Post by The Sandmen on Jul 7, 2020 1:44:08 GMT -5
Ferocious staredown by Semtex while John McCarthy recites the rules.
Thiago Alves looks very relaxed.
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 John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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Semtex and Alves move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Thiago Alves's mind is definitely in the fight, Semtex just got nailed! Thiago Alves saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Semtex is going to have a headache after this one.
Semtex's Chin is beginning to swell
Semtex has a small cut in his Chin
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
Paul Daley tries to pass to half guard...
Thiago Alves can't prevent his opponent from passing. Semtex looks to work from half guard.
Paul Daley is in half guard over Alves
Thiago Alves tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Paul Daley is in half guard over Alves
Thiago Alves attempts to move to full guard
Thiago Alves manages to switch to full guard.
Paul Daley is in closed guard over Alves
Semtex tries to escape from the closed guard
Semtex succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
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
Paul Daley struggles to not give his opponent a chance to recover
Alves is trying to counter now!
Alves tries to close his guard around Semtex
He succeeds!
Paul Daley is in closed guard over Alves
Semtex tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Alves leans and gets Paul Daley's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Paul Daley is in closed guard over Alves
Semtex positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Alves's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Paul Daley is in closed guard over Alves
Semtex is in closed guard... Alves tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Paul Daley!
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Thiago Alves is in full mount over Paul Daley
Paul Daley tries to roll to his side and trap Thiago Alves in his guard...
Paul Daley gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Thiago Alves is in full mount over Paul Daley
Paul Daley tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Paul Daley creates enough space to control Thiago Alves's leg.
Thiago Alves is in half guard over Semtex
Alves launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Paul Daley is not able to stop Semtex ground skills and Thiago Alves moves to side mount!
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Thiago Alves is in side mount over Paul Daley
Terrible one sided match... Semtex was not ready to fight a fighter of Thiago Alves caliber.
Paul Daley attempts to trap Thiago Alves in his guard.
Thiago Alves keeps control and remains in side mount.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Alves pushes Paul Daley and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Alves decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Alves moves back and takes a deep breath.
Semtex tries to grapple
He puts Alves in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Semtex gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Thiago Alves doesn't let Paul Daley get in on his legs.
John McCarthy sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Semtex pushes Thiago Alves and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Inside leg kick from Alves
that lands on Paul Daley's leg.
Semtex hyper-extended his leg
Paul Daley tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Alves is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Paul Daley is in open guard over Alves
Semtex tries to jump to side mount.
Thiago Alves closed his guard around Paul Daley.
Paul Daley is in side mount over Thiago Alves
Paul Daley hovers above Alves
Thiago Alves stops him from throwing strikes.
Poorly executed technique. Thiago Alves looks to counter!
Thiago Alves launches a few punches to Semtex's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Semtex tries to cover his face,
Paul Daley is in side mount over Thiago Alves
Thiago Alves attempts to trap Paul Daley in his guard.
Thiago Alves manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Paul Daley is in open guard over Alves
Terrible one sided match... Semtex was not ready to fight a fighter of Thiago Alves caliber.
Alves tries to close his guard around Semtex
He succeeds!
Paul Daley is in closed guard over Alves
Semtex is in closed guard... Alves tries to roll on the ground!
Paul Daley uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Paul Daley is in closed guard over Alves
Semtex tries to escape from closed guard...
Alves waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Paul Daley! He is reversed and nor Thiago Alves is on half guard!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 2
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You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Thiago Alves can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Alves launches a solid middle kick
that wrenches Semtex!
Paul Daley throws a combo
Thiago Alves ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Semtex swings again, only to get countered once more! Semtex is looking bad here!
Semtex's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Paul Daley's Nose
Paul Daley seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Thiago Alves!
Thiago Alves runs to capitalize and launches a barrage of punches over a dazed Paul Daley who almost cannot stand!
One after another Thiago Alves is punishing Semtex! Wow! John McCarthy should be doing something soon!
Semtex seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Thiago Alves's mind is definitely in the fight, Semtex just got nailed! Thiago Alves saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Semtex is going to have a headache after this one.
Semtex feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
Alves moves aside and dodges.
Semtex clumsily fails here and it's time for Thiago Alves to fight back!
Thiago Alves chases Semtex and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Semtex steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
Semtex has a small cut in his Right cheek
Paul Daley seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Thiago Alves!
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Paul Daley leans forwards and tries to grapple with Alves
Alves wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
Thiago Alves goes with a looping right hand while Paul Daley jumps back and jabs
Semtex seems staggered and Thiago Alves runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Paul Daley moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Paul Daley has found an opening in the defense of Alves, launching a big hook
Thiago Alves steps backwards and avoids that hook!
Alves tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
A bad move from Paul Daley
allows Alves to land a solid head kick.
Semtex's Chin is beginning to swell
Semtex has a small cut in his Chin
Alves looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Paul Daley's punches
Semtex is on the receiving end of a great combo by Alves.
The two exchange wildly
Alves is connecting with a few punches
Paul Daley continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Thiago Alves steps forward and fires a high kick!
Vicious high kick, I can't believe that landed!
There is a small laceration on Paul Daley's Right cheek
Thiago Alves circles around Semtex
Thiago Alves goes with a looping right hand while Paul Daley jumps back and jabs
Semtex seems staggered and Thiago Alves runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Semtex doesn't stop bleeding.
Thiago Alves has found an opening in the defense of Semtex, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Semtex is wobbling!
Semtex has a small cut in his Chin
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
You can see Semtex's blood making stains in the mat.
Thiago Alves's mind is definitely in the fight, Semtex just got nailed! Thiago Alves saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Semtex is going to have a headache after this one.
John McCarthy is asking Semtex to defend himself! John McCarthy jumps in between the fighters and stops the punishment for Semtex.
Semtex has a small cut in his Chin
Winner is Thiago Alves by TKO (Punch) at 2:23 Round 2
Statistics: Paul Daley
Punches 3/11 (27%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 0/6 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 203 s
Statistics: Thiago Alves
Punches 29/41 (71%)
Kicks 4/4 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 2/3 (67%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 203 s
Alves fought in retro form. Daley didn't, and may or may not have taken swings at Alves after the bell went.
Thiago Alves looks very relaxed.
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 John McCarthy.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
Semtex and Alves move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Thiago Alves's mind is definitely in the fight, Semtex just got nailed! Thiago Alves saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Semtex is going to have a headache after this one.
Semtex's Chin is beginning to swell
Semtex has a small cut in his Chin
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
Paul Daley tries to pass to half guard...
Thiago Alves can't prevent his opponent from passing. Semtex looks to work from half guard.
Paul Daley is in half guard over Alves
Thiago Alves tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Paul Daley is in half guard over Alves
Thiago Alves attempts to move to full guard
Thiago Alves manages to switch to full guard.
Paul Daley is in closed guard over Alves
Semtex tries to escape from the closed guard
Semtex succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
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
Paul Daley struggles to not give his opponent a chance to recover
Alves is trying to counter now!
Alves tries to close his guard around Semtex
He succeeds!
Paul Daley is in closed guard over Alves
Semtex tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Alves leans and gets Paul Daley's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Paul Daley is in closed guard over Alves
Semtex positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Alves's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Paul Daley is in closed guard over Alves
Semtex is in closed guard... Alves tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Paul Daley!
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Thiago Alves is in full mount over Paul Daley
Paul Daley tries to roll to his side and trap Thiago Alves in his guard...
Paul Daley gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Thiago Alves is in full mount over Paul Daley
Paul Daley tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Paul Daley creates enough space to control Thiago Alves's leg.
Thiago Alves is in half guard over Semtex
Alves launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Paul Daley is not able to stop Semtex ground skills and Thiago Alves moves to side mount!
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Thiago Alves is in side mount over Paul Daley
Terrible one sided match... Semtex was not ready to fight a fighter of Thiago Alves caliber.
Paul Daley attempts to trap Thiago Alves in his guard.
Thiago Alves keeps control and remains in side mount.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Alves pushes Paul Daley and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Alves decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Alves moves back and takes a deep breath.
Semtex tries to grapple
He puts Alves in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Semtex gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Thiago Alves doesn't let Paul Daley get in on his legs.
John McCarthy sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Semtex pushes Thiago Alves and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Inside leg kick from Alves
that lands on Paul Daley's leg.
Semtex hyper-extended his leg
Paul Daley tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Alves is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Paul Daley is in open guard over Alves
Semtex tries to jump to side mount.
Thiago Alves closed his guard around Paul Daley.
Paul Daley is in side mount over Thiago Alves
Paul Daley hovers above Alves
Thiago Alves stops him from throwing strikes.
Poorly executed technique. Thiago Alves looks to counter!
Thiago Alves launches a few punches to Semtex's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Semtex tries to cover his face,
Paul Daley is in side mount over Thiago Alves
Thiago Alves attempts to trap Paul Daley in his guard.
Thiago Alves manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Paul Daley is in open guard over Alves
Terrible one sided match... Semtex was not ready to fight a fighter of Thiago Alves caliber.
Alves tries to close his guard around Semtex
He succeeds!
Paul Daley is in closed guard over Alves
Semtex is in closed guard... Alves tries to roll on the ground!
Paul Daley uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Paul Daley is in closed guard over Alves
Semtex tries to escape from closed guard...
Alves waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Paul Daley! He is reversed and nor Thiago Alves is on half guard!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 2
=========================================
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Thiago Alves can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Alves launches a solid middle kick
that wrenches Semtex!
Paul Daley throws a combo
Thiago Alves ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Semtex swings again, only to get countered once more! Semtex is looking bad here!
Semtex's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Paul Daley's Nose
Paul Daley seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Thiago Alves!
Thiago Alves runs to capitalize and launches a barrage of punches over a dazed Paul Daley who almost cannot stand!
One after another Thiago Alves is punishing Semtex! Wow! John McCarthy should be doing something soon!
Semtex seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Thiago Alves's mind is definitely in the fight, Semtex just got nailed! Thiago Alves saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Semtex is going to have a headache after this one.
Semtex feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
Alves moves aside and dodges.
Semtex clumsily fails here and it's time for Thiago Alves to fight back!
Thiago Alves chases Semtex and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Semtex steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
Semtex has a small cut in his Right cheek
Paul Daley seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Thiago Alves!
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Paul Daley leans forwards and tries to grapple with Alves
Alves wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
Thiago Alves goes with a looping right hand while Paul Daley jumps back and jabs
Semtex seems staggered and Thiago Alves runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Paul Daley moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Paul Daley has found an opening in the defense of Alves, launching a big hook
Thiago Alves steps backwards and avoids that hook!
Alves tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
A bad move from Paul Daley
allows Alves to land a solid head kick.
Semtex's Chin is beginning to swell
Semtex has a small cut in his Chin
Alves looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Paul Daley's punches
Semtex is on the receiving end of a great combo by Alves.
The two exchange wildly
Alves is connecting with a few punches
Paul Daley continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Thiago Alves steps forward and fires a high kick!
Vicious high kick, I can't believe that landed!
There is a small laceration on Paul Daley's Right cheek
Thiago Alves circles around Semtex
Thiago Alves goes with a looping right hand while Paul Daley jumps back and jabs
Semtex seems staggered and Thiago Alves runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Semtex doesn't stop bleeding.
Thiago Alves has found an opening in the defense of Semtex, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Semtex is wobbling!
Semtex has a small cut in his Chin
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
You can see Semtex's blood making stains in the mat.
Thiago Alves's mind is definitely in the fight, Semtex just got nailed! Thiago Alves saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Semtex is going to have a headache after this one.
John McCarthy is asking Semtex to defend himself! John McCarthy jumps in between the fighters and stops the punishment for Semtex.
Semtex has a small cut in his Chin
Winner is Thiago Alves by TKO (Punch) at 2:23 Round 2
Statistics: Paul Daley
Punches 3/11 (27%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 0/6 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 203 s
Statistics: Thiago Alves
Punches 29/41 (71%)
Kicks 4/4 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 2/3 (67%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 203 s
Alves fought in retro form. Daley didn't, and may or may not have taken swings at Alves after the bell went.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!