PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Malakai Semerkhet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Shields (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Semerkhet might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to راقصة صغيرة. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Semerkhet
vs
Shields

170 cm
26
154 lbs
22 - 4 - 0

170 cm
33
157 lbs
26 - 11 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

Pearson Specter Litt
Conviction

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Malakai Semerkhet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nick Shields!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Albert Achterberg and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Semerkhet throws a head kick but Shields moves out of range.
Semerkhet takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Shields ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Shields lands a nice shot to the body.
Shields misses the shot to the body.
Shields fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Semerkhet manages to avoid it.
Semerkhet chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Shields can pounce on him.
Semerkhet buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Semerkhet throws a leg kick that misses.
Shields is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Semerkhet rather than just go for the knockout.
Semerkhet throws a leg kick but Shields sees it coming and moves out of range.
Shields feints the counter takedown.
Shields takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Semerkhet looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Semerkhet slips under a jab from Shields.
Shields comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Shields swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Semerkhet misses with a hook.
Nick Shields seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shields takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Semerkhet connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Shields momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shields has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Semerkhet.
Shields shoots in for a double leg but Semerkhet sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Semerkhet keeps Shields at a distance using the push kick.
Semerkhet misses with a body shot.
Shields looks to score with a jab to the body but Semerkhet is just out of range.
As Shields looks to move away, Semerkhet throws a big counter combo bu Shields just gets out of the way.
Malakai Semerkhet is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shields misses with a low kick.
Shields throws a hook but Semerkhet blocks it.
Shields takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Semerkhet attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Semerkhet digs a good hook to Shields's body.
Shields ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shields avoids the head kick by Semerkhet.
Shields looks to throw the jab but Semerkhet is out of range.
Shields scores with a jab. Semerkhet acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Shields lands a nice looking body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Semerkhet fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shields.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shields goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A solid leg kick lands there for Semerkhet.
Shields swings for the body but Semerkhet moves out of range.
Semerkhet chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Semerkhet scores with a hook to the body. Shields takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Shields swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Semerkhet lands with a thumping leg kick.
Semerkhet tries a head kick but it misses.
Shields lands a nice looking body shot.
Shields throws a body punch but Semerkhet moves out of range.
A jab from Shields does it's job there.
Shields fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Semerkhet looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Shields swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Semerkhet on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Semerkhet misses with a body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Semerkhet avoids the body shot from Shields.
Shields swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Semerkhet fires out a quick counter leg kick but Shields just manages to avoid it.
Semerkhet's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Shields connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Semerkhet scrambles back to his feet.
Semerkhet avoids the head kick by Shields.
Semerkhet misses with a straight right.
Shields throws a front kick aimed at Semerkhet's knee but Semerkhet avoids it well.
Semerkhet is looking to counter with a body kick.
Semerkhet misses with an uppercut. Shields saw that one coming.
Shields uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Semerkhet.
Semerkhet moves out of range of the body kick from Shields.
Semerkhet feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Semerkhet walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Shields checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Decent striking displayed by Semerkhet there.
Semerkhet avoids the body shot from Shields.
Semerkhet walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Shields dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shields pivots, looking for a leg kick but Semerkhet is out of range and Shields settles back down.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shields tries to move into range but Semerkhet moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Semerkhet 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Semerkhet uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shields.
Semerkhet thinks about countering with a head kick.
Shields rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Semerkhet counters with a nice leg kick.
Semerkhet misses with a lunging right hand

and Shields counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Semerkhet moves into full guard.
Semerkhet controlling Shields's posture.
Semerkhet is trying to hold Shields in close to prevent damage but Shields has managed to pass into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shields controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Nick Shields will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Shields slips a straight right by Semerkhet.
Shields misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Semerkhet.
Semerkhet swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Semerkhet digs a good body shot into Shields's ribs.
Semerkhet displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shields throws out the jab.
Donk. Shields catches Semerkhet right on the button with a cross.
Semerkhet has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Shields.
Semerkhet moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Shields jabs at Semerkhet's body.
Shields blocks the body kick.
Semerkhet lands a right hook to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Semerkhet 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 Shields has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Shields and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Shields throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Semerkhet was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shields avoids the head kick by Semerkhet.
Semerkhet thows a leg kick but Shields checks it
and Shields finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick 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!
Shields looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Semerkhet throws a front kick that sends Shields stumbling back into the cage.
Semerkhet just misses with a punch to the body.
Semerkhet takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Semerkhet fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Shields misses with a hook.
Jab from Semerkhet.
Shields tries a head kick but it misses.
Semerkhet slips under a jab.
Semerkhet displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shields throws out the jab.
Shields throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Semerkhet's waist but Semerkhet gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Shields off to one side.
Shields stuns Semerkhet with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Semerkhet steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shields.
Semerkhet throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A shot to the liver by Semerkhet. Beautiful body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shields fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Malakai Semerkhet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Shields.
Shields misses with a straight right.
Semerkhet appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Semerkhet pivots, looking for a leg kick but Shields is out of range and Semerkhet settles back down.
Nick Shields seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shields misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Semerkhet counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shields. Semerkhet does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shields lands a nice looking body shot.
Shields darts in looking for a takedown but Semerkhet gets double underhooks and turns Shields into the cage.
Shields throws a hook but Semerkhet avoids it easily.
Shields has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Semerkhet.
Shields throws a leg kick but Semerkhet sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Shields throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Semerkhet sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shields avoids the head kick by Semerkhet.
Semerkhet thows a left - swing and a miss!
Semerkhet throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Shields.
A nice leg kick lands there from Shields.
Shields's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Shields lands a leg kick that knocks Semerkhet off balance momentarily.
Shields throws a leg kick but Semerkhet sees it coming and moves out of range.
Shields scores with a body shot.
Semerkhet ducks under a wild hook from Shields.
A slow jab from Shields misses its intended target.
Semerkhet throwing a counter right hand but Shields manages to avoid it.
Semerkhet scores with the left hand. Shields knows he should have avoided that one.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Shields, right into the meat.
Shields throws a looping overhand right but Semerkhet ducks down to avoid it.
Semerkhet throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Semerkhet takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Shields on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Shields shoots in but Semerkhet avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Shields is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Semerkhet will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Semerkhet throws a shot to the body.
Jab, jab by Semerkhet - just one landing.
Semerkhet tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Shields is able to avoid easily.
Semerkhet blocks a head kick by Shields.
Shields misses with a leg kick.
Semerkhet misses with a body kick.
Semerkhet throws a hook but Shields blocks it.
Semerkhet wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Semerkhet with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Semerkhet feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Shieldss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Shields scores with a body shot.
Semerkhet looks to land a left hand but Shields moved out of range nicely.
Shields misses with a body kick.
Shields swings for the body but Semerkhet moves out of range.
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 Malakai Semerkhet will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Some wild striking there from Shields.
A jab from Semerkhet finds it's way through Shields's defenses.
A bone on bone clash there as Shields blocks the leg kick.
Semerkhet misses with a body shot.
Shields feints the counter takedown.
Shields ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Shields misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Semerkhet fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shields manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Semerkhet throws a leg kick but Shields checks it.
Shields throws a jab but it's blocked by Semerkhet.
Semerkhet ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shields moves away.
Semerkhet lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Shields pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shields will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shields takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shields digs a good hook to Semerkhet's body.
Shields lands a nice leg kick that just misses Semerkhet's sensitive parts.
Shields misses the jab.
Shields swings for the body but Semerkhet moves out of range.
Both fighters circling a little - Semerkhet finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Shields looks to land a right hand but Semerkhet moved out of range.
Shields has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Semerkhet.
A shot to the body from Shields misses
and Semerkhet connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Semerkhet buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Semerkhet looks to score with a jab to the body but Shields is just out of range.
Shields drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Semerkhet defends it well.
Shields shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Semerkhet as he jumps to the side.
Semerkhet appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Semerkhet swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Semerkhet is looking to land body kicks.
Semerkhet throws a sloppy head kick and Shields moves out of range easily.
Semerkhet connects with a leg kick. Shields looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Semerkhet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shields just misses with a punch to the body.
Shields throws a head kick but Semerkhet moves out of range.
Semerkhet wants to land a leg kick but Shields is out of range.
Shields thuds a left hand into Semerkhet's body.
Shields tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Semerkhet was well out of range. Poor timing from Shields.
Semerkhet misses with a hook. Shields ducked under it nicely.
Shields wants to counter with a clinch but Semerkhet pushes him away.
Good work by Shields as he checks the leg kick.
Semerkhet throws a body punch but Shields moves out of range.
Semerkhet throws out a leg kick but Shields moves out of range and Semerkhet only half commits.
The fighters circle momentarily. Semerkhet darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Semerkhet fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shields looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Shields fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Semerkhet manages to avoid it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Shields 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 Semerkhet has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Semerkhet and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Semerkhet fires out a quick counter leg kick but Shields just manages to avoid it.
Shields walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Shields throws a body punch but Semerkhet moves out of range.
Semerkhet throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Shields swings for the body but Semerkhet moves out of range.
Shields misses with a straight right.
Semerkhet slips under a jab from Shields.
Shields blocks a low kick nicely.
Semerkhet throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Semerkhet throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shields feints the counter takedown.
Shields stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Semerkhet.
Semerkhet works the jab nicely.
Semerkhet scores with a nice head shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shields misses with a hook
enabling Semerkhet to counter with a crisp jab.
Semerkhet scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
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!
Shields swings widly with a right hand
and Semerkhet counters with a straight right hand.
Semerkhet lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Semerkhet throws a leg kick
and Shields counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Semerkhet.
Shields ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Semerkhet throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Semerkhet tried to score with a low kick but Shields checks it.
Shields thuds a left hand into Semerkhet's body.
Semerkhet throws a nice inside leg kick.
Shields throws a big shot that misses.
Semerkhet blocks a low kick nicely.
Semerkhet lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Malakai Semerkhet clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Shields throws a leg kick but Semerkhet sees it coming and moves out of range.
Shields throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Semerkhet throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Semerkhet throws a shot from downtown. Shields moves away and avoids it.
Semerkhet throws a half hearted mid kick.
Semerkhet lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Shields jabs Semerkhet to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Semerkhet throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Shields tries to counter by closing the distance.
Shields just misses with a punch to the body.
Semerkhet stuns Shields with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shields keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Shields swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shields misses with an attempted mid kick.
Shields keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Semerkhet lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shields at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shields misses with a wild body shot.
Shields throws an off balance right hand
and Semerkhet cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shields throws a head kick that misses
and Semerkhet counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shields lands a leg kick that knocks Semerkhet off balance momentarily.
Shields misses with a body kick.
Semerkhet was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A solid leg kick lands there for Shields.
Semerkhet misses with a hook
and Shields makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Semerkhet throws a quick inside leg kick.
Semerkhet clobbers Shields with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Shields just misses with a punch to the body.
Shields has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Semerkhet uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shields.
Semerkhet's corner calls for a 1-2. Semerkhet obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Semerkhet moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Semerkhet bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shields tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Semerkhet was well out of range. Poor timing from Shields.
Shields closes this distance looking for a takedown but Semerkhet circles away.
Semerkhet lands with an uppercut that bounces Shields off the cage and back into range.
Shields throws a right and a left that Semerkhet avoids nicely.
Shields is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Shields takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A punch lands to the side of Shields 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Semerkhet keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shields.
Semerkhet stuns Shields with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Shields misses with a jab to the body
and Semerkhet counters with an inside leg kick.
Semerkhet uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shields.
Shields has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Shields there as he acknowledges the shot.
Shields on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Shields misses with a right hand
and Semerkhet counters with a nice low kick that buckles Shields's knee momentarily.
Shields misses with a wild body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Semerkhet misses with a body shot.

Shields rushes Semerkhet and presses him up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Semerkhet.
Semerkhet using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Shields has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

Shields has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Semerkhet is trying to keep an underhook but Shields manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Semerkhet has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Shields is working away from the top position though.
Shields is just content to waste time from the top position. Semerkhet takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Shields trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Semerkhet avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Semerkhet is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Shields throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Semerkhet works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Shields showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Shields blocks a leg kick.
Shields lands a nice leg kick that just misses Semerkhet's sensitive parts.
Shields looks to score with a jab to the body but Semerkhet is just out of range.
Shields avoids a kick to the body.
Shields scores with a jab to the body.
Shields fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Semerkhet manages to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Semerkhet misses with a leg kick.
Shields steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Semerkhet.
The fighters circle momentarily. Semerkhet darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Malakai Semerkhet had his way with Nick Shields in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Semerkhet throws out a powerful jab.
Shields keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shields throws a hook to the side of Semerkhet's head but Semerkhet sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

Shields closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Semerkhet to the mat! Semerkhet manages to get full guard.
Semerkhet keeping moving, preventing Shields from controlling successfully.
Shields looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Semerkhet pulls Shields in close to his closed guard and prevents Shields from doing any damage or advancing position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Semerkhet keeping moving, preventing Shields from controlling successfully.

Semerkhet is looking for a triangle but Shields pushes his legs off easily.
Semerkhet keeping moving, preventing Shields from controlling successfully.
Shields showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Shields tries a low kick but Semerkhet avoids it.
Semerkhet takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nick Shields has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Shields tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Shields punishes Semerkhet's body with a nice straight punch.
Shields walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Shields tries to clinch but Semerkhet moves away
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Semerkhet tries to land a leg kick but Shields saw it coming and moves away.
Semerkhet takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Semerkhet uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shields.
Semerkhet throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Shields throws an overhand right that lands on Semerkhet's shoulder, as Semerkhet tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Semerkhet wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Semerkhet feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Shieldss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Shields misses with a body shot.
Shields misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Semerkhet.
Semerkhet throws a head kick but Shields moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shields lands with a slapping head kick.
Shields throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Semerkhet lands a head kick!
Semerkhet pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shields throws a body shot but no joy.
A shot to the liver by Semerkhet. Beautiful body shot.
Shields looks to score with a jab to the body but Semerkhet is just out of range.
Semerkhet is looking to slow Shields down with leg kicks.
Semerkhet checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Shields misses with a wild body shot.
Nice body punch from Shields.
Semerkhet 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.
Shields fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Semerkhet manages to avoid it.
Shields throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Semerkhet on the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Semerkhet throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Semerkhet throws the kick towards the body but Shields avoids it.
Semerkhet ducks under a wild hook from Shields.
Semerkhet scores with a body shot.
Semerkhet moves away from the strike by Shields.
Shields tries to clinch
and Semerkhet counters with a big head kick but Shields shrugs it off.
Semerkhet avoids the body shot from Shields.
Shields tries a head kick but it misses.
A little feinted left hand from Semerkhet on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Shields is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Semerkhet lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Shields takes one to the side of the head.
A punch lands to the side of Shields 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Semerkhet slips a jab from Shields.
Shields misses with a lunging right hand
and Semerkhet counters with a three punch combo that has Shields backing up. Shields nods at Semerkhet to acknowledge the strikes.
Semerkhet chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Shields can pounce on him.

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 Malakai Semerkhet.
I think Semerkhet 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 50:45
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 48:47
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malakai Semerkhet!
Malakai Semerkhet decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.