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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alexsandr Slemenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Stratton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Slemenko comes into the arena with Небо Славян blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
5 - 5 - 1 |
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201 lbs
22 - 12 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexsandr Slemenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eric Stratton!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Chad Campbell and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the liver by Stratton. Beautiful body shot.
Stratton lands a really nice looking cross but Slemenko seems unphased.
Stratton fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Stratton shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Stratton sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Slemenko defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stratton is nestled in close to Slemenko, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Stratton not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Stratton looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Stratton seems to be working for a kimura but Slemenko defends the submission attempt.
Slemenko keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stratton working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Stratton seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Stratton missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Stratton not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Stratton throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Slemenko is breathing heavily.
Stratton takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Slemenko keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's two 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.
Stratton lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Slemenko knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stratton on the ground.
Stratton lands strikes from half guard.
Stratton takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Stratton throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Stratton is taking a breather. Slemenko says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Nice strikes from Stratton there.
Stratton sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Slemenko defending well though.
Stratton lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Stratton performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stratton is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Slemenko takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A nice combination there by Stratton.
Stratton lands a nice shot that snaps Slemenko's head back.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Stratton.
Stratton connects with a nice looking jab.
Slemenko takes one on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stratton throws a shot to the body.
Slemenko on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stratton shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Slemenko eats them both and turns towards Stratton to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Stratton with a hook.
Eric Stratton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slemenko takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Stratton lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Slemenko at a distance.
A right-left combo lands from Stratton.
Stratton pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Slemenko back to the cage. Stratton follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Stratton fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Stratton throws out a powerful jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Stratton dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Stratton punishes Slemenko's body with a nice straight punch.
Stratton lands a right hook to the body.
Jab by Stratton.
Stratton with a nice cross.
Slemenko gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Stratton digs a good hook to Slemenko's body.
Stratton scores with a one two! Slemenko had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Stratton stuns Slemenko with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Slemenko takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Stratton's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Stratton duly obliges.
Slemenko needs to keep his hands up - Stratton had a free shot at his head there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slemenko takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Stratton throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Stratton cracks a nice hook into Slemenko's ribs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Slemenko takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Slemenko takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Stratton drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Stratton slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stratton throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slemenko avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stratton works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Stratton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Stratton looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Slemenko with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stratton is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Stratton content to control rather than advance.
Slemenko blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stratton.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stratton content to control rather than advance.
Stratton lands strikes from half guard.
Nice strikes from Stratton there.
Stratton throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Stratton lands a nice short elbow.
Stratton is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Stratton stalling.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Stratton lands a jab-cross combination.
Stratton lands with a shot to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stratton, as that shot connected.
Slemenko gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Stratton.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Stratton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Stratton fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Slemenko takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Slemenko walks into a stiff left hand from Stratton.
Jab, jab by Stratton - just one landing.
Slemenko on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Stratton drives through with a takedown into Slemenko's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Slemenko preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Stratton trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stratton scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Stratton keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Slemenko's head.
Stratton postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Slemenko is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stratton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Stratton's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Oh Slemenko is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Slemenko utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Stratton's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Stratton is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Stratton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Stratton makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's two 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.
Stratton lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Stratton is working Slemenko over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Stratton postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A left lands for Stratton.
Stratton connects with a body shot.
Slemenko drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Eric Stratton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stratton throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Slemenko was covering up waiting for the punch and Stratton finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Stratton passes Slemenko's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stratton missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Slemenko seems to have got his legs back now.
Stratton performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Stratton landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Alexsandr Slemenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Stratton in particular looking to stall.
Slemenko blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stratton.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Stratton seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Stratton landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Eric Stratton has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stratton is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Stratton lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Slemenko quite badly. Slemenko pulls Stratton in close trying to recover. Stratton postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Slemenko on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Slemenko doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eric Stratton!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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