PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kirill Semenov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lemmy Krusic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Krusic is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Lene Kosti - Warrior. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Semenov
vs
Krusic

178 cm
25
154 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

170 cm
23
145 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kirill Semenov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lemmy Krusic!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Krusic.

Krusic feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Semenov wants to stand but Krusic is controlling the position.
Semenov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Semenov tries to get out of the position.
Krusic trying to control but Semenov is working from the bottom.

Krusic decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
A nice inside leg kick there by Semenov. That's going to slow Krusic down.
Krusic tries for a takedown but Semenov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Semenov jabs Krusic to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Semenov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Krusic misses with a hook.
Semenov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Semenov stuns Krusic with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lemmy Krusic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Krusic throws a looping overhand right but Semenov ducks down to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Semenov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Krusic closes the distance and clinches up with Semenov, looking for a takedown. Krusic pushes Semenov against the cage but Semenov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Semenov scores with a one two! Krusic had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Krusic misses with a jab, cross combination.
Semenov lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Krusic fails in his attempt to clinch.
Krusic is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Semenov.
Krusic shoots in for a double leg but Semenov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kirill Semenov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lemmy Krusic.
Semenov lands a two punch combo.
A shot to the liver by Semenov. Beautiful body shot.
Krusic misses with a takedown attempt - Semenov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Krusic looks winded!
A good leg kick by Semenov.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Semenov plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Krusic changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Semenov tries to avoid it but Krusic manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Semenov to the ground. Semenov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Krusic on the wrong end of a nice jab.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Krusic tries to pull guard but Semenov holds him up against the cage and eventually Krusic drops back down to his feet.
Semenov tries to circle away but Krusic has him pinned against the cage.
Krusic fails to pull guard.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Krusic drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Semenov is trying to break the clinch but Krusic has him pressed against the cage.
Krusic looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Semenov stops a takedown attempt from Krusic.
Semenov is trying to push Krusic away but Krusic has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Semenov breaks from the clinch.
Semenov stuns Krusic with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Semenov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Krusic is defended easily by Semenov.
Semenov lands a nice hook to Krusic's body. Krusic takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Semenov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Krusic.
Semenov thumps Krusic with a low kick.

Krusic drives through with a takedown into guard.
Krusic stops Semenov from standing up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krusic missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Semenov wants to stand and escape but Krusic is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Semenov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Semenov wants to stand and escape but Krusic is having none of it.
Krusic stays in close to Semenov's body and controls the position.
Semenov wants to stand and escape but Krusic is having none of it.
Krusic trying to control the position from guard on top but Semenov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Semenov wants to stand up but Krusic is controlling him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Lemmy Krusic has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Semenov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kirill Semenov 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.

Semenov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Krusic tries for a takedown but Semenov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Krusic tries to clinch but Semenov moves out of range.

Semenov forces Krusic back against the cage and clinches.
Krusic tries to pull guard but Semenov won't allow it.

Krusic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Semenov clinches up against the cage.
Krusic tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Semenov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kirill Semenov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lemmy Krusic.
Krusic tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Semenov manages to break the clinch.
Semenov throws a head kick that misses.
Semenov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Krusic takes a head kick and keeps coming.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Semenov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Krusic tries to clinch there but Semenov circles away.
Semenov circles away from the clinch attempt
and Semenov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Krusic looks for a takedown but Semenov sprawls well.
A punch combination from Semenov misses.
Semenov dodges the punch combination from Krusic.
Krusic is breathing heavily.
Krusic shoots for a double leg takedown but Semenov sprawls well. He's pushed Krusic's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kirill Semenov is winning the standup battle so far.
Semenov thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Krusic if he has to take too many more of those.
Krusic chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Semenov can pounce on him.
Krusic has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krusic shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Semenov as he jumps to the side.
Semenov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Semenov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Krusic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Krusic cracks Semenov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Semenov scores with a 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!
Semenov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Krusic throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Semenov.
Semenov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Semenov is working the combinations to good effect here.
Semenov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Krusic stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Semenov scores with a three punch combo!
Crunch! Semenov slams his shin into Krusic's torso.
Semenov lands with a good body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Semenov stalks Krusic and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Krusic's face. Krusic staggers backwards, shaken.
Semenov looks to land a combination. Krusic sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Semenov lands with an uppercut that bounces Krusic off the cage and back into range.
Krusic takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

Krusic is rocked!
Krusic shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Semenov pinned against the cage. Semenov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Krusic is still on wobbly legs! Can Semenov finish him?
Semenov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Semenov is looking to slow Krusic down with leg kicks.
Krusic seems to have recovered his senses.
Semenov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Semenov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Krusic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Semenov lands a front kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Semenov connects with a looping right hand.
Semenov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Semenov wants it to stay on the feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A left lands for Semenov.
Semenov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Semenov.
Krusic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Krusic is defended easily by Semenov.
Semenov throws a one two combo.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Krusic has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Semenov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Krusic.
Semenov is looking to slow Krusic down with leg kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kirill Semenov dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Semenov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Krusic doesn't seem bothered though.
That kick from Semenov tenderised Krusic's leg. Krusic is trying to keep his angry face on.
Krusic fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Semenov thuds a left hand into Krusic's body.
Krusic's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Krusic tries to clinch but Semenov moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Semenov.
Semenov blocks a jab.
Krusic shoots in but Semenov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Semenov lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Krusic closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Semenov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Semenov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Krusic throws a body punch but Semenov moves out of range.
Krusic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Semenov lands a jab to Krusic's midsection.
Krusic wants to clinch but Semenov slips to the side
and Semenov counters with a three punch combo that has Krusic backing up. Krusic nods at Semenov to acknowledge the strikes.
Krusic throws a poor cross that misses
and Semenov counters with a two punch combo.
Semenov scores with a head kick.
Good leg kick by Semenov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.

Krusic gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Krusic has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Semenov after a bit of a struggle.
Kirill Semenov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lemmy Krusic.
Semenov tries to break the clinch but Krusic is controlling the position.

Semenov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Krusic is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Semenov.
Kirill Semenov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Semenov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Semenov lands a lovely overhand right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Semenov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Lemmy Krusic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Semenov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Krusic tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Semenov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Krusic tries for a takedown but Semenov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Semenov stalks Krusic and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Krusic's face. Krusic staggers backwards, shaken.
Semenov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Horrible takedown by Krusic or perhaps it was just good defense by Semenov which made him look bad.
Krusic tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A right-left combo lands from Semenov.
Semenov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Semenov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Semenov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Semenov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Krusic has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Krusic throws a lazy uppercut
and Semenov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Semenov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Semenov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Semenov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Semenov lands a nice shot that snaps Krusic's head back.

Semenov moves into range and clinches up with Krusic.
Semenov is trying to break free.
Krusic tries to land knees in the clinch but Semenov avoids the damage to the body.

Semenov manages to break the clinch.
Krusic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Krusic tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Semenov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Semenov. Beautiful body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Semenov.
Semenov tries to clinch up but Krusic circles away and keeps his distance.
Krusic avoids a punch combination nicely.
Krusic changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Semenov tries to avoid it but Krusic manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Semenov to the ground. Semenov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Semenov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Semenov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A chopping leg kick lands by Semenov.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Krusic on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Krusic tries to clinch there but Semenov circles away.
Kirill Semenov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Semenov lands with a nice combination. Krusic backs away looking to recover.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kirill Semenov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Semenov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kirill Semenov!