PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alex Shlemenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Moriarty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shlemenko comes to the ring accompanied by Young Jeezy feat. Busta Rhymes - love it. Moriarty has chosen Broken Dreams as his entrance music. James Moriarty has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Shlemenko
vs
Moriarty

180 cm
22
170 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

190 cm
18
172 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alex Shlemenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, James Moriarty!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Aleksandr Martynov and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moriarty shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Shlemenko as he avoids it easily.
Shlemenko fails with an attempt to clinch.

Shlemenko closes the distance and clinches.

Shlemenko breaks from the clinch.
Shlemenko fails with an attempt to clinch.
Moriarty misses with a body shot.
Moriarty shoots for a takedown but Shlemenko saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Moriarty swings away with a leg kick that misses.

Shlemenko gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Moriarty tries for a takedown but Shlemenko manages to get underhooks.
Alex Shlemenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Moriarty.
Moriarty tries to pull guard but Shlemenko holds him up against the ropes and eventually Moriarty drops back down to his feet.
Moriarty tries to pull guard but Shlemenko won't allow it.
Shlemenko looking to throw knees to the head but Moriarty is blocking nicely.

Moriarty breaks the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shlemenko avoids a punch combination nicely.
Shlemenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Moriarty.

Shlemenko moves into range and clinches up with Moriarty.

Moriarty escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Moriarty darts in trying to clinch

and Shlemenko counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Shlemenko lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

It looks like James Moriarty has been cut.
Moriarty tries to stall but Shlemenko uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Moriarty is working for takedown but Shlemenko is calmly controlling the position for now.
Shlemenko with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Shlemenko lands a hook that snaps the head of Moriarty backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Moriarty is trying to break the clinch but Shlemenko has him pressed against the ropes.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Moriarty trying to stall but Shlemenko improves his position.

Moriarty breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shlemenko tries to close the distance and clinch but Moriarty swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shlemenko is looking to clinch but Moriarty is avoiding it.
Moriarty fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shlemenko scores with a head kick.
Moriarty tries for a takedown but Shlemenko circles away easily

and Shlemenko counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Moriarty's guard now.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Moriarty looks gassed!

Moriarty looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Shlemenko passes into side control.
Moriarty tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Shlemenko is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Moriarty is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Moriarty being controlled for a moment.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Shlemenko decides to stand back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Shlemenko tries to close the distance and clinch but Moriarty swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Moriarty looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Shlemenko wants to clinch up but Moriarty keeps it at a distance.
Shlemenko tries to clinch up

and Moriarty counters by moving into the clinch.
Shlemenko scores with a shot to the side of Moriarty's head.
Shlemenko looking to slow down the pace here.
Shlemenko with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Shlemenko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Moriarty's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Nice takedown defense from Shlemenko. No joy for Moriarty on that attempt.

Moriarty takes the fight into the clinch.
Moriarty changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Shlemenko fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Moriarty misses with a hook to the body

and Shlemenko counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Shlemenko.
Moriarty tries to break the clinch but Shlemenko is controlling the position.
Shlemenko using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Moriarty has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Moriarty is trying to break the clinch but Shlemenko has him pressed against the ropes.

Shlemenko manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Moriarty is fighting to break Shlemenko's control of his arms but Shlemenko is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Moriarty is breathing heavily.
Moriarty stopping the sweep attempt from Shlemenko.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Shlemenko is trying to control the position but Moriarty postures up.
Moriarty with a flurry of punches that miss.
Moriarty pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shlemenko is keeping the position for now.
Shlemenko wants to stand up but Moriarty is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Shlemenko pulls Moriarty in close to prevent any damage.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Shlemenko circles away from the clinch attempt.

Shlemenko has closed the distance and engaged Moriarty in a clinch.
Shlemenko working Moriarty over with knees to the body.
Moriarty is trying to break free.
Moriarty drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Shlemenko gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Alex Shlemenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Moriarty.
Moriarty tries to stall but Shlemenko uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shlemenko with a knee to the head.
Shlemenko scores with a hook to the body.
Shlemenko lands a knee to the head.

Shlemenko pulls guard effortlessly.
Moriarty wants to control from the top but Shlemenko keeps moving.
Moriarty trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shlemenko is trying to keep Moriarty in close.
Moriarty wants to stand but Shlemenko has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Shlemenko is on top in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Shlemenko decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

Shlemenko closes the distance and clinches.

Shlemenko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Moriarty misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shlemenko wants to clinch.
Shlemenko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Shlemenko dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on James Moriarty's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Moriarty looks to clinch

so Shlemenko counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Moriarty wants to stand but Shlemenko is controlling the position.
Moriarty is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Shlemenko is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Moriarty working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shlemenko doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shlemenko manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Shlemenko stays in close to Moriarty's body and controls the position.
Moriarty takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Shlemenko stands up and waves to Moriarty to follow him.

Shlemenko clinches up against the ropes.
Moriarty is looking to break free of the clinch but Shlemenko has double underhooks.
Shlemenko changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Moriarty fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Shlemenko fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Moriarty, pushing him back against the ropes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shlemenko tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Moriarty goes for a takedown in the clinch but Shlemenko prevents it.
Moriarty is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Shlemenko gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Shlemenko is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Moriarty takes a knee right on the jaw!
Shlemenko looking to throw knees to the head but Moriarty is blocking nicely.
Moriarty has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Shlemenko avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Alex Shlemenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Moriarty.
Shlemenko gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

Shlemenko manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moriarty trying to control but Shlemenko is working from the bottom.
Moriarty being controlled here momentarily.
Alex Shlemenko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Moriarty has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Shlemenko is proving hard to escape from.
Moriarty is fighting to break Shlemenko's control of his arms but Shlemenko is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Shlemenko throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Moriarty being controlled here momentarily.
Shlemenko is trying to keep Moriarty in close.
Moriarty trying to control but Shlemenko is working from the bottom.
Shlemenko has control of Moriarty's left arm, preventing Moriarty from doing any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Shlemenko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Shlemenko has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Shlemenko!