PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jacob Tolle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Shlemenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shlemenko has chosen Rolex as his entrance music. Alex Shlemenko has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Tolle
vs
Shlemenko

200 cm
22
200 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
22
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very confident

Pit bull development

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jacob Tolle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Alex Shlemenko!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, William Gold and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shlemenko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Tolle forces Shlemenko back against the cage and clinches.
Tolle drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shlemenko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shlemenko misses with some punches.

Tolle breaks from the clinch.
Shlemenko misses with a head kick.
Tolle tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Shlemenko manages to circle out of the way.
Shlemenko tries a head kick but it misses.
Tolle blocks a head kick by Shlemenko.
Shlemenko keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shlemenko lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Shlemenko fails to land with a series of punches.
Tolle throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

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

Shlemenko pulls Tolle into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tolle not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Shlemenko wants to stand up but Tolle is controlling him.
Tolle showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Tolle throws a big elbow that misses.
Shlemenko keeping full guard, as Tolle tries to pass.
Tolle is stalling in the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Shlemenko wants to stand but Tolle is controlling the position.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Shlemenko clinches up against the cage.
Shlemenko misses with some punches.
Shlemenko misses with a punch on the inside.
Tolle tries for a takedown but Shlemenko manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jacob Tolle. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Tolle breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tolle avoids the head kick by Shlemenko.
A counter left hand to the body from Tolle misses its target.
Alex Shlemenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shlemenko throws a head kick that misses.
Tolle blocks a head kick by Shlemenko.
Shlemenko pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tolle goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

Shlemenko has Tolle up against the cage in a clinch.

Shlemenko manages to pull guard.
Tolle won't allow Shlemenko to get back to his feet.

Tolle postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Shlemenko is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Tolle, into his guard.

Shlemenko preventing the sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shlemenko controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tolle is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tolle tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shlemenko trying to control but Tolle is working from the bottom.

Tolle uses the cage to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Shlemenko dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Shlemenko pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Shlemenko has managed to clinch.
Shlemenko swings wildly with an uppercut but Tolle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tolle is trying to pull guard but Shlemenko turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Shlemenko throws a punch but it's blocked by Tolle.

Tolle breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tolle looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Shlemenko is fending him off so far but Tolle persists. Nope, Shlemenko circles away and we're back to standing.
Shlemenko tries to close the distance and clinch but Tolle swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shlemenko scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Shlemenko throws a nice head kick!
Tolle blocks a head kick by Shlemenko.
Tolle went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tolle is looking to clinch.
Shlemenko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shlemenko doesn't manage to clinch there - Tolle circles away.
Tolle circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tolle wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Jacob Tolle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shlemenko displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tolle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jacob Tolle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shlemenko throws a sloppy head kick
and Tolle counters with a left and a right that stings Shlemenko.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shlemenko shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tolle but Tolle pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tolle throws a head kick but Shlemenko moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Shlemenko.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tolle is defended easily by Shlemenko.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shlemenko throws a combination that misses
and Tolle counters with an inside leg kick.
Alex Shlemenko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tolle shoots in looking for a takedown but Shlemenko manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tolle's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A head kick misses from Shlemenko.
Tolle feinted with a counter takedown.
Tolle dodges the punch combination from Shlemenko.
It looked like Tolle was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Shlemenko.
Tolle cracks the inside of Shlemenko's front leg.

Shlemenko drives through and clinches with Tolle against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tolle tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Shlemenko misses with some punches.

Tolle breaks from the clinch.

Shlemenko moves into the clinch successfully.
A short right from Shlemenko.
A short left from Shlemenko.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tolle fails to pull guard.
Tolle jumps guard but Shlemenko turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Shlemenko lands a nice uppercut.
Shlemenko is trying to pull guard but Tolle turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Tolle fails to pull guard.
Shlemenko working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Shlemenko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shlemenko.
Shlemenko throws a head punch that misses.
Tolle jumps guard but Shlemenko stands there with Tolle around his waist. Tolle gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shlemenko misses with some punches.
Shlemenko working aggressively here.
Shlemenko swings wildly with an uppercut but Tolle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tolle is looking for a takedown.

Shlemenko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Shlemenko has managed to clinch.
Shlemenko misses with the head strike.
Shlemenko throws a punch but it's blocked by Tolle.
Shlemenko jumps guard but Tolle turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Tolle tries to pull guard but Shlemenko holds him up against the cage and eventually Tolle drops back down to his feet.
Alex Shlemenko seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Shlemenko misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Shlemenko fails to land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tolle wants to get back to striking at distance but Shlemenko won't allow it.
A nice left hand lands by Shlemenko.
Tolle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shlemenko is trying to push Tolle away but Tolle has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Shlemenko throws a head punch that misses.
Tolle pushes Shlemenko back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tolle is trying to break free.
Tolle jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Shlemenko walks away with a smile on his face. Tolle gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Tolle blocks a head kick by Shlemenko.

Shlemenko moves into range and clinches up with Tolle.
Tolle is looking for a takedown.
Tolle changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Shlemenko fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tolle shoots in looking for a takedown but Shlemenko manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tolle's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Shlemenko rushes Tolle and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shlemenko lands an uppercut.

Shlemenko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Shlemenko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

No joy there for Shlemenko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shlemenko throws a head kick but Tolle moves out of range.
Shlemenko throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tolle avoids the head kick by Shlemenko.
Shlemenko doesn't manage to clinch there - Tolle circles away.
Shlemenko displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tolle.
A head kick misses from Shlemenko.
Horrible takedown attempt by Tolle or perhaps it was just good defense by Shlemenko, which made it look bad.
Shlemenko tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tolle manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Shlemenko fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tolle, pushing him back against the cage.
Shlemenko misses with a punch on the inside.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tolle looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Shlemenko lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tolle backwards.
Tolle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tolle wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Shlemenko misses with some punches.
Shlemenko working aggressively here.
Still in the clinch, Shlemenko scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shlemenko working some nice short punches in the clinch.

Tolle's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tolle changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Shlemenko tries to avoid it but Tolle manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Shlemenko to the ground. Shlemenko escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jacob Tolle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shlemenko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shlemenko lands a head kick. Tolle smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Tolle throws a sloppy head kick and Shlemenko moves out of range easily.
Tolle fails to land with a series of punches.

Shlemenko moves into the clinch successfully.

Shlemenko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shlemenko throws a head kick that misses.
Shlemenko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shlemenko pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shlemenko pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Tolle back to the cage. Shlemenko follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shlemenko throws a sloppy head kick and Tolle moves out of range easily.
Tolle has a takedown stuffed.
Shlemenko tries a head kick but it misses.

Shlemenko gets a clinch.
Tolle looking for a takedown.
Tolle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Shlemenko.
Tolle tries to pull guard but Shlemenko won't allow it.
Shlemenko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tolle trying to control the position but instead, Shlemenko has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tolle into the cage.
Tolle's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shlemenko lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Shlemenko scores with a nice hook to the head.
A shot in the inside from Shlemenko.

Shlemenko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Shlemenko darts in and clinches Tolle up against the cage.
Shlemenko tries to pull guard but Tolle won't allow it.
Tolle fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tolle.
Shlemenko lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

Shlemenko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shlemenko tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tolle manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shlemenko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shlemenko throws a body kick that misses.
Shlemenko stuffs the takedown attempt from Tolle. Tolle gets slowly back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shlemenko tries a head kick but it misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tolle is defended easily by Shlemenko.

Shlemenko closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shlemenko swings wildly with an uppercut but Tolle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shlemenko tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tolle smiles and moves away.
Shlemenko leaves Tolle with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Shlemenko throws a head kick that half lands.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Shlemenko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Shlemenko has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Steven Brown scores the fight for Alex Shlemenko!
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Alex Shlemenko!
Judge James Glass scores the fight for Alex Shlemenko!

Alex Shlemenko wins by unanimous decision!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Alex Shlemenko waved his t-shirt featuring Pit bull development 's logo in front of the cameras.