Post by The Sandmen on Dec 4, 2014 17:28:45 GMT -5
Thiago Alves is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
Paul Daley raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Thiago Alves launches a rapid series of punches
taking Semtex from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
Alves launches a furious low kick!
Paul Daley blocks
Poorly executed technique. Paul Daley looks to counter!
Paul Daley chases Alves and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Alves steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
Paul Daley's mind is definitely in the fight, Alves just got nailed! Paul Daley saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Alves is going to have a headache after this one.
Thiago Alves just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Semtex may be in trouble!
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Alves looks to be in very good shape.
Some nice shots from Thiago Alves
miss their mark.
Semtex avoids a dangerous strike from Alves
and fends him off with feel-out punches.
Semtex misses a step and Thiago Alves sees an opportunity to counter him!
A furious flurry of punches from Thiago Alves
puts Semtex in a world of hurt!
Semtex's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Semtex has a small cut in his Chin
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Semtex launches a furious hook!
That hits Alves's chin like a wrecking ball! Alves loses balance and goes to the mat.
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Semtex is standing while Alves is on the ground on his back
Paul Daley steps back and allows Alves to get back to his feet.
Thiago Alves is on his feet again.
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Semtex stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Thiago Alves is coming in again!
Semtex's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Thiago Alves paws at Semtex.
Semtex answers with solid punches!
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Alves stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Paul Daley is coming in again!
Alves launches a kick
Semtex checks it and keeps distance.
Alves launches a furious hook!
That hits Semtex's chin like a wrecking ball! Semtex loses balance and goes to the mat.
Alves is standing while Semtex is on the ground on his back
Alves launches a kick to Semtex's thigh
Loud pop!
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Alves is standing while Semtex is on the ground on his back
Paul Daley doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Paul Daley is on his feet again.
Thiago Alves attempts a sweep single...
Thiago Alves catches Paul Daley's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Alves.
Thiago Alves is in closed guard over Semtex
Alves is in closed guard... Semtex tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Thiago Alves!
Paul Daley is in full mount over Thiago Alves
Alves is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Semtex's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Thiago Alves is in half guard over Semtex
Deep breaths from Paul Daley who tries a hammer punch to Alves's ribs.
Alves blocks those punches
Semtex misses a step and Thiago Alves sees an opportunity to counter him!
Alves tries to free his leg...
Semtex doesn't allow any movement here! He's cooling the fight on the ground.
Thiago Alves is in half guard over Semtex
Paul Daley attempts to move to full guard
Thiago Alves keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Thiago Alves is in half guard over Semtex
Paul Daley attempts to move to full guard
Thiago Alves keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Thiago Alves is in half guard over Semtex
Paul Daley attempts to move to full guard
Paul Daley manages to switch to full guard.
Thiago Alves is in open guard over Semtex
Alves moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Thiago Alves is in half guard over Semtex
Paul Daley launches a few punches to Alves's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Alves tries to cover his face,
Thiago Alves is in half guard over Semtex
Semtex is taking this opportunity to rest.
Thiago Alves is in half guard over Semtex
Alves sits over his knees and pushes away Semtex's leg!
Thiago Alves is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Thiago Alves is in side mount over Paul Daley
Paul Daley attempts to trap Thiago Alves in his guard.
Thiago Alves keeps control and remains in side mount.
Thiago Alves is in side mount over Paul Daley
Paul Daley launches a few punches to Alves's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Alves tries to cover his face,
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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Paul Daley has found an opening in the defense of Alves, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Alves is wobbling!
There is a small laceration on Thiago Alves's Chin
That punishment by Paul Daley has left Alves staggered! Paul Daley should try push forward now and finish this!
Alves stumbles backwards staggered and Paul Daley launches aggressively over his opponent throwing some wild punches!
Alves is knocked down after a couple of punches, hitting the mat hard! Is he out?
Alves's Mouth is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Thiago Alves's Mouth
Thiago Alves seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Paul Daley!
Semtex is standing while Alves is on the ground on his back
Thiago Alves launches an up-kick intended for Paul Daley's head...
Semtex leans out of the way.
Semtex is standing while Alves is on the ground on his back
Thiago Alves launches an up-kick intended for Paul Daley's head...
Semtex leans out of the way.
Semtex is standing while Alves is on the ground on his back
Semtex launches a kick to Alves's thigh
Loud pop!
Semtex is standing while Alves is on the ground on his back
Paul Daley creates space and allows Thiago Alves to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Thiago Alves is standing now.
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Semtex decides to launch some tentative punches
Paul Daley takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Paul Daley closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Paul Daley tries a hook to the body
and hits Alves ribs hard
Thiago Alves moves forward looking for some grappling action
Semtex pushes his opponent and keep the fight at striking range
Thiago Alves launches a rapid series of punches
that glance off Semtex's arms.
Semtex is trying to counter now!
Thiago Alves paws at Semtex.
Semtex answers with solid punches!
High kick from Thiago Alves!
He misses narrowly!
Paul Daley and Alves engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Paul Daley is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Terrible one sided match... Alves was not ready to fight a fighter of Paul Daley caliber.
Alves follows Paul Daley
only to get counter punched in a big way! Alves needs to stop playing Paul Daley's game or he'll get knocked out!
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Alves's Nose is beginning to swell
Semtex pushes Thiago Alves and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Paul Daley closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Paul Daley launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Alves's knee!
Semtex grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Paul Daley
Paul Daley is in open guard over Alves
Alves tries to close his guard around Semtex
He is not able to do it
Paul Daley is in open guard over Alves
Semtex tries to move to full mount
Semtex succeeds
Paul Daley is in full mount over Thiago Alves
Alves tries to move on the ground and shows Paul Daley a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Alves's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Josh Rosenthal knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Thiago Alves seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Paul Daley!
Paul Daley is in full mount over Thiago Alves
Paul Daley Swarms all over his opponent trying to finish this fight!
Thiago Alves is taking a ton of punishment! He needs to defend himself or the ref will stop the fight.
Alves's Nose is beginning to swell
Alves seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
Paul Daley is in full mount over Thiago Alves
Semtex tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Paul Daley controls the situation despite Thiago Alves efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Alves seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Paul Daley is in full mount over Thiago Alves
Paul Daley positions himself and tries to finish this!
Paul Daley storms Thiago Alves's head with a few unblocked hammer fists! Josh Rosenthal is asking Thiago Alves to defend himself!
Alves's Right eye is beginning to swell
Alves has a small cut in his Right eye
That punishment by Paul Daley has left Alves staggered! Paul Daley should try push forward now and finish this!
Paul Daley is in full mount over Thiago Alves
Paul Daley positions himself and tries to finish this!
Paul Daley storms Thiago Alves's head with a few unblocked hammer fists! Josh Rosenthal is asking Thiago Alves to defend himself!
Alves has a small cut in his Mouth
That punishment by Paul Daley has left Alves staggered! Paul Daley should try push forward now and finish this!
Paul Daley is in full mount over Thiago Alves
Thiago Alves continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Paul Daley Sees his opportunity to finish this fight on the ground and swarms all over Thiago Alves!
Thiago Alves is taking a ton of punishment! He needs to defend himself or the ref will stop the fight.
That punishment by Paul Daley has left Alves staggered! Paul Daley should try push forward now and finish this!
Paul Daley is in full mount over Thiago Alves
Thiago Alves continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Paul Daley Sees his opportunity to finish this fight on the ground and swarms all over Thiago Alves!
Thiago Alves is taking a ton of punishment! He needs to defend himself or the ref will stop the fight.
That brutal impact left Alves laid out on the mat! Paul Daley's corner come in to congratulate him!
Winner is Paul Daley by KO (GnP) at 4:45 Round 2
Statistics: Thiago Alves
Punches 23/42 (55%)
Kicks 1/3 (33%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 281 s
Statistics: Paul Daley
Punches 27/36 (75%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 16/30 (53%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 250 s
Yet another great fight. These guys came out doing beefy damage to each other, and were both in the red (25% health) after about 2 mins. Alves got a bit of the upper hand in the first and probably took that, but Daley came out stronger in the second and took it thereafter. So much damage each way, another good fight. My, my.
Paul Daley raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The bell announces the first round!
Thiago Alves launches a rapid series of punches
taking Semtex from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
Alves launches a furious low kick!
Paul Daley blocks
Poorly executed technique. Paul Daley looks to counter!
Paul Daley chases Alves and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Alves steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
Paul Daley's mind is definitely in the fight, Alves just got nailed! Paul Daley saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Alves is going to have a headache after this one.
Thiago Alves just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Semtex may be in trouble!
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Alves looks to be in very good shape.
Some nice shots from Thiago Alves
miss their mark.
Semtex avoids a dangerous strike from Alves
and fends him off with feel-out punches.
Semtex misses a step and Thiago Alves sees an opportunity to counter him!
A furious flurry of punches from Thiago Alves
puts Semtex in a world of hurt!
Semtex's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Semtex has a small cut in his Chin
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Semtex launches a furious hook!
That hits Alves's chin like a wrecking ball! Alves loses balance and goes to the mat.
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Semtex is standing while Alves is on the ground on his back
Paul Daley steps back and allows Alves to get back to his feet.
Thiago Alves is on his feet again.
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Semtex stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Thiago Alves is coming in again!
Semtex's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Thiago Alves paws at Semtex.
Semtex answers with solid punches!
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Alves stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Paul Daley is coming in again!
Alves launches a kick
Semtex checks it and keeps distance.
Alves launches a furious hook!
That hits Semtex's chin like a wrecking ball! Semtex loses balance and goes to the mat.
Alves is standing while Semtex is on the ground on his back
Alves launches a kick to Semtex's thigh
Loud pop!
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Alves is standing while Semtex is on the ground on his back
Paul Daley doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Paul Daley is on his feet again.
Thiago Alves attempts a sweep single...
Thiago Alves catches Paul Daley's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Alves.
Thiago Alves is in closed guard over Semtex
Alves is in closed guard... Semtex tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Thiago Alves!
Paul Daley is in full mount over Thiago Alves
Alves is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Semtex's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Thiago Alves is in half guard over Semtex
Deep breaths from Paul Daley who tries a hammer punch to Alves's ribs.
Alves blocks those punches
Semtex misses a step and Thiago Alves sees an opportunity to counter him!
Alves tries to free his leg...
Semtex doesn't allow any movement here! He's cooling the fight on the ground.
Thiago Alves is in half guard over Semtex
Paul Daley attempts to move to full guard
Thiago Alves keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Thiago Alves is in half guard over Semtex
Paul Daley attempts to move to full guard
Thiago Alves keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Thiago Alves is in half guard over Semtex
Paul Daley attempts to move to full guard
Paul Daley manages to switch to full guard.
Thiago Alves is in open guard over Semtex
Alves moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Thiago Alves is in half guard over Semtex
Paul Daley launches a few punches to Alves's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Alves tries to cover his face,
Thiago Alves is in half guard over Semtex
Semtex is taking this opportunity to rest.
Thiago Alves is in half guard over Semtex
Alves sits over his knees and pushes away Semtex's leg!
Thiago Alves is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Thiago Alves is in side mount over Paul Daley
Paul Daley attempts to trap Thiago Alves in his guard.
Thiago Alves keeps control and remains in side mount.
Thiago Alves is in side mount over Paul Daley
Paul Daley launches a few punches to Alves's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Alves tries to cover his face,
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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Paul Daley has found an opening in the defense of Alves, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Alves is wobbling!
There is a small laceration on Thiago Alves's Chin
That punishment by Paul Daley has left Alves staggered! Paul Daley should try push forward now and finish this!
Alves stumbles backwards staggered and Paul Daley launches aggressively over his opponent throwing some wild punches!
Alves is knocked down after a couple of punches, hitting the mat hard! Is he out?
Alves's Mouth is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Thiago Alves's Mouth
Thiago Alves seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Paul Daley!
Semtex is standing while Alves is on the ground on his back
Thiago Alves launches an up-kick intended for Paul Daley's head...
Semtex leans out of the way.
Semtex is standing while Alves is on the ground on his back
Thiago Alves launches an up-kick intended for Paul Daley's head...
Semtex leans out of the way.
Semtex is standing while Alves is on the ground on his back
Semtex launches a kick to Alves's thigh
Loud pop!
Semtex is standing while Alves is on the ground on his back
Paul Daley creates space and allows Thiago Alves to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Thiago Alves is standing now.
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Semtex decides to launch some tentative punches
Paul Daley takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Paul Daley closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Paul Daley tries a hook to the body
and hits Alves ribs hard
Thiago Alves moves forward looking for some grappling action
Semtex pushes his opponent and keep the fight at striking range
Thiago Alves launches a rapid series of punches
that glance off Semtex's arms.
Semtex is trying to counter now!
Thiago Alves paws at Semtex.
Semtex answers with solid punches!
High kick from Thiago Alves!
He misses narrowly!
Paul Daley and Alves engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Paul Daley is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Terrible one sided match... Alves was not ready to fight a fighter of Paul Daley caliber.
Alves follows Paul Daley
only to get counter punched in a big way! Alves needs to stop playing Paul Daley's game or he'll get knocked out!
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Alves's Nose is beginning to swell
Semtex pushes Thiago Alves and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Paul Daley closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Paul Daley launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Alves's knee!
Semtex grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Paul Daley
Paul Daley is in open guard over Alves
Alves tries to close his guard around Semtex
He is not able to do it
Paul Daley is in open guard over Alves
Semtex tries to move to full mount
Semtex succeeds
Paul Daley is in full mount over Thiago Alves
Alves tries to move on the ground and shows Paul Daley a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Alves's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Josh Rosenthal knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Thiago Alves seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Paul Daley!
Paul Daley is in full mount over Thiago Alves
Paul Daley Swarms all over his opponent trying to finish this fight!
Thiago Alves is taking a ton of punishment! He needs to defend himself or the ref will stop the fight.
Alves's Nose is beginning to swell
Alves seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
Paul Daley is in full mount over Thiago Alves
Semtex tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Paul Daley controls the situation despite Thiago Alves efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Alves seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Paul Daley is in full mount over Thiago Alves
Paul Daley positions himself and tries to finish this!
Paul Daley storms Thiago Alves's head with a few unblocked hammer fists! Josh Rosenthal is asking Thiago Alves to defend himself!
Alves's Right eye is beginning to swell
Alves has a small cut in his Right eye
That punishment by Paul Daley has left Alves staggered! Paul Daley should try push forward now and finish this!
Paul Daley is in full mount over Thiago Alves
Paul Daley positions himself and tries to finish this!
Paul Daley storms Thiago Alves's head with a few unblocked hammer fists! Josh Rosenthal is asking Thiago Alves to defend himself!
Alves has a small cut in his Mouth
That punishment by Paul Daley has left Alves staggered! Paul Daley should try push forward now and finish this!
Paul Daley is in full mount over Thiago Alves
Thiago Alves continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Paul Daley Sees his opportunity to finish this fight on the ground and swarms all over Thiago Alves!
Thiago Alves is taking a ton of punishment! He needs to defend himself or the ref will stop the fight.
That punishment by Paul Daley has left Alves staggered! Paul Daley should try push forward now and finish this!
Paul Daley is in full mount over Thiago Alves
Thiago Alves continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Paul Daley Sees his opportunity to finish this fight on the ground and swarms all over Thiago Alves!
Thiago Alves is taking a ton of punishment! He needs to defend himself or the ref will stop the fight.
That brutal impact left Alves laid out on the mat! Paul Daley's corner come in to congratulate him!
Winner is Paul Daley by KO (GnP) at 4:45 Round 2
Statistics: Thiago Alves
Punches 23/42 (55%)
Kicks 1/3 (33%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 281 s
Statistics: Paul Daley
Punches 27/36 (75%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 16/30 (53%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 250 s
Yet another great fight. These guys came out doing beefy damage to each other, and were both in the red (25% health) after about 2 mins. Alves got a bit of the upper hand in the first and probably took that, but Daley came out stronger in the second and took it thereafter. So much damage each way, another good fight. My, my.