PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Khazmat Shlemenko (ranked 25450 p4p, 7153 weight class) and Phil Quincy (ranked 706 p4p, 683 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Shlemenko
vs
Quincy

175 cm
20
160
0 - 2 - 0

178 cm
19
174
0 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

The Dirty Needle Project (Proven 160Q @ $160)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Khazmat Shlemenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Phil Quincy!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Aafke Stam and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Shlemenko moves into range and clinches up with Quincy.

Quincy breaks from the clinch.
Quincy misses with a few strikes there.
Quincy thows a leg kick but Shlemenko checks it
and Shlemenko counters with a left and a right that stings Quincy.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Shlemenko.
You can see the frustration on Quincy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Shlemenko cracks Quincy with a big elbow.
Shlemenko tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Shlemenko staying calm.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Shlemenko has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Shlemenko misses with a takedown attempt - Quincy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Shlemenko.

Quincy bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!

Shlemenko closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Quincy bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Shlemenko fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Quincy to the ground. Shlemenko is now in Quincy's guard.

Quincy is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Shlemenko presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Shlemenko has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Quincy avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Quincy tries to break free but Shlemenko pushes him back against the cage.

Shlemenko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A punch combination from Quincy misses.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Shlemenko leaning against his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Shlemenko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Shlemenko.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khazmat Shlemenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shlemenko looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Quincy loads up on a big right hand but Shlemenko slips the punch.
Quincy throws a combination that misses

and Shlemenko counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Quincy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've been informed that Quincy has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Shlemenko avoids a punch combination nicely.
Quincy looks winded!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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.

Quincy has his feet on Shlemenko's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Quincy misses with a takedown
and Shlemenko counters with a one-two to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Shlemenko shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Shlemenko stands up over Quincy, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Shlemenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Quincy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Quincy is trying to control the position but Shlemenko postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Phil Quincy 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.

Quincy throws a nice looking combination but Shlemenko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Shlemenko dodges the punch combination from Quincy.

Shlemenko moves into the clinch successfully.
Shlemenko misses with a knee strike.
Quincy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

Shlemenko jumps guard and drags Quincy to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Quincy drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Quincy jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Quincy trying to control the position from guard on top but Shlemenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Quincy is breathing heavily.
Shlemenko is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Quincy dives into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shlemenko tries to buck Quincy off but Quincy is having none of it.
Shlemenko is trying to control Quincy's posture but Quincy avoids it.
Shlemenko throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Quincy throws a strike aimed at the side of Shlemenko's head but Shlemenko avoids it well.
Quincy in side control, throwing shots but Shlemenko defends.
Phil Quincy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Shlemenko tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Quincy misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
What's Shlemenko going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Quincy wants to control but Shlemenko is keeping him busy.
Shlemenko knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Quincy on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Shlemenko trying his best to control but Quincy has mounted him.

Quincy working for a guillotine from mount but Shlemenko is in no mood to give up.
Shlemenko tries to reverse the position but Quincy maintains control.
Shlemenko blocking the ground and pound.
Shlemenko is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Quincy trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Shlemenko wants to try and get back to his feet.
Quincy sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Quincy lands a couple of good shots and Shlemenko has given up his back, trying to escape the position!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Shlemenko is trying to shake Quincy off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Quincy won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.
Quincy is trying hard to land a takedown here. Shlemenko sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Shlemenko closes the distance and pushes Quincy back into the cage.
Shlemenko stalling in the clinch.
Shlemenko using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Quincy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Shlemenko slowing the pace effectively.
Shlemenko misses with an elbow over the top.
A bit of stalling here from Shlemenko.

Shlemenko turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!

Quincy throws Shlemenko to one side and escapes!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shlemenko avoids a punch combination nicely.
Shlemenko jabs Quincy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Phil Quincy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shlemenko tries to land a body kick

so Quincy counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Shlemenko has his feet on Quincy's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.

Shlemenko fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Quincy sprawls well initially but Shlemenko persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Shlemenko is trying to control. Quincy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Quincy pushes Shlemenko off looking to stand but Shlemenko dives back in and keeps control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Phil Quincy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!

Quincy throws a poor cross that misses

and Shlemenko counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Quincy!

Quincy bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!

Shlemenko shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shlemenko missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Quincy is trying to maintain the position but Shlemenko is very close to passing his half guard.
Shlemenko wants to free his trapped foot but Quincy is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Quincy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Shlemenko is looking to take a break and control but Quincy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shlemenko trying to control from Quincy's half guard. Quincy has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Shlemenko postures up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Quincy misses with the combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Shlemenko rushes Quincy and presses him up against the cage.
Shlemenko is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Quincy letting Shlemenko take a breather here.
Quincy letting Shlemenko take a breather here.
Shlemenko prevents Quincy from breaking the clinch.
Quincy blocks a body shot from Shlemenko.
Shlemenko wants a takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quincy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

Quincy breaks the clinch.
Shlemenko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Quincy.
Shlemenko lands with a straight right. Quincy didn't see that one coming.
Shlemenko is trying hard to land a takedown here. Quincy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khazmat Shlemenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Quincy swings for the body but Shlemenko moves out of range.
Shlemenko shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Quincy counters by clinching up.
Shlemenko has Quincy pressed against the cage, preventing Quincy from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Shlemenko has Quincy pushed against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quincy trying to land knees to the body.

Quincy breaks the clinch.

Quincy tries to keep at a distance but Shlemenko has taken the fight into the clinch.
Quincy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Shlemenko takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Phil Quincy.
I've got Quincy 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phil Quincy!