Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 16, 2019

#R1#
Telushikin looks to land a combination. Shlemenko sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Telushikin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shlemenko moves away.
Shlemenko lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Telushikin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Telushikin throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL2#
and Shlemenko moves into the clinch.
Shlemenko tries to land a knee to the head but Telushikin blocks with his arms.
Shlemenko is working for takedown but Telushikin is calmly controlling the position for now.
Shlemenko prevents the takedown attempt.
A short uppercut from Telushikin.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Shlemenko has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Telushikin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#TD#
Shlemenko is fighting off a takedown attempt but Telushikin is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Shlemenko to the mat. Shlemenko regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Telushikin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Shlemenko throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Telushikin controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1#
Telushikin looking to pass the guard.
Shlemenko keeping moving, preventing Telushikin from controlling successfully.
Shlemenko working a defensive guard but Telushikin passes into half guard.
Telushikin wants to pass the guard but Shlemenko is defending well.
Shlemenko is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Telushikin is stalling here. Shlemenko is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Telushikin seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Shlemenko has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Shlemenko lands a nice forearm strike. #T2#
Telushikin holding on.
Telushikin is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The Gentleman's Club, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Telushikin can't do much from the bottom here.
Shlemenko landing strikes.
Telushikin sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Telushikin wants to improve his position but Shlemenko is controlling well.
Telushikin is not content to let Shlemenko control the position.#SUB2#
Telushikin is defending against the submission attempts here by Shlemenko.
Telushikin is positioning himself well to prevent Shlemenko advancing to mount. #T3#
Shlemenko working Telushikin over with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shlemenko throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Shlemenko is looking to stall here but Telushikin recovers full guard.
Shlemenko throwing strikes from guard but Telushikin blocks nicely.
Telushikin is pulling down on Shlemenko's head to control his posture.
Shlemenko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Telushikin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Telushikin managing to control the position.
Shlemenko trying to control but Telushikin is working from the bottom.
Telushikin controls Shlemenko momentarily but Shlemenko frees himself.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Telushikin pulls Shlemenko in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Joseph Telushikin will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Nice body punch from Shlemenko.
Telushikin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Shlemenko as he jumps to the side.
Joseph Telushikin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Telushikin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Telushikin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shlemenko circles away quickly and effectively.
Shlemenko slips a straight right by Telushikin.
Nice straight punches there by Shlemenko. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Shlemenko.
Telushikin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Shlemenko. Shlemenko circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Shlemenko misses with a body punch
and Telushikin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A right-left combo lands from Shlemenko.
Telushikin scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Telushikin tries for a takedown but Shlemenko sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Shlemenko only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Shlemenko. Those never looked like landing.
Shlemenko fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Telushikin is looking for a counter combo.#T1#
Telushikin lands a head shot.
Telushikin scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
No joy there for Telushikin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Telushikin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Telushikin misses with a double jab.
Telushikin loads up on a big right hand but Shlemenko slips the punch.
Shlemenko misses with a straight right.
Telushikin half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD2#
Shlemenko drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB#
Telushikin is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Shlemenko has his hands clasped together but Telushikin extends and breaks Shlemenko's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Telushikin.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joseph Telushikin!
The defeated Alexander Shlemenko had this to say: 'Oh sh#t!!!'.

Event: AEW 30
Date: Aug 31, 2019

#R1#
Shlemenko moves in looking to clinch but Bagov pushes him off.
Bagov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bagov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bagov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#TD#
Bagov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Shlemenko tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bagov is in Shlemenko's guard.#SUB#
Bagov 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 Bagov, into his guard. #REVB#
Shlemenko with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Bagov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Shlemenko with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shlemenko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Shlemenko throwing strikes from guard but Bagov blocks nicely. #SUB#
Bagov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Shlemenko wants to control from the top but Bagov keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Shlemenko with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Shlemenko must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Bagov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shlemenko gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Bagov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Bagov looking for a guillotine here but Shlemenko defends easily. #SUB#
Bagov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Shlemenko throwing strikes but missing.
Shlemenko connects with a couple of short punches.#T2#
Shlemenko trying to control but Bagov is working from the bottom.
Shlemenko in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Shlemenko with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bagov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Shlemenko postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Bagov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shlemenko is aware though and is defending well.
Shlemenko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bagov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Bagov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shlemenko defends well.
Shlemenko is in close to Bagov's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Bagov has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Shlemenko doesn't defend quickly enough and Bagov has managed to lock this one up! Can Shlemenko escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Bagov on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ali Bagov!
A very excited looking Ali Bagov rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
The defeated Alexander Shlemenko had this to say: 'Oh sh#t!!!'.

Event: AEW 23
Date: Aug 10, 2019

#R1#
Shlemenko stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Volland.
Volland is trying hard to land a takedown here. Shlemenko sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Shlemenko tries to close the distance and clinch but Volland swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shlemenko moves out of range of the leg kick from Volland.
Volland with a poor takedown
letting Shlemenko counter with a right hand.
Some bone on bone action there as Shlemenko checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Volland drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Shlemenko moves into range and connects with a jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Shlemenko blocks the leg kick. #TD#
Volland scores with a takedown into Shlemenko's guard.
Shlemenko looking for a sweep. Not yet Shlemenko, not yet.
Shlemenko keeping moving, preventing Volland from controlling successfully.
Shlemenko looking to hit a scissor sweep but Volland is one step ahead there.
Shlemenko is trying to keep Volland in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Volland tries to free his leg and advance position but Shlemenko is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Volland drops back looking for a leg! Shlemenko is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Shlemenko manages to kick Volland off! Volland jumps back into Shlemenko's guard. #SUB2#
Shlemenko has his foot on Volland's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Volland works his way back into a safe position though.
Volland definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Volland trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Shlemenko throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Shlemenko is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Volland slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Volland is trying to work for a kimura but Shlemenko is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Volland trying to mount his opponent but Shlemenko defends it.
Shlemenko wants to get back to full guard.
Shlemenko moves into full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Volland looking to pass the guard.
Shlemenko is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T3#
Volland trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Volland advances to half guard.
Volland wants to control but Shlemenko is keeping him busy.
Shlemenko wants to control but Volland is keeping busy.
Volland wants to take a breather but Shlemenko is having none of it.
Shlemenko gets back to full guard.
Volland works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Shlemenko wants to improve his position but Volland is controlling well.
Shlemenko is refusing to be controlled, as Volland sits in half guard. #T4#
Shlemenko is looking to control Volland's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Shlemenko avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Volland wants to work for an arm triangle but Shlemenko is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Shlemenko moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Volland makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Volland stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shlemenko swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Shlemenko working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Volland doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Volland manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Volland trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Volland trying to control the position from guard on top but Shlemenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Christian Volland dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Shlemenko scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A looping hook to the body misses from Volland. Shlemenko does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD2#
Shlemenko looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Ground and pound from Shlemenko. #SUB#
Volland looking for submissions off his back.
Volland taking some punishment here, with Shlemenko in his half guard.
Shlemenko 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volland trying to hold on to Shlemenko's head to control him but Shlemenko postures up.
Shlemenko looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Volland with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Shlemenko looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Volland has hold of Shlemenko's hands but Shlemenko slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T1#
Nice strikes from Shlemenko there. #ROC2#
Volland is rocked!
Alexander Shlemenko has got the better of the ground game so far.
Volland trying to control but Shlemenko postures up.
Oh Volland is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Volland is refusing to be controlled, as Shlemenko sits in half guard.
Volland taking some punishment here, with Shlemenko in his half guard. #SUB2#
Shlemenko is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Volland is looking to improve his position.
Volland seems to have got his legs back now.#SUB#
Volland looking for submissions off his back.
Volland is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Volland gets full guard.#SUB#
Volland looking for a guillotine here but Shlemenko defends easily.
Shlemenko is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Volland working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shlemenko.
Shlemenko stopping the sweep attempt from Volland.#SUB#
Volland is looking for a triangle but Shlemenko pushes his legs off easily.
Shlemenko with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Volland working for a triangle but Shlemenko defends it easily.
Shlemenko postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T3##SUB#
Volland is looking for a triangle but Shlemenko pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Volland looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Volland can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Shlemenko controls the pace.
Shlemenko scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Shlemenko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shlemenko scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Volland looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Shlemenko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4#
Shlemenko throwing strikes from guard but Volland blocks nicely.
Volland preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Volland looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shlemenko is one step ahead there.
Shlemenko wants to control from the top but Volland keeps moving.
Volland is trying to keep Shlemenko in close.
Volland working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shlemenko.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Volland is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Shlemenko scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Shlemenko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Shlemenko takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Shlemenko throws a quick inside leg kick. #TD#
Volland bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Volland wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Shlemenko, who protects the arm well.
Volland fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Shlemenko is looking for a sweep.
Shlemenko is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Volland is one step ahead and moves to full mount!#SUB#
Volland is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Shlemenko is surviving well by controlling Volland's body position as best he can.
Volland thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Shlemenko is in a horrible position here. Volland smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position. #SUB#
Volland goes for an armbar but Shlemenko turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Shlemenko. #T1#
Shlemenko stopping the sweep attempt from Volland.
Shlemenko passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Shlemenko is looking to take a break and control but Volland is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Shlemenko working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Shlemenko tries for a kimura but Volland is defending well. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Volland is trying to get back to half guard.
Volland is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Shlemenko off and has taken his back!#SUB#
Volland is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Shlemenko is defending well though. Volland let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
Volland has got his arm under Shlemenko's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Shlemenko has spun round into Volland's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shlemenko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Shlemenko with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Shlemenko lands a couple of digs.
Shlemenko lands a couple of elbows.#T3##SUB#
Volland has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shlemenko can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Shlemenko is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Shlemenko's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Shlemenko avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Shlemenko trying to control but Volland is working from the bottom.
Shlemenko arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Volland's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Alexander Shlemenko!
Alexander Shlemenko decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: AEW 13
Date: Jul 05, 2019

#R1#
Shlemenko swinging wildly here.
Shlemenko tries to clinch but Machida moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Machida.
Machida looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Shlemenko shoots in and drives through. Machida sprawls well.
Shlemenko fails with a takedown attempt.
Shlemenko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Machida circles away quickly and effectively.
Shlemenko misses with a combination
and Machida counters with a thumping low kick.
Machida just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Machida. Shlemenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Machida scores with a spinning back kick!
Machida looks to score with a jab to the body but Shlemenko is just out of range.
Shlemenko ducks under a wild hook from Machida.
Shlemenko cracks Machida with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T1#
Machida throws a wild body kick that Shlemenko sees coming a mile off.
Shlemenko takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Machida is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Machida is looking to chop away at Shlemenko's legs.
Shlemenko connects with a single shot there.
Machida connects with a right hand. Shlemenko shakes it off.
Shlemenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Machida was well out of range. Poor timing from Shlemenko.
Machida dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Shlemenko. That did some damage!
Shlemenko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Machida works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CL#
Shlemenko has taken the fight to the clinch.
Machida gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Machida tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shlemenko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Shlemenko tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Machida lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Shlemenko misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
Machida avoiding damage as Shlemenko throws knees to the body.
Machida swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shlemenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shlemenko lands a nice shot to the body.
Machida lands an elbow that stopped Shlemenko in his tracks for a moment.
Machida misses with the head strike.
Machida lands a nice shot to the body.
Shlemenko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Machida avoids it.
Machida throws an elbow but it misses.
Shlemenko misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Machida.
Shlemenko tries to work over Machida's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Our sources have told us that Shlemenko has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Machida tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shlemenko's elbow.
Shlemenko lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Shlemenko tries a knee to the head but Machida blocks it.
Machida stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Machida misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shlemenko lands an uppercut.
Machida lands a left hand. #T3#
A right handed body shot lands from Shlemenko.
Shlemenko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Machida tries a knee to the head but Shlemenko blocks it.
Machida lands an elbow that stopped Shlemenko in his tracks for a moment.
Machida lands with a short shot to the head.
Machida lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shlemenko backwards.
Machida lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#
It looks like Alexander Shlemenko has been cut.
Machida throws an elbow but it misses.
Machida working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Machida pushes Shlemenko back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shlemenko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shlemenko avoiding damage as Machida throws knees to the body.
Shlemenko tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Shlemenko lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Machida lands a hook that snaps the head of Shlemenko backwards. #BC2#
Machida pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shlemenko tries to close the distance and clinch but Machida swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A jab from Shlemenko misses. #T4#
Machida uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Machida with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Shlemenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Machida manages to avoid it.
Shlemenko scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Shlemenko misses with a body shot.
Machida replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Shlemenko blocks it well.
Shlemenko takes a swing at Machida's ribcage but misses.
Machida tries a quick counter leg kick but Shlemenko is wise to it.
Machida misses with a low kick as Shlemenko jumps back.
Shlemenko defending well as Machida loads up on a big left hand.
Machida throws a half hearted mid kick.
Machida lands a nice hook to Shlemenko's body. Shlemenko takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Machida has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Machida avoids the body shot from Shlemenko.
Shlemenko fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Shlemenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Shlemenko has closed the distance and engaged Machida in a clinch.
Nice body punch from Machida.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Seiryu Machida dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Shlemenko's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Shlemenko doesn't manage to clinch there - Machida circles away.
Machida scores with a leg kick.
Machida sizes up Shlemenko with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Machida digs a good body shot into Shlemenko's ribs.
Machida throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shlemenko stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Machida thows a left - swing and a miss!
Machida misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Machida checks a leg kick.
And Machida responds with a good body kick, but Shlemenko manages to step out the way in time.
Shlemenko takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Shlemenko.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machida lands a lovely overhand right.
Machida throws a low kick but Shlemenko avoids it.
Shlemenko moves forwards but Machida connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machida lands with a nice body punch. #T1#
Machida scoring well with a low kick there.
Machida loads up on a big right hand but Shlemenko slips the punch.
Machida has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Machida has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The fighters circling - Machida throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Machida misses with the combination.
Machida chopping away at his opponent's legs. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Machida enables Shlemenko to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Machida manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Machida keeping moving, preventing Shlemenko from controlling successfully.
Machida avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Shlemenko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Shlemenko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Shlemenko scoring with punches to the head and body.
Shlemenko has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T2#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Shlemenko's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Shlemenko is looking to work some ground and pound but Machida has wrist control.
Machida is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Shlemenko wants to control from the top but Machida keeps moving.
Shlemenko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Machida keeping moving, preventing Shlemenko from controlling successfully.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Machida can do anything to dispel that myth.
Shlemenko keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Machida's head.
Shlemenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Machida is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Shlemenko throws a big right hand that misses.
Shlemenko is looking to work some ground and pound but Machida has wrist control.
Machida working a defensive guard but Shlemenko passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machida is controlling Shlemenko's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Shlemenko is pressing down on Machida's thigh, looking to free his foot. Machida is holding on for now.
Machida is looking to control Shlemenko's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Machida avoid being mounted?
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Machida taking some punishment here, with Shlemenko in his half guard.
Machida keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T4#
Shlemenko working Machida over with strikes. #SUB#
Shlemenko is trying to work for a kimura but Machida is defending well.
Machida is looking for a sweep. Shlemenko is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Shlemenko looks to land a strike but Machida avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Shlemenko postures up in Machida's guard and throws a big left but Machida blocks it.
Shlemenko distracts Machida with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Shlemenko might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Machida pulls Shlemenko in close to prevent any damage.
Machida really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shlemenko. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Machida not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Seiryu Machida will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Alexander Shlemenko's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Shlemenko goes for a double leg but Machida avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Machida continues to drive forward.
Shlemenko is looking to wear down Machida with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Shlemenko throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Machida counters with a big head kick but Shlemenko shrugs it off.
Shlemenko takes one on the button.
Machida pivots, looking for a leg kick but Shlemenko is out of range and Machida settles back down.
Shlemenko with a poor takedown
and Shlemenko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Machida connects with an inside leg kick.
Shlemenko digs a good hook to Machida's body.
Machida looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
As Machida tries to get set, Shlemenko tries to push him back and clinch up but Machida manages to avoid the attempt.
Machida lands the left hand.
Machida tries to move into range but Shlemenko moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Machida fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Machida scores with the left hand. Shlemenko knows he should have avoided that one.
Shlemenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Machida was well out of range. Poor timing from Shlemenko.
Shlemenko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shlemenko throws a body punch but Machida moves out of range. #T1#
Machida tries to land a leg kick but Shlemenko saw it coming and moves away.
Shlemenko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Machida counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Shlemenko misses the jab.
Machida misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shlemenko darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Machida takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Machida thuds his shin into the meat of Shlemenko's side.
Machida looks to score with a jab to the body but Shlemenko is just out of range.
Shlemenko throws a big counter combination but Machida scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Shlemenko shoots in for a takedown but Machida shows good takedown defense.
Machida only half commits to the counter leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Shlemenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Machida displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shlemenko throws out the jab. #CL#
Machida gets tackled into the cage by Shlemenko. Shlemenko maintains the clinch.
Machida tries a knee to the head but Shlemenko blocks it. #TD#
Shlemenko wants the takedown. Machida is fighting it off but Shlemenko persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Machida's guard against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Shlemenko trying to control but Machida is working from the bottom.
Shlemenko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Machida works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Alexander Shlemenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Machida has his hands on Shlemenko's head, controlling the position.
Alexander Shlemenko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Machida keeping moving, preventing Shlemenko from controlling successfully.
Machida utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Shlemenko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A slow jab from Machida misses its intended target.
Shlemenko misses with a hook. Machida ducked under it nicely.
Shlemenko misses with a body shot.
Seiryu Machida seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shlemenko tries to clinch up
and Machida counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Shlemenko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shlemenko throws a shot from downtown. Machida moves away and avoids it.
Shlemenko on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Machida. Machida obviously looking to wear him down.
Machida misses with a kick to the body.
Machida looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Machida staying out of range there.
Machida fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Shlemenko has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Seiryu Machida is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Nice body kick from Machida.
Shlemenko blocks the body kick.
Shlemenko throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Machida counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Machida with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Good leg kick by Machida there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #TD#
Shlemenko feints and as Machida raises his hands in defense, Shlemenko changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Machida avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Shlemenko postures up in Machida's guard and throws a big left but Machida blocks it.
Shlemenko scoring with punches to the head and body.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shlemenko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shlemenko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Machida utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Seiryu Machida comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Machida winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seiryu Machida!
During a confident post fight interview, Seiryu Machida thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Alexander Shlemenko was interviewed post fight and said 'Oh sh#t!!!'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 12, 2019

#R1#
Yoder takes a swing at Shlemenko's ribcage but misses.
Yoder tries to bum rush Shlemenko with a series of wild strikes but Shlemenko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Yoder takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Shlemenko fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Yoder has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Yoder swinging wildly here.
Shlemenko half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Yoder misses with a double jab
letting Shlemenko counter with a right hand.
Shlemenko slips a jab and a cross from Yoder. #TD#
Shlemenko closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Shlemenko landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Shlemenko is controlling the pace.
Yoder is trying to get back to full guard.
Shlemenko working over Yoder with some ground and pound. Yoder looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#CUT#
It looks like Ryan Yoder has been cut.
Yoder is looking to improve his position. #T1#
Shlemenko missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Shlemenko tries to pass to full mount but Yoder defends it.
Yoder wants to get back to his feet.
Yoder is refusing to be controlled, as Shlemenko sits in half guard.
Shlemenko thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Yoder's head.
Shlemenko looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Yoder with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #CUT#
That has opened up Ryan Yoder's cut even more.#SUB#
Shlemenko is looking for a kimura but Yoder is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Shlemenko to get the leverage.
Yoder has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Shlemenko is working away from the top position though.
Yoder taking some punishment here, with Shlemenko in his half guard. #CUT#
The cut above Ryan Yoder's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#T2#
Yoder keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Shlemenko seems to be working for a kimura but Yoder defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Shlemenko lands a nice short elbow.#CUT#
Ryan Yoder's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ryan Yoder's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Alexander Shlemenko!
After the fight, Alexander Shlemenko was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: PSE 42
Date: May 18, 2019

#R1#
Pao misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
As Pao tries to get set, Shlemenko tries to push him back and clinch up but Pao manages to avoid the attempt.#TD2#
Pao shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Shlemenko is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pao pulls his head out easily.
Pao lands with a punch from half guard.
Pao is nestled in close to Shlemenko, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Shlemenko tries to get to full guard but Pao has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pao working Shlemenko over with strikes.
Pao 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. Pao lands a nice short elbow.
Pao prevents Shlemenko from improving his position.
Pao lands strikes from half guard.#T1#
Shlemenko tries to get to full guard but Pao has control of the leg.
Pao working the head and body with strikes.
Shlemenko is trying to maintain the position but Pao is very close to passing his half guard.
Shlemenko keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Shlemenko trying to hold on to Pao's head to control him but Pao postures up.
Pao lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Shlemenko avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pao.
Pao missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Pao scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Shlemenko keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Shlemenko regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Pao.
Pao distracts Shlemenko with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T2#
Pao wants to stand but Shlemenko has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Pao content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Pao chips away with some ground and pound.
Pao throws a big right hand that misses.
Pao trying to control but Shlemenko is working from the bottom.
Shlemenko wants to sweep here but Pao controlling him for the moment.
Pao working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Pao loads up on a big left hand. Shlemenko felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Pao looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Shlemenko can't hide his disappointment, as Pao celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Iron Dong Pao!
In his post fight interview, Iron Dong Pao started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Alexander Shlemenko was interviewed post fight and said 'Oh sh#t!!!'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 07, 2019

#R1#
Hall Jr on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hall Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
It seemed like Shlemenko was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Shlemenko tried to score with a low kick but Hall Jr checks it.
Hall Jr misses with a double jab. #CL2#
Shlemenko rushes Hall Jr and presses him up against the cage.
Shlemenko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Shlemenko crunches a lovely knee into Hall Jr's ribcage.
Hall Jr is breathing heavily.
Shlemenko keeps control of Hall Jr as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Shlemenko scores with a hook to the body.
Shlemenko lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#
It looks like Urijah Hall Jr has been cut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Shlemenko.
Hall Jr takes an elbow to the forehead.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shlemenko scores with a shot to the side of Hall Jr's head.
Shlemenko has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Hall Jr - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Shlemenko, and another! Hall Jr is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Alexander Shlemenko!
An out of breath Alexander Shlemenko thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Urijah Hall Jr was interviewed post fight and said 'I lost the battle, but won the war. Fuck that guy and his whole team, bunch of chumps...'.

Event: CEFC 311
Date: Oct 20, 2018

#R1#
Arnold uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shlemenko.
Arnold misses with a hook. Shlemenko ducked under it nicely.
Shlemenko ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Shlemenko shoots in looking for a takedown. Arnold tries to sprawl out of it but Shlemenko keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Arnold manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Shlemenko moves to clinch but Arnold breaks away
enabling Arnold to counter with a crisp jab.
Arnold misses with a straight left.
Shlemenko wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shlemenko wants to clinch.#T1#
Shlemenko tries to clinch but Arnold is having none of it.
Arnold throws a big counter head kick but Shlemenko avoids it with no problem.
Shlemenko connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Arnold keeps the fight on the outside.
Arnold throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL#
Shlemenko gets a clinch.
Shlemenko is leaning against Arnold and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC#
Shlemenko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Arnold swats away the attempt to clinch by Shlemenko.
Shlemenko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Arnold.
As Arnold tries to get set, Shlemenko tries to push him back and clinch up but Arnold manages to avoid the attempt.
Shlemenko throws a front kick aimed at Arnold's knee but Arnold avoids it well.
Shlemenko fails with an attempt to clinch.
Arnold is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Arnold finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
As Arnold tries to get set, Shlemenko tries to push him back and clinch up but Arnold manages to avoid the attempt.#T2##TD#
Shlemenko throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Arnold tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Shlemenko is in Arnold's guard.
Arnold is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Shlemenko dives into side control. #REVB#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Arnold looking for a sweep but Shlemenko has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Arnold is in all sorts of trouble here. #T3#
Shlemenko trying to control but Arnold is having none of it.
Arnold keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Shlemenko blocks Arnold's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Arnold tries to hold on but Shlemenko pushes him away.
Shlemenko controlling the pace for now.
Arnold can't escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Arnold wants to hold on but Shlemenko pushes him away.
Shlemenko controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Shlemenko dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Shlemenko takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Arnold circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL#
Shlemenko rushes Arnold and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Arnold's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Shlemenko throws a head punch that misses.
Shlemenko fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A head punch on the inside from Shlemenko fails to land.
Arnold tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Arnold struggles to land a body shot inside as Shlemenko controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shlemenko works on Arnold's body with a couple of short punches.
Shlemenko scores with a shoulder strike.
Shlemenko takes a knee to the side of the body. #BC2#
Arnold pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Arnold lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Alexander Shlemenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Arnold takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Shlemenko connects with an inside leg kick.
Shlemenko is looking to clinch.
Arnold shapes to counter with a head kick.
Shlemenko tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Arnold paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shlemenko misses with an uppercut
letting Arnold counter with a right hand. #CL#
Shlemenko closes the distance and clinches.
Arnold controlling the action here for a moment.
The referee calls for Arnold to work.
Arnold throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Shlemenko blocks it with crossed arms.
Arnold trying to stall but Shlemenko improves his position.
Arnold throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Shlemenko tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #T2#
Arnold just leaning against Shlemenko, taking a breather.
Arnold managing to block the knees to the body from Shlemenko. #BC#
Shlemenko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shlemenko shoots in for a takedown but Arnold shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Arnold displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shlemenko throws out the jab. #CL#
Shlemenko has managed to clinch.
Arnold tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Arnold is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Shlemenko is keeping busy.
Shlemenko using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Arnold has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Alexander Shlemenko has scored more points in the clinch so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arnold scores with a knee to the head.
Arnold trying to land knees to the body.
Arnold stalling in the clinch.
Arnold misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Shlemenko.
Our sources have told us that Shlemenko has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Arnold creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Arnold throws an elbow but misses. #T3#
Arnold blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Arnold tries to land a knee to the head but Shlemenko blocks with his arms.
Arnold tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Shlemenko throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Shlemenko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Arnold is defending well for now.
Shlemenko throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Arnolds head.
Arnold lands an elbow just above Shlemenko 's eye.
Arnold looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Shlemenko takes a knee right on the jaw!
Arnold throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Shlemenko blocks it with crossed arms.
Shlemenko tries to work over Arnold's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shlemenko dodges an elbow strike from Arnold.
Arnold with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Shlemenko lands a right hand.
Arnold misses with a knee strike.
Shlemenko throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Arnold is breathing heavily.
Shlemenko scores with a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice right hand lands inside from Shlemenko. #T4#
Shlemenko lands with a light punch inside. #ROC#
Arnold is rocked!
Shlemenko is leaning against Arnold and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Arnold is still on wobbly legs! Can Shlemenko finish him?
Arnold throws a knee to the head but misses.
Arnold trying to stall but Shlemenko improves his position.
Arnold seems to have recovered his senses.
Shlemenko tries a body shot but Arnold blocks it.
Shlemenko misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Arnold. #BC2#
Arnold's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Arnold stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Arnold wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Shlemenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Shlemenko throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Arnold was covering up waiting for the punch and Shlemenko finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Arnold is wriggling around but Shlemenko manages to pass to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Alexander Shlemenko will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Shlemenko shoots in looking for a takedown but Arnold manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Shlemenko's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Shlemenko is looking to clinch.
Shlemenko wants to clinch but Arnold slips to the side
and Shlemenko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shlemenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arnold manages to avoid it.
Shlemenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Arnold.
Arnold feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Shlemenko's calf.
Shlemenko closes this distance looking for a takedown but Arnold circles away.
Shlemenko shoots and misses
and Arnold counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Shlemenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shlemenko fails with the takedown
and Arnold counters with a stiff right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arnold scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Arnold misses with a low kick as Shlemenko jumps back.#T1#
Shlemenko throws an overhand right that lands on Arnold's shoulder, as Arnold tries to avoid the shot.
Shlemenko closes the distance but Arnold moves to the side
and Arnold counters with a right hand to the body.
Arnold finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Shlemenko's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Arnold falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Shlemenko!
A relieved looking Alexander Shlemenko thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: CEFC 308
Date: Sep 29, 2018

#R1#
Johnson moves out of range of the body kick from Shlemenko.
Shlemenko wants to clinch but Johnson slips to the side
and Johnson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shlemenko throws a hook but Johnson blocks it.
A big left from Shlemenko misses.
Shlemenko tries to clinch but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Shlemenko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A little feinted left hand from Johnson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A jab lands there for Shlemenko.
Shlemenko throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Shlemenko is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Johnson loads up on a big right hand but Shlemenko slips the punch.
Shlemenko misses the body punch
and Johnson counters with a nice body shot.
Shlemenko misses with a shot to the body
and Shlemenko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shlemenko closes the distance but Johnson moves to the side
letting Johnson counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Shlemenko takes the fight into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Johnson. #T1#
Johnson effectively controlling the action here.
Shlemenko has a couple of punches blocked by Johnson.
Shlemenko trying to land knees to the body.
Johnson can't find room to land a body shot as Shlemenko controls the action.
Johnson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Shlemenko up against the cage.
Shlemenko with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Johnson lands a hook that snaps the head of Shlemenko backwards.
Shlemenko misses with a hook from the clinch.
Johnson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shlemenko's elbow.
Johnson gets through Shlemenko's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Johnson tries to work over Shlemenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shlemenko trying to land knees to the body.
Shlemenko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Shlemenko swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
I was talking to Johnson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T2##BC#
Johnson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shlemenko wants to clinch up but Johnson keeps it at a distance.
Johnson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CL2#
Shlemenko forces Johnson back against the cage and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson. #BC#
Johnson breaks from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shlemenko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johnson.
Shlemenko throws a body shot but no joy.
Johnson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Shlemenko looks for the body kick but Johnson saw that one coming.
Johnson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Johnson blocks a low kick nicely.
Johnson scores with a push kick.#CL2#
Johnson gets tackled into the cage by Shlemenko. Shlemenko maintains the clinch.
Shlemenko misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Shlemenko.
Shlemenko looking to slow down the pace here.#T3#
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shlemenko tries to work over Johnson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Johnson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shlemenkos head.
Shlemenko takes a shot to the head.
Shlemenko struggles to land a body shot inside as Johnson controls his hands.
Shlemenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Johnson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Johnson lands a left hand. #BC#
Johnson breaks the clinch.
Johnson throws a body punch but Shlemenko moves out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Johnson.
Shlemenko tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Johnson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Shlemenko thinking.
Shlemenko swings away with a body shot that misses
and Johnson counters with a stiff right hand.
Shlemenko misses with a hook.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shlemenko wants to clinch up but Johnson keeps it at a distance.
Shlemenko misses with a right hand
and Johnson counters with a one-two to the body.
Shlemenko shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Johnson pinned against the cage. Johnson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Shlemenko sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Johnson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Shlemenko. That did some damage!
Johnson connects with the punch.#ROC#
Shlemenko is rocked!
Alexander Shlemenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson lands with a nice body punch.
Shlemenko is still on wobbly legs! Can Johnson finish him?
Shlemenko looks winded!
Johnson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Shlemenko. That did some damage!
Johnson thumps Shlemenko with a low kick.
Wampage Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shlemenko walks straight into a right hand from Johnson - that's dropped him! Johnson jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Shlemenko from any more punishment! Shlemenko complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Wampage Johnson!
A victorious Wampage Johnson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: CEFC Fight Night 233
Date: Sep 05, 2018

#R1##CL#
Shlemenko moves into the clinch.
Shlemenko throws a punch but it's blocked by Face.
A frustrated look appears on Face's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Face is trying to break the clinch but Shlemenko is controlling him.
Shlemenko lands a left hand.
Face takes a shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Shlemenko - that landed with a thud.
Face working hard to break the clinch.
Shlemenko tries to work over Face's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Still in the clinch, Shlemenko scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Shlemenko breaks the clinch. #KD#
Shlemenko lands a big uppercut and Face crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Face looks OK. Shlemenko waves Face back to his feet!#ROC#
Face is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Shlemenko.
Face is still on wobbly legs! Can Shlemenko finish him?
Shlemenko swings for the body but Face moves out of range.
Face seems to have recovered his senses.#CL#
Shlemenko darts in and clinches Face up against the cage.
Face is trying to break free.
Shlemenko lands a knee to the body.
Shlemenko misses with a body punch.
Shlemenko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Face is trying to break the clinch but Shlemenko has him pressed against the cage. #T1#
Shlemenko using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Face has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Shlemenko lands a hook that snaps the head of Face backwards.
Face wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Shlemenko throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Face on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Face takes a shot to the head.
Shlemenko presses Face against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Shlemenko throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Face blocks it with crossed arms.
Shlemenko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Shlemenko lands with a light punch inside.
Face takes a shot to the head.
Face is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Shlemenko keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Face's efforts to push away.
Stalling in the clinch from Shlemenko.
Shlemenko throws a knee to the head but misses.
Shlemenko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A frustrated look appears on Face's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Shlemenko has Face pressed against the cage, preventing Face from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD#
Shlemenko pulls Face into guard. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shlemenko pulls Face in close to prevent any damage.
Face wants to stand and escape but instead Shlemenko has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Shlemenko controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3#
Face looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Shlemenko puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Face can do anything to dispel that myth.
Face trying to control but Shlemenko postures up.
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.
Face wants to improve his position but Shlemenko is controlling well.
Face is looking to escape.
Face wants to get back to full guard but Shlemenko has passed into side control.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Shlemenko controls the position.#SU#
Shlemenko decides to stand back up.
Shlemenko misses with a body kick.
Face missing with a left hand there. Shlemenko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Face misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Shlemenko dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Shlemenko pushes Face up against the cage in a clinch.
Face working hard to break the clinch.
Shlemenko scores with a knee to the head.
Face tries to circle away but Shlemenko has him pinned against the cage.
Nice elbow from Shlemenko.
Shlemenko lands an elbow inside.
Face is looking to break free of the clinch but Shlemenko has double underhooks.
Shlemenko is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Shlemenko using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body. #TD#
Shlemenko jumps into guard, dragging Face to the mat.
Face must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Face wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Shlemenko's closed guard. He's half up but Shlemenko has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Shlemenko pivots and extends the arm, Face falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Shlemenko! Well done that man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alexander Shlemenko!
An out of breath Alexander Shlemenko thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: CEFC Fight Night 231
Date: Aug 20, 2018

#R1#
Johnson connects with a jab.
Shlemenko dives in for a single leg takedown but Johnson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Shlemenko wants to clinch but Johnson slips to the side
and Johnson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shlemenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Johnson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Shlemenko shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Johnson sprawls well. Johnson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Shlemenko gets slowly back to his feet.
Johnson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Shlemenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Shlemenko.
Johnson misses with a wild combination.
Johnson's corner calls for a 1-2. Johnson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Shlemenko tries to clinch but Johnson moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shlemenko tries to clinch but Johnson moves out of range. #CL2#
Shlemenko clinches with his opponent.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shlemenko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shlemenko looking to throw knees to the head but Johnson is blocking nicely.
Shlemenko misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
Shlemenko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Shlemenko blocks a body shot from Johnson.
Shlemenko swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson gets through Shlemenko's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shlemenko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've been informed that Shlemenko has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Johnson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Shlemenko up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Johnson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
Johnson manages to break the clinch.
Johnson scoring well with a low kick there. #CL2#
Shlemenko forces Johnson back against the cage and clinches.
Still in the clinch, Johnson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shlemenko throws a head punch that misses.
Johnson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Shlemenko tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Wampage Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Shlemenko.#T2#
Johnson managing to block the knees to the body from Shlemenko.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shlemenko blocks a body shot from Johnson.
Shlemenko prevents a body shot from Johnson.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Shlemenko obliges.
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Shlemenko.
A left hand lands to the body for Johnson.
Shlemenko tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Johnson can't find room to land a body shot as Shlemenko controls the action.
Shlemenko misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shlemenko can't find room to land a body shot as Johnson controls the action.
A short right from Johnson on the inside.
Shlemenko working aggressively here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A bit of stalling here from Johnson.
The referee calls for Johnson to work.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Johnson for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.#T3#
Johnson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Shlemenko pushes off an throws an elbow but Johnson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Johnson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Shlemenko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Johnson tries to work over Shlemenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shlemenko blocking some punches.
Johnson blocking some punches.
Johnson taking a breather.
Johnson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Johnson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shlemenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shlemenko creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Shlemenko blocks a body shot from Johnson.
Johnson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #T4#
Shlemenko is leaning against Johnson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Shlemenko works on Johnson's body with a couple of short punches.#BC#
Johnson breaks from the clinch.
Shlemenko keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Johnson fails to land with a series of punches.
Shlemenko tries to close the distance and clinch but Johnson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Johnson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Johnson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Shlemenko shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson lands a head shot.
Shlemenko scores with a body shot.
Shlemenko shoots in for a takedown but Johnson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Shlemenko on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Shlemenko doesn't manage to clinch there - Johnson circles away.
Johnson misses the jab.
Shlemenko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Alexander Shlemenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shlemenko tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Johnson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wampage Johnson dominated that round.
That's time! Johnson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shlemenko moves away.
Shlemenko shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shlemenko throws a big shot that misses.
Shlemenko closes the distance looking to clinch
and Johnson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Shlemenko thinking. #CL2#
Shlemenko gets a clinch.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Shlemenko.
Shlemenko scores with a knee to the head. #BC#
Johnson manages to break the clinch.
Johnson tries to bum rush Shlemenko with a series of wild strikes but Shlemenko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Shlemenko scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson looks to throw the jab but Shlemenko is out of range.
Shlemenko gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shlemenko wants to clinch.#T1#
Shlemenko scores with a hook.
Johnson misses with a two punch combination.
Johnson takes a swing at Shlemenko's ribcage but misses.
Wampage Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shlemenko checks a low kick from Johnson.
Shlemenko tries to counter with a clinch but Johnson shakes him off and moves away.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shlemenko moves away.
Shlemenko wants to counter with a clinch but Johnson pushes him away.
Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shlemenko can do to turn this around?
A telegraphed right hand from Johnson misses the target.
Shlemenko checks a leg kick.
Shlemenko tries a low kick but Johnson avoids it.
Johnson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johnson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shlemenko.
Shlemenko moves in looking to clinch but Johnson pushes him off.
Johnson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body. #CL2#
Shlemenko gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Shlemenko throws a head punch that misses.
Johnson avoiding damage as Shlemenko throws knees to the body.
Johnson tries to work over Shlemenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shlemenko blocking some punches.
Johnson lands an uppercut.
Shlemenko throws a head punch that misses.
Johnson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shlemenko throws a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Shlemenko fails to land. #BC#
Johnson manages to break the clinch.
Good exchange - Shlemenko coming out on top.
Johnson scores with a head kick. #CL2#
Shlemenko rushes Johnson and presses him up against the cage.
Shlemenko working aggressively here. #T3#
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A hook to the body from Shlemenko.
Johnson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The referee calls for Johnson to work.
Johnson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Shlemenko blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Johnson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Johnson swats away the attempt to clinch by Shlemenko.
Shlemenko looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Shlemenko misses with a shot to the body
and Johnson counters with a nice uppercut.
Shlemenko closes the distance but Johnson moves to the side
and Johnson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Johnson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Johnson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Johnson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shlemenko.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shlemenko looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Johnson circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Johnson counter with a right hand.
Johnson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Johnson scoring well with a low kick there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shlemenko throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shlemenko. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shlemenko throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #TD2#
Shlemenko drives through with a takedown into guard.
Shlemenko trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wampage Johnson dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Johnson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Shlemenko to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES#
Johnson pushes Shlemenko off and scrambles back to his feet.
Nice defenses there by Shlemenko.
Shlemenko ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.#CL2#
Johnson tries to keep at a distance but Shlemenko has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson is trying to break free.
Johnson digs a right hand underneath Shlemenko's ribcage. Shlemenko let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Johnson misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Shlemenko. #T1##BC#
Johnson manages to break the clinch.
Shlemenko connects with a jab.
Shlemenko shoots in and drives through. Johnson sprawls well.
Johnson feints and then cracks Shlemenko's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Shlemenko down.
Shlemenko doesn't manage to clinch there - Johnson circles away.
Johnson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Good leg kick by Johnson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Shlemenko is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Johnson rather than just go for the knockout.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Johnson.
Johnson lands with a shot to the body.
Shlemenko misses with a body shot.
Shlemenko doesn't manage to clinch there - Johnson circles away.
Shlemenko will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Shlemenko misses with an uppercut. Johnson saw that one coming.
Wampage Johnson is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice uppercut there from Johnson.
Johnson throws a shot from downtown. Shlemenko moves away and avoids it.
Alexander Shlemenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Johnson circles away from the clinch attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson lands a jab to the head.
Johnson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Shlemenko crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Johnson - the referee stops the clock and Shlemenko gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Johnson. Shlemenko manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Johnson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Johnson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice defenses there by Shlemenko.
Johnson throws a shot to the body.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shlemenko takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Shlemenko gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Johnson with a nice cross.
Shlemenko looks to land a combination but Johnson avoids it well.
Shlemenko shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Johnson scores with a hook to the body. Shlemenko takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Shlemenko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL2#
Shlemenko drives through and clinches with Johnson against the cage.
Wampage Johnson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Shlemenko prevents a body shot from Johnson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shlemenko.
Alexander Shlemenko seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Shlemenko misses with a punch on the inside.
Johnson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Johnson.
Shlemenko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johnson blocks a body shot from Shlemenko. #T4##TD2#
Shlemenko pulls guard successfully.
Shlemenko is looking to sweep but instead, Johnson has passed into half guard.
Johnson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Shlemenko looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Johnson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wampage Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Johnson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wampage Johnson!
Wampage Johnson made sure to mention his sponsor, Urban Fighter in his post fight interview.

Event: CEFC Fight Night 230
Date: Aug 08, 2018

#R1##CL#
Shlemenko closes the distance and clinches.
Shlemenko lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Shlemenko works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Shlemenko throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Page blocks it with crossed arms. #TD2#
Page wants the takedown. Shlemenko is fighting it off but Page persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Shlemenko's guard against the cage.
Shlemenko wants to get back to his feet but Page passes into half guard. #REVR#
Shlemenko is staying active underneath Page, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Page is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Page trying to control but Shlemenko is working from the bottom.
Shlemenko can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Page controls the pace.
Page stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shlemenko swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Page is looking to advance position but Shlemenko has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Shlemenko tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Shlemenko avoids the attempt from Page to control.
Shlemenko controlling the pace for now.
Shlemenko prevents Page from getting the reversal.#T2#
Shlemenko controlling from mount.
Shlemenko has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3#
Page is looking to get to half guard.
Page is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Shlemenko content just to control the position here.
Page can't escape the position. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Shlemenko controlling the position easily from mount.
Page is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Page is desperately trying to improve his position but Shlemenko has a good base and remains in mount.
Page is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander 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.
#R2#
Shlemenko shoots in but no luck this time.
Page doesn't manage to clinch there - Shlemenko circles away.
Shlemenko throws a series of strikes that have Page backpedaling. #CL#
Shlemenko has managed to clinch.
Shlemenko prevents a body shot from Page.
Page misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shlemenko.
A short left from Shlemenko.
Page is trying to maintain a safe position but Shlemenko gets an underhook and turns Page into the cage.
Page pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Shlemenko is leaning against Page and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Shlemenko lands a right hand that snaps the head of Page backwards.
Page goes for a takedown in the clinch but Shlemenko prevents it.
Page prevents a body shot from Shlemenko.
Page blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Shlemenko lands a knee to the head. #T1#
A hook to the body from Shlemenko.
Page blocks a body shot from Shlemenko.
Page tries to stall but Shlemenko uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Shlemenko works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Shlemenko lands a body punch in the clinch.
Page is breathing heavily.
Page tries a body shot but Shlemenko blocks it.
Shlemenko with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Page tries to circle away but Shlemenko has him pinned against the cage.
Page wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Shlemenko cracks Page with a nice body shot.
Page wants to get back to striking at distance but Shlemenko won't allow it.
Shlemenko content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Page misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shlemenko definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A body shot lands from Shlemenko.
Shlemenko stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Shlemenko is leaning against Page and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T2#
Shlemenko misses with a knee strike.
Shlemenko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shlemenko taking a breather.
Shlemenko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shlemenko lands with a short shot to the head.
Shlemenko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Page can do to turn this around?
Shlemenko lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Page.
Shlemenko connects with a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shlemenko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shlemenko pushes Page back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Shlemenko lands a nice shot to the body.
Shlemenko will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Page up against the cage.
Shlemenko connects with a nasty looking knee right to Page's face. #CUT#
It looks like Danny Page has been cut.
A short right from Shlemenko. #T3#
Shlemenko gets underhooks to prevent Page's takedown attempt.
Shlemenko with a knee to the head.
Shlemenko lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Page backwards.
Shlemenko lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Shlemenko lands an uppercut.#ROC#
Page is rocked!
Shlemenko lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Page is still on wobbly legs! Can Shlemenko finish him?
Shlemenko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Shlemenko tries to land knees in the clinch but Page avoids the damage to the body.
Shlemenko lands with a right to the head.
Shlemenko presses Page against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice body punch from Shlemenko.
Shlemenko working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shlemenko creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Page with a big uppercut! Page tries to clinch up but Shlemenko pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Page to the mat! Page covers up and Shlemenko unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Alexander Shlemenko!
A very excited looking Alexander Shlemenko made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: CEFC Sunday Night Fights 2
Date: Jul 15, 2018

#R1#
Shlemenko shoots in looking for a takedown but Rutherford manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Shlemenko's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Shlemenko throws a looping overhand right but Rutherford ducks down to avoid it.
As Shlemenko backs away, Rutherford returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A left and a right from Shlemenko both land. Nice combination.
Shlemenko shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rutherford as he avoids it easily. #CL2#
Shlemenko has taken the fight to the clinch.
Shlemenko working aggressively here.
Rutherford unloads a knee to the mid-section. Shlemenko lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Rutherford swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A short right from Rutherford.
Shlemenko tries to work over Rutherford's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've been informed that Shlemenko has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Shlemenko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rutherford backwards. #BC#
Rutherford breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Shlemenko has managed to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A hook to the body from Shlemenko.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shlemenko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rutherford is struggling to control the position.
Rutherford blocks an uppercut.
Rutherford is trying to break the clinch but Shlemenko is controlling him.#T1#
Shlemenko misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Shlemenko fails to land.
A right handed body shot lands from Shlemenko.
Rutherford scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Shlemenko.
Rutherford stalling.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shlemenko.
Shlemenko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Shlemenko throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rutherfords head. #BC2#
Shlemenko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shlemenko wants to clinch up but Rutherford keeps it at a distance.
Thomas Rutherford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Shlemenko has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rutherford lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shlemenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rutherford lands a hook that snaps the head of Shlemenko backwards. #BC#
Rutherford escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL2#
Shlemenko closes the distance and pushes Rutherford back into the cage.#T2#
Shlemenko on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rutherford.
Rutherford tries to work over Shlemenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shlemenko tries a body shot but Rutherford blocks it.
Rutherford lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rutherford scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rutherford blocks an uppercut.
Rutherford tries to stall but Shlemenko uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Shlemenko throws a head punch that misses.
Shlemenko misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Rutherford pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Shlemenko has Rutherford up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Shlemenko on the inside. #BC#
Rutherford manages to break the clinch.
Rutherford connects with an inside leg kick.
Shlemenko jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Shlemenko misses the target.
Rutherford turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T3#
Shlemenko misses with a straight left.
Rutherford throws a leg kick which misses Shlemenko's front leg but catches the back leg as Shlemenko tries to avoid it.
Shlemenko chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rutherford can pounce on him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shlemenko. Rutherford does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Shlemenko backs away, Rutherford returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Rutherford will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rutherford scores with a jab.
Shlemenko tries to clinch there but Rutherford circles away.
Rutherford misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rutherford lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've been told by Rutherford's head coaches at Big Bear Fight Factory that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Shlemenko fails with the takedown.
Thomas Rutherford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Shlemenko.
Rutherford lands a front kick.
Rutherford fails to land with a series of punches.
Shlemenko tries to counter by closing the distance.
Rutherford tries a head kick but it misses.
Shlemenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
Rutherford misses with a low kick. #CL2#
Shlemenko gets a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rutherford gets through Shlemenko's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rutherford is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Shlemenko tries to work over Rutherford's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Rutherford manages to break the clinch.
Shlemenko lands with an overhand left.
Good work by Shlemenko as he checks the leg kick.
Shlemenko avoids the head kick by Rutherford.
Rutherford sets himself, and Shlemenko steps forward looking for the clinch! Rutherford avoids it this time.
Shlemenko takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rutherford lands a nice leg kick that just misses Shlemenko's sensitive parts.
Rutherford fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shlemenko.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shlemenko looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rutherford is fending him off so far but Shlemenko persists. Nope, Rutherford circles away and we're back to standing.
Shlemenko checks a leg kick.
A slow jab from Shlemenko misses its intended target.
Thomas Rutherford is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rutherford throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shlemenko.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Thomas Rutherford will probably get the nod.
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.
#R2##KD2#
Shlemenko sends Rutherford crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Shlemenko is motioning to the referee to let Rutherford up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#
Rutherford is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Shlemenko tries to clinch but Rutherford is having none of it.
Oh Rutherford is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A solid leg kick lands there for Rutherford.
Rutherford seems to have got his legs back now.
Rutherford throws the kick towards the body but Shlemenko avoids it.
Rutherford looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Shlemenko wants to counter the offense by Rutherford and move into the clinch position.
Shlemenko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rutherford swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rutherford keeps the fight on the outside.
Shlemenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Rutherford is just out of range.
Shlemenko swings for the body but Rutherford moves out of range.
Thomas Rutherford is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rutherford with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shlemenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rutherford was well out of range. Poor timing from Shlemenko.
Rutherford fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shlemenko.
Shlemenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rutherford. #TD2#
Rutherford tries to sprawl but Shlemenko drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rutherford is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Shlemenko's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Shlemenko's back!
Shlemenko covers up after that shot from Rutherford. #T1#
Rutherford throws a series of strikes and Shlemenko wriggles onto his back, so he's now mounted. He's in real trouble here.
Rutherford punching from mount but Shlemenko doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Rutherford sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rutherford trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rutherford is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Shlemenko is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Rutherford looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here. #T2#
Shlemenko is in a horrible position here. Rutherford smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rutherford punching from mount but Shlemenko doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Rutherford wants to control the pace but Shlemenko is squirming around nicely.
Shlemenko is in all sorts of trouble here.
Rutherford trying to control but Shlemenko is having none of it.
Poor strikes thrown by Rutherford there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help! #T3#
Shlemenko is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Rutherford putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Shlemenko taking shots to the head.
Shlemenko tries to reverse the position but Rutherford maintains control.
Rutherford looking to finish with strikes here!
Rutherford tries to control but Shlemenko wriggling away.
Rutherford postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Shlemenko bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Rutherford and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thomas Rutherford!
Thomas Rutherford really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Riner Clothing and Laundry (85%) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: CEFC Live 57
Date: Jun 27, 2018

#R1#
Shlemenko punishes Mac's body with a nice straight punch.
Shlemenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mac.
Alexander Shlemenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Shlemenko gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mac misses with the head strike.
Shlemenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mac misses with a punch to the body.
Mac throws a punch but it's blocked by Shlemenko.
Shlemenko works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #TD2#
Shlemenko is trying to trip Mac. He has hold of a leg but Mac is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Shlemenko persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Shlemenko passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Shlemenko is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Mac will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Shlemenko trying to control the position but Mac is working away. #T1#
Mac parries the strikes from Shlemenko easily there. Shlemenko is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Mac to escape.
Shlemenko is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Mac will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#SU2#
Shlemenko has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #CL2#
Shlemenko clinches.
Mac gets underhooks to prevent Shlemenko's takedown attempt.
Shlemenko makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T2#
Mac tries to throw a body punch but Shlemenko avoids it by throwing Mac back against the cage.
Shlemenko misses with a punch to the body.
Shlemenko blocking some punches. #TD2#
Shlemenko turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Mac is not content to let Shlemenko control the position.
Mac tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Shlemenko is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mac knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Shlemenko wants to control but Mac is keeping him busy. #T3#
Mac is letting Shlemenko control him for a moment.
Mac takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Shlemenko tries to move into full mount but can't pass Mac's legs.
Shlemenko controls the position from side control.
Shlemenko wants to control but Mac is keeping him busy. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mac defending against the ground and pound.
Shlemenko working away.
Shlemenko advances to mount.
Shlemenko lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shlemenko looking to control but Mac is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mac is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Shlemenko dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Shlemenko moves away from the strike by Mac.
Mac throws out a leg kick but Shlemenko moves out of range and Mac only half commits. #CL2#
Shlemenko rushes Mac and presses him up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Shlemenko.
A head punch on the inside from Mac fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shlemenko.
Shlemenko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mac struggles to land a body shot inside as Shlemenko controls his hands.
Good body shot from Shlemenko.
Shlemenko blocks a body shot from Mac.
Mac swings wildly with an uppercut but Shlemenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
A left hand lands to the body for Shlemenko.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shlemenko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mac throws a head punch that misses.
Mac working aggressively here.
Mac throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Mac fails to land.
Mac tries to work over Shlemenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mac.
Shlemenko lands a shoulder strike.
Shlemenko can't find room to land a body shot as Mac controls the action.
Mac working aggressively here.
Mac working aggressively here.
Mac swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mac lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mac misses with a punch to the body.
Shlemenko cracks Mac with a nice body shot.
Mac lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Shlemenko.
Mac misses with some punches.
Mac takes a knee right on the jaw!
Shlemenko lands with a short shot to the head.
Mac misses with a punch to the body.
Mac misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shlemenko.
Shlemenko has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Mac seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Shlemenko can turn it around.
Mac misses with the head strike. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mac misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mac tries to work over Shlemenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mac working aggressively here.
A body shot lands from Shlemenko.
Shlemenko lands an uppercut.
Shlemenko tries a body shot but Mac blocks it.
Mac throws a punch but it's blocked by Shlemenko.
Mac tries a body shot but Shlemenko blocks it. #BC2#
Shlemenko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mac misses with an uppercut. Shlemenko saw that one coming.
Mac backs away from a small jab... but Shlemenko lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Mac crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Shlemenko with a spectacular finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Alexander Shlemenko!
After winning the bout, Alexander Shlemenko thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: CEFC Live 56
Date: Jun 14, 2018

#R1#
Arnold uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shlemenko.
Shlemenko throws a big shot that misses.
A punch combination from Arnold misses.
Arnold slips under a jab from Shlemenko.
It looked like Arnold was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Shlemenko misses with a hook to the body
and Arnold counters with a left to the body.
Shlemenko misses with a straight left.
Decent striking displayed by Arnold there.
Shlemenko misses with a lunging right hand
and Arnold counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Arnold walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shlemenko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Shlemenko has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Arnold uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shlemenko.
Shlemenko swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Arnold counter with a right hand.
Arnold misses the body punch #KD2#
and Shlemenko counters with a nice right hand that sends Arnold toppling to the canvas! Arnold scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Shlemenko finish him?!#ROC2#
Arnold is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slow jab from Shlemenko misses its intended target.
Arnold throws a quick counter head kick but Shlemenko was just out of range.
Oh Arnold is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Alexander Shlemenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Shlemenko connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Arnold covering up! Shlemenko comes in with a big uppercut and Arnold goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Alexander Shlemenko!
Our winner, Alexander Shlemenko, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: CEFC 289
Date: May 19, 2018

#R1#
Shlemenko connects with a looping right hand.
Frost moves out of range as Shlemenko strikes.
Shlemenko throws out a loose jab but Frost uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shlemenko tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL2#
Frost moves into the clinch.
Frost stalling the fight.
Shlemenko definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Frost is working for takedown but Shlemenko is calmly controlling the position for now.
Frost lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Frost fails to land.
Shlemenko misses with a punch to the body.
Frost blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Frost.
Frost presses Shlemenko against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Frost is trying to break free.
Shlemenko's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Frost lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Frost lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right hook to the body lands for Frost.
Frost tries a body shot but Shlemenko blocks it. #T1#
Frost lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right from Frost.
Frost lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Frost lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shlemenko backwards.
Frost misses with a hook from the clinch.
Frost tries to work over Shlemenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Frost gets through Shlemenko's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Frost throws a punch but it's blocked by Shlemenko.
Frost tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shlemenko's elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Frost.
A short uppercut from Frost.
Frost lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Frost working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Frost is working for takedown but Shlemenko is calmly controlling the position for now.
Frost throws a punch but it's blocked by Shlemenko.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shlemenko tries to throw a body punch but Frost avoids it by throwing Shlemenko back against the cage. #T2#
Shlemenko has a couple of punches blocked by Frost. #BC2#
Frost breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Frost cracks the inside of Shlemenko's front leg.
Some wild striking there from Frost.
Shlemenko throws an overhand right that lands on Frost's shoulder, as Frost tries to avoid the shot.
Shlemenko throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Frost to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Shlemenko gets tackled into the cage by Frost. Frost maintains the clinch.
Shlemenko misses with a punch on the inside.
Frost tries to throw a body punch but Shlemenko avoids it by throwing Frost back against the cage.
Frost lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Frost's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC#
Shlemenko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shlemenko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Shlemenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Frost manages to avoid it.
Shlemenko throws a body punch but Frost moves out of range.
Shlemenko dodges the punch combination from Frost. #T3#
Shlemenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A left and a right from Frost both land. Nice combination. #ROC2#
Shlemenko is rocked!
Shlemenko wants to stay close but Frost steps back to make room for something. Shlemenko seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Frost and Shlemenko drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Olaf Frost!
Olaf Frost decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: CEFC 286
Date: Apr 28, 2018

#R1#
Shlemenko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hamidovich Saitiev with the counter takedown but Shlemenko avoids it easily.
Shlemenko punishes Hamidovich Saitiev's body with a nice straight punch.
Hamidovich Saitiev misses with a wild body shot.
Hamidovich Saitiev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shlemenko.
Shlemenko scores with a sloppy right hand. Hamidovich Saitiev should have avoided that one.
Shlemenko defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hamidovich Saitiev.#TD2#
Hamidovich Saitiev shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hamidovich Saitiev was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Shlemenko gets back to half guard.
Shlemenko is pressing down on Hamidovich Saitiev's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hamidovich Saitiev throws a strike but Shlemenko rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hamidovich Saitiev wants to sweep here but Shlemenko controlling him for the moment.
Shlemenko trying to control but Hamidovich Saitiev is working from the bottom. #T1#
Shlemenko is pushing down on Hamidovich Saitiev's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hamidovich Saitiev is fighting to maintain full guard but Shlemenko has managed to sneak the leg through.
Shlemenko wants to take a breather but Hamidovich Saitiev is having none of it.
Shlemenko performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Shlemenko trying to mount his opponent but Hamidovich Saitiev defends it. #SU#
Shlemenko decides to stand and escape the position. #TD2#
Hamidovich Saitiev closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hamidovich Saitiev lands in his opponent's guard.
Hamidovich Saitiev lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T2#
Shlemenko looking for a sweep. Not yet Shlemenko, not yet.
Shlemenko is trying to keep Hamidovich Saitiev in close.
Shlemenko is really struggling to control Hamidovich Saitiev but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Hamidovich Saitiev working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hamidovich Saitiev postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Shlemenko is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shlemenko wants to sweep here but Hamidovich Saitiev controlling him for the moment.
Hamidovich Saitiev working some strikes from top position.#T3#
Shlemenko trying to control the position.
Hamidovich Saitiev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Hamidovich Saitiev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hamidovich Saitiev landing some decent shots from guard.
Hamidovich Saitiev working some strikes from top position.
Shlemenko utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hamidovich Saitiev throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Hamidovich Saitiev fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Shlemenko sprawls well initially but Hamidovich Saitiev persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hamidovich Saitiev is nestled in close to Shlemenko, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T4#
Hamidovich Saitiev 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.
Shlemenko is looking to control Hamidovich Saitiev's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Shlemenko avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Shlemenko looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hamidovich Saitiev winds up and cracks Shlemenko with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Shlemenko controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Shlemenko avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hamidovich Saitiev.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hamidovich Saitiev working the head and body with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Buvaisar Hamidovich Saitiev will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Shlemenko connects with a body shot.
Shlemenko throws out a loose jab but Hamidovich Saitiev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hamidovich Saitiev darts in looking for a takedown but Shlemenko gets double underhooks and turns Hamidovich Saitiev into the cage.
Shlemenko swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hamidovich Saitiev on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hamidovich Saitiev takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Shlemenko throws a hook to the side of Hamidovich Saitiev's head but Hamidovich Saitiev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shlemenko moves into range and connects with a jab.
Shlemenko cracks Hamidovich Saitiev with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Shlemenko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hamidovich Saitiev.
Hamidovich Saitiev fails with the takedown.
Hamidovich Saitiev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shlemenko counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Shlemenko lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hamidovich Saitiev at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shlemenko lands a jab to the nose.
Shlemenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hamidovich Saitiev moves away.
Hamidovich Saitiev is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T1#
Hamidovich Saitiev misses with a takedown
and Shlemenko counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hamidovich Saitiev thinking.
Alexander Shlemenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buvaisar Hamidovich Saitiev.
Hamidovich Saitiev is breathing heavily.
Hamidovich Saitiev drops his hands momentarily and Shlemenko takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Shlemenko throws a lazy right hand but Hamidovich Saitiev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alexander Shlemenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shlemenko jabs Hamidovich Saitiev right on the nose. Hamidovich Saitiev blinks but takes it well.
Shlemenko connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#ROC#
Hamidovich Saitiev is rocked!
Shlemenko scores with a shot to the body.
Hamidovich Saitiev throws an overhand right that lands on Shlemenko's shoulder, as Shlemenko tries to avoid the shot. #KD#
Shlemenko cracks Hamidovich Saitiev with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Hamidovich Saitiev looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Shlemenko finish him?
Hamidovich Saitiev is still on wobbly legs! Can Shlemenko finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shlemenko weaves into range and cracks Hamidovich Saitiev right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Hamidovich Saitiev goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Shlemenko is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alexander Shlemenko!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Alexander Shlemenko waved his t-shirt featuring Pit Bull Development's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: CEFC Live 51
Date: Mar 29, 2018

#R1#
Shlemenko takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Shlemenko lands a nice shot that snaps Face's head back.
Shlemenko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Face throws a big shot that misses.
Face slips under a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Face misses the target.
Angel Face seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Face misses with a double jab
and Shlemenko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Face throws an off balance right hand
and Shlemenko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC#
Face is rocked!
Face misses with a double jab
enabling Shlemenko to counter with a crisp jab.
Face is still on wobbly legs! Can Shlemenko finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Face rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #KD#
and Shlemenko lands a stunning uppercut that sends Face to the mat! #T1#
Face won't allow Shlemenko to pass to mount. #SU#
Shlemenko stands up from half guard.
Face seems to have recovered his senses.
Shlemenko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Face throws a counter combo.#TD#
Shlemenko looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES2#
Face pushes Shlemenko off and scrambles back to his feet.
Face scores with a jab. Shlemenko acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Face rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shlemenko counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T2#
Nice body punch from Face.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Face throws a combination. Shlemenko tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Face has knocked Shlemenko down with a huge combo! Face steps away and waves a wobbly Shlemenko back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Shlemenko is rocked!
Face fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Shlemenko out cold! Brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Angel Face!
A victorious Angel Face thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: CEFC Fight Night 119
Date: Mar 08, 2018

#R1#
Jenova throws a head kick but Shlemenko moves out of range.
Shlemenko takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kenith Jenova seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jenova misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jenova misses with a wild body shot.
Jenova has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Shlemenko is landing a low percentage of strikes.#TD#
Jenova gets caught flat footed, as Shlemenko shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shlemenko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jenova looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shlemenko is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shlemenko wants to stand but Jenova is controlling his posture from full guard. #T1#
Jenova is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Shlemenko looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jenova wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jenova ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shlemenko moves away.
Shlemenko lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Jenova misses the body punch
and Shlemenko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jenova lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T2#
Shlemenko misses with a few strikes there.
Jenova looks for the body kick but Shlemenko saw that one coming.
Shlemenko half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jenova connects with a leg kick. Shlemenko looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Shlemenko doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jenova wants to land a leg kick but Shlemenko is out of range.
Jenova scores with a nice strike.
Jenova connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jenova steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shlemenko.
Jenova moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jenova misses with a low kick.
Jenova lands a nice shot that snaps Shlemenko's head back. #KD2#
Jenova connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Shlemenko to the floor! Jenova dives in looking for the finish!#ROC2#
Shlemenko is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Alexander Shlemenko has been cut.
Shlemenko keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Oh Shlemenko is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Well, if Jenova is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Jenova throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Shlemenko seems to have got his legs back now.#T3#
Jenova is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Jenova is pressing down on Shlemenko's thigh, looking to free his foot. Shlemenko is holding on for now.
Jenova missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Shlemenko has his hands clasped together around Jenova's back. He's all about the action.
Jenova is looking to advance position but Shlemenko won't allow it.
Jenova working Shlemenko over with strikes. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jenova is trying to control. Shlemenko wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Shlemenko is looking to control Jenova's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Shlemenko avoid being mounted?
Jenova stalling away here and it's allowed Shlemenko to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jenova is stalling in the full guard.
Jenova throws a big right hand that misses.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Shlemenko holds on and takes a little breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kenith Jenova dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Shlemenko's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jenova, right into the meat.
Jenova thuds his shin into the meat of Shlemenko's side.
Jenova scores with a hook to the body. Shlemenko takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jenova throws a shot to the body.
Kenith Jenova seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jenova.
Shlemenko throws a big counter combination but Jenova scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jenova is looking to slow Shlemenko down with leg kicks.
Jenova has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shlemenko just misses with a punch to the body.
A shot to the liver by Jenova. Beautiful body shot.
Jenova uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Shlemenko sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Shlemenko connects with a solid leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jenova tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shlemenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Jenova.
A counter left hand to the body from Shlemenko misses its target.
Jenova misses with a body shot.
Jenova checks the leg kick nicely there. #T1#
Jenova connects with a good right hand that stumbles Shlemenko. Shlemenko circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jenova scoring well with a low kick there. #KD2#
Jenova connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Shlemenko to the floor! Jenova dives in looking for the finish!
Jenova is just content to waste time from the top position. Shlemenko takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Jenova trying to control the position from guard on top but Shlemenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jenova is looking to pass into half guard but Shlemenko pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Shlemenko is in guard.#REVR#
Jenova has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Shlemenko has passed into side control.
Shlemenko creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Jenova is looking for a sweep.
Alexander Shlemenko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Shlemenko trying to control the position but Jenova is working away.
Jenova is looking for a sweep.
Shlemenko tries to score with some ground and pound. Jenova controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Jenova gets back to half guard.
Jenova keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jenova trying to control from the bottom.
Jenova is looking for a sweep. Shlemenko is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Shlemenko thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jenova's head.
Jenova wants to get back to full guard but Shlemenko has passed into side control.
Jenova is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.#SU#
Shlemenko decides to stand back up. Shlemenko steps back and let's Jenova get back to his feet.
Jenova misses with a body shot.
It looked like Shlemenko was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jenova.
Shlemenko fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jenova has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T4#
Shlemenko moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Jenova lands a nice leg kick that just misses Shlemenko's sensitive parts.
Jenova throws a body kick that misses.
Shlemenko lands with a slapping head kick.
Nice defenses there by Jenova.
Jenova is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Shlemenko rather than just go for the knockout.
Jenova looks to land a body kick but Shlemenko moved away.
Shlemenko blocks the body kick.
Jenova misses with a body kick.
Jenova avoids the body shot from Shlemenko.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shlemenko shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jenova pinned against the cage. Jenova gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Shlemenko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shlemenko takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kenith Jenova showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alexander Shlemenko's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Shlemenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jenova was well out of range. Poor timing from Shlemenko.
Jenova is looking to score with low kicks.
Jenova thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Shlemenko if he has to take too many more of those.
Jenova swings away with a body shot that misses
and Shlemenko counters with a left to the body.
Jenova throws a leg kick that is checked
and Shlemenko counters with a three punch combo that has Jenova backing up. Jenova nods at Shlemenko to acknowledge the strikes.
Shlemenko walks into a left hand.
Jenova buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jenova scoring well with a low kick there.
Shlemenko is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jenova looks to score with a jab to the body but Shlemenko is just out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Jenova. No joy for Shlemenko on that attempt.
Shlemenko wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Shlemenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jenova.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shlemenko swinging wildly here. #T1#
Jenova lands a leg kick that knocks Shlemenko off balance momentarily.
Jenova looks to score with a jab to the body but Shlemenko is just out of range.
Jenova throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jenova fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shlemenko manages to avoid it.
Shlemenko throws an overhand right that lands on Jenova's shoulder, as Jenova tries to avoid the shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jenova, right into the meat.
Shlemenko takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A telegraphed right hand from Jenova misses the target.
Jenova lands a nice hook to Shlemenko's body. Shlemenko takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jenova tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Shlemenko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD#
Shlemenko fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Jenova to the ground. Shlemenko is now in Jenova's guard.
Jenova wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jenova has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Jenova wants to control the position but Shlemenko says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Jenova has a hand on Shlemenko's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Shlemenko takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Jenova is trying desperately to improve position.#T3#
Jenova tries to lock up and control but Shlemenko gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jenova is trying to escape the mount.
Jenova regains half guard.
Jenova wants to get back to full guard.
Shlemenko wants to take a breather but Jenova is having none of it. #T4#
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.
Jenova makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jenova.
Jenova looking to control.
Shlemenko stopping the sweep attempt from Jenova.
Jenova trying to control the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Jenova is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kenith Jenova.
I've got Jenova winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenith Jenova!

Event: CEFC 276
Date: Feb 10, 2018

#R1#
Shlemenko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shlemenko throwing a counter right hand but Butikol manages to avoid it.#KD#
Shlemenko bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Butikol! He dives into his guard looking to finish! #ROC#
Butikol is rocked!#SUB2#
Butikol looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Shlemenko has picked Butikol up and slammed him! Butikol can't keep hold of the triangle and Shlemenko manages to pass to side control!
Shlemenko cracks Butikol with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Shlemenko immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Butikol is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Shlemenko!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Shlemenko!
Alexander Shlemenko very nearly forgot to thank Pit Bull Development amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 146
Date: Sep 29, 2017

#R1#
Shlemenko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Runnisto has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Shlemenko is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Runnisto uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Shlemenko misses with a right hand
and Runnisto counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shlemenko throws a low kick but it's checked well by Runnisto.
Runnisto throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shlemenko.
Shlemenko tries to clinch up.
Runnisto appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Shlemenko walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Runnisto checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Shlemenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Runnisto tries to sprawl but Shlemenko drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Runnisto is looking for a sweep. Shlemenko is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Runnisto manages to get to full guard. #T1#
Runnisto is pulling down on Shlemenko's head. It's preventing any offense from Shlemenko, at least for the moment.#T2#
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 trying to control but Runnisto is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Shlemenko has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Spar Bros in the buildup to the fight.
Runnisto misses with a few strikes there.
Shlemenko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shlemenko fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Runnisto punishes Shlemenko's body with a nice straight punch.
Jab from Shlemenko.
Runnisto misses with a combination
and Shlemenko counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Runnisto thinking. #T3#
Shlemenko moves out of range of the strikes.
Shlemenko throws a big shot that misses.
Shlemenko slips a jab and a cross from Runnisto.
Shlemenko throws a big counter combination but Runnisto scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Runnisto misses with a wild combination.
Shlemenko lands with a straight right. Runnisto didn't see that one coming.
Runnisto avoids the body shot from Shlemenko.
Shlemenko scores with a punch to the head.#T4#
Shlemenko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Runnisto scores with a four punch combination!
Runnisto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Runnisto throws a right and a left that Shlemenko avoids nicely.
Shlemenko attempts a counter takedown but Runnisto avoids it well and moves away.
Shlemenko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Runnisto tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shlemenko loads up on a big right hand but Runnisto slips the punch.
Shlemenko avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Alexander Shlemenko will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Shlemenko scores with a jab.
Shlemenko slips a jab and a cross from Runnisto.
Shlemenko fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Runnisto has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Runnisto throws a body punch but Shlemenko moves out of range.
Runnisto misses with a body shot
and Shlemenko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shlemenko misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shlemenko tries a head kick but it misses.
Shlemenko throws a right hand that Runnisto ducks under and follows up with a left that Runnisto also avoids with ease.
Runnisto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shlemenko.#T1#
Shlemenko moves to clinch but Runnisto breaks away
and Runnisto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Runnisto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Runnisto misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shlemenko is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Shlemenko thuds a left hand into Runnisto's body.
Shlemenko scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Runnisto throws a series of punches but Shlemenko avoids them all with ease.
Runnisto takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Shlemenko avoids a punch combination nicely. #T2#
Runnisto connects with a body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Shlemenko. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Shlemenko.
Shlemenko lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Runnisto looks to throw the jab but Shlemenko is out of range.
Shlemenko misses with a straight right.
Runnisto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shlemenko throws out the jab.
Runnisto comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Shlemenko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Runnisto feints a jab promting Shlemenko to slip. Runnisto then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Shlemenko slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Runnisto has knocked Shlemenko down with a huge combo! Runnisto steps away and waves a wobbly Shlemenko back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Shlemenko is rocked!
Runnisto dances in with a quick combination. Shlemenko is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Runnisto snaps Shlemenko's head back. Shlemenko stumbles backwards against the cage. Runnisto steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Shlemenko's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Shlemenko just didn't come prepared.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Iikka Runnisto!

Event: MMAHelsinki - 142
Date: Sep 10, 2017

#R1#
Tetsuo throws a hook to the side of Shlemenko's head but Shlemenko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tetsuo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Shlemenko was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tetsuo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Shlemenko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tetsuo has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Shlemenko throws a series of punches but Tetsuo avoids them all with ease.
Shlemenko misses with a low kick.
Tetsuo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Shlemenko defends well and Tetsuo ends up having to push Shlemenko into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Shlemenko connects with a single shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shlemenko falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tetsuo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tetsuo is looking to land body kicks.
Shlemenko was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Tetsuo throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Shlemenko counters with a nice uppercut. #KD#
Shlemenko drops his shoulder and cracks Tetsuo with a huge uppercut! Tetsuo goes down! Can Shlemenko finish him? #ROC#
Tetsuo is rocked!
Shlemenko is stalling in the full guard.
Tetsuo is still in real trouble! Can Shlemenko finish him?
Tetsuo is trying to control the position but Shlemenko postures up.
Tetsuo is looking to sweep but instead, Shlemenko has passed into half guard.
Shlemenko keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Tetsuo seems to have recovered his senses.
Tetsuo is looking to improve his position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tetsuo keeps trying to improve his position.
Still in half guard, Shlemenko seems content to control.#T2#
Tetsuo wants to improve his position but Shlemenko is controlling well.
Shlemenko seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tetsuo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Tetsuo wants to get back to full guard.
Tetsuo trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Shlemenko manages to pass to mount! #T3#
Tetsuo tries to lock up and control but Shlemenko gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shlemenko wants to control the pace but Tetsuo is squirming around nicely.
Shlemenko controlling from the full mount.
Tetsuo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Shlemenko's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Tetsuo tries to hold on but Shlemenko postures up.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tetsuo tries to reverse the position but Shlemenko maintains control.
Tetsuo is still trying to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shlemenko working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Shlemenko avoids the attempt from Tetsuo to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Shlemenko dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Shlemenko is looking to score with low kicks.
Shlemenko shoots in looking for a takedown but Tetsuo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Shlemenko's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Shlemenko checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Shlemenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shlemenko takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Shlemenko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shlemenko gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tetsuo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tetsuo throws a right hand that misses
and Shlemenko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tetsuo throws a lazy head kick
and Shlemenko counters with a left to the body.
Shlemenko looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tetsuo shoots in for a takedown but Shlemenko shows good takedown defense. #T1#
Shlemenko doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tetsuo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shlemenko. Shlemenko obviously looking to wear him down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shlemenko. Tetsuo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tetsuo throws a lazy body kick
and Shlemenko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shlemenko shoots in looking for a takedown. Tetsuo tries to sprawl out of it but Shlemenko keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tetsuo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tetsuo wants to land a leg kick but Shlemenko is out of range.
Shlemenko takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Shlemenko misses with a leg kick. #T2#
Nice shot by Tetsuo.
Shlemenko fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tetsuo on the side of the head.
Tetsuo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Shlemenko throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tetsuo was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Tetsuo misses with an uppercut.
Shlemenko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tetsuo can do to turn this around?
Shlemenko throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tetsuo counters with a nice low kick that buckles Shlemenko's knee momentarily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A cross from Shlemenko lands.
Shlemenko misses the jab.
Tetsuo tries a quick counter leg kick but Shlemenko is wise to it.
Shlemenko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good work by Shlemenko as he checks the leg kick.#T3#
Tetsuo shoots for a takedown but Shlemenko saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Shlemenko throws a poor cross that misses
and Tetsuo counters with a stiff right hand.
Tetsuo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Shlemenko.
Tetsuo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Shlemenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tetsuo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tetsuo lands with a hook. Shlemenko tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tetsuo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shlemenko moves away.
Shlemenko is looking for a counter combo.
Shlemenko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tetsuo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tetsuo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That kick from Tetsuo tenderised Shlemenko's leg. Shlemenko is trying to keep his angry face on.#T4#
Shlemenko shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tetsuo pinned against the cage. Tetsuo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tetsuo misses with a takedown attempt
and Shlemenko counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tetsuo misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Shlemenko to counter with a crisp jab.
Shlemenko misses with an uppercut. Tetsuo saw that one coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Shlemenko.
Tetsuo tries to land a front kick but Shlemenko steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tetsuo leaves Shlemenko with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jurgen Tetsuo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Shlemenko digs a good hook to Tetsuo's body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Tetsuo.
Tetsuo loads up on a big right hand but Shlemenko slips the punch.
Tetsuo avoids the head kick by Shlemenko.
Tetsuo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Shlemenko.
Shlemenko fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tetsuo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shlemenko thows a leg kick but Tetsuo checks it
and Tetsuo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tetsuo throws a leg kick that is checked
and Shlemenko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tetsuo keeps the fight on the outside.#T1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tetsuo.
Shlemenko half committed to a counter leg kick.
Shlemenko throws a good cross that connects. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Shlemenko enables Tetsuo to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Shlemenko manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#ES#
Shlemenko has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Tetsuo off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
A decent looking cross lands there for Shlemenko.
Shlemenko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Good work by Shlemenko as he checks the leg kick.#T2#
Tetsuo gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Shlemenko counters with a left to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shlemenko swings for the body but Tetsuo moves out of range.
Shlemenko tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tetsuo keeps the fight on the outside.
As Shlemenko backs off Tetsuo throws a huge counter combo but Shlemenko manages to avoid it all.
A big left from Shlemenko misses.
Alexander Shlemenko is winning the standup battle so far.
Shlemenko shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Shlemenko missing with a left hand there. Tetsuo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shlemenko throws a series of punches but Tetsuo moves out of range.
Shlemenko is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jurgen Tetsuo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Tetsuo throws a nice head kick!
Tetsuo moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Shlemenko moves out of range of the body kick.
Shlemenko shoots in and drives through. Tetsuo sprawls well.
Tetsuo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Shlemenko blocks a head kick by Tetsuo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shlemenko. Tetsuo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tetsuo throws a counter combo.
Shlemenko swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Tetsuo counter with a right hand.
Tetsuo throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Tetsuo avoids the head kick by Shlemenko. #T4##TD2#
Tetsuo throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Shlemenko tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Tetsuo is in Shlemenko's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tetsuo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Shlemenko keeping full guard, as Tetsuo tries to pass.
Tetsuo wants to control from the top but Shlemenko keeps moving.
Tetsuo preventing the sweep.
Tetsuo trying to control the position from guard on top but Shlemenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shlemenko looking to control.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Alexander Shlemenko.
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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Alexander Shlemenko!
Alexander Shlemenko really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Pit Bull Development logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 137
Date: Aug 12, 2017

#R1#
Shlemenko fails with the takedown
and Runnisto counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Shlemenko closes the distance and clinches.
Shlemenko throws a punch but it's blocked by Runnisto.
Shlemenko misses with a punch on the inside.
Runnisto blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Shlemenko fails to land.
Runnisto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shlemenko tries to pull guard but Runnisto won't allow it.
Shlemenko has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Runnisto after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Shlemenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shlemenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shlemenko has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Shlemenko misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shlemenko keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Runnisto's efforts to push away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Runnisto misses with the head strike.
Runnisto lands an uppercut.
Runnisto is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Shlemenko is keeping busy.
Runnisto has a couple of punches blocked by Shlemenko.
Runnisto is looking to control Shlemenko's arms but Shlemenko gets an underhook and turns him. Now Runnisto has his back to the cage. #T1#
Shlemenko wants to break the clinch but can't.
Shlemenko works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right from Shlemenko.
Shlemenko lands a hook that snaps the head of Runnisto backwards. #TD#
Shlemenko ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Shlemenko no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Shlemenko looking to control.
Runnisto content to stall in guard here.
Runnisto being controlled here momentarily.
Shlemenko wants to stand up but Runnisto is controlling him.
Runnisto must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2#
Runnisto sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Runnisto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shlemenko swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Runnisto swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL#
Shlemenko clinches with his opponent.
Runnisto scores with a shot to the side of Shlemenko's head.
Runnisto has Shlemenko pushed against the cage.#BC#
Shlemenko breaks the clinch. #T3#
Shlemenko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shlemenko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Alexander Shlemenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shlemenko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Runnisto.
Iikka Runnisto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shlemenko tries to clinch up
and Runnisto counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Runnisto circles away from the clinch attempt
and Runnisto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shlemenko wants to clinch but Runnisto slips to the side
enabling Runnisto to counter with a crisp jab.
Shlemenko drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Shlemenko tries to land a front kick but Runnisto steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Runnisto lands with a right hand.
Shlemenko tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Runnisto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Runnisto circles away from the clinch attempt
and Runnisto counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Runnisto tries to move into range but Shlemenko moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shlemenko on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Shlemenko gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Runnisto counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've been told by Shlemenko's head coaches at Academy for Advanced Ass-Whippery that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Shlemenko slips a jab and a cross from Runnisto.
Shlemenko moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Shlemenko tries for a takedown but Runnisto circles away easily
and Runnisto makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Shlemenko moves to clinch but Runnisto breaks away
enabling Runnisto to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Shlemenko clinches up with Runnisto and pushes him back against the cage.
Runnisto lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shlemenko backwards. #ROC2#
Shlemenko is rocked!
A hook to the body from Runnisto.
Shlemenko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Shlemenko misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Iikka Runnisto dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Shlemenko gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Runnisto counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Shlemenko gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Runnisto.
Oh Shlemenko is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shlemenko leaves his chin hanging out and Runnisto seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Shlemenko crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Iikka Runnisto!
Iikka Runnisto really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Anarchy Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: HFC 95:Tavares vs Miller
Date: Apr 15, 2017

#R1##TD#
Shlemenko shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Shlemenko showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB2#
Sha looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sha wants to get back to full guard but Shlemenko has mounted him!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sha keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Shlemenko looking to control and managing it successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sha is trying to escape the mount. #T1#
Shlemenko avoids the attempt from Sha to control.
Shlemenko controlling the pace for now.
Sha gets back to half guard.
Shlemenko wants to control but Sha is keeping him busy.
Shlemenko controlling the action here.
Sha wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Sha moves into full guard. #SUB2#
Sha looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Shlemenko controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sha not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Sha looking for subs off his back but Shlemenko has passed one foot through into half guard. #T3#
Sha wants to improve his position but Shlemenko is controlling well.
Sha has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Shlemenko is working away from the top position though.
Shlemenko perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Sha is trying to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Sha misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shlemenko tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sha paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#TD#
Sha gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Shlemenko to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Shlemenko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Sha isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Shlemenko stacks Sha on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Shlemenko!
Sha struggling a bit here.
Sha is looking to regain half guard here but Shlemenko keeps moving and retains side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sha is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Shlemenko dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Sha digs a good body shot into Shlemenko's ribs.
Shlemenko with a poor takedown
and Sha counters with a three punch combo that has Shlemenko backing up. Shlemenko nods at Sha to acknowledge the strikes.
Shlemenko slips under a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shlemenko looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Horrible takedown attempt by Shlemenko or perhaps it was just good defense by Sha, which made it look bad.
Sha looks for a takedown but Shlemenko sprawls well.
Shlemenko falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Sha to counter with a crisp jab.
Shlemenko shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sha sprawls well. Sha wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Shlemenko gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Shlemenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sha misses with a hook. Shlemenko ducked under it nicely.
Sha throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sha wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Alexander Shlemenko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sha swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Shlemenko looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sha fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sha displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Shlemenko.
And Sha tries to counter it with a takedown but Shlemenko pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Shlemenko looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Shlemenko tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sha sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Shlemenko somewhat.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sha. #TD#
Sha gets caught napping as Shlemenko dives in and scores a takedown. Sha manages to retain guard.#SUB2#
Shlemenko got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sha has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Shlemenko has managed to get both his arms back between Sha's legs - danger averted.
Sha is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
Sha has his hands on Shlemenko's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
Sha looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Shlemenko passes into side control.
Sha is not content to let Shlemenko control the position.
Sha trying his best to control but Shlemenko has mounted him.#T3#
Sha is squirming around, avoiding Shlemenko's attempts to control the action.
Sha can't escape the position.
Sha sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Shlemenko is trying to control. Sha wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sha wants to control but Shlemenko is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Shlemenko in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Shlemenko is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Shlemenko prevents Sha from improving his position.
Alexander Shlemenko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sha wants to control but Shlemenko is keeping busy.
Shlemenko is keen to just control but Sha is a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sha has a hand on Shlemenko's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Shlemenko takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Sha is desperately trying to improve his position but Shlemenko has a good base and remains in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Seb Sha showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Shlemenko takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Shlemenko tries to close the distance and clinch but Sha swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Shlemenko. No joy for Sha on that attempt.
Sha throws a body shot but no joy.
Shlemenko moves forwards but Sha connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Shlemenko moves out of range of the body kick from Sha.
Shlemenko fails with an attempt to clinch.
Shlemenko fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sha bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Shlemenko's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Sha as Shlemenko shoots in.
Despite the aggression on Sha's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Sha connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sha connects with a nice looking jab. #CL#
Shlemenko takes the fight into the clinch.
Sha blocking some punches. #T1#
Sha blocking some punches.
Shlemenko lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Shlemenko gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sha. #BC2#
Sha's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shlemenko on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#TD2#
Sha scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES#
Shlemenko throws Sha to one side and escapes!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Sha manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Shlemenko on his heels. He'll look to pass Shlemenko's guard now, I'm sure.
Sha cracks Shlemenko with a solid left hand.
Sha loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sha working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sha throws a big elbow that misses.
Sha is in close to Shlemenko's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T2#
Shlemenko is pulling down on Sha's head to control his posture.
Sha pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shlemenko is keeping the position for now.
Sha trying to control but Shlemenko is working from the bottom.
Sha trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sha postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sha accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Shlemenko holds on and takes a little breather. #T3#
Sha postures up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Shlemenko takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sha scores with a nice head shot.
Shlemenko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sha.
Shlemenko half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Shlemenko is looking to clinch. #TD#
Shlemenko shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Sha is trying to defend but Shlemenko finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Sha looking for a kimura from the bottom but Shlemenko passes into side control!
You can see the frustration on Sha's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
Sha is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Shlemenko's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Sha wants to get back to full guard.
Shlemenko content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Sha wants to improve his position but Shlemenko is controlling well.
Sha moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sha pulls Shlemenko in close to his closed guard and prevents Shlemenko from doing any damage or advancing position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Seb Sha comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sha has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:29
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seb Sha!
An out of breath Seb Sha thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: RBFC 88:Shlemenko vs Odori
Date: Mar 04, 2017

#R1#
Nice body punch from Odori.
Alexander Shlemenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shlemenko avoids a kick to the body.
Odori fails to land with a series of punches.
Shlemenko tries to counter by clinching up but Odori breaks away and moves out of range.
Odori misses with a head kick.
Shlemenko fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Odori avoids it really well and circles away.
Odori swings for the body but Shlemenko moves out of range.
Odori throws a head kick that misses.
Odori lands a nice hook to Shlemenko's body. Shlemenko takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Odori stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Shlemenko misses with a two punch combination.
Shlemenko looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Odori lands with a nice combination. Shlemenko backs away looking to recover.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shlemenko shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Odori defends it nicely.
Odori throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #T1#
Odori misses with a head kick.
Odori thumps Shlemenko with a low kick.
Shlemenko avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Shlemenko feinted with a counter takedown.
Shlemenko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Odori lets loose with a powerful body kick. Shlemenko will feel that in the morning.
Shlemenko tries to clinch but Odori moves away
and Odori counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Odori has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Shlemenko is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Shlemenko takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Odori misses with a two punch combination.
Odori pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shlemenko scores with a crisp jab that stopped Odori in his tracks.
Shlemenko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Odori sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Odori misses with a straight left.
Shlemenko feinted with a counter takedown.
Odori misses with a head kick.
Shlemenko tries to clinch but Odori moves out of range.
Shlemenko doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Odori connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Shlemenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shlemenko tries to close the distance and clinch but Odori swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Odori is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Shlemenko with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Odori.
Odori looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Odori ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shlemenko moves away.
Odori misses with a kick to the body.
Shlemenko misses with a takedown attempt
and Odori cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A swing and a miss from Odori.
Shlemenko tries to clinch up but Odori circles away and keeps his distance.
Shlemenko defending well as Odori loads up on a big left hand.
Bon Odori is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Odori swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Shlemenko.
Odori stuffs the takedown attempt from Shlemenko. Shlemenko gets slowly back to his feet.
Shlemenko throws a body punch but Odori moves out of range.
Shlemenko fails in his attempt to clinch.
Odori lands a nice leg kick that just misses Shlemenko's sensitive parts.
Shlemenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Odori connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T3#
Odori swats away the attempt to clinch by Shlemenko.
Odori swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shlemenko fails with an attempt to clinch.
Odori throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shlemenko is looking for a counter combo.
Shlemenko throws a lazy head kick
and Odori counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Odori jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Odori drops Shlemenko with a naaaaasty hook - Shlemenko is in real trouble here! Odori dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bon Odori!
Bon Odori decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: HFC 82:Schopenhauer vs Kassab
Date: Jan 28, 2017

#R1#
Shlemenko checks the leg kick nicely there.
Shlemenko throws a quick counter head kick but Sambor was just out of range.
Shlemenko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Left hook, right uppercut from Shlemenko. #CUT#
It looks like Jaromir Sambor has been cut.
Sambor takes a swing at Shlemenko's ribcage but misses.
Shlemenko shoots for a double leg takedown but Sambor sprawls well. He's pushed Shlemenko's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sambor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#KD#
Sambor ducks straight into an uppercut from Shlemenko and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Sambor manages to regain guard straight away. #ROC#
Sambor is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shlemenko slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sambor is still in real trouble! Can Shlemenko finish him?
Sambor seems to have recovered his senses.#T1##SUB#
Shlemenko drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Sambor manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Shlemenko has Sambor in his guard.#REVB#
Sambor sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sambor trying to control but Shlemenko is working from the bottom. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#ES#
Shlemenko is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Sambor misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sambor scores with a hook to the body.
Shlemenko lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Shlemenko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shlemenko lands a right hand.
Our sources have told us that Shlemenko has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Sambor throws a punch but it's blocked by Shlemenko.
Shlemenko lands a left hand. #BC#
Shlemenko breaks the clinch.
Sambor with a lazy takedown attempt
and Shlemenko counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Sambor to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Shlemenko!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Alexander Shlemenko!
After winning the bout, Alexander Shlemenko thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: HFC 75: Marston vs Romero
Date: Dec 24, 2016

#R1#
Kahn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#TD#
Shlemenko scores with a takedown into Kahn's guard.
Kahn wants to get back to his feet but Shlemenko passes into half guard. #REVB##SU#
Shlemenko gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Shlemenko tries to land a body kick
and Kahn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kahn misses with a hook.
Kahn listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kahn stuffs the takedown.
Shlemenko tries to bum rush Kahn with a series of wild strikes but Kahn uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A big left from Kahn misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kahn throws out a loose jab but Shlemenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shlemenko misses with a low kick.
Shlemenko wants to clinch
and Kahn counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Kahn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shlemenko.
Alexander Shlemenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shlemenko swats away the attempt to clinch by Kahn.
Kahn takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CUT#
It looks like Solomon Kahn has been cut.
Shlemenko is looking to score with low kicks.
Kahn let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Shlemenko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kahn.
A nice side step and Kahn releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Shlemenko throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kahn's waist but Kahn gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Shlemenko off to one side.
Solomon Kahn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shlemenko fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shlemenko throws a right and a left that Kahn avoids nicely.
Shlemenko shoots in but Kahn avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kahn feints a counter leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Shlemenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shlemenko throws a leg kick that misses.
Kahn feints a counter leg kick.#T2#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Shlemenko lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kahn has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kahn and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kahn looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shlemenko throws a body kick that misses
and Kahn counters with a nice body shot.
A big right from Kahn misses.
Shlemenko fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kahn just manages to avoid it.
A jab from Kahn misses. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Shlemenko.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kahn is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Shlemenko is controlling him well.#SUB#
Shlemenko tries for a kimura but Kahn is defending well.
Kahn bucks up and tries to throw Shlemenko off but instead Shlemenko has got his back!
Kahn is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T3#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Shlemenko's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Shlemenko controls the position.
Kahn wants to get back to his feet.
Shlemenko controls the position.
Kahn is trying to stand back up. #ES2#
Kahn is trying escape back to his feet. He turns into his opponent's guard and eventually finds his way back to his feet.
Shlemenko gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kahn counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Kahn misses with a wild combination.
Kahn takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Shlemenko tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kahn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kahn circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kahn counters with a nice uppercut.
Kahn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shlemenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Kahn.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shlemenko tries to score with a low kick but Kahn moves his leg out of the way.
Kahn has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Shlemenko throws a hook but Kahn avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Solomon Kahn will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Solomon Kahn's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Shlemenko misses with a left hand
and Kahn counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Shlemenko checks a leg kick.
Alexander Shlemenko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shlemenko throws a hook but Kahn avoids it easily.
Kahn looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shlemenko misses with a right hand
and Shlemenko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shlemenko tries a head kick but it misses.
Kahn looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shlemenko darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kahn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shlemenko tries to counter by clinching up but Kahn breaks away and moves out of range.
Shlemenko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kahn throws a shot from downtown. Shlemenko moves away and avoids it.
Shlemenko appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nice body punch from Kahn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shlemenko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kahn looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shlemenko darts in trying to clinch
and Kahn counters with a left and a right that stings Shlemenko.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kahn fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T1#
Kahn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shlemenko.
Kahn throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Shlemenko.
Shlemenko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kahn.
Kahn looks to score with a jab to the body but Shlemenko is just out of range.
Shlemenko takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Shlemenko misses with a hook
and Kahn counters with an outside leg kick.
Kahn misses with a low kick.
Shlemenko fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kahn is out of range.
Kahn flicks out a counter leg kick but Shlemenko steps away.
Sloppy strikes from Shlemenko. Those never looked like landing.
Kahn misses with a hook
and Shlemenko counters with a nice leg kick.
Shlemenko on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Shlemenko throws a hook but Kahn avoids it easily.#T2#
Kahn misses with a jab to the body
enabling Shlemenko to counter with a crisp jab.
Shlemenko scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shlemenko throws a head kick that misses
and Kahn counters with a straight right hand.
Shlemenko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shlemenko is looking to land body kicks.
Shlemenko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little jabbing left from Kahn on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kahn scores with a nice right hand.
Shlemenko misses with a right hand
and Kahn counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC2#
Shlemenko is rocked!
Shlemenko stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kahn.
Oh Shlemenko is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Solomon Kahn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shlemenko lands with a straight right. Kahn didn't see that one coming.#CUT#
That has opened up Solomon Kahn's cut even more.
Kahn fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Shlemenko square on the jaw! Damn, Shlemenko is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Solomon Kahn!
A victorious Solomon Kahn thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: HFC 70:Yamamoto vs Yeboah
Date: Nov 26, 2016

#R1#
Some wild striking there from Shlemenko.
Bailey looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shlemenko tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bailey manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bailey scores with a hook to the body. Shlemenko takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Shlemenko misses with a two punch combination.
It seemed like Bailey was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bailey scores with a body shot.
Shlemenko's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bailey under the eye.#CUT#
It looks like Devon Bailey has been cut.
Shlemenko shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bailey counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Shlemenko thinking.
Shlemenko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bailey swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bailey on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Shlemenko throws a body shot but no joy.
Bailey doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A jab lands there for Shlemenko.
Alexander Shlemenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bailey throws a jab when Shlemenko was well out of range.
Shlemenko throws an overhand right that lands on Bailey's shoulder, as Bailey tries to avoid the shot.
Shlemenko avoids the body shot from Bailey.
Shlemenko tried to counter with a leg kick but Bailey avoided it.
Bailey moves out of range as Shlemenko strikes.
Bailey is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Shlemenko with a body shot.
Shlemenko shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bailey counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T1#
Shlemenko swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bailey counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shlemenko looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Shlemenko sizes up Bailey with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Shlemenko.
Shlemenko gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bailey counters with a nice body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Shlemenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bailey wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bailey. Shlemenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shlemenko misses with an uppercut
and Bailey counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bailey scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shlemenko doesn't seem bothered though.
Bailey paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Shlemenko misses with a lunging right hand
and Bailey counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Shlemenko is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bailey has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Shlemenko.
Shlemenko tries to score with a low kick but Bailey moves his leg out of the way.#CL2#
Bailey pushes Shlemenko up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Bailey fails to land.
Shlemenko's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Shlemenko can't break the clinch. #T2#
A short left from Bailey.
Shlemenko can't find room to land a body shot as Bailey controls the action.
Bailey lands a right hand.
Bailey pushes off an throws an elbow but Shlemenko leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Shlemenko wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bailey has him pressed against the cage.
Bailey softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Shlemenko has Bailey pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bailey manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Shlemenko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shlemenko lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bailey backwards.
Shlemenko scores with a nice hook to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Bailey tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bailey lands a right hand.
Bailey's coach down at Wild Card was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Bailey's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A head punch on the inside from Bailey fails to land.
Bailey throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shlemenkos head.
Bailey lands a nice shot to the body.
Bailey misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bailey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bailey lands with a right to the head.
Bailey throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T3#
Shlemenko has a couple of punches blocked by Bailey.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shlemenko.
A head punch on the inside from Bailey fails to land.
Bailey doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bailey scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bailey scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bailey.
Bailey lands with a short shot to the head.
Bailey blocks an uppercut.
Bailey scores with a shoulder strike.
Shlemenko blocks an uppercut.
Shlemenko swings wildly with an uppercut but Bailey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shlemenko throws a punch but it's blocked by Bailey.
Shlemenko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bailey tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bailey lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bailey misses with the head strike.
Shlemenko is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bailey gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bailey misses with the head strike.
Shlemenko swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
Shlemenko has a couple of punches blocked by Bailey.
Bailey pushes Shlemenko back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bailey scores with a shot to the side of Shlemenko's head.
Still in the clinch, Bailey scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short left from Bailey.
A left hand lands to the body for Bailey.
A left hand lands to the body for Bailey.
Bailey blocks the elbow strike.
Shlemenko swings wildly with an uppercut but Bailey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bailey misses with the head strike.
Bailey lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Shlemenko blocking some punches.
Shlemenko is trying to drag Bailey to the mat but Bailey just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bailey creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shlemenko tries to throw a body punch but Bailey avoids it by throwing Shlemenko back against the cage.
Shlemenko lands a nice uppercut.
Shlemenko blocking some punches.
Bailey swings wildly with an uppercut but Shlemenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Devon Bailey dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Devon Bailey's cut.
That's time! Shlemenko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Bailey just misses with a punch to the body.
Bailey slips under a jab.
Bailey swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shlemenko wants to clinch but Bailey slips to the side
and Bailey makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bailey scores with a body shot.
Shlemenko pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bailey is out of range and Shlemenko settles back down. #TD#
Shlemenko darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Bailey gets full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bailey tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Shlemenko looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
Bailey is adopting a defensive guard.
Shlemenko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bailey is keeping the position for now. #SU#
Shlemenko stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Bailey is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Shlemenko rather than just go for the knockout.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bailey lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bailey moves out of range as Shlemenko throws a body kick.
Bailey bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Shlemenko's head backwards.
Shlemenko is looking to clinch but Bailey is avoiding it. #TD#
Shlemenko gets the takedown into side control.
Shlemenko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bailey keeps working. #SU#
Shlemenko decides to stand back up. Shlemenko steps back and let's Bailey get back to his feet.
Donk. Bailey catches Shlemenko right on the button with a cross.
Alexander Shlemenko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bailey just misses with a punch to the body.
Devon Bailey seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice shot lands for Bailey.#T3#
Bailey scores with a jab.
Bailey avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bailey throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Shlemenko swings for the body but Bailey moves out of range.
Shlemenko misses with a kick to the body.
Bailey connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A low kick from Bailey misses
and Shlemenko counters with a two punch combo.
Shlemenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bailey.
Bailey thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bailey keeps the fight on the outside.
A big right from Bailey misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bailey. Shlemenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big left from Bailey misses.
Bailey cracks Shlemenko with a right hand to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shlemenko throws a lazy right hand but Bailey sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bailey looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shlemenko tries to clinch up
and Bailey counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC2#
Shlemenko is rocked!#T4#
Shlemenko misses with a double jab.
Bailey cracks Shlemenko with a hook to the temple - Shlemenko is on wobbly legs here! Bailey swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Shlemenko falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Bailey wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Devon Bailey!
An out of breath Devon Bailey thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: HFC 65:Hellmuth Jr vs Zorrande
Date: Oct 28, 2016

#R1##TD#
Shlemenko closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ek's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ek holds on and takes a little breather.
Shlemenko pushes down on Ek's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Shlemenko trying to pass the guard but Ek defending well.
Ek works his way to full guard. Good work.
Shlemenko is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at McElias (Russian Bears TM) that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Ek has Shlemenko pulled in close to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shlemenko controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Ek looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Shlemenko passes into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB#
Shlemenko tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SU#
Shlemenko stands up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shlemenko. Ek does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ek fails with a takedown attempt.
Shlemenko seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Shlemenko lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T2#
Shlemenko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ek bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Shlemenko's head backwards.
Ek avoids the head kick by Shlemenko. #TD2#
Ek gets a double leg takedown into Shlemenko's guard.
Shlemenko seems keen to control Ek's posture.
Shlemenko utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ek looking to sit in guard and control but Shlemenko gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ek controls Shlemenko momentarily but Shlemenko frees himself. #SUB2#
Ek throws his legs up looking for a submission but Shlemenko uses it to pass to side control.
Ek felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T3##SUB#
Shlemenko is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ek has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ek is trying to work for a sweep but Shlemenko has mounted him!
Shlemenko avoids the attempt from Ek to control.
Shlemenko prevents Ek from getting the reversal.
Shlemenko controlling from mount. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ek is looking to get to half guard.#SU#
Shlemenko is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Shlemenko walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ek checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Shlemenko - that will leave a mark! #TD2#
Ek gets a takedown into half guard.
Shlemenko is looking to escape.
Shlemenko is trying to maintain the position but Ek is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Shlemenko dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Shlemenko throws a hook to the side of Ek's head but Ek sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ek checks a leg kick. #TD2#
Ek gets a double leg takedown into Shlemenko's guard.
Shlemenko wants to get back to his feet but Ek passes into half guard. #REVR#
Ek seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #ES#
Shlemenko pushes Ek off and gets back to his feet.
Ek uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shlemenko. #TD2#
Ek drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ek throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Ek looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Shlemenko is avoiding damage well.
Ek is looking to take a break and control but Shlemenko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Ek lands a few punches from side control.
You can see the frustration on Shlemenko's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ek is looking to take a break and control but Shlemenko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shlemenko trying to remain calm as Ek controls from the top position.
Shlemenko is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Shlemenko bucks up and tries to throw Ek off but instead Ek has got his back!#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ek missing with strikes from the back.
Ek trying to control momentarily.
Ek misses with an elbow to the head.
Shlemenko just trying to survive but Ek is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Shlemenko is trying to stand back up.
Ek struggling to keep hold of the position.
Shlemenko rolls, trying to escape but Ek keeps control of the position. #T3#
Ek doesn't have the hooks in and Shlemenko manages to turn into his guard.
Ek wants to sweep but no luck.
Shlemenko controlling from the top position.
Shlemenko wants to stand but Ek has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SU#
Shlemenko stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Shlemenko throws a leg kick
and Ek counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ek fails with a takedown attempt. #T4#
Ek dives in and grabs Shlemenko's left leg, looking for a takedown. Shlemenko pushes down on Ek's head and hops out.
Shlemenko keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Alexander Shlemenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ulf Ek.
Shlemenko misses with a few strikes there.
Ek looks for a takedown but Shlemenko sprawls well.
Ek shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Shlemenko sprawls well. Shlemenko wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ek gets slowly back to his feet.
Ek darts in looking for a takedown but Shlemenko gets double underhooks and turns Ek into the cage.
Ek is breathing heavily.
Ek keeps the fight on the outside.
Shlemenko throws out a loose jab but Ek uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ek changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL#
Shlemenko darts in and clinches Ek up against the cage.
Shlemenko lands a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Alexander Shlemenko will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Shlemenko smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Alexander Shlemenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ek tries to score a power double leg takedown but Shlemenko sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ek somewhat.
Shlemenko throws a series of strikes that have Ek backpedaling.
Ek closes the distance and clinches up with Shlemenko, looking for a takedown. Ek pushes Shlemenko against the cage but Shlemenko circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Shlemenko lands with a straight right. Ek didn't see that one coming.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Shlemenko - that will leave a mark!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shlemenko tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ek paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shlemenko turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Shlemenko darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ek takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shlemenko scores with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ek's corner calls for a 1-2. Ek obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T1#
Shlemenko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big right from Shlemenko misses.
Alexander Shlemenko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shlemenko throws a lazy right hand but Ek sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Shlemenko. #TD2#
Ek drives through with a takedown into Shlemenko's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES#
Shlemenko kicks Ek off and gets to his feet.
Shlemenko finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Shlemenko throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ek showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shlemenko.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Shlemenko lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ek's sensitive parts.
Some bone on bone action there as Ek checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Good exchange - Shlemenko coming out on top.
Ulf Ek has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Shlemenko misses with a low kick as Ek jumps back.
Shlemenko throws a head kick but Ek moves out of range.
Shlemenko tries a low kick but Ek avoids it.
Ek goes for a double leg but Shlemenko avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Shlemenko continues to drive forward.
Alexander Shlemenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ulf Ek.
No joy there for Shlemenko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ek looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shlemenko lands with a thumping leg kick. #TD2#
Ek looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES#
Shlemenko manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#BC#
Shlemenko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shlemenko throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Ek counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #ES#
Shlemenko kicks Ek off and gets back to his feet.
Ek shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T3#
Shlemenko's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Shlemenko duly obliges.
The fighters circle momentarily. Shlemenko darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Shlemenko displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #KD#
A jab-cross combination lands for Shlemenko and sends Ek crashing to the mat! Shlemenko follows him down to the mat - Ek regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet! #ROC#
Ek is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shlemenko is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ek is still in real trouble! Can Shlemenko finish him?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ek wants to control the action here but instead Shlemenko manages to pass to full mount!
Shlemenko controlling the position easily from mount.
Ek seems to have recovered his senses.#SU#
Shlemenko stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Alexander Shlemenko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Shlemenko moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Ek! Shlemenko continues to tee off on Ek, landing with a left and a right! Shlemenko connects with a right hand that leaves Ek sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Shlemenko!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Alexander Shlemenko!
A relieved looking Alexander Shlemenko thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: HFC 57:Shlemenko vs Odori
Date: Sep 10, 2016

#R1#
Shlemenko throws a right hand that misses
and Odori counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Odori throws a combination. Shlemenko tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Shlemenko fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Shlemenko scores with a punch to the head.
Shlemenko looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jab by Odori.
Odori misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Shlemenko counters with a two punch combo.
A swing and a miss from Shlemenko.
An inside leg kick from Shlemenko misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shlemenko misses with the combination.
A head kick misses from Odori.
Odori connects with an inside leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Odori.
Odori misses with a hook to the body
and Shlemenko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shlemenko fails with an attempt to clinch.
Shlemenko tries for a takedown but Odori sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Odori! But no joy.#T1#
Odori throws a right hand that misses
and Shlemenko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shlemenko misses with a straight left.
A jab from Shlemenko misses.
Shlemenko takes a jab right on the kisser.
Odori throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Odori scores with a hook to the body. Shlemenko takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Odori throws a lazy right hand but Shlemenko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A shot to the body from Shlemenko misses
and Odori counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Odori scores with a kick to the body.
Odori connects with a jab.
Odori ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shlemenko moves away.
Shlemenko throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Odori counters with a nice body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shlemenko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Odori sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Odori throws a head kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Shlemenko on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice shot lands for Odori.
A big right from Shlemenko misses. #T2#
Shlemenko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Shlemenko smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Shlemenko throws a series of punches but Odori moves out of range.
Odori throws a counter combo.
Odori throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice leg kick lands there from Odori.
Odori scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Odori takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Odori cracks Shlemenko with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Shlemenko falls to his knees and Odori doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bon Odori!
A victorious Bon Odori thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: HFC 49:Pulkkinen vs Shlemenko
Date: Jul 23, 2016

#R1#
Pulkkinen misses with an uppercut.
Pulkkinen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pulkkinen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Pulkkinen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Shlemenko throws a hook to the side of Pulkkinen's head but Pulkkinen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shlemenko misses with a hook. Pulkkinen ducked under it nicely.
Nice body kick from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Pulkkinen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Pulkkinen tried to score with a low kick but Shlemenko checks it.
Shlemenko jabs Pulkkinen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Shlemenko fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shlemenko throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shlemenko misses with a hook
and Pulkkinen counters with a low kick, right behind Shlemenko 's knee.
Pulkkinen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Pulkkinen is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Pulkkinen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Shlemenko misses with a straight left.
Pulkkinen darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T1#
Pulkkinen explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Crunch! Shlemenko slams his shin into Pulkkinen's torso.
Shlemenko has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Shlemenko throws a series of punches but Pulkkinen avoids them all with ease.
Pulkkinen thinks about countering with a body kick.
Shlemenko throws a low kick but Pulkkinen moves out of range easily.
Pulkkinen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Pulkkinen throws an overhand right that lands on Shlemenko's shoulder, as Shlemenko tries to avoid the shot.
Shlemenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Pulkkinen is just out of range.
Pulkkinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shlemenko.
Pulkkinen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shlemenko on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Shlemenko does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Shlemenko throws a body shot but no joy.
Shlemenko scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Pulkkinen throws a front kick that sends Shlemenko stumbling back into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shlemenko throws a jab but it's blocked by Pulkkinen. #T2#
Shlemenko digs a good body shot into Pulkkinen's ribs.
Pulkkinen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Pulkkinen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Shlemenko tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pulkkinen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pulkkinen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shlemenko throws a right and a left that Pulkkinen avoids nicely.
Pulkkinen misses with a hook.
Shlemenko throws out a counter right but Pulkkinen avoids it with no problem.
Shlemenko throws a leg kick but Pulkkinen sees it coming and moves out of range. #TD2#
Shlemenko bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SU2#
Shlemenko decides to stand back up.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Pulkkinen.
Shlemenko takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Alexander Shlemenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shlemenko tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#KD2#
Oooh a lovely combination from Shlemenko sends Pulkkinen down but not out. Shlemenko dives into side control looking to finish. #ROC2#
Pulkkinen is rocked!#SUB2#
Shlemenko swings around for an armbar but Pulkkinen sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Shlemenko's guard.
Oh Pulkkinen is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3#
Shlemenko is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Pulkkinen is trying to maintain the position but Shlemenko is very close to passing his half guard.
Pulkkinen seems to have got his legs back now.
Shlemenko seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pulkkinen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pulkkinen trying to hold on to Shlemenko's head to control him but Shlemenko postures up.
Pulkkinen trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Shlemenko manages to pass to mount! #T4##SU2#
Shlemenko stands up from mount. Strange move.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Shlemenko, as that shot connected.
Pulkkinen scores with a nice strike.
Shlemenko throws a hook but Pulkkinen avoids it easily.
Pulkkinen connects with a looping right hand.
Shlemenko cracks Pulkkinen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Pulkkinen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice jab there from Pulkkinen.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shlemenko finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Shlemenko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pulkkinen avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Alexander Shlemenko will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Shlemenko paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Shlemenko slips a straight right by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Shlemenko wants to slow Pulkkinen down by chopping away at his legs.
Pulkkinen throws a right and a left that Shlemenko avoids nicely.
Pulkkinen scores with a nice strike.
Pulkkinen looks to land a left hand but Shlemenko moved out of range nicely.
Pulkkinen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shlemenko.
Shlemenko misses with a double jab
and Pulkkinen counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Shlemenko shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Shlemenko showed some decent athleticism there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Shlemenko tries to pass to full mount but Pulkkinen defends it. #T1#
Pulkkinen controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #SU2#
Shlemenko stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Pulkkinen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shlemenko.
Shlemenko misses with a shot to the body
enabling Pulkkinen to counter with a crisp jab.
Pulkkinen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Shlemenko's head.
Shlemenko on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T2#
Shlemenko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pulkkinen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pena Pulkkinen is winning the standup battle so far.
Both fighters circling a little - Pulkkinen finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Shlemenko shoots in but Pulkkinen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pulkkinen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shlemenko stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pulkkinen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shlemenko is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Shlemenko thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Pulkkinen if he has to take too many more of those.
Shlemenko takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pulkkinen misses with a hook. Shlemenko ducked under it nicely.
Pulkkinen stuns Shlemenko with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Shlemenko - that will leave a mark!
Shlemenko moves out of range as Pulkkinen strikes.
Pulkkinen throws a lazy right hand but Shlemenko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Shlemenko misses.
Shlemenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pulkkinen moves away.
Shlemenko scoring well with a low kick there.
Pena Pulkkinen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
An inside leg kick lands from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Shlemenko throws a leg kick which misses Pulkkinen's front leg but catches the back leg as Pulkkinen tries to avoid it.
Pulkkinen connects with a solid leg kick.
Pulkkinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shlemenko manages to avoid it.
Shlemenko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shlemenko avoids the body shot from Pulkkinen.
Shlemenko's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Shlemenko misses with a two punch combination. #CL2#
Shlemenko has taken the fight to the clinch.
Pulkkinen is looking to control Shlemenko's arms but Shlemenko gets an underhook and turns him. Now Pulkkinen has his back to the cage. #BC2#
Shlemenko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Donk. Pulkkinen catches Shlemenko right on the button with a cross.
Pulkkinen clobbers Shlemenko with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nice defenses there by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen connects with a solid leg kick. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pulkkinen moves away from the strike by Shlemenko.
Shlemenko looks to land a combination. Pulkkinen sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Pulkkinen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Some wild striking there from Shlemenko.
Pulkkinen cracks the inside of Shlemenko's front leg.
Shlemenko misses with a left hand
and Pulkkinen counters with a nice body shot.
Nice body kick from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen scores with a kick to the body.
A head kick by Shlemenko misses
and Pulkkinen counters with a nice uppercut.
Shlemenko is breathing heavily.
Shlemenko throws a nice looking combination but Pulkkinen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Shlemenko closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Shlemenko looks to land a left hand but Pulkkinen moved out of range nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pena Pulkkinen dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Pulkkinen dips to his left and cracks Shlemenko with an uppercut!
Shlemenko looks to throw the jab but Pulkkinen is out of range.
Pulkkinen throws a leg kick that misses.
Pulkkinen moves out of range of the strikes.
Pulkkinen throwing a counter right hand but Shlemenko manages to avoid it.
Some bone on bone action there as Pulkkinen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Shlemenko swinging wildly here.
Shlemenko has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Shlemenko there as he acknowledges the shot.
Pulkkinen lands with a cross. #ROC#
Shlemenko is rocked!
Pulkkinen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shlemenko misses with a hook. Pulkkinen ducked under it nicely.
Shlemenko throws a jab but it's blocked by Pulkkinen.
It appears Pulkkinen was looking to counter with a kick there.
Alexander Shlemenko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shlemenko throws a jab when Pulkkinen was well out of range.
Pulkkinen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pulkkinen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shlemenko. #T1#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Pulkkinen.
Shlemenko scores with a push kick.
Pulkkinen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Pulkkinen connects with a right hand. Shlemenko shakes it off.
Pulkkinen lands a really nice looking cross but Shlemenko seems unphased.
Shlemenko is still on wobbly legs! Can Pulkkinen finish him?#TD2#
Shlemenko scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Shlemenko seems to have recovered his senses.
Shlemenko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shlemenko wants to pass the guard but Pulkkinen is defending well.
Pulkkinen is looking for a sweep. Shlemenko is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Shlemenko content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
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.#SU2#
Shlemenko decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Shlemenko has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Shlemenko on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pulkkinen.
Shlemenko throws a leg kick that misses.
Shlemenko tries for a takedown but Pulkkinen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T3##TD2#
Pulkkinen gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SU2#
Shlemenko gets to his feet. Pulkkinen looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Shlemenko shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Shlemenko takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Pulkkinen moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nice shot by Pulkkinen.
Shlemenko getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Shlemenko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pulkkinen throws a body punch but Shlemenko moves out of range.
Shlemenko throws a hook but Pulkkinen blocks it.
Shlemenko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Pulkkinen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shlemenko checks a leg kick.
Shlemenko wants to counter the offense by Pulkkinen and move into the clinch position.
Shlemenko misses with the combination.
Shlemenko swings widly with a right hand
and Pulkkinen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shlemenko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pulkkinen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Shlemenko gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Shlemenko shoots for a takedown but Pulkkinen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pulkkinen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Pulkkinen misses with a head kick.
Shlemenko looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shlemenko takes one to the chin there.
Shlemenko fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Pulkkinen checks it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Pena Pulkkinen did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
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.
#R4#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pulkkinen, as that shot connected.
Shlemenko avoids a kick to the body.
Shlemenko throws a hook but Pulkkinen avoids it easily.
Pulkkinen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Shlemenko.
Pulkkinen misses the shot to the body.
Shlemenko swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shlemenko has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen misses with a body kick.
Shlemenko misses with a looping left.
Shlemenko connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Shlemenko fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shlemenko wants to clinch.#T1#
Shlemenko moves out of range of the body kick.
Shlemenko walks into a stiff left hand from Pulkkinen.
Shlemenko misses with a hook.
Shlemenko looks to land a body kick but Pulkkinen moved away.
Sloppy strikes from Shlemenko. Those never looked like landing.
Pulkkinen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nice cross by Shlemenko.
Nice uppercut lands for Shlemenko. That snapped Pulkkinen's head back.
Some wild striking there from Shlemenko.
Pulkkinen scores with a leg kick.
Pulkkinen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Pulkkinen.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circling - Shlemenko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shlemenko shoots and misses
and Shlemenko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pena Pulkkinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Shlemenko.
Shlemenko is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Pulkkinen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Shlemenko swings for the body but Pulkkinen moves out of range.
Pulkkinen throwing a counter right hand but Shlemenko manages to avoid it.
Pulkkinen thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Shlemenko if he has to take too many more of those.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pulkkinen. That's going to slow Shlemenko down.
Pulkkinen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Shlemenko throws a lazy right hand but Pulkkinen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shlemenko closes the distance and clinches up with Pulkkinen, looking for a takedown. Shlemenko pushes Pulkkinen against the cage but Pulkkinen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Pulkkinen connects with a single shot there.
Shlemenko misses with a leg kick.
Shlemenko takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Pulkkinen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A big right from Shlemenko misses.
Pulkkinen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shlemenko.#T3##TD2#
Shlemenko fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Pulkkinen to the ground. Shlemenko is now in Pulkkinen's guard.
Pulkkinen trying to control the position.
Shlemenko is fighting to break Pulkkinen's control of his arms but Pulkkinen is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Alexander Shlemenko has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pulkkinen is trying to control the position but Shlemenko postures up.
Shlemenko controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Pulkkinen trying to control the position. #T4##SU2#
Shlemenko decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Shlemenko shoots in and drives through. Pulkkinen sprawls well.
Nice takedown defense from Pulkkinen. No joy for Shlemenko on that attempt.
Pulkkinen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
As Pulkkinen backs off Shlemenko throws a huge counter combo but Pulkkinen manages to avoid it all.
Pulkkinen staying out of range there.
Pulkkinen keeps the fight on the outside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Pena Pulkkinen will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Shlemenko throws a leg kick that misses.
Shlemenko looks to land a right hand but Pulkkinen moved out of range.
Pulkkinen misses with a wild body shot.
Shlemenko avoids a kick to the body.
Pulkkinen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shlemenko with a nice cross.
Good shot there by Shlemenko.
Shlemenko throws a sloppy head kick and Pulkkinen moves out of range easily.
Shlemenko fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulkkinen lands with a kick to the temple. Shlemenko shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Pulkkinen moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A swing and a miss from Shlemenko.
Shlemenko scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T1#
Pulkkinen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Shlemenko has time to react.
Shlemenko throws a right hand that misses
and Pulkkinen counters with a nice leg kick.
A head kick misses from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen scores with a sloppy right hand. Shlemenko should have avoided that one.
Shlemenko throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pulkkinen counters with a body kick.
Shlemenko is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Pulkkinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shlemenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Pulkkinen.
Shlemenko checks a low kick from Pulkkinen.
Shlemenko throws a nice outside leg kick.
Pulkkinen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Shlemenko looks to land a right hand but Pulkkinen moved out of range.
Pulkkinen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pulkkinen blocks a jab.#TD2#
Pulkkinen tries to sprawl but Shlemenko drives through with a takedown into half guard.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shlemenko is keen to just control but Pulkkinen is a slippery customer.
Pulkkinen is pressing down on Shlemenko's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Pulkkinen is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Pulkkinen has his foot on Shlemenko's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shlemenko works his way back into a safe position though.
Shlemenko being controlled here momentarily. #SU2#
Shlemenko stands up and waves to Pulkkinen to follow him. #T3#
Shlemenko has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pulkkinen.
Shlemenko stalks Pulkkinen and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Pulkkinen's face. Pulkkinen staggers backwards, shaken.
Shlemenko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Pulkkinen.
A slapping body kick lands there for Pulkkinen.#CL2#
Shlemenko darts in and clinches Pulkkinen up against the cage.
A hook to the body from Shlemenko.
Shlemenko is trying to pull guard but Pulkkinen has him pressed against the cage.
Pena Pulkkinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Shlemenko.
Pulkkinen wants to stall. #T4#
Pulkkinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pulkkinen. #BC2#
Shlemenko breaks the clinch.
Shlemenko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pulkkinen.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Shlemenko crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Pulkkinen - the referee stops the clock and Shlemenko gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Pulkkinen. Shlemenko manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pulkkinen avoids a kick to the body.
Shlemenko fails with the takedown
and Pulkkinen counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Sloppy strikes from Shlemenko. Those never looked like landing.
Pulkkinen bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen throws a leg kick which misses Shlemenko's front leg but catches the back leg as Shlemenko tries to avoid it.
Shlemenko throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Alexander Shlemenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#TD2#
Shlemenko feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Alexander Shlemenko.
I think Pulkkinen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 48:47
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 48:47
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pena Pulkkinen!
Pena Pulkkinen retains his light heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Pena Pulkkinen made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: HFC 44:Shlemenko vs Kahn
Date: Jun 18, 2016

#R1#
Shlemenko tries a head kick but it misses.
Shlemenko keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CUT#
It looks like Solomon Kahn has been cut.
Kahn moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Shlemenko avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#KD#
Shlemenko lands a left and a right that sends Kahn crashing to the canvas! Shlemenko dives into mount looking to finish!#ROC#
Kahn is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SU#
Shlemenko stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Kahn is still on wobbly legs! Can Shlemenko finish him?#TD#
Shlemenko shoots in for a takedown. He's got it... He's hoisted his opponent over his head and is carrying him over to the other end of the mat. The crowd roars in approval and Shlemenko slams his opponent to the mat. OH, that is naaaaaasty! He's out! Shlemenko lands a punch to his unconscious victim for good measure before the ref has time to call the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Alexander Shlemenko!
A victorious Alexander Shlemenko thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: RCG 20:
Date: Apr 16, 2016

#R1#
Shlemenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Funkhouser moves away.
Shlemenko throws the left hand but Funkhouser avoids the punch easily.
Funkhouser is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#CL2#
Shlemenko instigates a clinch.
Shlemenko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shlemenko lands a nice uppercut.
Shlemenko stops a takedown attempt from Funkhouser.
Shlemenko lands a hook to the side of the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Shlemenko lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Funkhouser backwards.
Funkhouser tries to work over Shlemenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shlemenko working aggressively here.
Funkhouser is leaning against Shlemenko and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Funkhouser fails to land.
Shlemenko misses with the head strike.
Shlemenko pushes off an throws an elbow but Funkhouser leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Shlemenko lands an elbow inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shlemenko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shlemenko lands with a left to the head.
Funkhouser tries to work over Shlemenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Funkhouser throws a head punch that misses.
Shlemenko swings wildly with an uppercut but Funkhouser uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hand to the body from Shlemenko.
Funkhouser misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shlemenko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shlemenko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shlemenko lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Funkhouser tries to throw a body punch but Shlemenko avoids it by throwing Funkhouser back against the cage.
Shlemenko tries to throw a body punch but Funkhouser avoids it by throwing Shlemenko back against the cage.
Shlemenko swings wildly with an uppercut but Funkhouser uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shlemenko swings wildly with an uppercut but Funkhouser uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shlemenko comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Funkhouser can't find room to land a body shot as Shlemenko controls the action.
Shlemenko lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Funkhouser or not. #TD2#
Shlemenko gets a nice trip takedown into half 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SU2#
Shlemenko stands up out of the half guard.
Shlemenko throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Shlemenko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2##KD2#
A jab-cross combination lands for Shlemenko and sends Funkhouser crashing to the mat! Shlemenko follows him down to the mat - Funkhouser regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet! #ROC2#
Funkhouser is rocked!
Funkhouser trying to control here.
Oh Funkhouser is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shlemenko wants to get back to his feet.
Funkhouser seems to have got his legs back now.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Shlemenko working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Funkhouser wants to improve his position but Shlemenko is controlling well.
Funkhouser is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The Million Dollar Performance Center, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SU2#
Shlemenko decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #T3#
Shlemenko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Funkhouser seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Funkhouser walks into a straight right hand from Shlemenko.
Shlemenko tries to clinch but Funkhouser moves out of range.
Shlemenko throws a shot from downtown. Funkhouser moves away and avoids it.
Funkhouser showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shlemenko.
Shlemenko moves in looking to clinch but Funkhouser pushes him off.
A little feinted left hand from Funkhouser on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Funkhouser on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shlemenko. Shlemenko obviously looking to wear him down. #KD2#
Shlemenko lands a left and a right that sends Funkhouser crashing to the canvas! Shlemenko dives into mount looking to finish!#CUT2#
It looks like Trenton Funkhouser has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SU2#
Shlemenko stands up from mount. Strange move.
Shlemenko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A counter left hand to the body from Funkhouser misses its target.
Shlemenko misses with a head kick. #T4#
Shlemenko throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
It looked like Funkhouser was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Shlemenko.
Funkhouser slips a jab and a cross from Shlemenko.
Shlemenko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A counter left hand to the body from Funkhouser misses its target.
Shlemenko throws a nice looking combination but Funkhouser bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Funkhouser appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Funkhouser staying out of range there.
It looked like Funkhouser was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Shlemenko swings widly with a right hand
and Funkhouser connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shlemenko throws a hook but Funkhouser blocks it.#CL2#
Shlemenko clinches up against the cage.
Funkhouser dodges an elbow strike from Shlemenko.
Shlemenko is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Funkhouser blocking some punches.
Funkhouser is looking to take this one to the mat.
Shlemenko misses with a punch on the inside.
Shlemenko lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Shlemenko misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Shlemenko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Trenton Funkhouser's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Shlemenko moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Funkhouser! Shlemenko continues to tee off on Funkhouser, landing with a left and a right! Shlemenko connects with a right hand that leaves Funkhouser sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Shlemenko!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Alexander Shlemenko!
Alexander Shlemenko is the new light heavyweight champion!
An out of breath and clearly excited Alexander Shlemenko thanked Mohito Fightwear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

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