Post by The Sandmen on Jul 25, 2014 8:43:15 GMT -5
Thiago Alves is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
Paul Daley glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
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 Herb Dean.
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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 throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Alves's chin! That stops Alves in his tracks!
Tremendous strikes from Alves!
Semtex blocks with confidence
Thiago Alves gets sloppy and Paul Daley tries to take advantage...
Paul Daley fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Alves's chin
Brutal combination from Paul Daley!
Alves is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
Semtex moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Alves with a double overhooks!
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Alves stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Paul Daley is coming in again!
Semtex fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Thiago Alves didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Paul Daley is in open guard over Alves
Paul Daley is cooling the fight on the ground
Paul Daley is in open guard over Alves
Semtex moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Paul Daley is in half guard over Alves
Paul Daley tries to pass Thiago Alves's guard...
Paul Daley passes momentarily but Thiago Alves regains half guard.
Paul Daley is in half guard over Alves
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,
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Paul Daley is in half guard over Alves
Paul Daley tries to free his leg...
Alves rolls on the ground and moves to side mount! Awesome maneuver!
Thiago Alves is in side mount over Paul Daley
Thiago Alves looks to pass to mount...
Semtex creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Araneta Coliseum (Quezon City, Philippines) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Semtex moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Alves with a double overhooks!
Tremendous strikes from Alves!
Some big punches are landing!
Semtex has a small cut in his Chin
Thiago Alves and Semtex engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Alves goes for a low kick..
Semtex avoids the deadly blow.
Semtex is trying to counter now!
Semtex fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Thiago Alves didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Paul Daley is in open guard over Alves
Alves tries to close his guard around Semtex
He succeeds!
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Paul Daley is in closed guard over Alves
Paul Daley is looking to pass Thiago Alves's guard...
Paul Daley gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Paul Daley is in half guard over Alves
Thiago Alves tries to close the guard.
Alves put Paul Daley in closed guard.
Paul Daley is in closed guard over Alves
Paul Daley launches a few punches to Alves
Weak punches. He needs to improve his position!
There is a small laceration on Thiago Alves's Forehead
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
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Thiago Alves can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Alves tries to close his guard around Semtex
He is not able to do it
Paul Daley is in open guard over Alves
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.
Paul Daley is in open guard over Alves
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.
Paul Daley is in open guard over Alves
Semtex moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
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 full mount!
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.
Semtex tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
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 gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Thiago Alves! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Thiago Alves doesn't defend himself!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is maybe for Paul Daley, but it's close.
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Round 2
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Semtex looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Thiago Alves's punches
Semtex measures the resilience of Alves's chin with an uppercut while Alves lands some great crosses.
Alves's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
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.
Paul Daley circles around Alves
Tremendous strikes from Semtex!
Some big punches are landing!
Alves's Chin is beginning to swell
An overhand right from Paul Daley that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Alves's stops that one with his face! How is Alves standing?!
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Thiago Alves swings...
...no good.
Semtex is holding Thiago Alves's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Thiago Alves loses balance and goes to the ground.
Alves Hyper-extended his left arm
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.
Paul Daley is in open guard over Alves
Semtex positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Alves's being punished here!
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
Semtex launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Alves is covering himself! Semtex tries to force the situation and Alves clumsily gives his back!
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Semtex is in rear mount 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! Herb Dean knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Semtex is in rear mount over Alves
Good looking punches from Paul Daley on the ground
They could take their toll on Alves.
Alves's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Alves has a small cut in his Left cheek
Semtex is in rear mount over Alves
Alves has Semtex controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Semtex is unable to move under Alves control.
Semtex is in rear mount over Alves
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Semtex tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Alves! Semtex has one hook in and keeps working!
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Semtex is in rear mount over Alves with one hook in
Semtex has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Alves.
Nicely done! Semtex now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Semtex is in rear mount over Alves with two hooks in
Semtex tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Alves!
Semtex has one of his arm over Thiago Alves's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Semtex is in rear mount over Alves with two hooks in
Semtex tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Alves!
Semtex has one of his arm over Thiago Alves's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Semtex is in rear mount over Alves with two hooks in
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! Herb Dean knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The ref pulls off Paul Daley! Alves seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
Winner is Paul Daley by TKO (Elbow) at 3:11 Round 2
Statistics: Thiago Alves
Punches 8/14 (57%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 6/9 (67%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 313 s
Statistics: Paul Daley
Punches 16/16 (100%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 15/17 (88%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 313 s
I did not think Daley would win. Outside of that, I got nothin' here. Daley just brought a different level of game than Alves. Oh dear.
Paul Daley glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
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 Herb Dean.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
Alves and Semtex move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Paul Daley throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Alves's chin! That stops Alves in his tracks!
Tremendous strikes from Alves!
Semtex blocks with confidence
Thiago Alves gets sloppy and Paul Daley tries to take advantage...
Paul Daley fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Alves's chin
Brutal combination from Paul Daley!
Alves is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
Semtex moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Alves with a double overhooks!
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Alves stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Paul Daley is coming in again!
Semtex fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Thiago Alves didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Paul Daley is in open guard over Alves
Paul Daley is cooling the fight on the ground
Paul Daley is in open guard over Alves
Semtex moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Paul Daley is in half guard over Alves
Paul Daley tries to pass Thiago Alves's guard...
Paul Daley passes momentarily but Thiago Alves regains half guard.
Paul Daley is in half guard over Alves
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,
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Paul Daley is in half guard over Alves
Paul Daley tries to free his leg...
Alves rolls on the ground and moves to side mount! Awesome maneuver!
Thiago Alves is in side mount over Paul Daley
Thiago Alves looks to pass to mount...
Semtex creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Araneta Coliseum (Quezon City, Philippines) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Semtex moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Alves with a double overhooks!
Tremendous strikes from Alves!
Some big punches are landing!
Semtex has a small cut in his Chin
Thiago Alves and Semtex engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Alves goes for a low kick..
Semtex avoids the deadly blow.
Semtex is trying to counter now!
Semtex fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Thiago Alves didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Paul Daley is in open guard over Alves
Alves tries to close his guard around Semtex
He succeeds!
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Paul Daley is in closed guard over Alves
Paul Daley is looking to pass Thiago Alves's guard...
Paul Daley gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Paul Daley is in half guard over Alves
Thiago Alves tries to close the guard.
Alves put Paul Daley in closed guard.
Paul Daley is in closed guard over Alves
Paul Daley launches a few punches to Alves
Weak punches. He needs to improve his position!
There is a small laceration on Thiago Alves's Forehead
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
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Thiago Alves can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Alves tries to close his guard around Semtex
He is not able to do it
Paul Daley is in open guard over Alves
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.
Paul Daley is in open guard over Alves
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.
Paul Daley is in open guard over Alves
Semtex moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
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 full mount!
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.
Semtex tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
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 gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Thiago Alves! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Thiago Alves doesn't defend himself!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is maybe for Paul Daley, but it's close.
=========================================
Round 2
=========================================
Semtex looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Thiago Alves's punches
Semtex measures the resilience of Alves's chin with an uppercut while Alves lands some great crosses.
Alves's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
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.
Paul Daley circles around Alves
Tremendous strikes from Semtex!
Some big punches are landing!
Alves's Chin is beginning to swell
An overhand right from Paul Daley that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Alves's stops that one with his face! How is Alves standing?!
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Thiago Alves swings...
...no good.
Semtex is holding Thiago Alves's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Thiago Alves loses balance and goes to the ground.
Alves Hyper-extended his left arm
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.
Paul Daley is in open guard over Alves
Semtex positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Alves's being punished here!
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
Semtex launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Alves is covering himself! Semtex tries to force the situation and Alves clumsily gives his back!
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Semtex is in rear mount 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! Herb Dean knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Semtex is in rear mount over Alves
Good looking punches from Paul Daley on the ground
They could take their toll on Alves.
Alves's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Alves has a small cut in his Left cheek
Semtex is in rear mount over Alves
Alves has Semtex controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Semtex is unable to move under Alves control.
Semtex is in rear mount over Alves
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Semtex tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Alves! Semtex has one hook in and keeps working!
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Semtex is in rear mount over Alves with one hook in
Semtex has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Alves.
Nicely done! Semtex now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Semtex is in rear mount over Alves with two hooks in
Semtex tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Alves!
Semtex has one of his arm over Thiago Alves's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Semtex is in rear mount over Alves with two hooks in
Semtex tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Alves!
Semtex has one of his arm over Thiago Alves's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Semtex is in rear mount over Alves with two hooks in
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! Herb Dean knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The ref pulls off Paul Daley! Alves seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
Winner is Paul Daley by TKO (Elbow) at 3:11 Round 2
Statistics: Thiago Alves
Punches 8/14 (57%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 6/9 (67%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 313 s
Statistics: Paul Daley
Punches 16/16 (100%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 15/17 (88%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 313 s
I did not think Daley would win. Outside of that, I got nothin' here. Daley just brought a different level of game than Alves. Oh dear.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!