PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergei Semak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Son McFiddler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Semak
vs
McFiddler

185 cm
19
217 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

183 cm
25
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sergei Semak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Son McFiddler!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Patrick Alders and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

McFiddler drops Semak with a right and a left! McFiddler comes rushing in but Semak regains his composure and manages to keep McFiddler in guard.

It looks like Sergei Semak has been cut.
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!

McFiddler gets to his feet - Semak follows without any prompting.
McFiddler throws a nice looking combination but Semak bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Semak.
Semak moves out of range of the body kick from McFiddler.
McFiddler throws a right and a left that both miss.
McFiddler misses with a wild combination.
McFiddler showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Semak.

Semak clinches up against the cage.
McFiddler is trying to break the clinch but Semak is controlling him.
McFiddler wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Semak content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Semak wants to take the fight to the mat but McFiddler manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
McFiddler is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McFiddler tries to break the clinch but Semak is controlling the position.
Semak looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergei Semak. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Semak tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McFiddler can't break the clinch.
McFiddler is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Semak has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McFiddler avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Semak tries to pull guard but McFiddler holds him up against the cage and eventually Semak drops back down to his feet.
Semak prevents McFiddler from breaking the clinch.

Semak breaks the clinch.
Semak tries for a takedown but McFiddler sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Semak checks a low kick from McFiddler.
Semak is looking to clinch but McFiddler is avoiding it.
Semak fails with an attempt to clinch.
Semak fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Semak showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McFiddler.
McFiddler misses with a shot to the body
and Semak cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McFiddler swings away with a leg kick that misses.
McFiddler throws a body kick that misses.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Semak. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Semak wants to clinch up but McFiddler keeps it at a distance.

Semak closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McFiddler is looking to break free of the clinch but Semak has double underhooks.

Semak breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McFiddler throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Semak holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Semak tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McFiddler just stands there and leans against the cage.
Semak is trying to drag McFiddler to the mat but McFiddler just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
McFiddler being controlled against the cage.
Semak is breathing heavily.
Semak fails to pull the fight into his guard.

McFiddler breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Semak shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McFiddler but McFiddler pushes him off and we're back to square one.
McFiddler throws a left and a right that both miss

and Semak counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Semak.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Semak jumps into guard, dragging McFiddler to the mat.
McFiddler tries to stand but Semak is controlling from the bottom.

McFiddler stands up and waves to Semak to follow him.
McFiddler lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Semak circles away quickly and effectively.
Semak fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McFiddler avoids it really well and circles away.
Semak moves in looking to clinch but McFiddler pushes him off.
McFiddler misses with a jab, cross combination.
McFiddler throws a right and a left that Semak avoids nicely.
Semak misses with a takedown attempt - McFiddler sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Semak shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
McFiddler tries to kick Semak off but Semak keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
McFiddler is refusing to be controlled, as Semak sits in half guard.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
McFiddler makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice defenses there by McFiddler.
McFiddler is looking to land body kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Son McFiddler dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sergei Semak'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.

McFiddler looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Son McFiddler seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Some wild striking there from McFiddler.

Semak has McFiddler up against the cage in a clinch.
McFiddler is trying to break the clinch but Semak is controlling him.
The referee calls for Semak to work.
A frustrated look appears on McFiddler's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Semak breaks from the clinch.

Semak moves into the clinch.
Semak has McFiddler pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McFiddler manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
McFiddler wants to break the clinch but can't.
McFiddler tries to break the clinch but Semak is controlling the position.
McFiddler wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Semak keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McFiddler's efforts to push away.

Semak breaks from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McFiddler stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McFiddler wants it to stay on the feet.
Sergei Semak is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Semak shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergei Semak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McFiddler throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A punch combination from McFiddler misses.
Donk. McFiddler catches Semak right on the button with a cross.
McFiddler is breathing heavily.

Semak closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Semak keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McFiddler's efforts to push away.
McFiddler wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Semak breaks from the clinch.
Semak tries for a takedown but McFiddler sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
McFiddler motions for Semak to come forward. McFiddler throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Semak takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McFiddler throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Semak counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
McFiddler working hard to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McFiddler is trying to force a seperation but Semak has the dominant position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Semak drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McFiddler wants to break free but Semak has control.

McFiddler escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McFiddler throws a series of punches but Semak avoids them all with ease.
McFiddler throws a series of punches but Semak avoids them all with ease.
Semak throws a head kick that misses.
Semak checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.

Semak closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McFiddler stops a takedown attempt from Semak.
A frustrated look appears on McFiddler's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McFiddler prevents the takedown attempt.

Semak has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics McFiddler uses from the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

McFiddler decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
McFiddler misses with a series of wild punches.
Son McFiddler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Semak drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
McFiddler wants to stand up but Semak is controlling him.
Semak trying to control the position from guard on top but McFiddler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McFiddler keeping full guard, as Semak tries to pass.
Semak wants to control from the top but McFiddler keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Semak stops McFiddler from standing up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Sergei Semak.
Semak moves out of range of the body kick.
McFiddler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Semak throws a wild body kick that McFiddler sees coming a mile off.
Semak fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Semak shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McFiddler pinned against the cage. McFiddler gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
McFiddler just misses with a punch to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McFiddler keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Semak checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Son McFiddler will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Sergei Semak's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Semak moves out of range of the body kick.
Semak fails with an attempt to clinch.
McFiddler misses with a low kick.
McFiddler fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A clash of legs there as McFiddler blocks the low kick.
Semak misses with a head kick.
A combination from Semak does no damage.
McFiddler misses with a straight right.
McFiddler looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McFiddler misses with the combination.
McFiddler closes the distance and lands a one-two.
McFiddler misses with a wild combination.
McFiddler takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Semak misses with a wild combination.
McFiddler throws a head kick that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McFiddler looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Semak rushes McFiddler and presses him up against the cage.

Semak breaks the clinch.
Semak looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Semak tries to close the distance and clinch but McFiddler swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Semak slips a jab and a cross from McFiddler.
McFiddler misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Semak moves into the clinch.
Semak jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McFiddler walks away with a smile on his face. Semak gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
McFiddler misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Semak pushes McFiddler up against the cage in a clinch.
Semak is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergei Semak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McFiddler stops a takedown attempt from Semak.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McFiddler wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McFiddler wants to break the clinch but can't.

McFiddler pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Semak fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McFiddler, pushing him back against the cage.

Semak pulls guard successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Semak is working an open guard so McFiddler takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
McFiddler will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A punch combination from Semak misses.
Some wild striking there from McFiddler.
Semak changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McFiddler tries to avoid it but Semak manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McFiddler to the ground. McFiddler escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Semak rushes McFiddler and presses him up against the cage.

Semak breaks the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McFiddler lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Semak has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Semak and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Semak shoots for a double leg takedown but McFiddler sprawls well. He's pushed Semak's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
McFiddler misses with a series of wild punches.
A combination from McFiddler does no damage.
McFiddler throws a half hearted mid kick.
Semak tries a head kick but it misses.
Semak slips a jab and a cross from McFiddler.
Semak shoots in but no luck this time.
McFiddler throws a right and a left that both miss.
Semak tries to close the distance and clinch up but McFiddler swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Semak dodges the punch combination from McFiddler.
Semak misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McFiddler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Semak.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Semak.
Semak misses with a head kick.
Danga de danga de dang - McFiddler scores with a four punch combination!

Semak moves into the clinch.
Semak looking for a takedown.
Semak jumps guard but McFiddler turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Semak tries to land knees in the clinch but McFiddler avoids the damage to the body.
McFiddler has had enough of the clinch but Semak keeps him there for the moment.
McFiddler wants to get back to striking at distance but Semak won't allow it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McFiddler wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Semak has him pressed against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Semak prevents McFiddler from breaking the clinch.
Semak gets through McFiddler's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sergei Semak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A left hand lands to the body for Semak.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Son McFiddler.
I've got McFiddler 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Son McFiddler!