Post by The Sandmen on May 8, 2013 16:34:35 GMT -5
Cung Le 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
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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Cung Le and Paul Daley touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Semtex launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Le's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Mario Yamasaki saw it!
Mario Yamasaki takes away one point from Paul Daley for eye poke.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to give Le time to recover. Cung Le seems to be ready to fight again. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Semtex launches a hook to the body
Cung Le moves aside looking for a counter...
Surprise roundhouse punch by Semtex.
It looks like Le was hit by a bus!
Paul Daley launches a rapid series of punches
that glance off Le's arms.
Poorly executed technique. Cung Le looks to counter!
Brutal-looking high kick from Cung Le!
You could hear the impact from the back seats!
Paul Daley shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Cung Le is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Semtex into his guard.
Paul Daley is in closed guard over Le
Semtex tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Paul Daley fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Paul Daley is in half guard over Le
Cung Le attempts to move to full guard
Cung Le manages to switch to full guard.
Paul Daley is in closed guard over Le
Semtex is in closed guard... Le tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Paul Daley!
Cung Le is in full mount over Paul Daley
Cung Le sits high on Paul Daley's chest and pulls his leg underneath Semtex's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Semtex tries to roll out. He's too quick for Cung Le and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Le and it cost him top position.
Paul Daley is in closed guard over Le
Semtex use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) is cheering him!
Paul Daley is in side mount over Cung Le
Cung Le attempts to trap Paul Daley in his guard.
Cung Le manages to switch to full guard.
Paul Daley is in open guard over Le
Paul Daley tries to pass to half guard...
Cung Le's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Paul Daley is in closed guard over Le
Semtex is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Le's ribs.
Le blocks Paul Daley's moves and tries to reverse the situation.
Le is trying to counter now!
Le tries to stand up!
Semtex doesn't allow him!
Paul Daley is in closed guard over Le
Paul Daley is looking to pass Cung Le's guard...
Paul Daley gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Paul Daley is in half guard over Le
Le tries to move on the ground and shows Paul Daley a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Le uses his forearms to block the impact!
Paul Daley is in half guard over Le
Semtex tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Le from the side mount!
Paul Daley is in side mount over Cung Le
Semtex positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Le's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Semtex misses a step and Cung Le sees an opportunity to counter him!
Le tries to show some ground skills
Cung Le put Semtex in half guard.
Mario Yamasaki has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Le launches a furious low kick!
Semtex receives a hard blow on his right leg!
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Le steps backwards away from Paul Daley. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Semtex decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Semtex moves back and takes a deep breath.
Le follows Paul Daley
Semtex fakes a move.
Lightning fast low kick from Le!
Semtex blocks that kick with his leg.
Le clumsily fails here and it's time for Paul Daley to fight back!
Paul Daley's mind is definitely in the fight, Le just got nailed! Paul Daley saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Le is going to have a headache after this one.
Le's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Paul Daley leans forwards and tries to grapple with Le
Semtex shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cung Le's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Semtex is throwing a flurry of punches!
Le ducks under and circles out of the corner.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Paul Daley!
Le ducks under...
Paul Daley shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Cung Le is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Semtex into his guard.
Paul Daley is in closed guard over Le
Semtex use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Cung Le holds Paul Daley and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Le is trying to counter now!
Semtex is in closed guard... Le tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Paul Daley!
Cung Le is in full mount over Paul Daley
Semtex is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Cung Le pushes Paul Daley down and prevents his attempts to escape
Cung Le is in full mount over Paul Daley
Semtex launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Le's ribs.
Cung Le is in full mount over Paul Daley
Semtex measures the resilience of Le's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Le blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Paul Daley gets sloppy and Cung Le tries to take advantage...
Semtex tries to escape from the full mount...
Cung Le is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 2
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Superb haymaker by Semtex
that lands on Le's face like a cannon ball!
Cung Le moves forward looking for some grappling action
Le has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Semtex looks to be in very good shape.
Semtex is launching some bone breaking punches to Le's ribs while in the clinch.
Le blocks.
The fighters are clinching.
Semtex has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Paul Daley fakes a few punches and advance towards Le trying to take him down with a Advancing Leg Sweep
Cung Le lose his balance and falls hard on the mat
Semtex is standing while Le is on the ground on his back
Cung Le 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
Cung Le is on his feet again.
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Cung Le jumps in the air and tries a flying knee!
Semtex blocks with his arms and moves laterally looking for a counter
Le misses a step and Paul Daley sees an opportunity to counter him!
Semtex throws a few hammer fists to the face of Cung Le
Blocked by Le.
A right hand from Paul Daley
surprises Le!
Le's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Le moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Semtex with a double overhooks!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Cung Le!
Semtex is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Not a desiderable position that Semtex is in now. Cung Le is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Le spins around and tries a spinning back kick!
Semtex blocks with his arms and leg
Semtex is trying to counter now!
Paul Daley throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Paul Daley tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Paul Daley who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Cung Le pushes away Semtex trying to keep the fight at striking range
Semtex doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Cung Le
The fighters are clinching.
Cung Le is controlling the clinch and launches a vicious knee!
He was aiming at Semtex's face but his move was blocked
Mario Yamasaki sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Cung Le fakes a punch and launches himself over Paul Daley
Great move by Le who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Paul Daley pushes away Le trying to keep the fight at striking range
Le doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Paul Daley
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Paul Daley tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Semtex circles out and slips free of Cung Le's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Cung Le takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Semtex wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cung Le is controlling the clinch and launches a vicious knee!
Crushing blow to Semtex's face.
The fighters are clinching.
Semtex takes a break to breathe while holding Cung Le.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Le decides to launch some tentative punches
Semtex launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Le with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Le has a small cut in his Right eye
Le is holding Paul Daley's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Paul Daley loses balance and goes to the ground.
Cung Le is in side mount over Paul Daley
Semtex measures the resilience of Le's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Le blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Semtex clumsily fails here and it's time for Cung Le to fight back!
Le tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Cung Le is in full mount over Paul Daley
Paul Daley launches a few punches to Le's cheek from the guard.
Cung Le uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Cung Le is in full mount over Paul Daley
Paul Daley tries to roll on the ground...
Le knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Semtex misses a step and Cung Le sees an opportunity to counter him!
Cung Le tries to open Semtex's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Cung Le. Semtex is unable to cover himself now!
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Cung Le is in full mount over Paul Daley
Cung Le sits high on Paul Daley's chest and pulls his leg underneath Semtex's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Semtex tries to roll out. He's too quick for Cung Le and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Le and it cost him top position.
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Paul Daley is in closed guard over Le
Le tries to move on the ground and shows Paul Daley a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Le uses his forearms to block the impact!
Le is trying to counter now!
Semtex is in closed guard... Le tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Paul Daley!
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
Cung Le is in full mount over Paul Daley
Paul Daley launches a few punches to Le's cheek from the guard.
Cung Le uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
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.
Brutal combination from Cung Le!
Semtex is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
Le steps backwards away from Paul Daley. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was a close round.
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Round 3
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Semtex cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Le can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Le jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Cung Le pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
Cung Le is controlling the clinch and launches a vicious knee!
Crushing blow to Semtex's face.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cung Le tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Paul Daley
well done Semtex falls hard on the mat
Crushing shot to Semtex's body! He's holding his side
Le is standing while Semtex is on the ground on his back
Le launches a kick to Semtex's thigh
Semtex checks that kick!
Le clumsily fails here and it's time for Paul Daley to fight back!
Semtex tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Semtex climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Paul Daley launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Le blocks and tries to circle around his opponent looking for angles.
Paul Daley tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on Le's face
Le is holding Paul Daley's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Paul Daley loses balance and goes to the ground.
Cung Le is in side mount over Paul Daley
Cung Le looks to mount Paul Daley...
Cung Le slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
Cung Le is in full mount over Paul Daley
Paul Daley tries to roll on the ground...
Le knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Cung Le is in full mount over Paul Daley
Semtex is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Cung Le pushes Paul Daley down and prevents his attempts to escape
Paul Daley gets sloppy and Cung Le tries to take advantage...
Le gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Paul Daley! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Paul Daley doesn't defend himself!
Cung Le is in full mount over Paul Daley
Semtex tries to stand up!
Le doesn't allow him!
Cung Le is in full mount over Paul Daley
Le and Semtex are at the same level nowadays... This match is very interesting because no one knows who will win.
Cung Le fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Semtex's face!
Semtex's Left eye is beginning to swell
Cung Le is in full mount over Paul Daley
Le tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Cung Le controls the situation despite Paul Daley efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Cung Le is in full mount over Paul Daley
Le tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Cung Le controls the situation despite Paul Daley efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Cung Le is in full mount over Paul Daley
Paul Daley tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Cung Le rolls Paul Daley to his stomach and takes his back!
Le is in rear mount over Semtex
Le tries to end this with a RNC!
Semtex manages to roll on the ground and break the lock
Paul Daley is in half guard over Le
Cung Le attempts to move to full guard
Cung Le manages to switch to full guard.
Paul Daley is in open guard over Le
Le is getting frustrated here.
Paul Daley gets sloppy and Cung Le tries to take advantage...
Le tries to close his guard around Semtex
He succeeds!
Paul Daley is in closed guard over Le
Paul Daley doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Le's moves.
Paul Daley is in closed guard over Le
Semtex struggles on the ground and tries to break Cung Le's guard...
Le doesn't want to free his opponent and Semtex continues in closed guard
The clock says 3:30 in the 3 round
Paul Daley is in closed guard over Le
Le tries to move on the ground and shows Paul Daley a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Le uses his forearms to block the impact!
Mario Yamasaki has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Le follows Paul Daley
Semtex fakes a move.
Paul Daley gets sloppy and Cung Le tries to take advantage...
Cung Le is opening up on Semtex and raining down combinations!
Semtex's corner looks worried!
Solid low kick from Cung Le.
For sure, that had to hurt!
Semtex goes to the body...
his punches graze Le's arm.
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
Le decides to launch some tentative punches
Semtex launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Le with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Cung Le takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Paul Daley moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Semtex throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
Le's defense muffles the blows.
Poorly executed technique. Cung Le looks to counter!
Le wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The clock says 4:40 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Le struggles and launches a few punches to Semtex's head
Those punches are hitting! Semtex covers his head!
Paul Daley pushes away Le trying to keep the fight at striking range
Le doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Paul Daley
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Paul Daley pushes away Le trying to keep the fight at striking range
Le doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Paul Daley
Semtex clumsily fails here and it's time for Cung Le to fight back!
Le struggles and launches a few punches to Semtex's head
Those punches are hitting! Semtex covers his head!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
The round is for Le, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 4
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Paul Daley launches a rapid series of punches
taking Le from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
Paul Daley throws a combo
Cung Le 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 Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Paul Daley's Chin
That punishment by Cung Le has left Semtex staggered! Cung Le should try push forward now and finish this!
The clock says 0:30 in the 4 round
Cung Le goes with a looping right hand while Paul Daley jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Semtex seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
That punishment by Cung Le has left Semtex staggered! Cung Le should try push forward now and finish this!
Incredible high kick!
Semtex is worried!
That punishment by Cung Le has left Semtex staggered! Cung Le should try push forward now and finish this!
Cung Le moves forward looking for some grappling action
Le has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Le tries to take Paul Daley down... Semtex stumbles backwards and Cung Le launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Semtex's jaw!
Semtex's Chin is beginning to swell
The fighters are clinching.
Le grapple with Paul Daley and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Paul Daley falls hard on the mat with Cung Le on top of him
Cung Le is in closed guard over Semtex
Le tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Cung Le fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Cung Le is in half guard over Semtex
Cung Le pushes Semtex's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Le who is in full mount! Semtex is in trouble now!
Cung Le is in full mount over Paul Daley
Semtex measures the resilience of Le's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Le blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Cung Le is in full mount over Paul Daley
Paul Daley is cooling the fight on the ground
Cung Le is in full mount over Paul Daley
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Cung Le aggressively and repeatedly punches Semtex.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Semtex has a small cut in his Left eye
Cung Le is in full mount over Paul Daley
Paul Daley launches a few punches to Le's cheek from the guard.
Cung Le uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Le is trying to counter now!
Le tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Paul Daley. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Cung Le launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Semtex's knee!
Semtex hyper-extended his leg
That punishment by Cung Le has left Semtex staggered! Cung Le should try push forward now and finish this!
Paul Daley tries a middle kick
Cung Le blocks and steps away.
Cung Le launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Semtex's knee!
That punishment by Cung Le has left Semtex staggered! Cung Le should try push forward now and finish this!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Paul Daley!
Le ducks under...
Semtex clumsily fails here and it's time for Cung Le to fight back!
Le launches a solid middle kick
that wrenches Semtex!
Semtex seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Paul Daley tries a nice one-two combination
that gets blocked.
Semtex looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Cung Le's punches
Semtex is on the receiving end of a great combo by Le.
Here comes Cung Le with a vicious middle kick!
That lands hard on Semtex's ribs!
Hard blow to Semtex's mid-section, he seems hurt
Semtex seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Le spins around and tries a spinning back kick!
Semtex ducks under and hesitates for a moment...
Le misses a step and Paul Daley sees an opportunity to counter him!
Semtex tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Le moves backwards and circles around Paul Daley.
Paul Daley throws a punch
that gets deflected.
Le is trying to counter now!
Pulverizing punch to Semtex's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
Semtex fell like he got shot! This is over!
Winner is Cung Le by KO (Punch) at 3:52 Round 4
Statistics: Cung Le
Punches 25/27 (93%)
Kicks 8/13 (62%)
Clinch strikes 7/12 (58%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 14/17 (82%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 428 s
Statistics: Paul Daley
Punches 20/50 (40%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/9 (11%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 2/30 (7%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/2 (50%)
Time on the ground 429 s
WHat a good fight. The first 2 rounds of this were back and forth damage-action. Le being accurate and technical, Daley throwing everything all out and aggressive. The attempts were A LOT more for Daley, but the lands were higher for Le. In the end, this trend continued, which kept it even, but Le got a the better of a few more exchanges before ultimately putting Daley in a damage-spot he could not recover from and finishing the fight. Daley's toughness made this fight almost 2 rounds longer than most people would have. Another mini-classic in Grand Prix history.
Paul Daley raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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Cung Le and Paul Daley touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Semtex launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Le's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Mario Yamasaki saw it!
Mario Yamasaki takes away one point from Paul Daley for eye poke.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to give Le time to recover. Cung Le seems to be ready to fight again. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Semtex launches a hook to the body
Cung Le moves aside looking for a counter...
Surprise roundhouse punch by Semtex.
It looks like Le was hit by a bus!
Paul Daley launches a rapid series of punches
that glance off Le's arms.
Poorly executed technique. Cung Le looks to counter!
Brutal-looking high kick from Cung Le!
You could hear the impact from the back seats!
Paul Daley shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Cung Le is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Semtex into his guard.
Paul Daley is in closed guard over Le
Semtex tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Paul Daley fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Paul Daley is in half guard over Le
Cung Le attempts to move to full guard
Cung Le manages to switch to full guard.
Paul Daley is in closed guard over Le
Semtex is in closed guard... Le tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Paul Daley!
Cung Le is in full mount over Paul Daley
Cung Le sits high on Paul Daley's chest and pulls his leg underneath Semtex's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Semtex tries to roll out. He's too quick for Cung Le and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Le and it cost him top position.
Paul Daley is in closed guard over Le
Semtex use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) is cheering him!
Paul Daley is in side mount over Cung Le
Cung Le attempts to trap Paul Daley in his guard.
Cung Le manages to switch to full guard.
Paul Daley is in open guard over Le
Paul Daley tries to pass to half guard...
Cung Le's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Paul Daley is in closed guard over Le
Semtex is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Le's ribs.
Le blocks Paul Daley's moves and tries to reverse the situation.
Le is trying to counter now!
Le tries to stand up!
Semtex doesn't allow him!
Paul Daley is in closed guard over Le
Paul Daley is looking to pass Cung Le's guard...
Paul Daley gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Paul Daley is in half guard over Le
Le tries to move on the ground and shows Paul Daley a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Le uses his forearms to block the impact!
Paul Daley is in half guard over Le
Semtex tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Le from the side mount!
Paul Daley is in side mount over Cung Le
Semtex positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Le's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Semtex misses a step and Cung Le sees an opportunity to counter him!
Le tries to show some ground skills
Cung Le put Semtex in half guard.
Mario Yamasaki has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Le launches a furious low kick!
Semtex receives a hard blow on his right leg!
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Le steps backwards away from Paul Daley. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Semtex decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Semtex moves back and takes a deep breath.
Le follows Paul Daley
Semtex fakes a move.
Lightning fast low kick from Le!
Semtex blocks that kick with his leg.
Le clumsily fails here and it's time for Paul Daley to fight back!
Paul Daley's mind is definitely in the fight, Le just got nailed! Paul Daley saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Le is going to have a headache after this one.
Le's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Paul Daley leans forwards and tries to grapple with Le
Semtex shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cung Le's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Semtex is throwing a flurry of punches!
Le ducks under and circles out of the corner.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Paul Daley!
Le ducks under...
Paul Daley shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Cung Le is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Semtex into his guard.
Paul Daley is in closed guard over Le
Semtex use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Cung Le holds Paul Daley and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Le is trying to counter now!
Semtex is in closed guard... Le tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Paul Daley!
Cung Le is in full mount over Paul Daley
Semtex is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Cung Le pushes Paul Daley down and prevents his attempts to escape
Cung Le is in full mount over Paul Daley
Semtex launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Le's ribs.
Cung Le is in full mount over Paul Daley
Semtex measures the resilience of Le's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Le blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Paul Daley gets sloppy and Cung Le tries to take advantage...
Semtex tries to escape from the full mount...
Cung Le is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 2
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Superb haymaker by Semtex
that lands on Le's face like a cannon ball!
Cung Le moves forward looking for some grappling action
Le has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Semtex looks to be in very good shape.
Semtex is launching some bone breaking punches to Le's ribs while in the clinch.
Le blocks.
The fighters are clinching.
Semtex has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Paul Daley fakes a few punches and advance towards Le trying to take him down with a Advancing Leg Sweep
Cung Le lose his balance and falls hard on the mat
Semtex is standing while Le is on the ground on his back
Cung Le 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
Cung Le is on his feet again.
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Cung Le jumps in the air and tries a flying knee!
Semtex blocks with his arms and moves laterally looking for a counter
Le misses a step and Paul Daley sees an opportunity to counter him!
Semtex throws a few hammer fists to the face of Cung Le
Blocked by Le.
A right hand from Paul Daley
surprises Le!
Le's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Le moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Semtex with a double overhooks!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Cung Le!
Semtex is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Not a desiderable position that Semtex is in now. Cung Le is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Le spins around and tries a spinning back kick!
Semtex blocks with his arms and leg
Semtex is trying to counter now!
Paul Daley throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Paul Daley tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Paul Daley who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Cung Le pushes away Semtex trying to keep the fight at striking range
Semtex doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Cung Le
The fighters are clinching.
Cung Le is controlling the clinch and launches a vicious knee!
He was aiming at Semtex's face but his move was blocked
Mario Yamasaki sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Cung Le fakes a punch and launches himself over Paul Daley
Great move by Le who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Paul Daley pushes away Le trying to keep the fight at striking range
Le doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Paul Daley
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Paul Daley tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Semtex circles out and slips free of Cung Le's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Cung Le takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Semtex wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cung Le is controlling the clinch and launches a vicious knee!
Crushing blow to Semtex's face.
The fighters are clinching.
Semtex takes a break to breathe while holding Cung Le.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Le decides to launch some tentative punches
Semtex launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Le with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Le has a small cut in his Right eye
Le is holding Paul Daley's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Paul Daley loses balance and goes to the ground.
Cung Le is in side mount over Paul Daley
Semtex measures the resilience of Le's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Le blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Semtex clumsily fails here and it's time for Cung Le to fight back!
Le tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Cung Le is in full mount over Paul Daley
Paul Daley launches a few punches to Le's cheek from the guard.
Cung Le uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Cung Le is in full mount over Paul Daley
Paul Daley tries to roll on the ground...
Le knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Semtex misses a step and Cung Le sees an opportunity to counter him!
Cung Le tries to open Semtex's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Cung Le. Semtex is unable to cover himself now!
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Cung Le is in full mount over Paul Daley
Cung Le sits high on Paul Daley's chest and pulls his leg underneath Semtex's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Semtex tries to roll out. He's too quick for Cung Le and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Le and it cost him top position.
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Paul Daley is in closed guard over Le
Le tries to move on the ground and shows Paul Daley a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Le uses his forearms to block the impact!
Le is trying to counter now!
Semtex is in closed guard... Le tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Paul Daley!
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
Cung Le is in full mount over Paul Daley
Paul Daley launches a few punches to Le's cheek from the guard.
Cung Le uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
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.
Brutal combination from Cung Le!
Semtex is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
Le steps backwards away from Paul Daley. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was a close round.
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Round 3
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Semtex cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Le can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Le jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Cung Le pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
Cung Le is controlling the clinch and launches a vicious knee!
Crushing blow to Semtex's face.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cung Le tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Paul Daley
well done Semtex falls hard on the mat
Crushing shot to Semtex's body! He's holding his side
Le is standing while Semtex is on the ground on his back
Le launches a kick to Semtex's thigh
Semtex checks that kick!
Le clumsily fails here and it's time for Paul Daley to fight back!
Semtex tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Semtex climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Paul Daley launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Le blocks and tries to circle around his opponent looking for angles.
Paul Daley tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on Le's face
Le is holding Paul Daley's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Paul Daley loses balance and goes to the ground.
Cung Le is in side mount over Paul Daley
Cung Le looks to mount Paul Daley...
Cung Le slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
Cung Le is in full mount over Paul Daley
Paul Daley tries to roll on the ground...
Le knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Cung Le is in full mount over Paul Daley
Semtex is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Cung Le pushes Paul Daley down and prevents his attempts to escape
Paul Daley gets sloppy and Cung Le tries to take advantage...
Le gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Paul Daley! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Paul Daley doesn't defend himself!
Cung Le is in full mount over Paul Daley
Semtex tries to stand up!
Le doesn't allow him!
Cung Le is in full mount over Paul Daley
Le and Semtex are at the same level nowadays... This match is very interesting because no one knows who will win.
Cung Le fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Semtex's face!
Semtex's Left eye is beginning to swell
Cung Le is in full mount over Paul Daley
Le tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Cung Le controls the situation despite Paul Daley efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Cung Le is in full mount over Paul Daley
Le tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Cung Le controls the situation despite Paul Daley efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Cung Le is in full mount over Paul Daley
Paul Daley tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Cung Le rolls Paul Daley to his stomach and takes his back!
Le is in rear mount over Semtex
Le tries to end this with a RNC!
Semtex manages to roll on the ground and break the lock
Paul Daley is in half guard over Le
Cung Le attempts to move to full guard
Cung Le manages to switch to full guard.
Paul Daley is in open guard over Le
Le is getting frustrated here.
Paul Daley gets sloppy and Cung Le tries to take advantage...
Le tries to close his guard around Semtex
He succeeds!
Paul Daley is in closed guard over Le
Paul Daley doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Le's moves.
Paul Daley is in closed guard over Le
Semtex struggles on the ground and tries to break Cung Le's guard...
Le doesn't want to free his opponent and Semtex continues in closed guard
The clock says 3:30 in the 3 round
Paul Daley is in closed guard over Le
Le tries to move on the ground and shows Paul Daley a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Le uses his forearms to block the impact!
Mario Yamasaki has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Le follows Paul Daley
Semtex fakes a move.
Paul Daley gets sloppy and Cung Le tries to take advantage...
Cung Le is opening up on Semtex and raining down combinations!
Semtex's corner looks worried!
Solid low kick from Cung Le.
For sure, that had to hurt!
Semtex goes to the body...
his punches graze Le's arm.
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
Le decides to launch some tentative punches
Semtex launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Le with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Cung Le takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Paul Daley moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Semtex throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
Le's defense muffles the blows.
Poorly executed technique. Cung Le looks to counter!
Le wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The clock says 4:40 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Le struggles and launches a few punches to Semtex's head
Those punches are hitting! Semtex covers his head!
Paul Daley pushes away Le trying to keep the fight at striking range
Le doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Paul Daley
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Paul Daley pushes away Le trying to keep the fight at striking range
Le doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Paul Daley
Semtex clumsily fails here and it's time for Cung Le to fight back!
Le struggles and launches a few punches to Semtex's head
Those punches are hitting! Semtex covers his head!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
The round is for Le, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 4
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Paul Daley launches a rapid series of punches
taking Le from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
Paul Daley throws a combo
Cung Le 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 Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Paul Daley's Chin
That punishment by Cung Le has left Semtex staggered! Cung Le should try push forward now and finish this!
The clock says 0:30 in the 4 round
Cung Le goes with a looping right hand while Paul Daley jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Semtex seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
That punishment by Cung Le has left Semtex staggered! Cung Le should try push forward now and finish this!
Incredible high kick!
Semtex is worried!
That punishment by Cung Le has left Semtex staggered! Cung Le should try push forward now and finish this!
Cung Le moves forward looking for some grappling action
Le has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Le tries to take Paul Daley down... Semtex stumbles backwards and Cung Le launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Semtex's jaw!
Semtex's Chin is beginning to swell
The fighters are clinching.
Le grapple with Paul Daley and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Paul Daley falls hard on the mat with Cung Le on top of him
Cung Le is in closed guard over Semtex
Le tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Cung Le fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Cung Le is in half guard over Semtex
Cung Le pushes Semtex's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Le who is in full mount! Semtex is in trouble now!
Cung Le is in full mount over Paul Daley
Semtex measures the resilience of Le's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Le blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Cung Le is in full mount over Paul Daley
Paul Daley is cooling the fight on the ground
Cung Le is in full mount over Paul Daley
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Cung Le aggressively and repeatedly punches Semtex.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Semtex has a small cut in his Left eye
Cung Le is in full mount over Paul Daley
Paul Daley launches a few punches to Le's cheek from the guard.
Cung Le uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Le is trying to counter now!
Le tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Paul Daley. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Cung Le launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Semtex's knee!
Semtex hyper-extended his leg
That punishment by Cung Le has left Semtex staggered! Cung Le should try push forward now and finish this!
Paul Daley tries a middle kick
Cung Le blocks and steps away.
Cung Le launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Semtex's knee!
That punishment by Cung Le has left Semtex staggered! Cung Le should try push forward now and finish this!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Paul Daley!
Le ducks under...
Semtex clumsily fails here and it's time for Cung Le to fight back!
Le launches a solid middle kick
that wrenches Semtex!
Semtex seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Paul Daley tries a nice one-two combination
that gets blocked.
Semtex looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Cung Le's punches
Semtex is on the receiving end of a great combo by Le.
Here comes Cung Le with a vicious middle kick!
That lands hard on Semtex's ribs!
Hard blow to Semtex's mid-section, he seems hurt
Semtex seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Le spins around and tries a spinning back kick!
Semtex ducks under and hesitates for a moment...
Le misses a step and Paul Daley sees an opportunity to counter him!
Semtex tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Le moves backwards and circles around Paul Daley.
Paul Daley throws a punch
that gets deflected.
Le is trying to counter now!
Pulverizing punch to Semtex's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
Semtex fell like he got shot! This is over!
Winner is Cung Le by KO (Punch) at 3:52 Round 4
Statistics: Cung Le
Punches 25/27 (93%)
Kicks 8/13 (62%)
Clinch strikes 7/12 (58%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 14/17 (82%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 428 s
Statistics: Paul Daley
Punches 20/50 (40%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/9 (11%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 2/30 (7%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/2 (50%)
Time on the ground 429 s
WHat a good fight. The first 2 rounds of this were back and forth damage-action. Le being accurate and technical, Daley throwing everything all out and aggressive. The attempts were A LOT more for Daley, but the lands were higher for Le. In the end, this trend continued, which kept it even, but Le got a the better of a few more exchanges before ultimately putting Daley in a damage-spot he could not recover from and finishing the fight. Daley's toughness made this fight almost 2 rounds longer than most people would have. Another mini-classic in Grand Prix history.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!