body for Murha.
A short right from Semenko.
Murha presses Semenko against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T3#
Murha lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Semenko backwards.
Murha lands a right hand that snaps the head of Semenko backwards.
Murha tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murha is leaning against Semenko and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Semenko blocks a body shot from Murha.
Murha fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Semenko landing knees to the body.
Murha lands an uppercut.
Murha goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Semenko blocks a body shot from Murha.
Murha blocking some punches.
Murha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Semenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Semenko trying to land knees to the body.
Murha lands an uppercut.
Murha lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Semenko.
Murha lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Murha misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T4#
Murha lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Semenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murha scores with a shot to the side of Semenko's head.
Murha struggles to land a body shot inside as Semenko controls his hands.
Murha tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Semenko's elbow.
Murha scores with a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Murha.
Murha lands a nice shot to the body.
Semenko tries to land a knee to the head but Murha blocks with his arms.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Murha.
Murha lands with a right to the head.
Murha misses with a body punch.
Semenko can't find room to land a body shot as Murha controls the action.
Semenko struggles to land a body shot inside as Murha controls his hands.
Murha lands with a right to the head.
Murha lands a body punch.
Big Murha has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Murha tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Big Murha.
Well Semenko has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 49:46
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:46
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Semenko!
Dave Semenko retains his light heavyweight title!
Dave Semenko seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
PFC 129 Mirage vs Semenko
Date: Sep 22, 2019 |
#R1#
Mirage throws a hook but Semenko blocks it.
Mirage throws a sloppy body shot
and Semenko counters with a nice body kick.
Semenko finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Mirage is looking to land body kicks.
Semenko fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mirage checks it well.
Crunch! Semenko slams his shin into Mirage's torso.
Mirage throws a chopping leg kick but Semenko manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mirage misses with a hook. Semenko ducked under it nicely.
Semenko checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mirage throws a low kick but Semenko moves out of range easily.
Semenko swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mirage cracks Semenko with a good jab.
Mirage with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Semenko to score with a decent uppercut.
Mirage looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mirage misses with a looping left.
Semenko is looking to chop away at Mirage's legs.
Mirage misses with a low kick.
Mirage swings for the body but Semenko moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mirage. That's going to slow Semenko down.
Semenko misses with the combination.
#T1#
Semenko takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Semenko counters with a body kick.
Semenko has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Mirage drops his hands momentarily and Semenko takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mirage takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Semenko lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mirage's sensitive parts.
Mirage avoids the body shot from Semenko.
Mirage throwing a counter right hand but Semenko manages to avoid it.
Mirage throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Semenko dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mirage. That did some damage!
Mirage dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Semenko. That did some damage!
Semenko scoring well with a low kick there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Semenko.
Semenko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mirage uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Semenko.
Semenko takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Mirage throws a shot from downtown. Semenko moves away and avoids it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An inside leg kick from Mirage misses.
Mirage throws a leg kick but Semenko moved away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Semenko checks a leg kick. #T2#
Mirage throws out a loose jab but Semenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mirage has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mirage there as he acknowledges the shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mirage.
Semenko throws a hook but Mirage blocks it.
Mirage scores with a nice head shot.
Semenko buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Semenko checks a leg kick.
Semenko catches Mirage with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Semenko lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Mirage misses with an uppercut. Semenko saw that one coming.
Mirage feints and then cracks Semenko's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Semenko down.
Semenko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mirage closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Good leg kick by Semenko there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Semenko throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Semenko lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mirage backs up against the cage.
Mirage connects with a good right hand that stumbles Semenko. Semenko circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T3#
Semenko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mirage misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Semenko.
Mirage misses with a body shot.
Mirage fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mirage throws a hook but Semenko avoids it easily.
Mirage throws a right hand that misses
and Semenko counters with a straight right hand.
Mirage lands with a thumping leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Semenko.
Semenko lands a glancing blow to the side of Mirage's head.
A swing and a miss from Semenko.
Semenko takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Semenko throws a leg kick
and Mirage counters with an inside leg kick.
Mirage takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mirage takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Semenko stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mirage.
Semenko shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T4#
Mirage misses with an uppercut. Semenko saw that one coming.
An inside leg kick lands from Mirage.
Mirage attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A bone on bone clash there as Mirage blocks the leg kick.
Semenko moves in looking to clinch but Mirage pushes him off.
Mirage misses the shot to the body.
Mirage changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice body kick there by Semenko.
Semenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mirage.
Semenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mirage was well out of range. Poor timing from Semenko.
Mirage moves out of range of the body kick from Semenko.
Semenko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mirage swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mirage is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mirage connects with a leg kick. Semenko looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Mirage throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Semenko keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dave Semenko 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.
#R2#
Mirage misses with a body shot.
Semenko lands a jab to the head.
Semenko scores with a leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Mirage. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mirage.
Semenko thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Mirage if he has to take too many more of those.
Semenko ducks under a wild hook from Mirage.
Mirage throws a solid leg kick but Semenko takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mirage.
Mirage throws a hook but Semenko blocks it.
Mirage misses with a hook.
Mirage swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mirage delivers a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Semenko lands with a nice body punch.
Semenko throws a chopping leg kick but Mirage manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Semenko misses with a straight right.
Mirage throws out a loose jab but Semenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mirage has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Semenko.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mirage tries a head kick but it misses.
#T1#
Semenko lands a slapping body shot.
Semenko connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mirage jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mirage throws a wild body kick that Semenko sees coming a mile off.
Mirage throws a lazy right hand but Semenko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mirage has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Semenko misses with a kick to the body.
A left lands for Semenko.
Mirage misses with a left hand
and Semenko counters with a solid body kick.
Nice defenses there by Semenko.
Semenko lands with a nice body punch.
Mirage throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Semenko now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mirage throws a hook to the side of Semenko's head but Semenko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mirage avoids the body shot from Semenko.
Mirage lands a nice leg kick that just misses Semenko's sensitive parts.
Mirage tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T2#
Mirage walks into a stiff left hand from Semenko.
Mirage connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A cross from Semenko lands.
Mirage throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Semenko counters with a nice leg kick.
Semenko's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mirage catches Semenko with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mirage will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Mirage misses with a looping left.
Semenko takes a swing at Mirage's ribcage but misses.
Semenko misses with a straight right.
Mirage tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Semenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Mirage.
Mirage darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Semenko scores with a kick to the body.
Mirage uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Semenko.
Semenko takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Semenko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mirage throws a looping overhand right but Semenko ducks down to avoid it.
Semenko connects with a solid leg kick. #T3#
Mirage throws a leg kick that misses.
Mirage misses with a looping right.
Mirage has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Semenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mirage.
Mirage circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mirage takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mirage misses with a low kick as Semenko jumps back.
Mirage misses with the combination.
Mirage throws a poor cross that misses
and Semenko counters with a good low kick that Mirage was not able to check.
A jab from Mirage misses. #CL2#
Semenko pushes Mirage up against the cage in a clinch.
Semenko with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Semenko.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mirage misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Semenko throws a head punch that misses.
Semenko has a couple of punches blocked by Mirage.
#T4#
Semenko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Semenko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mirage trying to stall but Semenko improves his position.
Mirage stalling the fight.
Mirage misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice left hand lands by Semenko.
Semenko tries a body shot but Mirage blocks it.
Semenko misses with some punches.
Semenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Semenko lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mirage misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mirage swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mirage misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mirage lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mirage misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mirage working aggressively here.
Semenko has a couple of punches blocked by Mirage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Semenko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Semenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mirage.
Semenko tries to score with a low kick but Mirage moves his leg out of the way.
Semenko throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mirage stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A left lands for Mirage.
Semenko moves out of range of the strikes.
Semenko pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Semenko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mirage.
Mirage misses with a left hand
and Semenko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mirage swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Semenko.
Semenko fakes the leg kick and cracks Mirage in the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mirage tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Semenko lands a leg kick that knocks Mirage off balance momentarily.#CL2#
Semenko closes the distance and pushes Mirage back into the cage.
Mirage throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mirage has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T1#
Semenko lands a hook that snaps the head of Mirage backwards.
Semenko is leaning against Mirage and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Semenko lands a good knee to the midsection. Mirage won't want to take too many of those.
Dave Semenko seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Semenko lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC#
Mirage pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mirage will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Semenko walks into a jab.
Semenko throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mirage bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mirage keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Semenko scores with a shot to the body.
Semenko sizes up Mirage with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Semenko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL2#
Semenko closes the distance and pushes Mirage back into the cage.
Semenko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Semenko blocking some punches.
A body shot lands from Semenko.
#T2#
Semenko missing with knees to the body.
Mirage swings wildly with an uppercut but Semenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Semenko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mirage is defending well for now.
Semenko throws a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Semenko.
A left hand lands to the body for Semenko.
Semenko misses with a punch to the body.
Mirage lands a right hand.
Semenko scores with a hook to the body.
A body shot lands from Semenko.
Semenko lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Semenko tries to land a knee to the head but Mirage blocks with his arms.
Semenko lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Mirage fails to land.
Semenko lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T3#
Semenko misses with a body punch.
Mirage misses with a hook from the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Semenko.
Semenko blocks an uppercut.
Semenko scores with a hook to the body.
Semenko scores a nice knee to the body.
Semenko is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Semenko tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Still in the clinch, Semenko scores with a nice short uppercut.
Semenko tries to work over Mirage's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Semenko misses with a punch on the inside.
Semenko tries to land a knee to the head but Mirage blocks with his arms.
A shot in the inside from Semenko.
Still in the clinch, Mirage scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mirage blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Semenko lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mirage backwards. #T4#
Mirage misses with some punches.
Semenko lands a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Mirage manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Semenko darts in and clinches Mirage up against the cage.
Semenko unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mirage lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Semenko lands a body shot.
Mirage misses with a hook to the ribs.
Semenko misses with a knee strike.
Semenko throws a punch but it's blocked by Mirage.
Semenko scores with a hook to the body.
Semenko landing knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mirage.
Semenko tries to throw a body punch but Mirage avoids it by throwing Semenko back against the cage.
Mirage lands a body shot.
A hook to the body from Mirage.
Semenko misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mirage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Semenko really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Mirage misses with a hook. Semenko ducked under it nicely.
Semenko swings widly with a right hand
and Mirage counters with a series of strikes. Semenko will be more careful next time no doubt.
Mirage has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Semenko finds it's way round the side to connect with Mirage's head.
Mirage throws a head kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Semenko on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL2#
Semenko gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Semenko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mirage is defending well for now.
Semenko scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mirage digs a right hand underneath Semenko's ribcage. Semenko let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mirage tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Semenko has a couple of punches blocked by Mirage.
Semenko throws a punch but it's blocked by Mirage.
A head punch on the inside from Semenko fails to land. #BC#
Mirage breaks the clinch.
Mirage throws a lazy uppercut
and Semenko counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mirage thinking.
Semenko misses with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Semenko slips a straight right by Mirage.
Semenko swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Semenko looks to land a right hand but Mirage moved out of range.
Semenko stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mirage.
Semenko slips a jab from Mirage.
Semenko throws the kick towards the body but Mirage avoids it.
Semenko scores with a head kick. Mirage tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Mirage throws a right hand that misses
and Semenko counters with a nice kick to the body.
Jab by Semenko.
Mirage looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Mirage misses the jab.
Mirage uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Semenko.
Mirage darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The fighters circling - Semenko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mirage misses with a low kick.
Semenko moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mirage uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Semenko.
Semenko scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Semenko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mirage throws a hook but Semenko blocks it.
Mirage throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Semenko attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Semenko is looking to land body kicks.
Mirage is looking to counter with head kicks.
Mirage shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mirage tries a low kick but Semenko avoids it.
Mirage fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Semenko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Semenko listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mirage lands with a cross.
A shot to the body from Semenko misses
and Mirage cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mirage misses with an uppercut. Semenko saw that one coming.
Semenko was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Semenko throws out a loose jab but Mirage uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mirage takes one on the button.#T3#
A jab from Mirage does it's job there.
Dave Semenko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Semenko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mirage throws out the jab.
Semenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Semenko misses with a kick to the body.
Mirage avoids the body shot from Semenko.
It appears Mirage was looking to counter with a kick there.
Crunch! Semenko slams his shin into Mirage's torso.
Mirage has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Semenko.
Semenko throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mirage scores with a shot to the body.
Mirage throws a big shot that misses.
Mirage avoids the body shot from Semenko.
Mirage works the jab nicely.
A shot to the liver by Semenko. Beautiful body shot.
Mirage misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mirage keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T4#
Semenko changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Semenko closes the distance and pushes Mirage back into the cage.
Semenko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mirage lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mirage misses with a hook from the clinch.
Semenko throws a head punch that misses.
Mirage works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Semenko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mirage lands a nice shot to the body.
Semenko misses with a punch on the inside.
Mirage scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Semenko.
Mirage lands a nice uppercut.
Mirage can't find room to land a body shot as Semenko controls the action.
Semenko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Dave Semenko will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. This is the final round!
#R5#
Mirage throws a lazy uppercut
and Semenko counters with a nice kick to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Semenko.
Mirage lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Semenko throws a one two combo.
A head kick from Mirage lands but Semenko takes it in his stride.
Semenko thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Mirage if he has to take too many more of those.
Nice uppercut there from Semenko.
Semenko fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mirage listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Semenko fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mirage looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Semenko just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Semenko.
The fighters circling - Mirage throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mirage gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Semenko counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
A bone on bone clash there as Semenko blocks the leg kick.
#T1#
Semenko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mirage.
Semenko tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mirage paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A nice combination there by Semenko.
Mirage connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Semenko throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mirage on the side of the head.
Semenko tries to clinch but Mirage moves out of range.
Mirage is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Semenko.
It seemed like Semenko was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mirage fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Semenko manages to avoid it.
Nice uppercut lands for Mirage. That snapped Semenko's head back.
Semenko is looking to clinch.
Semenko throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Semenko misses the shot to the body.
Semenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mirage pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Semenko throws out a counter right but Mirage avoids it with no problem.
Semenko lands with an overhand left.
Alphonzo Mirage has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mirage scoring well with a low kick there.
Semenko tries to land a front kick but Mirage steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A slow jab from Mirage misses its intended target.
Semenko delivers a nice body kick.
A jab from Semenko does it's job there.
Semenko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Semenko slips a jab from Mirage.
Mirage throws a wild body kick that Semenko sees coming a mile off.
Semenko connects with a looping right hand.
Semenko throws a half hearted mid kick.
Semenko looks to throw the jab but Mirage is out of range.
Mirage misses with an attempted mid kick.
Semenko throws a wild body kick that Mirage sees coming a mile off.
Semenko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mirage.
Mirage swinging wildly here.
#T3#
Mirage walks into a jab.
Mirage missing with a left hand there. Semenko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Good shot there by Mirage.
Mirage wants to slow Semenko down by chopping away at his legs.
Mirage 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.
Semenko slips under a jab.
Semenko dips to his left and cracks Mirage with an uppercut!
The fight stays on the outside here - Semenko looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Semenko walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Semenko lands a jab to the head.
Semenko tries a head kick but it misses.
A little feinted left hand from Mirage on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4#
Mirage does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Semenko misses with a few strikes there.
Semenko cracks Mirage with a good jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice inside leg kick there by Semenko. That's going to slow Mirage down.
Mirage connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Semenko on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mirage throws a poor cross that misses
and Semenko counters with a low kick, right behind Mirage 's knee.
Mirage lands an overhand right.
Semenko ducks under a wild hook from Mirage.
Mirage throws a nice outside leg kick.
Semenko lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Semenko tries a head kick but it misses.
Semenko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mirage.
Mirage connects with a leg kick. Semenko looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A big left from Mirage misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dave Semenko.
Well Semenko has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 William Gold scores the fight 45:50
Judge James Glass scores the fight 45:50
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Semenko!
Dave Semenko is the new light heavyweight champion!
Dave Semenko thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
PFC 122 Bathory vs Rock
Date: Aug 17, 2019 |
#R1#
Semenko lands a slapping body shot.
A head kick misses from Semenko.
Parade is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Semenko.
Parade takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Parade cracks Semenko with an open hand slap.#CL2#
Semenko closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Semenko prevents a body shot from Parade.
Parade tries to work over Semenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Parade doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Semenko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Parade is defending well for now.
Parade has a couple of punches blocked by Semenko.
Parade tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Semenko's elbow.
Parade tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Parade.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parade misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Semenko lands with a left to the head.
Parade tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Semenko's elbow.
Nice body punch from Semenko.
Parade throws a head punch that misses.
Semenko pushes Parade back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Parade managing to block the knees to the body from Semenko.
#T1#
Parade misses with a body punch.
Parade can't find room to land a body shot as Semenko controls the action.
Semenko landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Parade.
A shot in the inside from Semenko.
Semenko tries a body shot but Parade blocks it.
Parade is looking to control Semenko's arms but Semenko gets an underhook and turns him. Now Parade has his back to the cage.
Parade doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Parade lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Semenko backwards.
Parade lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Semenko.
Semenko blocks an uppercut.
Parade working aggressively here.
Parade misses with a hook from the clinch.
Parade digs a right hand underneath Semenko's ribcage. Semenko let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Semenko blocks an uppercut.
Parade blocks a body shot from Semenko.
Parade tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Semenko's elbow.
Semenko misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Parade.
Semenko swings wildly with an uppercut but Parade uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Parade tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Semenko unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Parade misses with a hook to the ribs.
Semenko blocks a body shot from Parade.
Semenko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Parade avoids it.
Parade is looking to control Semenko's arms but Semenko gets an underhook and turns him. Now Parade has his back to the cage.
Semenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Semenko lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Parade or not.
A body shot lands from Semenko.
Parade struggles to land a body shot inside as Semenko controls his hands.
Semenko lands a good knee to the midsection. Parade won't want to take too many of those.
Parade is breathing heavily.
Parade managing to block the knees to the body from Semenko.
Parade misses with a body punch.
Parade tries to throw a body punch but Semenko avoids it by throwing Parade back against the cage.
Semenko using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Semenko utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A body shot lands from Semenko.
#T3#
Semenko tries a body shot but Parade blocks it.
Semenko tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Semenko lands with a left to the head.
Semenko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from Parade.
Parade fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Parade throws a head punch that misses.
Semenko lands a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Semenko.
Semenko misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Semenko.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Semenko.
Parade blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Parade lands a body shot in the clinch.
Semenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Semenko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Parade is defending well for now.
Parade misses with a hook to the ribs.
Parade lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Semenko backwards. #T4#
Semenko blocks a body shot from Parade.
Parade tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Parade misses with a hook from the clinch.
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!
Knees in the clinch landing for Semenko.
Parade on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Semenko lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Parade or not.
Parade avoiding damage as Semenko throws knees to the body.
Parade lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Parade misses with a hook from the clinch.
Parade prevents a body shot from Semenko.
Semenko lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Parade backwards.
Semenko lands a knee to the head.
#CUT2#
It looks like Rage Parade has been cut.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Semenko obliges.
Semenko tries to work over Parade's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Parade prevents a body shot from Semenko.
Semenko blocks an uppercut.
Semenko tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nice body punch from Parade.
Semenko prevents a body shot from Parade.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Semenko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rage Parade's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
An inside leg kick from Parade misses.
Semenko connects with an inside leg kick.
Semenko misses with an uppercut.
Parade tries to counter by clinching up but Semenko breaks away and moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Parade.
We've been told by Parade's head coaches at Jed's Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Semenko lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dave Semenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Parade avoids a kick to the body.
Parade gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Semenko.
Semenko lands a nice leg kick that just misses Parade's sensitive parts.
Semenko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Parade is looking to counter the offense by Semenko and move into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Parade misses.
Semenko moves into range and connects with a jab.
Semenko throws a head kick that misses
and Parade counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Parade walks into a straight right hand from Semenko.#T1#
Parade throws a series of punches but Semenko avoids them all with ease.
Semenko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Semenko fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Parade looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Semenko throws a body kick that misses.
Nice cross by Semenko.
Parade misses with a low kick.
Parade tries a head kick but it misses.
Parade misses the jab.
Semenko explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Parade does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Parade slips under a jab from Semenko.
Parade doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T2#
A slapping leg kick lands for Parade.
Dave Semenko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Semenko tries a head kick but it misses.
And Parade counters with a quick kick to the body but Semenko blocks it.
Parade throws a sloppy head kick
and Semenko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Parade misses with a body shot.
Semenko lands with a good body shot.
Semenko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Parade.
Parade gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Semenko lands with an uppercut that bounces Parade off the cage and back into range.
Parade blocks the body kick.
Semenko scores with a head kick. Parade tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Nice uppercut lands for Semenko. That snapped Parade's head back.
Parade finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
#T3#
Semenko scores with a jab to the head.
A slow jab from Semenko misses its intended target.
Semenko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Semenko throws a body kick that misses.
Semenko lands with an uppercut that bounces Parade off the cage and back into range.
Semenko scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#ROC2#
Parade is rocked!
Semenko has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Semenko connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Oh Parade is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Semenko lands with a cross. #CL2#
Semenko drives through and clinches with Parade against the cage.
A body shot lands from Parade.
Parade seems to have got his legs back now.
Parade tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Semenko's elbow.
Nice body punch from Parade - that landed with a thud.
Parade tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Semenko's elbow.
Parade struggles to land a body shot inside as Semenko controls his hands.
#T4#
A left hand lands to the body for Parade.
Semenko lands a knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right handed body shot lands from Semenko.
Semenko tries to throw a body punch but Parade avoids it by throwing Semenko back against the cage.
Parade is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Semenko is keeping busy.
Semenko trying to land knees to the body.
Parade lands a shoulder strike.
Parade gets through Semenko's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dave Semenko seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Parade stalling in the clinch but Semenko improves position.
Parade misses with the head strike.
Parade lands a hook that snaps the head of Semenko backwards.
A right hand to the body from Semenko.
Parade has a couple of punches blocked by Semenko.
Semenko tries to throw a body punch but Parade avoids it by throwing Semenko back against the cage.
Parade tries to throw a body punch but Semenko avoids it by throwing Parade back against the cage.
Semenko blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Semenko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rage Parade's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Semenko throws a head kick but Parade moves out of range.
Parade keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Semenko.
A low kick from Semenko is predictable there
and Parade makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Parade throws a front kick aimed at Semenko's knee but Semenko avoids it well.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Semenko.
Semenko misses with a leg kick.
Parade staying out of range there.
Parade was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A thudding body kick lands there by Parade!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parade avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Parade looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#CL#
Semenko gets tackled into the cage by Parade. Parade maintains the clinch.
Parade tries a body shot but Semenko blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Parade.
A short body shot lands from Parade as the two fighters clinch.
Semenko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Semenko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Semenko tries a knee to the head but Parade blocks it.
Semenko looking to throw knees to the head but Parade is blocking nicely.
Semenko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Parade misses with a punch to the body.
Parade lands a body shot in the clinch.
Parade pushes Semenko back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Parade tries to work over Semenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Semenko prevents a body shot from Parade.
Semenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Parade on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Parade creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Semenko throws a knee to the head but misses.
Parade lands a body punch in the clinch.
Semenko blocks a body shot from Parade.
Parade swings wildly with an uppercut but Semenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Parade lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Semenko looking to throw knees to the head but Parade is blocking nicely.
Parade trying to stall but Semenko improves his position.
Parade misses with a punch to the body.
Semenko blocking some punches.
Parade tries a body shot but Semenko blocks it.
Semenko lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Parade lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Semenko backwards.
Parade on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A hook to the body from Parade.
Semenko misses with some punches.
Parade misses with a punch to the body.
Parade leaning his opponent against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Parade.
Parade misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T3#
Parade is trying to maintain a safe position but Semenko gets an underhook and turns Parade into the cage.
Parade taking a breather.
Semenko lands a good knee to the midsection. Parade won't want to take too many of those.
Parade throws a punch but it's blocked by Semenko.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Semenko.
Semenko lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Knees in the clinch landing for Semenko.
Semenko scores with a shot to the side of Parade's head.
Semenko unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Semenko lands a body shot in the clinch.
Semenko misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Semenko.
Semenko presses Parade against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Semenko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Parade has a couple of punches blocked by Semenko.
Semenko landing knees to the body.
#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Parade prevents a body shot from Semenko.
Semenko scores with a shot to the side of Parade's head.
A hook to the body from Semenko.
Semenko scores with a shot to the side of Parade's head.
Semenko lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Semenko scores with a nice short uppercut.
Semenko lands a body shot.
Semenko lands a body punch.
Semenko lands with a light punch inside.
Rage Parade has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A right hand to the body from Semenko.
Semenko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Parade backwards.
Parade avoiding damage as Semenko throws knees to the body.
Semenko throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Parades head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Semenko.
Semenko lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Parade struggles to land a body shot inside as Semenko controls his hands.
Parade on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dave Semenko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Semenko has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Semenko!
An out of breath Dave Semenko thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
PFC 116 Raske vs Wright
Date: Jul 14, 2019 |
#R1#
Semenko lands a nice shot that snaps Soszynski's head back.
#CUT2#
It looks like Krystian Soszynski has been cut.
Soszynski wants to land a leg kick but Semenko is out of range.
Soszynski lands a really nice looking cross but Semenko seems unphased.
Semenko throws a wild body kick that Soszynski sees coming a mile off.
Semenko digs a good body shot into Soszynski's ribs.
A telegraphed right hand from Semenko misses the target.
Semenko looks for the body kick but Soszynski saw that one coming.
Semenko takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soszynski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Semenko cracks Soszynski with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Soszynski tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Semenko is able to avoid easily.
Semenko misses with a hook
and Soszynski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Semenko on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Soszynski. Soszynski obviously looking to wear him down.
Semenko connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Semenko swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Soszynski.
Semenko throws a low kick but Soszynski moves out of range easily.
Soszynski looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Soszynski has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Soszynski walks into a jab.
Soszynski keeps the fight on the outside.
Semenko moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Soszynski moves out of range as Semenko throws a body kick.
#T2#
Semenko tries to clinch up but Soszynski circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Semenko gets a clinch.
Soszynski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Soszynski misses with a punch to the body.
Soszynski can't find room to land a body shot as Semenko controls the action.
Semenko digs a right hand underneath Soszynski's ribcage. Soszynski let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Semenko lands a hook that snaps the head of Soszynski backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Soszynski scores with a shoulder strike.
Soszynski digs a right hand underneath Semenko's ribcage. Semenko let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Soszynski tries to work over Semenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Semenko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Soszynski avoids it.
Soszynski misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Soszynski.
Soszynski throws a punch but it's blocked by Semenko.
Semenko lands a left hand.
Soszynski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Semenko's elbow.
Soszynski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Semenko stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T3#
Soszynski can't find room to land a body shot as Semenko controls the action.
Semenko lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Soszynski backwards.
Semenko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Soszynski is defending well for now.
Semenko pushes Soszynski back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Semenko working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Soszynski.
Soszynski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Soszynski tries to throw a body punch but Semenko avoids it by throwing Soszynski back against the cage.
Semenko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Soszynski avoids it.
Semenko is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Semenko throws a knee to the head but misses.
Semenko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Knees in the clinch landing for Semenko.
Semenko blocks a body shot from Soszynski.
Soszynski misses with a body punch.
Semenko working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Semenko lands with a right to the head.
Soszynski scores with an uppercut up the middle.
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!
Soszynski misses with a body punch.
Soszynski on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T4#
Semenko using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Soszynski has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Good body shot from Semenko.
Soszynski takes a knee right on the jaw!
Soszynski is breathing heavily.
Soszynski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Semenko fails to land.
Semenko putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Soszynski in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Semenko scores with a nice short uppercut.
Semenko lands with a left to the head.
Nice body punch from Semenko.
Semenko lands a hook that snaps the head of Soszynski backwards.
Semenko prevents a body shot from Soszynski.
Semenko prevents a body shot from Soszynski.
Semenko lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Semenko lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Semenko digs a right hand into Soszynski's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Soszynski's gas tank.
Semenko lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Semenko tries a knee to the head but Soszynski blocks it.
Semenko lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Soszynski misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Semenko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Krystian Soszynski's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##KD2#
Semenko cracks Soszynski with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Semenko has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Soszynski to stand back up!#ROC2#
Soszynski is rocked!
Soszynski misses with a right hand
and Semenko counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dave Semenko!
A relieved looking Dave Semenko thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
PFC 110 Rock vs Urani
Date: Jun 09, 2019 |
#R1#
Semenko chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nicolas can pounce on him.
Nicolas takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nicolas throws a hook to the side of Semenko's head but Semenko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Nicolas.
Nicolas takes a swing at Semenko's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Semenko moves into the clinch.
Semenko lands a nice knee to the body.
Semenko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nicolas.
Nicolas blocks a body shot from Semenko.
Semenko blocking some punches.
Nicolas struggles to land a body shot inside as Semenko controls his hands.
Nicolas is leaning against Semenko and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Semenko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nicolas's elbow.
Nicolas throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Semenkos head.
Nicolas on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Semenko takes a shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Semenko connects with a nasty looking knee right to Nicolas's face.
Nicolas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nicolas tries to work over Semenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nicolas tries a body shot but Semenko blocks it.
Nicolas lands a shoulder strike. #T1#
Nicolas on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short left from Nicolas.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nicolas.
Nicolas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Semenko cracks Nicolas with a nice body shot.
Semenko can't find room to land a body shot as Nicolas controls the action.
Semenko works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Semenko misses with a punch on the inside.
Nicolas makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nicolas misses with a punch to the body.
Semenko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nicolas backwards.
Nicolas cracks Semenko with a nice body shot.
Nicolas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Semenko's elbow.
Semenko lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nicolas.
Our sources have told us that Semenko has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Semenko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nicolas's elbow.
Nicolas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Semenko blocks a body shot from Nicolas.
Nicolas wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T2#
Semenko lands a nice shot to the body.
Semenko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nicolas is defending well for now.
Nicolas working aggressively here.
Semenko scores with a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A left hand lands to the body for Semenko.
Knees to the body from Semenko.
Nicolas throws a punch but it's blocked by Semenko.
Semenko digs a right hand into Nicolas's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nicolas's gas tank.
Nicolas looks winded!
Nicolas blocks an uppercut.
Semenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A knee to the head by Semenko.
Semenko cracks Nicolas with a nice body shot.
Semenko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Semenko makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nicolas misses with the head strike.
Semenko putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Nicolas in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Semenko scores a nice knee to the body.
Semenko connects with a knee to the head.
#CUT#
It looks like Harold Nicolas has been cut.
Nicolas swings wildly with an uppercut but Semenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nicolas scores with a shot to the side of Semenko's head. #T3#
Nicolas can't break the clinch.
Semenko lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nicolas backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Semenko.
Nicolas avoiding damage as Semenko throws knees to the body.
Semenko lands with a left to the head.
Semenko tries to work over Nicolas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Semenko is leaning against Nicolas and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Semenko lands a left hand.
Semenko prevents a body shot from Nicolas.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Semenko.
Nicolas takes a knee to the side of the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Semenko.
A right hand to the body from Semenko.
Semenko unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nicolas lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Semenko presses Nicolas against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Semenko gets through Nicolas's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short left from Semenko.
Nicolas takes a shot to the head. #T4#
Semenko tries to throw a body punch but Nicolas avoids it by throwing Semenko back against the cage.
Semenko lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Semenko lands a shot to the body.
Semenko digs a right hand underneath Nicolas's ribcage. Nicolas let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Semenko unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nicolas lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Semenko scores a nice knee to the body.
A body shot lands from Semenko.
Semenko putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Nicolas in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Good body shot from Semenko.
Semenko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nicolas tries to break the clinch but Semenko is controlling the position.
Semenko scores a nice knee to the body.
A shot in the inside from Semenko.
A knee to the head by Semenko.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nicolas's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Semenko landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Semenko is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Semenko as the two fighters clinch.
Semenko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Semenko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Harold Nicolas's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Semenko moves into the clinch.
Nicolas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Nicolas.
Nicolas has a couple of punches blocked by Semenko.
Semenko works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Semenko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Semenko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nicolas is trying to break free.
Nicolas blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Semenko lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nicolas tries to throw a body punch but Semenko avoids it by throwing Nicolas back against the cage.
Semenko lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Nicolas fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Semenko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nicolas's elbow.
Semenko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nicolas can do to turn this around?
Nicolas swings wildly with an uppercut but Semenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Semenko misses with a body punch.
Semenko prevents a body shot from Nicolas.
Semenko struggles to land a body shot inside as Nicolas controls his hands.
Nicolas prevents a body shot from Semenko. #T1#
Nicolas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Semenko putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Nicolas in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Nicolas is breathing heavily.
Semenko landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Semenko.
A knee to the head by Semenko.
Semenko pushes Nicolas back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Semenko lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nicolas backwards.
Semenko landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Semenko tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Semenko putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Nicolas in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Semenko.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Semenko.
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!
Nicolas misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Semenko.
Semenko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Semenko lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nicolas backwards.
Semenko using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Semenko.
Semenko lands a nice shot to the body. #T2#
Semenko tries to land knees in the clinch but Nicolas avoids the damage to the body.
A short left from Semenko.
Semenko tries to land a knee to the head but Nicolas blocks with his arms.
Nicolas can't break the clinch.
Semenko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC2#
Nicolas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nicolas moves out of range as Semenko throws a body kick.
Semenko looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Semenko cracks the inside of Nicolas's front leg.
Harold Nicolas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nicolas takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nicolas looks to score with a jab to the body but Semenko is just out of range.#CL#
Nicolas tries to keep at a distance but Semenko has taken the fight into the clinch.
Semenko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Semenko keeps control of Nicolas as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dave Semenko has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Semenko blocks an uppercut.
Nicolas managing to block the knees to the body from Semenko.
A right hook to the body lands for Semenko.
#T3#
Semenko struggles to land a body shot inside as Nicolas controls his hands.
Good body shot from Semenko.
Semenko is working Nicolas over against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Semenko.
Semenko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Semenko misses with a punch to the body.
Semenko lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nicolas.
Semenko landing knees to the body.
Semenko unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nicolas lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Semenko lands a hook that snaps the head of Nicolas backwards.
Semenko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nicolas is defending well for now.
Still in the clinch, Semenko scores with a nice short uppercut.
Semenko unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nicolas lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Semenko lands a knee to the body.
Semenko lands a good knee to the midsection. Nicolas won't want to take too many of those.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Semenko tries a body shot but Nicolas blocks it.
Nicolas takes a shot to the head.
Nicolas has a couple of punches blocked by Semenko.
#T4#
Semenko lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Semenko misses with a knee to the head.
Semenko digs a right hand into Nicolas's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nicolas's gas tank.
Nicolas struggles to land a body shot inside as Semenko controls his hands.
Nicolas looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Semenko unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nicolas lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Semenko blocks an uppercut.
Semenko lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Semenko putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Nicolas in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Semenko.
Semenko lands a nice knee to the body.
Semenko works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Semenko tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Semenko lands an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Semenko lands a body punch in the clinch.
Semenko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Semenko lands with a right to the head.
Semenko scores with a knee to the head.
A short right from Semenko.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Semenko dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Harold Nicolas's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Semenko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Semenko blocks a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nicolas. Semenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Semenko scores with a kick to the midsection.
Semenko throws a big shot that misses.
Semenko takes one to the side of the head.
Nicolas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Semenko.
Nicolas just misses with a punch to the body.
Semenko looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Semenko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nicolas throws out the jab.
Nicolas ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Semenko loads up on a big right hand but Nicolas slips the punch.
Semenko tries to clinch up but Nicolas circles away and keeps his distance.
Nicolas just misses with a punch to the body.
A big right from Nicolas misses.
Semenko looks to land a body kick but Nicolas moved away.
Nicolas misses the jab.#T1#
Semenko scores with a jab to the head.
Nicolas tries a low kick but Semenko avoids it.
Semenko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nicolas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Semenko throws a sloppy head kick and Nicolas moves out of range easily.
A lazy left from Semenko finds it's target.
Semenko scores with a body shot.
Nicolas has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Semenko finds it's way round the side to connect with Nicolas's head.
Nicolas moves out of range of the strikes.
A good leg kick by Semenko.
Semenko throws a right and a left that Nicolas avoids nicely.
Nicolas throws a predictable looking body shot
and Semenko counters with a nice leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Semenko. Those never looked like landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nicolas! But no joy.
Semenko misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nicolas takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Semenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Nicolas is just out of range.
Nicolas throws a jab when Semenko was well out of range.#T2#
Semenko looks to land a right hand but Nicolas moved out of range.
Nicolas feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Semenkos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Semenko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nicolas counters with a nice low kick that buckles Semenko's knee momentarily.
Nicolas comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nicolas lands a nice leg kick that just misses Semenko's sensitive parts.
Nicolas throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Semenko moves out of range as Nicolas strikes.
Dave Semenko is winning the standup battle so far.
Semenko misses with a double jab.
Nicolas moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nice defenses there by Nicolas.
Semenko throws a solid leg kick but Nicolas takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Semenko.
Nicolas chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Semenko connects with the punch.
Semenko takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nicolas fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Semenko has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nicolas looks to score with a jab to the body but Semenko is just out of range.
Semenko throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #T3#
Nicolas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Semenko.
Nicolas tests Semenko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Semenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Semenko just misses with a punch to the body.
Semenko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nicolas.
Semenko pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Nicolas back to the cage. Semenko follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Nicolas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nicolas scores with a body shot.
Nicolas scores with a leg kick.
Nicolas with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Semenko to score with a decent uppercut.
Semenko lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nicolas blocks a leg kick.#CL#
Semenko has Nicolas up against the cage in a clinch.
Semenko has a couple of punches blocked by Nicolas.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nicolas throws a punch but it's blocked by Semenko. #T4#
Semenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nicolas cracks Semenko with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Semenko works on Nicolas's body with a couple of short punches.
Nicolas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Semenko throws a head punch that misses.
Semenko lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nicolas lands with a light punch inside.
Nicolas lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Semenko backwards.
Harold Nicolas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nicolas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Semenko misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nicolas.
Nicolas managing to block the knees to the body from Semenko.
Nicolas throws a punch but it's blocked by Semenko.
Nicolas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Semenko lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Semenko with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nicolas.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Semenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nicolas tries to throw a body punch but Semenko avoids it by throwing Nicolas back against the cage.
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 Dave Semenko.
Well Semenko has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:26
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Semenko!
An out of breath Dave Semenko thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Harold Nicolas stepped up to the mic, saying 'I can't believe you touched my face! You'll be hearing from my lawyer, you animal!'.
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PFC 101 Gaetz vs Tuala 2
Date: Apr 27, 2019 |
#R1#
Semenko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Van Buren sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Van Buren looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Van Buren scores with a body shot.
Van Buren throws a sloppy head kick and Semenko moves out of range easily.
Van Buren swings widly with a right hand
and Semenko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Van Buren blocks a jab.
Van Buren moves out of range as Semenko strikes.
Semenko has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Guerrilla MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Semenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Semenko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Van Buren throws out the jab.
Van Buren connects with the punch.
Semenko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Van Buren.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Buren tries a head kick but it misses.
Van Buren has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Semenko throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Van Buren stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Van Buren looks to land a body kick but Semenko moved away.
Semenko feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Semenko fails with an attempt to clinch.
Van Buren tries a quick counter leg kick but Semenko is wise to it.#T1#
Semenko looks to land a right hand but Van Buren moved out of range.
Semenko takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Good standup being displayed there by Van Buren as he connects with a hook.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Van Buren, as that shot connected.
Van Buren swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Semenko tries to land a front kick but Van Buren steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Van Buren misses with a looping right.
Van Buren lands a nice shot to the body.
Van Buren ducks right into an uppercut from Semenko.
Semenko moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Semenko throws a big shot that misses.
Van Buren jabs Semenko right on the nose. Semenko blinks but takes it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Semenko on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T2#
Van Buren looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Semenko lands a slapping body shot.
Van Buren scores with a jab to the jaw.
Van Buren ducks under a wild hook from Semenko.
Semenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Buren is just out of range.
Joost Van Buren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Semenko bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Van Buren's head.
Van Buren ducks under a wild hook from Semenko.
Semenko throws out a loose jab but Van Buren uses good head movement to avoid it.
Semenko stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Van Buren.
Semenko cracks Van Buren with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Semenko on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Van Buren swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Van Buren throws an off balance right hand
and Semenko counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T3#
Van Buren throws a sloppy head kick and Semenko moves out of range easily.
Van Buren is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Semenko had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Van Buren tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Semenko is able to avoid easily.
Van Buren throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van Buren connects with a jab.
Semenko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Van Buren throws out the jab.
Van Buren bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Semenko looks to land a combination but Van Buren avoids it well.
Van Buren connects with a looping right hand.
Van Buren cracks Semenko with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Semenko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Van Buren bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Semenko's head backwards.
Van Buren throws a right hand that misses
and Semenko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A shot to the body from Van Buren misses
and Semenko counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Buren paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Van Buren misses with a two punch combination.
Semenko avoids the head kick by Van Buren.
Van Buren thows a left - swing and a miss!
Van Buren takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Van Buren misses with a body punch
and Semenko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Semenko looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A big right from Van Buren misses.
Semenko walks into a left hand.
Van Buren connects with the punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Semenko tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Van Buren manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Semenko on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joost Van Buren dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Semenko misses with a body shot.
Semenko throws a front kick aimed at Van Buren's knee but Van Buren avoids it well.
Van Buren was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Semenko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Semenko misses with a hook. Van Buren ducked under it nicely.
Van Buren throws out a counter right but Semenko avoids it with no problem.
A jab from Van Buren finds it's way through Semenko's defenses.
Semenko slips a jab from Van Buren.
Semenko avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Semenko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Semenko might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Van Buren cracks Semenko with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Buren lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Van Buren cracks Semenko with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Van Buren has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Semenko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Van Buren sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Van Buren misses with a looping left.#T1#
Van Buren takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Semenko moves out of range as Van Buren strikes.
Semenko moves in looking to clinch but Van Buren pushes him off.
Semenko throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Van Buren catches Semenko with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Semenko misses with an uppercut.
Van Buren counters with a body kick.
Van Buren takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Semenko dodges the punch combination from Van Buren.
Semenko fires out a quick counter leg kick but Van Buren just manages to avoid it.
Van Buren avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Semenko moves out of range of the body kick from Van Buren.
Semenko throws the kick towards the body but Van Buren avoids it.
Van Buren misses with a kick to the body.
#T2#
A jab from Van Buren misses.
Van Buren connects with a leg kick. Semenko looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Semenko connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A slow jab from Semenko misses its intended target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Semenko throws a jab but it's blocked by Van Buren.
Van Buren swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Semenko throws a quick inside leg kick.
Van Buren dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Van Buren throws a leg kick
and Semenko makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Van Buren jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Semenko throwing a counter right hand but Van Buren manages to avoid it.
Van Buren misses with a few strikes there.
As Van Buren backs away, Semenko returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Semenko's jab looks to have found its range, popping Van Buren under the eye.
A swing and a miss from Van Buren.#T3#
Semenko drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Van Buren throws a low kick but Semenko avoids it.
Semenko looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Van Buren does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Van Buren fails to land with a series of punches.
Semenko takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Semenko walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Van Buren misses with a hook.
Van Buren throws a head kick but Semenko moves out of range.
Semenko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Van Buren.#CL#
Semenko drives through and clinches with Van Buren against the cage.
Semenko works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Semenko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Van Buren fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Van Buren misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T4#
Semenko lands a right hand.
Semenko lands with a light punch inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Buren tries to throw a body punch but Semenko avoids it by throwing Van Buren back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Van Buren's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Semenko fails to land.
Van Buren trying to stall but Semenko improves his position.
Semenko scores with a shot to the side of Van Buren's head. #BC2#
Van Buren manages to break the clinch.
Van Buren slips a jab from Semenko.
Van Buren throws a one two combo.
Semenko throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Semenko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Semenko fires out a quick counter leg kick but Van Buren just manages to avoid it.
Van Buren throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Semenko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Van Buren throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Semenko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Joost Van Buren seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Semenko buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Joost Van Buren will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
A low kick from Van Buren misses
and Van Buren takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Van Buren misses with a lunging right hand
and Van Buren takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Semenko throws a jab but it's blocked by Van Buren.
Van Buren scores with a jab to the jaw.
Semenko chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Van Buren checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Despite the aggression on Van Buren's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Semenko throws a body kick that misses.
Van Buren throws an overhand right that lands on Semenko's shoulder, as Semenko tries to avoid the shot.
Van Buren bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Semenko ducks under a wild hook from Van Buren.
Van Buren lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Semenko at a distance.
Semenko is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Semenko throws a hook but Van Buren avoids it easily.#T1#
Van Buren fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Semenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Semenko slips a jab from Van Buren.
A chopping leg kick lands by Semenko.
Semenko walks into a stiff left hand from Van Buren.
Van Buren throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Semenko tests Van Buren's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Van Buren pivots, looking for a leg kick but Semenko is out of range and Van Buren settles back down.
Semenko swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Semenko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Semenko throws a sloppy head kick and Van Buren moves out of range easily.
Van Buren darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Van Buren!
Dave Semenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Van Buren scores with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Semenko motions for Van Buren to come forward. Semenko throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Van Buren looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Van Buren fails to land with a series of punches.
Van Buren misses the jab.
Semenko slips a jab from Van Buren.
Van Buren loads up on a big right hand but Semenko slips the punch.
An attempted straight right counter from Semenko misses the target.
Van Buren misses with an uppercut. Semenko saw that one coming.
Van Buren lands with a hook. Semenko tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Van Buren avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Van Buren throws out a loose jab but Semenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Semenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Buren manages to avoid it.
Semenko throws an overhand right that lands on Van Buren's shoulder, as Van Buren tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
Van Buren misses with a body kick.
Van Buren connects with a solid leg kick.
Semenko is looking to clinch.
Van Buren throws a right hand that misses
enabling Semenko to counter with a crisp jab.
Van Buren pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Semenko getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Joost Van Buren is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Semenko misses with a low kick as Van Buren jumps back.
Van Buren bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Semenko's head backwards.
Semenko walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A shot to the liver by Van Buren. Beautiful body shot.
Van Buren connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Semenko throws a hook but Van Buren blocks it.#T4#
Van Buren lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Buren throws a half hearted mid kick.
Semenko misses with a low kick.
Van Buren misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Semenko.
Van Buren scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Semenko tries to close the distance and clinch but Van Buren swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Semenko misses the shot to the body.
Semenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Buren is just out of range.
Van Buren throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Van Buren swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Van Buren scores with a head kick.
Semenko blocks a jab.
Semenko tried to counter with a leg kick but Van Buren avoided it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joost Van Buren comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Van Buren 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joost Van Buren!
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Event:
PFC 92 Semenko vs Mirage
Date: Mar 09, 2019 |
#R1#
Semenko looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mirage is looking to counter punch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Semenko.
Alphonzo Mirage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mirage throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Semenko lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mirage misses with a leg kick
and Semenko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Semenko punishes Mirage's body with a nice straight punch.
Semenko looks to land a right hand but Mirage moved out of range.
Semenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mirage.
Mirage misses with the body kick
and Semenko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mirage throws a half hearted mid kick.
That kick from Semenko tenderised Mirage's leg. Mirage is trying to keep his angry face on.
Semenko avoids the head kick by Mirage.
Semenko moves away from the strike by Mirage.
Semenko connects with a leg kick. Mirage looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mirage moves out of range as Semenko strikes.
Semenko explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Mirage throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Semenko counters with a slapping leg kick.
Mirage fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Semenko manages to avoid it.#T1#
Semenko pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mirage is looking to counter punch.
Semenko throws a head kick that Mirage semi-blocks.
Semenko tries to clinch up but Mirage circles away and keeps his distance.
Mirage throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mirage lands a slapping body shot.
That kick from Mirage tenderised Semenko's leg. Semenko is trying to keep his angry face on.
Semenko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mirage.
Mirage jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Semenko does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Nice body punch from Semenko.
Mirage lands a lovely overhand right.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mirage.
Semenko lands a nice hook to Mirage's body. Mirage takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mirage uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Semenko.
Mirage blocks a head kick by Semenko.
Semenko throws a right hand that misses
#CL#
and Mirage counters by moving into the clinch. #T2#
A short right from Mirage on the inside.
Mirage tries to work over Semenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Semenko struggles to land a body shot inside as Mirage controls his hands.
Mirage tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Semenko's elbow.
Mirage tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Semenko lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mirage or not.
Mirage tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mirage digs a right hand into Semenko's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Semenko's gas tank.
Semenko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mirage avoids it.
Mirage misses with a punch to the body.
Mirage blocks an uppercut.
Good body shot from Mirage.
A short uppercut from Mirage.
Mirage tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mirage is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Semenko misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Mirage tries to work over Semenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mirage pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Semenko lands a hook that snaps the head of Mirage backwards.
Mirage presses Semenko against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Semenko scores with a shoulder strike.
Semenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Semenko.
Mirage misses with a body punch.
Mirage can't find room to land a body shot as Semenko controls the action.
Semenko lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Semenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Semenko trying to land knees to the body.
Semenko lands with a right to the head.
Mirage swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mirage misses with a hook to the ribs.
Semenko throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
A right hook to the body lands for Semenko.
A bit of stalling here from Mirage.
Mirage swings wildly with an uppercut but Semenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mirage blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Semenko lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Semenko with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Semenko misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mirage.
#BC#
Mirage's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mirage's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Semenko connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mirage scrambles back to his feet.
Mirage uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Semenko.
Mirage throwing a counter right hand but Semenko manages to avoid it.
Mirage thows a left - swing and a miss!
Semenko replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Mirage blocks it well.
Semenko throws a hook to the side of Mirage's head but Mirage sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A bone on bone clash there as Mirage blocks the leg kick.
Semenko lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mirage throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Semenko throws a hook but Mirage avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Semenko dominated 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.
#R2#
Mirage misses with a head kick.
Mirage moves out of range as Semenko throws a body kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Mirage. Semenko shrugs it off though.
Mirage throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dave Semenko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Semenko moves out of range as Mirage throws a body kick.
Mirage throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Semenko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mirage looks to throw the jab but Semenko is out of range.
Semenko steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Nice shot by Mirage.
Nice cross by Semenko.
Mirage has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Mirage avoids the body shot from Semenko.
Semenko tests Mirage's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Semenko throws a lazy right hand but Mirage sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Semenko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mirage avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Semenko feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mirage's calf.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Semenko looks to land a right hand but Mirage moved out of range.
Mirage pushes Semenko away with a front kick.#T1#
Semenko on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Semenko connects with a leg kick. Mirage looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Semenko scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mirage is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mirage connects with a good right hand that stumbles Semenko. Semenko circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mirage.
Semenko dips to his left and cracks Mirage with an uppercut!
Mirage takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Semenko connects with a body shot.
Semenko misses the jab.
It appears Mirage was looking to counter with a kick there.
Mirage throws a body kick that misses
and Semenko counters with a leg kick.
Semenko lands a head kick. Mirage smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mirage connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Semenko's hands.
Semenko looks for the body kick but Mirage saw that one coming.
Mirage misses with a straight left.
Mirage tries to score with a low kick but Semenko moves his leg out of the way.
Mirage looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T2#
A chopping leg kick lands by Semenko.
Semenko cracks Mirage with an open hand slap.
Semenko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mirage throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Jab from Mirage.
Mirage chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Semenko lands with a kick to the temple. Mirage shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Mirage plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Semenko gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mirage scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice body kick there by Mirage.
Semenko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mirage.
Mirage throws a low kick but Semenko avoids it.
Mirage lands with a kick to the ribs.
Semenko is breathing heavily.
Mirage fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T3#
Semenko lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Semenko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mirage.
Semenko on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Semenko moves out of range of the body kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mirage, as that shot connected.
#ROC#
Semenko is rocked!
A slow jab from Mirage misses its intended target.
Semenko is still on wobbly legs! Can Mirage finish him?
Semenko on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mirage. Mirage obviously looking to wear him down.
Mirage pounces like a tiger and cracks Semenko with a vicious hook! Semenko is down but not out! Mirage follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Alphonzo Mirage!
Alphonzo Mirage is the new light heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Alphonzo Mirage made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
PFC 86 Semenko vs Gray
Date: Feb 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Gray ducks under a wild hook from Semenko.
Crunch! Gray slams his shin into Semenko's torso.
Gray misses with a looping left.
Semenko throws a leg kick that is checked
and Gray counters with a stiff right hand.
Semenko on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gray scores with a sloppy right hand. Semenko should have avoided that one.
Gray throws a left and a right that both miss
and Semenko counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gray throws a leg kick but Semenko checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Semenko.
Gray looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gray throws a poor cross that misses
and Semenko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Semenko lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#CUT#
It looks like Akoni Gray has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gray moves away from the strike by Semenko. #T1#
Semenko looks to land a right hand but Gray moved out of range.
Semenko takes one on the button.
Gray throws a body kick that misses.
Semenko has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Guerrilla MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Gray throws a nice looking combination but Semenko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gray avoids the body shot from Semenko.
Gray keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Semenko chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gray can pounce on him.
Gray throws a wild body kick that Semenko sees coming a mile off.
Gray rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Semenko counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A shot to the body from Gray misses
and Semenko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gray throws a predictable looking body shot
and Semenko counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Gray throws a low kick, looking for Semenko's leg but Semenko calmly moves out of range.
Gray with a jab.
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!
Gray rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Semenko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A lazy body kick from Gray
and Semenko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gray cracks Semenko with a good jab.
Semenko looks to land a left hand but Gray moved out of range nicely.
Semenko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gray jabs Semenko to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gray throws a leg kick but Semenko moved away.
Gray throws a lazy right hand but Semenko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gray has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Gray on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#T3#
Semenko walks into a stiff left hand from Gray.
Nice defenses there by Gray.
Gray pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As Gray backs away, Semenko returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Gray steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Semenko.
An inside leg kick lands from Semenko.
Akoni Gray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Semenko lands with a right hand.
A jab from Gray misses.
Gray jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gray is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Semenko had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Semenko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gray counters with a nice uppercut.
Semenko misses with the combination.
#T4#
Gray looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Semenko tries to bum rush Gray with a series of wild strikes but Gray uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Semenko sets himself, and Gray steps forward looking for the clinch! Semenko avoids it this time.
Semenko misses with a wild body shot.
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!
Gray cracks Semenko with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CL2#
Gray closes the distance and pushes Semenko back into the cage.
Semenko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Gray goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gray lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Semenko backwards.
Gray lands a body shot in the clinch.
Semenko prevents a body shot from Gray.
Semenko lands a right hand.
Gray pushes Semenko back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Gray takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Akoni Gray will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Akoni Gray's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Semenko. Gray shrugs it off though.
Semenko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gray.
Semenko throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gray lands a leg kick that knocks Semenko off balance momentarily.
Semenko throws a shot from downtown. Gray moves away and avoids it.
Semenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gray moves away.
Semenko throws the left hand but Gray avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Semenko throws a hook but Gray avoids it easily.
Gray dips to his left and cracks Semenko with an uppercut!
Gray misses with a kick to the body.
#T1#
Semenko throws a looping overhand right but Gray ducks down to avoid it.
A clash of legs there as Semenko blocks the low kick.
Semenko scores with a kick to the body.
Gray tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Semenko lands with a cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Semenko. Gray does a little dance to reset his feet.
Semenko misses with a hook to the body
and Gray counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gray scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Semenko misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gray is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Gray lands a nice shot to the body.
Semenko misses with a low kick.
#T2#
Semenko throws a body punch but Gray moves out of range.
Gray waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Semenko.
The fighters circling - Semenko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gray cracks Semenko with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Semenko comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Semenko throws a body kick that misses
and Gray counters with a thumping low kick.
Semenko ducks under a wild hook from Gray.
Gray throws a leg kick but Semenko moved away.
Gray on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Semenko. Semenko obviously looking to wear him down.
Gray moves out of range as Semenko strikes.#T3#
Gray is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gray motions for Semenko to come forward. Gray throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Semenko throws an overhand right that lands on Gray's shoulder, as Gray tries to avoid the shot.
Semenko throws a body shot but no joy.
Gray ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Semenko moves away.
Gray swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Semenko counters with a straight right hand.
Gray on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Semenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gray was well out of range. Poor timing from Semenko.
Semenko throws out a leg kick but Gray moves out of range and Semenko only half commits.
Gray looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Semenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gray was well out of range. Poor timing from Semenko.
Good work by Semenko as he checks the leg kick.#T4#
Nice defenses there by Gray.
Gray throws a head kick but Semenko moves out of range.
Gray fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Semenko has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gray moves out of range of the body kick.
Gray is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Semenko with a body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Semenko.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gray looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gray moves out of range of the body kick.
Gray moves away from the strike by Semenko.
Gray moves out of range as Semenko strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Dave Semenko will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Akoni Gray'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.
#R3#
Semenko misses with a low kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gray.
Dave Semenko is winning the standup battle so far.
Gray motions for Semenko to come forward. Gray throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gray changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gray does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A big left from Semenko misses.
Semenko lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Semenko staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Semenko misses with a hook.
A shot to the liver by Gray. Beautiful body shot.
Gray scores with the left hand. Semenko knows he should have avoided that one. #T1#
Gray scores with a nice head shot.
Gray with a hook.
A jab from Gray does it's job there.#CL2#
Gray gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Semenko prevents a body shot from Gray.
Gray blocking some punches.
Semenko with a knee to the head.
Gray works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gray misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Semenko lands a shoulder strike.
Semenko's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gray avoiding damage as Semenko throws knees to the body.
Gray fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Semenko misses with a punch to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Semenko lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gray backwards. #T2#
Gray struggles to land a body shot inside as Semenko controls his hands.
Gray tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gray.
Semenko using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Gray takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gray misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC#
Semenko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gray misses with a hook.
Gray blocks the body kick.
Semenko lands a slapping body shot.
Gray connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Semenko's hands.
Gray connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gray checks a leg kick nicely.
Semenko slips under a jab.#T3#
Gray connects with a crisp jab.
Gray on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Semenko. Semenko obviously looking to wear him down.
Gray lands a slapping body shot.
Semenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Semenko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A low kick from Semenko misses
and Gray counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gray is looking to clinch.
Gray fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gray cracks Semenko with a good jab.
Gray looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T4#
Gray with a hook.
Semenko throws a body punch but Gray moves out of range.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Gray in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
A jab from Gray does it's job there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gray moves out of range of the body kick from Semenko.
Semenko misses with a wild combination.
Gray looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gray fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Semenko manages to avoid it.
It looked like Semenko wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gray looks to land a combination. Semenko sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#ROC2#
Semenko is rocked!
Gray drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Semenko right on the button. Semenko goes down! Gray follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Gray gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Akoni Gray!
Akoni Gray decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
PFC 83 Semenko vs Stein
Date: Jan 12, 2019 |
#R1#
Semenko cracks the inside of Stein's front leg.
Semenko misses with a body kick.
Semenko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stein sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Semenko throws a hook but Stein blocks it.
A countering left hand to the body from Stein misses.
Stein misses with a head kick.
Stein tries to clinch up but Semenko circles away and keeps his distance.
Stein takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#CUT#
It looks like Frank Stein has been cut.
Semenko scores with a punch to the head.
Stein tries to move into range but Semenko moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stein tries to clinch there but Semenko circles away.
Stein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Semenko.
Semenko scores with a jab. Stein acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T1#
A left lands for Semenko.
Semenko moves out of range as Stein throws a body kick.
Semenko throws the left hand but Stein avoids the punch easily.
Stein swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Semenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stein moves away.
Semenko scores with a nice right hand.
Semenko takes a swing at Stein's ribcage but misses.
Semenko has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Guerrilla MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Stein tries to work over Semenko's front leg with a kick but Semenko checks it.
Stein takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Semenko throws a half hearted mid kick.
Semenko cracks the inside of Stein's front leg. #T2#
Semenko stuns Stein with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Stein misses with a body punch
and Semenko counters with a leg kick.
Semenko ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Stein waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Semenko.
Semenko takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stein connects with a right hand. Semenko shakes it off.
Semenko cracks Stein with a right hand to the side of the head.
Semenko lands a nice shot that snaps Stein's head back.
Stein stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Semenko.
Semenko is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Semenko misses with a body kick.
Semenko connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T3##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Stein lands a shot to the body.
Stein blocking some punches.
Stein misses with a body punch.
Stein blocks an uppercut.
Semenko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Stein goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stein throws an elbow that misses.
Stein pushes off an throws an elbow but Semenko leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Stein's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Semenko blocks an elbow strike.
Semenko digs a right hand into Stein's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Stein's gas tank.
Stein tries a body shot but Semenko blocks it.
Nice body punch from Stein.
Semenko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Semenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Stein.
#T4##BC2#
Stein's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Crunch! Stein slams his shin into Semenko's torso.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stein misses with a hook.
Semenko tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Stein is able to avoid easily.
Semenko blocks a jab.
Semenko scores with the left hand. Stein knows he should have avoided that one.
Semenko connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Semenko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stein.
Stein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Semenko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stein sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Semenko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frank Stein's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Stein takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Semenko. That's going to slow Stein down.
Stein connects with a body shot.#CL2#
Stein has Semenko up against the cage in a clinch.
Semenko misses with a punch to the body.
Semenko is leaning against Stein and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Stein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Semenko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Stein is defending well for now.
Stein misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice elbow from Stein.
Stein blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stein gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stein.
A short right from Stein on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice elbow from Stein. #T1#
A short uppercut from Stein.
Semenko tries to work over Stein's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Still in the clinch, Semenko scores with a nice short uppercut.
Semenko lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stein backwards.
Stein managing to block the knees to the body from Semenko.
Stein creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Semenko's defenses.
Stein has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Semenko seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Stein can turn it around.
Stein can't find room to land a body shot as Semenko controls the action.
Stein tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Semenko's elbow.
Stein lands a nice elbow.
Stein goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Stein just misses with a elbow thrown towards Semenko's brow.
Stein lands a damaging elbow.
Semenko lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Semenko misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Semenko.
Stein misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Semenko fails to land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Semenko has a couple of punches blocked by Stein.
Semenko takes an elbow to the temple. #T2#
Semenko tries a body shot but Stein blocks it.
Frank Stein seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Stein misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stein blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Stein throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Semenkos head.
A short right from Stein on the inside.
Stein is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Stein lands an elbow inside that Semenko shrugs off.
Semenko can't find room to land a body shot as Stein controls the action.
Stein blocks an uppercut.
Stein comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Stein creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Stein pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Stein avoiding damage as Semenko throws knees to the body.
Stein misses with an elbow over the top.
Stein throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short uppercut from Semenko.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Stein. #BC#
Semenko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stein missing with a left hand there. Semenko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
Semenko moves out of range as Stein strikes.
Semenko quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Donk. Semenko catches Stein right on the button with a cross.
Stein tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Semenko connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Stein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Semenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Stein.
It looked like Semenko wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Stein tries to clinch up but Semenko circles away and keeps his distance.
Stein misses with a head kick.
Stein misses with a body kick.
Semenko lands with an uppercut that bounces Stein off the cage and back into range.#T4#
Semenko scores with a one two! Stein had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Stein misses the target.
Semenko circles away from the clinch attempt.
Semenko chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Stein takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Both fighters circling a little - Stein finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Stein in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Stein bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Stein.
Semenko connects with a right hand. Stein shakes it off.
Semenko scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Frank Stein will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Frank Stein's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Semenko takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nice body kick from Semenko.
Stein tries to close the distance and clinch up but Semenko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stein tries to clinch there but Semenko circles away.
Semenko has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stein finds it's way round the side to connect with Semenko's head.
A good leg kick by Semenko.
Semenko lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stein on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Semenko swings for the body but Stein moves out of range.
Stein throws a body kick that misses. #T1#
Semenko scores with a leg kick.
Semenko misses with a body shot.
Stein throws a right hand that misses
enabling Semenko to counter with a crisp jab.
Semenko scores with a hook to the body. Stein takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dave Semenko is winning the standup battle so far.
Semenko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stein.
Stein slips a jab from Semenko.
Semenko throws a shot to the body.
Stein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Semenko was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Stein misses with a hook
and Semenko counters with a nice low kick that buckles Stein's knee momentarily.#T2#
Stein throws a shot from downtown. Semenko moves away and avoids it.
Semenko catches Stein with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Semenko clobbers Stein with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Semenko tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Stein is able to avoid easily.
Stein misses with a hook to the body
and Semenko counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Stein closes the distance and clinches.
Stein's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice body punch from Semenko.
Semenko lands an uppercut.#CUT#
That has opened up Frank Stein's cut even more.
Stein's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Stein lands a nice elbow.
Stein tries a body shot but Semenko blocks it.
Stein tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Semenko's elbow. #T3#
Semenko avoids the elbow strike from Stein, against the cage.
Semenko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Stein on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Semenko blocks a body shot from Stein. #BC#
Semenko breaks from the clinch.
Stein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Semenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Stein.
Semenko appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Stein throws a hook but Semenko blocks it.
Stein keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Stein cracks Semenko with a right hand to the side of the head.
Stein misses with a lunging right hand
and Semenko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stein takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Semenko avoids the head kick by Stein.
Semenko half committed to a counter leg kick.#T4#
Semenko dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stein. That did some damage!
Stein tries to move into range but Semenko moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
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!
Stein takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Semenko misses with an uppercut. Stein saw that one coming.
A little jabbing left from Stein on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Semenko misses with a looping right.
Semenko swats away the attempt to clinch by Stein.
Semenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stein was well out of range. Poor timing from Semenko.
Semenko misses with a hook
and Stein counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Semenko clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Frank Stein's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Semenko throws out a powerful jab.
Semenko throws a jab when Stein was well out of range.
It seemed like Stein was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Semenko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It seemed like Stein was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL2#
Stein has closed the distance and engaged Semenko in a clinch.
Semenko scores with a shot to the side of Stein's head.
Semenko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Stein is defending well for now.
Semenko blocks the elbow strike.
Semenko struggles to land a body shot inside as Stein controls his hands.
Stein throws an elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Semenko avoids the elbow strike from Stein, against the cage.
Stein lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Semenko tries to work over Stein's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stein goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Semenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stein is working Semenko over against the cage.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.#T1##BC2#
Stein breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Semenko throws a lazy right hand but Stein sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stein lands with an uppercut that bounces Semenko off the cage and back into range.
Stein throws a head kick that misses.
Stein tries to land a front kick but Semenko steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Semenko looks to land a left hand but Stein moved out of range nicely.
Stein appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Stein's jab looks to have found its range, popping Semenko under the eye.
Stein gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Semenko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stein has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Stein takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Stein feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Semenko's calf.#T2#
Stein throws a lazy uppercut
and Semenko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Semenko misses with a body kick.
Semenko slips a straight right by Stein.
Both fighters circling a little - Stein finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stein thumps Semenko with a low kick.
Semenko on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stein. Stein obviously looking to wear him down.
Stein moves out of range of the strikes.
Semenko sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#T3#
Stein tries to close the distance and clinch but Semenko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stein slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Stein pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stein misses with a looping left.
Semenko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Semenko throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A jab lands there for Stein.
Semenko buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Semenko throws a big shot that misses.#T4#
Semenko throws a head kick that half lands.
Semenko throws a sloppy head kick and Stein moves out of range easily.
A good leg kick by Semenko.
Semenko throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Semenko backing away here, and Stein unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Stein takes a swing at Semenko's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Semenko on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stein works the jab nicely.
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!
Stein lands a head shot.
Semenko checks a low kick from Stein.
Stein tries to clinch there but Semenko circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Stein dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Frank Stein's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Semenko punishes Stein's body with a nice straight punch.
Stein throws a sloppy head kick and Semenko moves out of range easily.
Semenko scores with a body shot.
Stein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Semenko.
Stein fails with an attempt to clinch.
A quick step to the side and Semenko tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stein misses with a lunging right hand
and Semenko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stein takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Semenko ducks right into an uppercut from Stein.
Semenko misses with a body shot.
Stein feints a counter leg kick.#T1#
Semenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stein dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Semenko. That did some damage!
Semenko throws a leg kick which misses Stein's front leg but catches the back leg as Stein tries to avoid it.
Stein bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Stein takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Semenko walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Stein checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Semenko misses with a hook
enabling Stein to counter with a crisp jab.
Semenko throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stein stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Stein looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T2#
Stein fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Semenko misses with an uppercut.
Stein misses with a body kick.
Semenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Stein is just out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stein moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Stein throws a body shot but no joy.
A counter left hand to the body from Semenko misses its target.
Stein fails with an attempt to clinch.
Semenko defending well as Stein loads up on a big left hand.
Semenko throwing a counter right hand but Stein manages to avoid it.
Stein scores with a body shot.
#T3#
Stein scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A slow jab from Stein misses its intended target.
Semenko with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Stein throws a looping overhand right but Semenko ducks down to avoid it.
Semenko jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Semenko lands a nice shot to the body.
Stein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stein looks to throw the jab but Semenko is out of range.
Semenko throws a jab but it's blocked by Stein.
Stein connects with a jab.#T4#
Stein tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Semenko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stein throws a hook to the side of Semenko's head but Semenko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Semenko lands a nice looking kick to the body. Stein takes a step back to recover.
Semenko misses with a low kick.
Semenko misses with a looping left.
Stein looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Semenko stalks Stein and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Stein's face. Stein staggers backwards, shaken.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stein jabs Semenko to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Semenko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stein.
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 Dave Semenko.
I think Semenko 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 48:47
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 48:47
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 48:48
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Dave Semenko!
Dave Semenko is the new light heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Dave Semenko thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
PFC 79 Ortega vs Yamaguchi
Date: Dec 15, 2018 |
#R1#
Cotto thuds a left hand into Semenko's body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Semenko darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL#
Semenko instigates a clinch.
Cotto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cotto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Semenko misses with a punch to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Cotto.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Semenko.
Cotto prevents a body shot from Semenko.
Cotto has had enough of the clinch but Semenko keeps him there for the moment.
Cotto blocks an uppercut.
Cotto missing with knees to the body.
Cotto lands with a left to the head.
Semenko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Semenko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cotto is working Semenko over against the cage.
Cotto tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cotto lands a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cotto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Semenko lands with a light punch inside.
Semenko misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Semenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Cotto breaks from the clinch.
Cotto missing with a left hand there. Semenko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cotto throws the left hand but Semenko avoids the punch easily.
Semenko throws a leg kick but Cotto sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Good work by Semenko as he checks the leg kick.
Semenko defending well as Cotto loads up on a big left hand.
Cotto takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Semenko. Cotto does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Cotto rushes Semenko and presses him up against the cage.
Cotto throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Semenko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cotto is defending well for now.
Semenko tries a body shot but Cotto blocks it.
A left hand lands to the body for Cotto.
Cotto tries a body shot but Semenko blocks it.
Semenko lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Semenko makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Cotto.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cotto.
Semenko takes a shot to the head.
Semenko lands a nice shot to the body.
Semenko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Semenko.
Semenko can't find room to land a body shot as Cotto controls the action.
Cotto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Semenko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Semenko working aggressively here.
Semenko scores with a hook to the body.
Semenko scores with a shot to the side of Cotto's head. #BC2#
Cotto breaks from the clinch.
Semenko tests Cotto's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cotto misses with the combination.
As Cotto tries to get set, Semenko tries to push him back and clinch up but Cotto manages to avoid the attempt.
Semenko misses with a hook.#T3#
Cotto checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Semenko takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cotto takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Semenko throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Cotto lands with a nice body punch.
Cotto lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Semenko moves out of range as Cotto strikes.
Cotto connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Cotto scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Semenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL2#
Cotto takes the fight into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cotto working aggressively here.
Semenko throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T4#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Semenko.
A head punch on the inside from Cotto fails to land.
Cotto throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cotto.
Semenko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cotto backwards.
Cotto misses with a short punch on the inside.
Semenko misses with the head strike.
Our sources have told us that Semenko has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Cotto scores with a shot to the side of Semenko's head.
Cotto can't find room to land a body shot as Semenko controls the action.
Good body shot from Cotto.
Semenko swings wildly with an uppercut but Cotto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cotto lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cotto missing with knees to the body.
Cotto has a couple of punches blocked by Semenko.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Semenko throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Semenko lands a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Semenko - that landed with a thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Miguel Cotto will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Left hook, right uppercut from Semenko.
Semenko lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Semenko walks into a straight right hand from Cotto.
Cotto fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cotto swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Cotto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Semenko moves away.
Semenko thinks about countering with a body kick.
Semenko is looking to clinch.
Cotto tries a head kick but it misses.
Semenko takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Semenko lands with a shot to the body.
Semenko avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cotto misses with a low kick.
Semenko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cotto.
Miguel Cotto seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Semenko lands a really nice looking cross but Cotto seems unphased.
Cotto throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cotto throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Semenko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Semenko dodges the punch combination from Cotto.
Cotto throws a leg kick
and Semenko counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Semenko blocks the body kick.
Semenko lands with a kick to the temple. Cotto shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT#
It looks like Miguel Cotto has been cut.
Semenko throws a shot from downtown. Cotto moves away and avoids it.
Semenko on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Cotto throws a low kick, looking for Semenko's leg but Semenko calmly moves out of range.
Cotto walks into a straight right hand from Semenko.
Cotto jabs Semenko right on the nose. Semenko blinks but takes it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cotto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Semenko. #T2#
Cotto tries a low kick but Semenko avoids it.
Semenko was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Semenko dips to his left and cracks Cotto with an uppercut!
Semenko goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cotto lands a right hook to the body.
Semenko thumps Cotto with a low kick.
Cotto misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Miguel Cotto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cotto rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Semenko counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Semenko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cotto.
As Cotto looks to move away, Semenko throws a big counter combo but Cotto just gets out of the way.
Cotto keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cotto misses with a head kick.
#CL#
Semenko darts in and clinches Cotto up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cotto.
Semenko lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Semenko has a couple of punches blocked by Cotto.
#T3#
Semenko throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cotto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cotto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Semenko misses with a body punch.
Cotto makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Semenko working aggressively here.
Semenko misses with a hook from the clinch.
Semenko lands a body shot in the clinch.
Semenko dodges an elbow strike from Cotto.
Cotto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cotto has a couple of punches blocked by Semenko.
A nice left hand lands by Semenko.
Dave Semenko has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Semenko lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cotto's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cotto working hard to break the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Semenko.
Cotto throws a head punch that misses.
Cotto misses with a punch on the inside.
#T4#
Semenko misses with a punch to the body.
Semenko lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cotto is trying to break free.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Semenko.
Good body shot from Semenko.
Semenko lands a hook that snaps the head of Cotto backwards.
Semenko struggles to land a body shot inside as Cotto controls his hands.
Cotto throws a head punch that misses.
Semenko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Semenko misses with a body punch.
Cotto working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Semenko lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Semenko tries to work over Cotto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Semenko lands with a right to the head.
Semenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Semenko on the inside. #ROC#
Cotto is rocked!
Semenko blocks a body shot from Cotto.
Cotto is still on wobbly legs! Can Semenko finish him?
Semenko has a couple of punches blocked by Cotto.
Semenko pushes Cotto against the cage. Semenko is working some dirty boxing. Semenko pushes off with a quick right hook! Cotto goes down! Cotto tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Semenko moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dave Semenko!
Dave Semenko seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
PFC 72 Stein vs Mookjai
Date: Nov 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Kelly misses with a series of wild punches.
Kelly attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Semenko lands a nice hook to Kelly's body. Kelly takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A lazy body kick from Kelly
and Semenko counters with a straight right hand.
Gerry Kelly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick lands from Semenko.
Semenko has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Guerrilla MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Kelly chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Semenko can pounce on him.
A chopping leg kick lands by Semenko.
Kelly jabs Semenko to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kelly dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Semenko stuffs the takedown attempt from Kelly. Kelly gets slowly back to his feet.
Kelly pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kelly misses with a takedown attempt
and Semenko counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
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!
Semenko lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kelly throws a chopping leg kick but Semenko manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T1#
Semenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And Semenko counters with a quick kick to the body but Kelly blocks it.
Semenko turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kelly thows a left - swing and a miss!
Semenko half committed to a counter leg kick.
Semenko defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kelly.
Dave Semenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gerry Kelly.
Kelly blocks a head kick by Semenko.
Kelly shoots and misses
and Semenko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A clash of legs there as Kelly blocks the low kick.
Kelly scores with a nice head shot.
Kelly throws a body punch but Semenko moves out of range.
Semenko avoids the head kick by Kelly.
Dave Semenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Semenko lands a high kick!
Semenko connects with a solid leg kick.
Kelly shoots in looking for a takedown but Semenko manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kelly's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Semenko was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kelly throws a lazy body kick
and Semenko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab, jab by Kelly - just one landing.
Kelly will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD2#
Kelly closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Semenko's guard.#SU2#
Kelly gets to his feet. Semenko looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Kelly shoots and misses
enabling Semenko to counter with a crisp jab.
Kelly walks into a jab.#KD#
Semenko feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Kelly sprawling to the canvas! Kelly rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Semenko finish him?!
#ROC#
Kelly is rocked!
Kelly is aggressively charging in as Semenko backs up avoiding any damage. Semenko tosses out a jab and Kelly runs right into it face first! Kelly is out cold! Semenko dropped down on all fours and is barking in Kelly's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dave Semenko!
A relieved looking Dave Semenko thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
PFC 67 Alzheimer vs Brixton
Date: Oct 06, 2018 |
#R1#
Stein tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Semenko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Semenko blocks the body kick.
Stein looks for the body kick but Semenko saw that one coming.
Stein has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Semenko.
Semenko stuns Stein with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Semenko chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Semenko blocks a jab.
Jab by Semenko.#CUT#
It looks like Frank Stein has been cut.
Stein defending well as Semenko loads up on a big left hand.
Semenko lands a leg kick that knocks Stein off balance momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stein takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Semenko takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#CUT2#
It looks like Dave Semenko has been cut.
Dave Semenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Semenko throws a right hand that misses
#CL2#
and Stein counters by clinching up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Stein. #BC#
Semenko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stein displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Semenko throws out the jab. #T1#
Stein scores with a nice strike.
Semenko scores with a jab to the body.
Semenko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#KD2#
and Stein counters with a crisp right hand that drops Semenko! Stein lets Semenko back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#
Semenko is rocked!
A jab from Semenko finds it's way through Stein's defenses.
Oh Semenko is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Semenko changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Semenko blocks a jab.
Semenko seems to have got his legs back now.
Semenko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Semenko has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Guerrilla MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Stein keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Stein drops Semenko with a naaaaasty hook - Semenko is in real trouble here! Stein dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Stein!
Frank Stein is the new light heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Frank Stein thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
PFC 58 Karimov vs Browne*
Date: Aug 18, 2018 |
#R1#
Semenko pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Semenko connects with a jab.#CL#
Pate moves into the clinch.
Pate struggles to land a body shot inside as Semenko controls his hands.
Pate is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Semenko is keeping busy.
Semenko misses with the head strike.
Pate pushes off an throws an elbow but Semenko leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Pate.
Semenko misses with a body punch.
Pate misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pate tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Semenko's elbow.
Pate misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Semenko misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pate keeps control of Semenko as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Pate blocking some punches.
Pate looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A nice left hand lands by Semenko.
Our sources have told us that Pate has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Semenko has a couple of punches blocked by Pate.
Pate tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Semenko avoids it.#T1#
Pate lands a shoulder strike.
Semenko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Semenko lands a left hand.
Pate misses with a punch on the inside.
Pate lands with a light punch inside.
Pate blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Semenko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pate lands an elbow just above Semenko 's eye.
A short right from Semenko.
Pate swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Semenko blocks an elbow strike.
Pate misses with a body punch.
Semenko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pate backwards.
Semenko misses with a punch on the inside.
Pate tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pate's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Semenko misses with some punches.
Semenko misses with a body punch.
Pate tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Semenko's elbow. #T2#
Semenko misses with a body punch.
Pate throws a head punch that misses.
Semenko lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pate is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Pate tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Semenko tries a body shot but Pate blocks it.
Pate lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Semenko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Semenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Semenko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Semenko misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pate leaning against his opponent.
Semenko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Semenko fails to land.
Pate takes a shot to the head.
Semenko working aggressively here.
Semenko blocks an elbow strike.
Pate misses with an elbow over the top.#T3#
Pate misses with the head strike.
Semenko takes a shot to the head.
Pate lands a damaging elbow.
Pate tries to work over Semenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pate lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pate.
A short right from Semenko on the inside.
Semenko misses with a body punch.
Pate tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Semenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Semenko misses with a punch on the inside.
Pate prevents a body shot from Semenko.
Pate stalling the fight.
Pate misses with an elbow strike.
Pate struggles to land a body shot inside as Semenko controls his hands.
Pate scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Pate manages to break the clinch.
Semenko has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pate.
Semenko fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Pate checks it well. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Semenko blocks a leg kick.
Semenko throws a hook but Pate blocks it.
Semenko takes one to the side of the head.
Pate looks to land a left hand but Semenko moved out of range nicely.
Semenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pate was well out of range. Poor timing from Semenko.
Pate throws a leg kick which misses Semenko's front leg but catches the back leg as Semenko tries to avoid it.
Semenko looks to land a left hand but Pate moved out of range nicely.
As Semenko backs away, Pate returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Pate throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big right from Semenko misses.
Pate walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Pate looks to score with a jab to the body but Semenko is just out of range.
A jab from Semenko does it's job there.
Pate moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Semenko throws a jab when Pate was well out of range.
Semenko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Semenko will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Murha Pate will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Pate avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Semenko throws a head kick that misses.
Pate rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Semenko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Murha Pate seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Semenko avoids a punch combination nicely.
Semenko fakes the leg kick and cracks Pate in the body.
Semenko scores with the left hand. Pate knows he should have avoided that one.
Semenko throws a jab when Pate was well out of range.
Semenko swings for the body but Pate moves out of range.
Semenko throws a shot from downtown. Pate moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Semenko throws a half hearted mid kick.
Pate throws a leg kick that is checked
and Semenko counters with a thumping low kick.
Pate on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Semenko with a nice cross.
Pate throws a right hand that Semenko ducks under and follows up with a left that Semenko also avoids with ease.#T1#
Pate pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pate avoids the body shot from Semenko.
Dave Semenko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pate misses with a body shot
and Semenko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pate has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Pate rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Semenko makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Pate misses with a series of wild punches.
Pate scores with the left hand. Semenko knows he should have avoided that one.
Nice defenses there by Semenko.
Semenko now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Semenko lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Good standup being displayed there by Semenko as he connects with a hook.
Pate tries to move into range but Semenko moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Pate takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Semenko cracks the inside of Pate's front leg.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pate uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Semenko.
Semenko looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#T2#
Pate scoring well with a low kick there.
Semenko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pate.
Semenko tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pate throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Pate checks a leg kick.
Pate throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Semenko counters with a straight right hand.
Semenko is looking to land body kicks.
Semenko jabs at Pate's body.
Semenko with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Semenko looks to throw the jab but Pate is out of range.
Semenko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pate.
A countering left hand to the body from Semenko misses.
Pate is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pate connects with a high kick. #T3#
Pate uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Semenko.
Pate appears to be looking for a big counter.
Semenko is looking to score with low kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Semenko. Pate does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pate slips under a jab from Semenko.
Pate throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Semenko counters with a straight right hand.
Semenko throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pate stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Semenko misses with an attempted mid kick.
Semenko scoring well with a low kick there.
Pate throws a lazy uppercut
and Semenko counters with an inside leg kick.
Semenko scores with a leg kick.
Jab from Semenko.
Semenko scores with the left hand. Pate knows he should have avoided that one.
Pate throws a leg kick but Semenko sees it coming and moves out of range.
Semenko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Semenko scores with a spinning back kick!
Semenko has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
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!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Semenko - that will leave a mark!
#T4#
Semenko lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Pate has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Semenko.
Semenko misses with a looping left.
Pate misses the jab.
Pate doesn't manage to clinch there - Semenko circles away.
Semenko looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Semenko takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pate checks a leg kick nicely.
Semenko lands a nice hook to Pate's body. Pate takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pate throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Semenko.
Pate walks into a jab.
Semenko swats away the attempt to clinch by Pate.
Semenko with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pate ducks under a wild hook from Semenko.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Semenko 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.
#R3#
Semenko drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Semenko throws a jab when Pate was well out of range.
Pate fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Semenko manages to avoid it.
Pate throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pate throws a lazy right hand but Semenko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pate throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Semenko looks to land a right hand but Pate moved out of range.
Semenko scores with a nice head shot.
Semenko cracks the inside of Pate's front leg.
A big left from Semenko misses.
Semenko dips to his left and cracks Pate with an uppercut!#ROC2#
Pate is rocked!
Semenko lands an overhand right.
Oh Pate is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pate misses with a left hand
and Semenko counters with a good low kick that Pate was not able to check.
Pate throws a body punch but Semenko moves out of range.
Pate gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Semenko gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dave Semenko!
Dave Semenko is the new light heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Dave Semenko thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Murha Pate had this to say: 'ei saatana'.
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Event:
PFC 54 Com vs Stone*
Date: Jul 28, 2018 |
#R1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Semenko.
Semenko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Mookjai was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A thudding body kick lands there by Semenko!
Mookjai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Semenko.
Semenko swings for the body but Mookjai moves out of range.
Mookjai lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Mookjai avoids the body shot from Semenko.
Mookjai swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Semenko was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Semenko comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mookjai misses with a looping right.
An attempted straight right counter from Semenko misses the target.
Mookjai throws out a loose jab but Semenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Semenko with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Semenko tries a head kick but it misses.
Semenko scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Semenko misses with a double jab
and Mookjai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Mookjai swings for the body but Semenko moves out of range.
Semenko lands an overhand right.
A good leg kick by Semenko.
Semenko jabs Mookjai to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Semenko slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dave Semenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Semenko.
Semenko looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Semenko connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Semenko lands a nice looking kick to the body. Mookjai takes a step back to recover.
Semenko dips to his left and cracks Mookjai with an uppercut!
Semenko lands a head shot.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Semenko lands with an overhand left.
Semenko lands with a thumping leg kick.
Semenko lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mookjai at a distance.
Semenko misses with a lunging right hand
and Mookjai counters with a solid body kick.
Semenko misses with a kick to the body.
And Mookjai responds with a good body kick, but Semenko manages to step out the way in time.
Semenko tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mookjai is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Semenko with a body shot.
Semenko listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mookjai staying out of range there.
Semenko is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Semenko fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mookjai takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Semenko fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mookjai checks a low kick from Semenko.#T3#
Semenko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mookjai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Semenko scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mookjai in his tracks.
Mookjai takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Semenko misses with a looping right.
Mookjai tries a quick counter leg kick but Semenko is wise to it.
Semenko takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Mookjai throws the left hand but Semenko avoids the punch easily.
Mookjai misses with a right hand
and Semenko counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mookjai's knee momentarily.
Mookjai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Semenko.
Semenko throws out a loose jab but Mookjai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Semenko slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Semenko is looking to chop away at Mookjai's legs.
Mookjai is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Semenko with a body shot.
A slow jab from Semenko misses its intended target.
Mookjai appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T4#
Semenko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mookjai.
Mookjai throws out a counter right but Semenko avoids it with no problem.
Semenko lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mookjai chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Semenko can pounce on him.
Semenko moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mookjai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Semenko lands with an uppercut that bounces Mookjai off the cage and back into range.
Semenko looks for the body kick but Mookjai saw that one coming.
Semenko misses with a leg kick.
Mookjai throws a lazy right hand but Semenko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Semenko quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Semenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mookjai.
It seemed like Mookjai was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Semenko throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mookjai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Semenko throws a body punch but Mookjai moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Semenko dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Semenko misses with a hook
and Mookjai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Semenko throws an off balance right hand
and Mookjai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Semenko throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mookjai checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mookjai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big right from Mookjai misses.
Semenko was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mookjai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Semenko throws a leg kick that misses.
Mookjai looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Semenko takes a swing at Mookjai's ribcage but misses.
Semenko misses with a body kick.
Donk. Semenko catches Mookjai right on the button with a cross.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Semenko - that will leave a mark!
Semenko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mookjai can do to turn this around?#T1#
Semenko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Semenko throws a jab when Mookjai was well out of range.
Mookjai throws a lazy uppercut
and Semenko makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Mookjai on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mookjai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Semenko.
Semenko lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Semenko uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mookjai scores with a decent looking hook.
Semenko missing with a left hand there. Mookjai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mookjai throws out a counter right but Semenko avoids it with no problem.
Semenko slips under a jab from Mookjai.
Mookjai takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Semenko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from Mookjai on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
Semenko connects with a crisp jab.
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!
Mookjai stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Semenko.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Semenko. Mookjai shrugs it off though.
Mookjai is breathing heavily.
Semenko lands with an uppercut that bounces Mookjai off the cage and back into range.
A swing and a miss from Semenko.
Semenko fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mookjai.
Semenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mookjai moves away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Semenko.
Semenko throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mookjai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Semenko lands a right hook to the body.
Mookjai missing with a left hand there. Semenko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
Semenko throws a jab when Mookjai was well out of range.
Semenko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mookjai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Semenko getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Semenko misses with a double jab.
Mookjai swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mookjai scores with a nice strike.
Semenko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Semenko misses the target.
Semenko throws the left hand but Mookjai avoids the punch easily.
Semenko tries to land a front kick but Mookjai steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Semenko throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A nice side step and Mookjai releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Mookjai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Semenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Mookjai.
Mookjai takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T4#
Semenko thows a leg kick but Mookjai checks it
and Mookjai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mookjai connects with a crisp jab.
Mookjai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Semenko takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mookjai misses with a hook.
Semenko misses the shot to the body.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Mookjai might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Semenko has got the better of the exchanges.
Semenko misses with a leg kick
letting Mookjai counter with a right hand.
Semenko looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Semenko scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Semenko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mookjai throws out a counter right but Semenko avoids it with no problem.
Mookjai misses with an attempted mid kick.
Semenko throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Semenko dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Good exchange - Semenko coming out on top.
Semenko jabs at Mookjai's body.
Semenko fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mookjai looks to throw the jab but Semenko is out of range.
Semenko throws a quick counter kick to the body but Mookjai avoids it.
Mookjai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Semenko misses with an uppercut
enabling Mookjai to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice straight punches there by Semenko. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Semenko.
Mookjai avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Semenko throws a solid leg kick but Mookjai takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Semenko.
Despite the aggression on Mookjai's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Mookjai throws a leg kick
and Semenko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Semenko lands a jab to the nose.
Semenko scores with a spinning back kick!
Mookjai has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T1#
Semenko slips under a jab.
Semenko tries to land a front kick but Mookjai steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Semenko misses with an uppercut. Mookjai saw that one coming.
Semenko misses with a straight right.
Mookjai slips under a jab from Semenko.
Semenko throws an overhand right that lands on Mookjai's shoulder, as Mookjai tries to avoid the shot.
Mookjai's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mookjai misses with a hook
and Semenko counters with a body kick that stops Mookjai in his tracks momentarily.
Semenko lands with a right hand.
Mookjai throws a body punch but Semenko moves out of range.
Mookjai connects with a crisp jab.
Semenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mookjai was well out of range. Poor timing from Semenko.#T2#
Mookjai ducks right into an uppercut from Semenko.
Semenko swings for the body but Mookjai moves out of range.
Semenko misses with a hook.
Mookjai scores with a hook.
Semenko throws a wild body kick that Mookjai sees coming a mile off.
A countering left hand to the body from Mookjai misses.
Semenko throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Mookjai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Semenko lands a head shot.
Mookjai throws a right hand that misses
and Semenko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mookjai throws a shot from downtown. Semenko moves away and avoids it.
Mookjai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Semenko stuns Mookjai with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T3#
Semenko misses with a lunging right hand
and Mookjai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Semenko lands a leg kick that knocks Mookjai off balance momentarily.
Semenko avoids the body shot from Mookjai.
Semenko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mookjai swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Semenko.
Mookjai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Semenko.
Semenko tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Semenko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Semenko throws a big shot that misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Mookjai misses.
Mookjai scores with a hook to the body. Semenko takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T4#
Semenko pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mookjai lands with an uppercut that bounces Semenko off the cage and back into range.
Semenko throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mookjai.
Mookjai has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Semenko.
Mookjai slips a jab from Semenko.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mookjai! But no joy.
Semenko cracks Mookjai with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Samran Mookjai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
You can see that Mookjai has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Semenko lands with a hook. Mookjai tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Semenko.
Mookjai blocks a jab.
Mookjai lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Semenko looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A little jabbing left from Mookjai on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dave Semenko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Semenko has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Semenko!
A very excited looking Dave Semenko made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
PFC 50 John vs Boone
Date: Jul 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Mayhem keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Semenko.
Semenko throws a hook to the side of Mayhem's head but Mayhem sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Semenko lands a nice hook to Mayhem's body. Mayhem takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mayhem looks to score with a jab to the body but Semenko is just out of range.
Mayhem dodges the punch combination from Semenko.
Semenko lands a jab to the nose.
Mayhem connects with a jab.
Semenko has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Mayhem is looking to land body kicks.
Bryan Mayhem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mayhem wants to slow Semenko down by chopping away at his legs.
Jab by Mayhem.
Semenko works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Semenko tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mayhem connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Semenko tries to clinch but Mayhem is having none of it.
Semenko scores with a jab.
Semenko lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mayhem.
#T1#
Semenko on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mayhem scores with a kick to the body.
Semenko loads up on a big right hand but Mayhem slips the punch.
Mayhem moves into range and connects with a jab.
Semenko throws a body shot but no joy.
Semenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mayhem was well out of range. Poor timing from Semenko.
Mayhem ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Semenko moves away.
Semenko avoids the body shot from Mayhem.
Semenko throws a right and a left that Mayhem avoids nicely.
Mayhem scores with a kick to the body.
Mayhem lands a jab.
Semenko punishes Mayhem's body with a nice straight punch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mayhem.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mayhem connects with a body shot.
Mayhem keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mayhem thinks about countering with a body kick.
Mayhem dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dave Semenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Mayhem throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mayhem throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Semenko connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mayhem is looking to wear down Semenko with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Semenko throws a body kick that misses.
Mayhem looks to throw the jab but Semenko is out of range.
Semenko lands a nice shot that snaps Mayhem's head back.
Mayhem throws out a leg kick but Semenko moves out of range and Mayhem only half commits.
Semenko misses with an uppercut. Mayhem saw that one coming.
Semenko throws out a leg kick but Mayhem moves out of range and Semenko only half commits.
Semenko takes a swing at Mayhem's ribcage but misses.
Mayhem throws a head kick but Semenko moves out of range.
Mayhem moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mayhem dodges the punch combination from Semenko.
Semenko checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Mayhem throws a looping overhand right but Semenko ducks down to avoid it.
Mayhem scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T3#
Mayhem tries to move into range but Semenko moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Semenko.
Mayhem throws a hook but Semenko blocks it.
Semenko misses the jab.
Mayhem scores with a leg kick.
Semenko's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mayhem connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Semenko scrambles back to his feet.
Mayhem misses with a low kick.
Semenko jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Semenko has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Semenko avoids a kick to the body.
Semenko scores with a punch to the head.
Semenko avoids a kick to the body.
Semenko takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Semenko getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Semenko throws a hook but Mayhem avoids it easily.
Mayhem shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Semenko pinned against the cage. Semenko gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Semenko misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Mayhem paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mayhem throws the left hand but Semenko avoids the punch easily.
Mayhem throws a big shot that misses.
Mayhem fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Semenko lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mayhem tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#KD2#
Semenko lands a left and a right that send Mayhem crashing to the mat, dazed. Semenko thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Mayhem is rocked!
Semenko connects with a body shot that sends Mayhem's belly button to the back.
Oh Mayhem is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Semenko closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Mayhem out cold! Mayhem corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dave Semenko!
Dave Semenko thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
PFC 46 Fresh Blood*
Date: Jun 16, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Semenko instigates a clinch.
Parade effectively controlling the action here.
Semenko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Parade cracks Semenko with a nice body shot.
Parade throws a punch but it's blocked by Semenko.
Parade is stalling here.
Semenko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Parade backwards. #CUT#
It looks like Rage Parade has been cut.
Parade is working Semenko over against the cage.
Semenko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Parade is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Semenko throws a head punch that misses.
Parade is leaning against Semenko and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Parade tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Parade. #T1#
A short left from Parade.
Semenko swings wildly with an uppercut but Parade uses good head movement to avoid it.
Parade wants to break the clinch but can't.
Parade tries to throw a body punch but Semenko avoids it by throwing Parade back against the cage.
Parade tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Parade's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Parade.
A chopping leg kick lands by Parade.
Parade throws a combination that misses
and Semenko counters with a stiff right hand.
Semenko scores with a jab to the jaw.
Parade steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Semenko.
Parade showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Semenko.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Parade! But no joy.
Parade looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Semenko takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T2#
Parade connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Semenko getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Semenko looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Semenko has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Parade finds it's way round the side to connect with Semenko's head.
Semenko lets loose with a powerful body kick. Parade will feel that in the morning.
Semenko moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Parade throws the kick towards the body but Semenko avoids it.
Semenko scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Parade tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Semenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Parade.
Parade turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Parade looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dave Semenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Semenko throws a body punch but Parade moves out of range.
Semenko just misses with a punch to the body.
Semenko blocks a head kick by Parade.
Parade avoids the body shot from Semenko.
Parade scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Semenko doesn't seem bothered though. #T3#
A nice inside leg kick there by Semenko. That's going to slow Parade down.
Parade connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Semenko momentarily.
Semenko takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Semenko digs a good hook to Parade's body.
Semenko blocks a jab.
Semenko was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Semenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Semenko scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Parade goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Parade steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Semenko. That one must have hurt.
Semenko thows a leg kick but Parade checks it
and Parade counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Semenko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Semenko is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Semenko lands with a thumping leg kick.
Semenko throws out a powerful jab.
Parade tests Semenko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Semenko blocks a jab.#T4#
Semenko connects with a looping right hand.
Semenko throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A jab from Semenko misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Parade.
Parade shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Parade blocks a leg kick.
Parade now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#CL2#
Parade darts in and clinches Semenko up against the cage.
Parade misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC2#
Parade manages to break the clinch.
Parade comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Semenko scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CUT#
That has opened up Rage Parade's cut even more.
Semenko slips a straight right by Parade.
Parade gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Semenko.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A lazy left from Semenko finds it's target.
Parade connects with a jab.
Parade misses with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Dave Semenko will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rage Parade'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.
#R2#
Semenko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Parade ducks right into an uppercut from Semenko.
Parade cracks Semenko with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Semenko feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Parades jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#ROC#
Parade is rocked!
A leg kick checked by Parade.
Parade is still on wobbly legs! Can Semenko finish him?
Semenko lands a nice shot to the body.
Parade seems to have recovered his senses.
Parade throws a hook to the side of Semenko's head but Semenko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Semenko throws a hook but Parade blocks it.
Semenko lands a jab to Parade's midsection.
Parade takes a swing at Semenko's ribcage but misses.
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.
Semenko misses with an uppercut. Parade saw that one coming.
Semenko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Semenko needs to keep his hands up - Parade had a free shot at his head there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Semenko does it's job there.
Parade tries to close the distance and clinch up but Semenko swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T1#
Semenko lands a head shot.
Semenko scores with a nice strike.
Semenko throws a hook but Parade avoids it easily.
Parade tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Semenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Parade.
Parade misses with a hook.
Semenko scores with a leg kick.
Parade scores with a nice body kick.
Semenko bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Parade's head.#CUT#
The cut above Rage Parade's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Parade looks to clinch
and Semenko counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Semenko scores with a hook to the body. Parade takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Semenko throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
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!
A slapping leg kick lands for Semenko.
#CL2#
Parade gets a clinch.
Semenko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Semenko misses with a punch on the inside.
#T2#
Parade blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Semenko fails to land.
Parade leaning his opponent against the cage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Semenko tries to work over Parade's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Parade breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Semenko moves out of range of the strikes.#CL2#
Parade clinches up with Semenko and pushes him back against the cage.
Semenko misses with the head strike.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Semenko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Semenko can't find room to land a body shot as Parade controls the action.
Semenko misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Semenko.
Semenko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T3#
Semenko swings wildly with an uppercut but Parade uses good head movement to avoid it.
Parade misses with a punch to the body.
Semenko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Parade is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Semenko working aggressively here.
Parade tries to work over Semenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Semenko misses with a body punch.
Semenko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Semenko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Semenko lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#BC2#
Parade escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Parade misses with a hook.
Semenko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Parade makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Semenko throws a leg kick but Parade checks it.
Parade uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Semenko.
#T4#
Semenko scores with a shot to the body.
Semenko throws a right hand that misses
and Semenko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Semenko fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Parade has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Semenko lands a jab to the head.
Semenko scores with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Semenko misses the jab.
Semenko scores with the left hand. Parade knows he should have avoided that one. #CUT#
Rage Parade's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Semenko buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Parade.
Semenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Parade.
Parade lands a leg kick that knocks Semenko off balance momentarily.#KD#
Semenko lands a big right hand that sends Parade crashing to the mat! Semenko stays standing though and waves Parade back to his feet!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Semenko - that will leave a mark!
Parade is breathing heavily.
Semenko ducks under a wild hook from Parade.
Parade has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Parade there as he acknowledges the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Semenko dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rage Parade's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Semenko misses the jab.
Semenko lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Semenko walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Parade checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Parade takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CL2#
Parade has Semenko up against the cage in a clinch.
Parade misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Parade struggles to land a body shot inside as Semenko controls his hands.
Semenko keeps control of Parade as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Semenko is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Semenko can't find room to land a body shot as Parade controls the action.
A hook to the body from Parade.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Semenko has a couple of punches blocked by Parade.
Parade goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Parade blocking some punches.
Parade can't find room to land a body shot as Semenko controls the action.
A short right from Semenko.
Parade tries to work over Semenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Semenko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Semenko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Semenko's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Semenko throws a head punch that misses.
Parade tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Semenko's elbow.
Parade misses with a hook from the clinch.
Parade misses with a punch on the inside.
Parade lands a nice uppercut.
Parade misses with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Semenko.
Semenko lands a body shot in the clinch.
Parade fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Parade lands a left hand.
Parade can't find room to land a body shot as Semenko controls the action.
Semenko can't find room to land a body shot as Parade controls the action.
Parade lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Semenko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Parade's elbow. #T2#
Parade is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Semenko misses with a short punch on the inside.
Parade looking to stall.
Parade has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Semenko lands a body shot in the clinch.
Parade takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Semenko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Semenko lands a body shot.
A short left from Semenko.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Parade wants to get back to striking at distance but Semenko won't allow it.
Parade blocking some punches.
Semenko has a couple of punches blocked by Parade.
#BC2#
Parade's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Parade displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Semenko throws out the jab.
A low kick from Semenko misses
and Parade counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Semenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Parade was well out of range. Poor timing from Semenko.#T3#
Semenko misses with a few strikes there.
Parade bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Semenko's head.
Semenko misses with a wild body shot.
Parade misses the shot to the body.
Semenko connects with a leg kick. Parade looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Parade ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Semenko backing away here, and Parade unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Semenko delivers a nice body kick.
Semenko checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Semenko throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Parade counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Semenko throws a solid leg kick but Parade takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Semenko.
Semenko throws a low kick but it's checked well by Parade.#CL2#
Parade gets a clinch.
Parade looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Semenko throws a head punch that misses.
Semenko throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Parades head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Rage Parade's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Dave Semenko!
Our winner, Dave Semenko, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
PFC 41 Brophy vs Dmitrov
Date: May 19, 2018 |
#R1#
Semenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sepultra moves away.
Nice shot lands for Sepultra.
The fight stays on the outside here - Semenko looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sepultra scores with a hook.
Semenko chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sepultra can pounce on him.
Sepultra ducks under a wild hook from Semenko.
Semenko connects with a leg kick. Sepultra looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A telegraphed right hand from Semenko misses the target.
Sepultra misses with a hook. Semenko ducked under it nicely.
Sepultra throws a lazy right hand but Semenko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sepultra lands with an overhand left.
Sepultra moves away from the strike by Semenko.
Sepultra looks for the body kick but Semenko saw that one coming.
Semenko takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Semenko looks to throw the jab but Sepultra is out of range.
Jab by Sepultra.
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!
Sepultra lands with a kick to the ribs.
Semenko takes one to the side of the head.
#T1#
Semenko misses with a series of wild punches.
Semenko walks into a straight right hand from Sepultra.
Semenko has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Semenko.
Sepultra with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sepultra slips under a jab from Semenko.
Damien Sepultra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Semenko avoids a kick to the body.
Sepultra sets himself, and Semenko steps forward looking for the clinch! Sepultra avoids it this time.
Sepultra thows a body kick. Semenko tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Sepultra staying out of range there.
Sepultra misses with a wild body shot.
Sepultra pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Semenko is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Sepultra moves out of range of the strikes.
Sepultra appears to be looking for a big counter.
Sepultra has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Semenko lands a nice looking kick to the body. Sepultra takes a step back to recover.
Sepultra scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sepultra scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Semenko doesn't seem bothered though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sepultra throws a hook to the side of Semenko's head but Semenko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big right from Semenko misses. #T2#
Sepultra misses the shot to the body.
Semenko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sepultra.
Sepultra throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sepultra pivots, looking for a leg kick but Semenko is out of range and Sepultra settles back down.
Semenko flicks out a counter leg kick but Sepultra steps away.
Semenko slips under a jab.
Sepultra moves out of range of the body kick.
Semenko throws a right and a left that Sepultra avoids nicely.
Semenko chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sepultra ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Semenko lands a jab to Sepultra's midsection.
Sepultra misses with a looping left.
Semenko will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sepultra checks the leg kick nicely there.
Semenko lands a nice looking body shot.
Semenko misses with a wild body shot.
Semenko defending well as Sepultra loads up on a big left hand.
Semenko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sepultra sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Semenko takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#T3#
Sepultra darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sepultra throws a poor cross that misses
and Semenko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sepultra turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sepultra dodges the punch combination from Semenko.
Sepultra fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Semenko looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sepultra scores with a nice strike.
Semenko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sepultra throws out the jab.
Semenko walks into a stiff left hand from Sepultra.
Sepultra misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sepultra throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sepultra uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Semenko.
Good standup being displayed there by Sepultra as he connects with a hook.
Sepultra lands a nice leg kick that just misses Semenko's sensitive parts.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sepultra takes a swing at Semenko's ribcage but misses.
A right-left combo lands from Sepultra.
Sepultra misses with a hook.#T4#
Jab from Sepultra.
Semenko fails to land with a series of punches.
Semenko moves out of range of the body kick from Sepultra.
Semenko misses with an uppercut.
Semenko swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Semenko is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sepultra scores with a kick to the midsection.
Semenko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sepultra swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sepultra lands a slapping body shot.
Sepultra moves out of range of the body kick from Semenko.
Semenko cracks Sepultra with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A jab from Semenko finds it's way through Sepultra's defenses.
Sepultra missing with a left hand there. Semenko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Semenko throws a front kick aimed at Sepultra's knee but Sepultra avoids it well.
Semenko changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Semenko throws a hook to the side of Sepultra's head but Sepultra sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Semenko connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sepultra's hands.
Semenko takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damien Sepultra dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Sepultra uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Semenko.
#CUT2#
It looks like Damien Sepultra has been cut.
Sepultra throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sepultra chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Semenko can pounce on him.
Sepultra scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sepultra will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sepultra misses with a straight left.
Semenko throws a body kick that misses.
Sepultra half committed to a counter leg kick.
Sepultra is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Semenko can do to turn this around?
Sepultra throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Semenko takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A telegraphed right hand from Semenko misses the target.
Semenko tried to score with a low kick but Sepultra checks it.
Sepultra looks to land a right hand but Semenko moved out of range.
Semenko tests Sepultra's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut lands for Sepultra. That snapped Semenko's head back.
Semenko misses with a looping right.
Semenko lands with a nice combination. Sepultra backs away looking to recover.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Semenko connects with an inside leg kick.
Semenko loads up on a big right hand but Sepultra slips the punch.#T1#
Nice jab there from Semenko.
A looping hook to the body misses from Semenko. Sepultra does a little dance to reset his feet.
Semenko scores with a nice body kick.
Semenko throws a push kick but Sepultra slaps the foot to one side.
Sepultra appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sepultra connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Semenko momentarily.
Semenko takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sepultra throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice uppercut there from Sepultra.
Semenko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Semenko moves out of range as Sepultra throws a body kick.
Sepultra moves out of range of the leg kick from Semenko.
Sepultra looks for the body kick but Semenko saw that one coming.
Semenko slips a jab from Sepultra.
Sepultra punishes Semenko's body with a nice straight punch.
Semenko digs a good hook to Sepultra's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Semenko takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Sepultra scores with a crisp jab that stopped Semenko in his tracks.
Semenko misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sepultra counters with a good, hard body kick but Semenko shrugs it off. #T2#
Semenko cracks the inside of Sepultra's front leg.
Sepultra throws out a loose jab but Semenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sepultra wants to slow Semenko down by chopping away at his legs.
Semenko walks into a left hand.
Sepultra lands with a nice body kick.
Semenko scores with a three punch combo!
Sepultra takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Semenko avoids the body shot from Sepultra.
Semenko throws a body shot but no joy.
Sepultra swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A big right from Sepultra misses.
Sepultra avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sepultra lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sepultra scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Semenko connects with an inside leg kick.
Sepultra throws a head kick but Semenko moves out of range.
Semenko takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#T3#
Sepultra throws a wild body kick that Semenko sees coming a mile off.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Semenko might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Sepultra has got the better of the exchanges.
Sepultra missing with a left hand there. Semenko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sepultra gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Semenko.
Sepultra goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Semenko moves away from the strike by Sepultra.
Semenko connects with a right hand. Sepultra shakes it off.
Sepultra throws a lazy uppercut
and Semenko counters with a thumping low kick.
Sepultra scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Semenko doesn't seem bothered though.
Semenko misses with a looping left.
Good work by Sepultra as he checks the leg kick.
Semenko throws a leg kick but Sepultra checks it.
Sepultra was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sepultra fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sepultra misses with the body kick
and Semenko counters with a straight right hand.
Semenko takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sepultra connects with a jab.
Damien Sepultra is winning the standup battle so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sepultra throws a hook but Semenko avoids it easily.
Semenko's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Semenko throws a body kick that misses.
Sepultra is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T4#
No joy there for Semenko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sepultra tries to land a body kick
and Semenko counters with a stiff right hand.
Sepultra throws a body kick that misses.
Semenko misses with a body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Semenko checks a leg kick.
Semenko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sepultra.
Sepultra tries to land a front kick but Semenko steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Semenko connects with an inside leg kick.
Semenko throws a body kick that misses.
Semenko looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sepultra will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sepultra slips a jab from Semenko.
Sepultra misses with a kick to the body
and Semenko counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Semenko.
Sepultra is looking to counter with a body kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Sepultra. Semenko shrugs it off though.
Sepultra throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Semenko misses with a straight left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dave Semenko will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Damien Sepultra's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Sepultra lands with a good body shot.
Semenko scores with a leg kick.
Semenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Sepultra is just out of range.
Semenko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sepultra uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Semenko.
Sepultra connects with a crisp jab.
Sepultra waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Semenko.
Semenko walks into a jab.
Sepultra thuds his shin into the meat of Semenko's side.
Sepultra takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sepultra lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sepultra lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Semenko connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sepultra moves out of range as Semenko strikes.
Semenko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A nice side step and Semenko releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sepultra pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sepultra has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Semenko.
Sepultra finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
#T1#
Semenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sepultra.
Sepultra bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sepultra avoids the head kick by Semenko.
#CL2#
Semenko closes the distance and clinches.
Semenko can't find room to land a body shot as Sepultra controls the action.
A short uppercut from Sepultra.
Sepultra fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sepultra misses with a punch to the body.
Sepultra has a couple of punches blocked by Semenko.
Semenko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sepultra working hard to break the clinch.
Semenko lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Semenko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sepultra goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sepultra blocks a body shot from Semenko.
Sepultra blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Semenko has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sepultra stalling in the clinch but Semenko improves position. #T2#
Semenko keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sepultra's efforts to push away.
Sepultra works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sepultra wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Semenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Semenko blocking some punches.
Sepultra blocking some punches.
Sepultra misses with a punch on the inside.
Semenko has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Sepultra.
Sepultra has had enough of the clinch but Semenko keeps him there for the moment.
Sepultra looking to stall.
A body shot lands from Semenko.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Semenko scores with a shot to the side of Sepultra's head.
Sepultra misses with the head strike.
Sepultra holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Sepultra misses with a punch to the body.
#T3#
Semenko swings wildly with an uppercut but Sepultra uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sepultra lands a shoulder strike.
Semenko presses Sepultra against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Semenko lands with a right to the head.
Semenko tries to work over Sepultra's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Semenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC#
Sepultra breaks the clinch.
Semenko misses with a low kick.
Sepultra looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Semenko feints a counter leg kick.
Sepultra throws a wild body kick that Semenko sees coming a mile off.
Semenko scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sepultra tries to score with a low kick but Semenko moves his leg out of the way.
Sepultra checks a low kick from Semenko.
Sepultra half committed to a counter leg kick.
Semenko throws a series of punches but Sepultra avoids them all with ease.
Sepultra looks to throw the jab but Semenko is out of range.
Semenko lands a right hook to the body.
#T4#
Sepultra swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Semenko throws a body shot but no joy.
Sepultra lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sepultra lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A telegraphed right hand from Semenko misses the target.
Sepultra throws a hook but Semenko avoids it easily.
Sepultra looks to score with a jab to the body but Semenko is just out of range.
Semenko lands the left hand.
Some bone on bone action there as Sepultra checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Semenko checks the leg kick.
Semenko lands a right hook to the body.
Sepultra throws a half hearted mid kick.
Semenko connects with an inside leg kick.
Sepultra throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Semenko.
Semenko scores with a nice right hand.
Sepultra misses the shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dave Semenko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Semenko 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Semenko!
Dave Semenko decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
PFC 30 Chavez vs Jorma
Date: Apr 06, 2018 |
#R1#
Castillo throws a right and a left that Semenko avoids nicely.
A little jabbing left from Semenko on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Good leg kick by Semenko there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A good leg kick by Castillo.
Castillo misses with a wild body shot.
Castillo is looking to clinch but Semenko is avoiding it.
Semenko circles away from the clinch attempt
and Semenko counters with a stiff right hand.
Castillo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Castillo moves to clinch but Semenko breaks away
and Semenko counters with a nice uppercut.
Castillo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Semenko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Semenko.
Castillo with a jab.
Semenko wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Semenko tries to score with a low kick but Castillo moves his leg out of the way.
Castillo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Semenko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Castillo.
Castillo tries to land a leg kick but Semenko saw it coming and moves away.
#T1#
Semenko throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Castillo on the side of the head. #CL#
Castillo clinches up with Semenko and pushes him back against the cage.
Semenko blocks a body shot from Castillo.
Castillo content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Castillo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Castillo swings wildly with an uppercut but Semenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Castillo looking to stall.
Semenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Semenko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Castillo stalls.
Castillo prevents a body shot from Semenko.
Castillo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Semenko's elbow.
Castillo struggles to land a body shot inside as Semenko controls his hands.
Semenko throws a punch but it's blocked by Castillo.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Semenko.
Castillo is trying to stall.
Castillo misses with a body punch.
#T2#
Castillo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Castillo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Castillo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Semenko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Castillo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Castillo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Castillo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Semenko misses with the head strike.
Castillo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Semenko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Castillo's elbow.
Nice body punch from Semenko - that landed with a thud.
Semenko can't find room to land a body shot as Castillo controls the action.
Semenko prevents a body shot from Castillo.
Semenko throws a head punch that misses.
Castillo scores with a shoulder strike.
Castillo taking a breather.
Semenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Semenko lands a body punch in the clinch.
Castillo misses with a punch to the body.
#T3#
Semenko misses with a punch to the body.
Castillo misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Castillo.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Semenko.
Castillo scores with a shoulder strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Castillo takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Semenko.
Castillo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Castillo blocking some punches.
Semenko misses with the head strike.
Castillo tries to work over Semenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Castillo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Semenko fails to land.
Semenko scores with a shoulder strike.
Semenko lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Semenko.
Semenko blocking some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Castillo blocks a body shot from Semenko.
Semenko pushes Castillo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Castillo stalling.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Castillo is trying to maintain a safe position but Semenko gets an underhook and turns Castillo into the cage.
Castillo seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Semenko is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Castillo throws a head punch that misses.
Castillo misses with some punches.
A short right from Castillo on the inside.
Castillo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Castillo prevents a body shot from Semenko.
Castillo tries to throw a body punch but Semenko avoids it by throwing Castillo back against the cage.
Semenko looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Semenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Semenko lands a body shot in the clinch.
Castillo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Semenko gets through Castillo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Semenko lands a left hand that snaps the head of Castillo backwards.
Castillo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Castillo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Semenko blocks a body shot from Castillo.
Castillo throws a punch but it's blocked by Semenko.
Castillo misses with a punch to the body.
Semenko lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Semenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Semenko dominated that round.
That's time! Castillo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Nice straight punches there by Semenko. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Semenko.
Castillo tries to clinch up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Castillo, as that shot connected.
#CL2#
Semenko rushes Castillo and presses him up against the cage.
Castillo has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Semenko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Semenko lands a right hand that snaps the head of Castillo backwards. #ROC2#
Castillo is rocked!
Semenko lands a right hand.
Oh Castillo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Semenko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Semenko lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Castillo to his knees! Semenko keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dave Semenko!
A victorious Dave Semenko thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
PFC 19 Neil vs Aldo
Date: Feb 23, 2018 |
#R1#
Semenko lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Machado slips a jab from Semenko.
We've been hearing reports that Machado has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Semenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Machado slips under a jab.
Machado buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Semenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Machado was well out of range. Poor timing from Semenko.
Machado tries to score a power double leg takedown but Semenko sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Machado somewhat.
Machado has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Semenko finds it's way round the side to connect with Machado's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Semenko looks to land a left hand but Machado moved out of range nicely.
Machado getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Semenko lands with a shot to the body.
Semenko has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Machado tries to clinch up.
Semenko misses the jab.#T1#
Machado thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Machado crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Semenko - the referee stops the clock and Machado gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Semenko. Machado manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Semenko lands with a nice body punch.
Dave Semenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Semenko throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Semenko misses with a lunging right hand
and Machado counters with a stiff right hand.
Machado misses with a hook to the body
and Semenko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Semenko jabs at Machado's body.
Jab, jab by Semenko - just one landing. #ROC2#
Machado is rocked!
Machado leaves his chin hanging out and Semenko seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Machado crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dave Semenko!
Our winner, Dave Semenko, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 27, 2018 |
#R1#
Semenko scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The fighters circling - The Tall throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little feinted left hand from Semenko on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Semenko lands a head shot.
The Tall uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Semenko.
The Tall tests Semenko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The Tall has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Semenko.
The Tall misses with a few strikes there.
Semenko takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Semenko misses with a low kick.
A little jabbing left from The Tall on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Semenko slips a straight right by The Tall.
Semenko scores with a kick to the midsection.
Semenko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract The Tall.
The Tall takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Semenko misses with a body shot.
Semenko lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Semenko misses with a leg kick.
Semenko looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
The Tall defending well as Semenko loads up on a big left hand.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from The Tall! But no joy.
The Tall blocks the body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Semenko.
A looping hook to the body misses from The Tall. Semenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
The Tall checks a low kick from Semenko.
The Tall is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Semenko with a body shot.
The Tall throws a shot from downtown. Semenko moves away and avoids it.
The Tall misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Semenko.
A quick step to the side and Semenko tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Semenko scores with the left hand. The Tall knows he should have avoided that one.
Semenko misses with a lunging right hand
and The Tall counters with a two punch combo.
Semenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from The Tall.
The Tall moves out of range of the strikes.
The Tall looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The Tall takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice uppercut there from The Tall.
Semenko throws a lazy right hand but The Tall sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The Tall looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Semenko scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T2#
The Tall smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Semenko looks to land a body kick but The Tall moved away.
Semenko scores with a hook to the body. The Tall takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Semenko throws a looping overhand right but The Tall ducks down to avoid it.
Semenko lands a body shot.
The Tall is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Semenko.
The Tall keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Semenko scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A low kick from Semenko is predictable there
and The Tall counters with a three punch combo that has Semenko backing up. Semenko nods at The Tall to acknowledge the strikes.
Semenko has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Semenko there as he acknowledges the shot.
Semenko with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The Tall ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Semenko throws a right hand that misses
and The Tall counters with a two punch combo.
Semenko throws a quick inside leg kick.
Semenko throws a lazy uppercut
letting The Tall counter with a right hand. #T3#
The Tall takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Good shot there by Semenko.
Semenko walks into a stiff left hand from The Tall.
A big left from Semenko misses.
Semenko misses with a leg kick
and The Tall counters with a two punch combo. #CL#
The Tall tries to keep at a distance but Semenko has taken the fight into the clinch.
The Tall working hard to break the clinch.
The Tall is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The Tall blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Semenko swings wildly with an uppercut but The Tall uses good head movement to avoid it.
Semenko working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The Tall tries to break the clinch but Semenko is controlling the position.
Semenko keeps control of The Tall as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Semenko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T4#
The Tall blocks an uppercut.
The Tall blocking some punches.
Semenko lands with a right to the head.
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!
Semenko has The Tall pressed against the cage, preventing The Tall from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Semenko throws a punch but it's blocked by The Tall.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Semenko.
Semenko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The Tall blocks a body shot from Semenko.
Semenko pushes The Tall back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Semenko misses with a hook to the ribs.
The Tall tries to break free but Semenko pushes him back against the cage.
Semenko tries to work over The Tall's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Semenko misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Semenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Semenko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The Tall has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Semenko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The Tall is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Semenko dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Nice cross by Semenko.
Semenko lands with a nice body punch.
Semenko throws a body kick that misses
and The Tall cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The Tall swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Semenko counter with a right hand.
Semenko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that The Tall can do to turn this around?
Semenko thumps The Tall with a low kick.
Semenko dodges the punch combination from The Tall.
Semenko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The Tall misses with a right hand
and Semenko counters with a straight right hand.
Semenko lands an overhand right.
Semenko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Semenko takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Semenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Tall.
Semenko is on the wrong end of a nice combination from The Tall.
A lazy body kick from Semenko
and The Tall connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
The Tall throws a series of punches but Semenko moves out of range.
Semenko misses with a hook.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Semenko.
Semenko fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt The Tall.
Duncan The Tall is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Semenko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Semenko throws a wild body kick that The Tall sees coming a mile off.
Nice defenses there by The Tall.
Semenko throws a lazy right hand but The Tall sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The Tall lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A punch combination from The Tall misses.
Semenko lands a nice shot to the body.
Semenko cracks The Tall with an open hand slap.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as The Tall checks a leg kick.
Semenko connects with an inside leg kick.
The Tall takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#T2##CL#
Semenko clinches up with The Tall and pushes him back against the cage.
Semenko lands a nice uppercut.
The Tall blocks a body shot from Semenko.
Semenko misses with a punch to the body.
Semenko lands with a light punch inside.
Semenko lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Semenko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #ROC#
The Tall is rocked!
The Tall trying to control the position but instead, Semenko has worked for underhooks and has pushed The Tall into the cage.
The Tall is still on wobbly legs! Can Semenko finish him?
Semenko scores with a nice hook to the head.
Semenko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Semenko lands a big right hand that drops The Tall! The killer instinct kicks in and Semenko finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Semenko!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dave Semenko!
A victorious Dave Semenko thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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