Post by The Sandmen on Feb 8, 2014 4:10:39 GMT -5
Thiago Alves raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
Paul Daley looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
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 Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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Alves and Semtex move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Paul Daley tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on Alves's face
Paul Daley has found an opening in the defense of Alves, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Alves is wobbling!
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Thiago Alves throws a combo
Paul Daley ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Alves swings again, only to get countered once more! Alves is looking bad here!
Semtex avoids a dangerous strike from Alves
and counters with a solid straight!
Semtex decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Semtex moves back and takes a deep breath.
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Semtex wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Semtex moves forward and holds Alves
The fighters are clinching.
Thiago Alves launches a few punches towards Semtex's ribs while holds him in a double overhooks!
Semtex seems unaffected... those punches doesn't carry any power!
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Semtex pushes Thiago Alves against the fence and launches a few sick punches
A couple of unanswered uppercuts collide with Alves's chin! His legs are wobbling!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Paul Daley shoots and grab both of Thiago Alves's leg, attempting to take him down with a Double Leg
Semtex lifted Alves's off his feet and throws him on the mat
Crushing shot to Alves's body! He's holding his side
Paul Daley is in open guard over Alves
Semtex moves on the ground
Paul Daley moves to side mount
Paul Daley is in side mount over Thiago Alves
Paul Daley is cooling the fight on the ground
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 half guard.
Paul Daley is in half guard over Alves
Paul Daley pushes Alves's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Semtex who is in full mount! Alves is in trouble now!
Paul Daley is in full mount over Thiago Alves
Semtex cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Alves can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Alves measures the resilience of Semtex's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Semtex's side.
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 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.
Paul Daley is in full mount over Thiago Alves
Thiago Alves tries to roll to his side and trap Paul Daley in his guard...
Thiago Alves moves to half guard.
Paul Daley is in half guard over 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! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Paul Daley is in half guard over Alves
Paul Daley tries to free his leg
Paul Daley uses some of his skill by jumping out of Alves's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Paul Daley is in side mount over Thiago Alves
Semtex breaths deeply while on the ground
Paul Daley is in side mount over Thiago Alves
Alves measures the resilience of Semtex's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Semtex blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Paul Daley looks to counter!
Paul Daley looks to mount Thiago Alves...
Paul Daley slides his knee across and gets to mount.
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.
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Paul Daley is in full mount over Thiago Alves
Thiago Alves tries to roll to his side and trap Paul Daley in his guard...
Paul Daley keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Paul Daley is in full mount over Thiago Alves
Paul Daley tries to better his position on the ground...
Semtex is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Paul Daley is in full mount over Thiago Alves
Alves measures the resilience of Semtex's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Semtex blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Semtex tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Thiago Alves tries to roll to his side and trap Paul Daley in his guard...
Paul Daley rolls him over and takes his back!
Semtex is in rear mount over Alves
Deep breaths from Thiago Alves who tries a hammer punch to Semtex's ribs.
Semtex blocks those punches
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.
Semtex showing excellent timing, blasts Thiago Alves with a right hand.
Great hook by Paul Daley! Thiago Alves is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Alves has a small cut in his Forehead
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!
Alves hyper-extended his left leg
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 2
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Semtex decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Semtex moves back and takes a deep breath.
High kick from Thiago Alves!
Semtex seems to be done!
Semtex's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
The two exchange wildly
Semtex is connecting with a few punches
Incredible haymaker from Paul Daley!
You can see Thiago Alves's head being snapped backwards!
Alves's Nose is beginning to swell
Alves has a small cut in his Nose
Thiago Alves circles around Semtex
A high kick from Thiago Alves
misses badly. Alves slips and falls!
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 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.
Back to the beginning! Thiago Alves is standing now.
Brutal-looking high kick from Paul Daley!
You could hear the impact from the back seats!
Paul Daley charges at Alves throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Alves is rocked!
Alves's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Alves has a small cut in his Right cheek
Pulverizing punch to Alves's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
There is a small laceration on Thiago Alves's Nose
Winner is Paul Daley by TKO (Damage) at 1:42 Round 2
Statistics: Thiago Alves
Punches 6/9 (67%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 0/4 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 2/7 (29%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 189 s
Statistics: Paul Daley
Punches 16/23 (70%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 2/3 (67%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 1/1 (100%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 154 s
Paul Daley would just have none of Alves' and shredded him instead. A semi-stunning win, but at the same time, Daley is legit. Both could use a small amount of toughness. Can't complain about the aggression though. Alves might have survived longer with a smidge of KO Resistance. MAybe.
Paul Daley looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
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 Dan Miragliotta.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
Alves and Semtex move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Paul Daley tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on Alves's face
Paul Daley has found an opening in the defense of Alves, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Alves is wobbling!
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Thiago Alves throws a combo
Paul Daley ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Alves swings again, only to get countered once more! Alves is looking bad here!
Semtex avoids a dangerous strike from Alves
and counters with a solid straight!
Semtex decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Semtex moves back and takes a deep breath.
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Semtex wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Semtex moves forward and holds Alves
The fighters are clinching.
Thiago Alves launches a few punches towards Semtex's ribs while holds him in a double overhooks!
Semtex seems unaffected... those punches doesn't carry any power!
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Semtex pushes Thiago Alves against the fence and launches a few sick punches
A couple of unanswered uppercuts collide with Alves's chin! His legs are wobbling!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Paul Daley shoots and grab both of Thiago Alves's leg, attempting to take him down with a Double Leg
Semtex lifted Alves's off his feet and throws him on the mat
Crushing shot to Alves's body! He's holding his side
Paul Daley is in open guard over Alves
Semtex moves on the ground
Paul Daley moves to side mount
Paul Daley is in side mount over Thiago Alves
Paul Daley is cooling the fight on the ground
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 half guard.
Paul Daley is in half guard over Alves
Paul Daley pushes Alves's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Semtex who is in full mount! Alves is in trouble now!
Paul Daley is in full mount over Thiago Alves
Semtex cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Alves can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Alves measures the resilience of Semtex's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Semtex's side.
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 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.
Paul Daley is in full mount over Thiago Alves
Thiago Alves tries to roll to his side and trap Paul Daley in his guard...
Thiago Alves moves to half guard.
Paul Daley is in half guard over 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! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Paul Daley is in half guard over Alves
Paul Daley tries to free his leg
Paul Daley uses some of his skill by jumping out of Alves's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Paul Daley is in side mount over Thiago Alves
Semtex breaths deeply while on the ground
Paul Daley is in side mount over Thiago Alves
Alves measures the resilience of Semtex's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Semtex blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Paul Daley looks to counter!
Paul Daley looks to mount Thiago Alves...
Paul Daley slides his knee across and gets to mount.
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.
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Paul Daley is in full mount over Thiago Alves
Thiago Alves tries to roll to his side and trap Paul Daley in his guard...
Paul Daley keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Paul Daley is in full mount over Thiago Alves
Paul Daley tries to better his position on the ground...
Semtex is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Paul Daley is in full mount over Thiago Alves
Alves measures the resilience of Semtex's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Semtex blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Semtex tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Thiago Alves tries to roll to his side and trap Paul Daley in his guard...
Paul Daley rolls him over and takes his back!
Semtex is in rear mount over Alves
Deep breaths from Thiago Alves who tries a hammer punch to Semtex's ribs.
Semtex blocks those punches
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.
Semtex showing excellent timing, blasts Thiago Alves with a right hand.
Great hook by Paul Daley! Thiago Alves is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Alves has a small cut in his Forehead
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!
Alves hyper-extended his left leg
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 2
=========================================
Semtex decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Semtex moves back and takes a deep breath.
High kick from Thiago Alves!
Semtex seems to be done!
Semtex's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
The two exchange wildly
Semtex is connecting with a few punches
Incredible haymaker from Paul Daley!
You can see Thiago Alves's head being snapped backwards!
Alves's Nose is beginning to swell
Alves has a small cut in his Nose
Thiago Alves circles around Semtex
A high kick from Thiago Alves
misses badly. Alves slips and falls!
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 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.
Back to the beginning! Thiago Alves is standing now.
Brutal-looking high kick from Paul Daley!
You could hear the impact from the back seats!
Paul Daley charges at Alves throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Alves is rocked!
Alves's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Alves has a small cut in his Right cheek
Pulverizing punch to Alves's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
There is a small laceration on Thiago Alves's Nose
Winner is Paul Daley by TKO (Damage) at 1:42 Round 2
Statistics: Thiago Alves
Punches 6/9 (67%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 0/4 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 2/7 (29%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 189 s
Statistics: Paul Daley
Punches 16/23 (70%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 2/3 (67%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 1/1 (100%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 154 s
Paul Daley would just have none of Alves' and shredded him instead. A semi-stunning win, but at the same time, Daley is legit. Both could use a small amount of toughness. Can't complain about the aggression though. Alves might have survived longer with a smidge of KO Resistance. MAybe.
what a lame reason too... 
