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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Shlemenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and thrall Hellscream (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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205 lbs
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190 cm
20
205 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Very quick |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexander Shlemenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, thrall Hellscream!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Dmitry Maklakov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hellscream ducks under a wild hook from Shlemenko.
Hellscream blocks the body kick.
A combination from Hellscream does no damage.
Shlemenko shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Shlemenko showed some decent athleticism there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Well, if Shlemenko 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.
Hellscream actively working from the bottom here.
Shlemenko seems to be working for a kimura but Hellscream defends the submission attempt.
Shlemenko content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hellscream trying to hold on to Shlemenko's head to control him but Shlemenko postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shlemenko is looking for a kimura but Hellscream is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Shlemenko to get the leverage.
Shlemenko prevents Hellscream from improving his position.
Shlemenko controlling the action here.
Hellscream is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shlemenko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hellscream keeps working.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hellscream throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Shlemenko drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hellscream looking for a guillotine here but Shlemenko defends easily.
Shlemenko is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hellscream keeping moving, preventing Shlemenko from controlling successfully.
Shlemenko sitting in guard here, content to control.
Shlemenko thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hellscream looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hellscream throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shlemenko controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Shlemenko postures up.
Hellscream wants to sweep but no luck.
Shlemenko controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Shlemenko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hellscream is keeping the position for now.
Shlemenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Hellscream is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shlemenko seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Shlemenko drops back looking for a leg! Hellscream is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hellscream manages to kick Shlemenko off! Shlemenko jumps back into Hellscream's guard.
Shlemenko is breathing heavily.
Shlemenko preventing the sweep.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Shlemenko throws a body kick the misses
and Hellscream counters with a stiff right hand.
Shlemenko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hellscream has his takedown stuffed
and Shlemenko counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
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!
Shlemenko shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Shlemenko controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hellscream looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Shlemenko passes into side control.
Hellscream tries to control but Shlemenko manages to take his back.
Hellscream trying to control the action but Shlemenko just sinks the hooks in.
Hellscream is breathing heavily.
Shlemenko has the hooks in. Hellscream is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shlemenko just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Hellscream tries to escape but Shlemenko has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Shlemenko is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Hellscream is defending well though. Shlemenko let's go of the attempt for now.
Hellscream preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Shlemenko.
Shlemenko is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Hellscream knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Hellscream for a finish.
Shlemenko doesn't have the hooks in and Hellscream manages to turn into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shlemenko trying to keep a closed guard but Hellscream is proving a slippery customer.
Hellscream drops back looking for a leg! Shlemenko is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Shlemenko manages to kick Hellscream off! Hellscream jumps back into Shlemenko's guard.
Shlemenko is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hellscream is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hellscream avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Shlemenko had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hellscream defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shlemenko is trying to control the position but Hellscream postures up.
Hellscream wants to pass the guard but Shlemenko is keeping the position.
Hellscream has gone for a leg lock! Shlemenko slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hellscream's guard.
Shlemenko sitting in guard here, content to control.
Shlemenko trying to control but Hellscream is working from the bottom.
Hellscream looking for a guillotine here but Shlemenko defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hellscream looking for a guillotine here but Shlemenko defends easily.
Shlemenko controls from within his opponent's guard.
Shlemenko stopping the sweep attempt from Hellscream.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Shlemenko dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Shlemenko scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Shlemenko is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hellscream has escaped the position, nice work there.
Shlemenko wants to control but Hellscream is keeping him busy.
Hellscream looking for a sweep but Shlemenko has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Shlemenko moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Hellscream has worked his arm free - good work by Hellscream!
Hellscream manages to work his way to half guard, despite Shlemenko's best efforts.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shlemenko not doing much here.
Shlemenko is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hellscream doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Shlemenko.
Hellscream regains full guard. Nicely done.
Alexander Shlemenko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shlemenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Hellscream is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shlemenko is really struggling to control Hellscream but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Hellscream wants to sweep here but Shlemenko controlling him for the moment.
Hellscream wants to hit a switch here but Shlemenko passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Hellscream there!
Shlemenko manages to capitalize on a mistake by Hellscream to take his back!
Hellscream manages to reverse the position and now he's in Shlemenko's guard. Nice work there by Hellscream.
Shlemenko looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Shlemenko trying to control the position.
Hellscream drops back looking for a leg! Shlemenko is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Shlemenko manages to kick Hellscream off! Hellscream jumps back into Shlemenko's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shlemenko is looking for a triangle but Hellscream pushes his legs off easily.
Shlemenko is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hellscream drops back looking for a leg! Shlemenko is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Shlemenko manages to kick Hellscream off! Hellscream jumps back into Shlemenko's guard.
Shlemenko working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hellscream doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hellscream manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hellscream throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hellscream drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hellscream jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Shlemenko changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hellscream looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Shlemenko has hold of Hellscream's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Hellscream tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Shlemenko cranks the arm and Hellscream screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Hellscream, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Alexander Shlemenko!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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