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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Paul Desmoraine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergei Shlemenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paul Desmoraine has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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190 lbs
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192 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Counter striker
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paul Desmoraine!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sergei Shlemenko!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Leandro Rodrigues and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Desmoraine stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Shlemenko.
Shlemenko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Desmoraine shoots for a double leg takedown but Shlemenko sprawls well. He's pushed Desmoraine's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Desmoraine takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Desmoraine avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shlemenko goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like Paul Desmoraine has been cut.
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 big head kick that sends Desmoraine tumbling to the mat! Shlemenko takes a step backwards and waves Desmoraine back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Shlemenko throws a head kick that misses.
Sergei Shlemenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shlemenko gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Desmoraine decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Shlemenko's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Desmoraine throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Shlemenko is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Desmoraine throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shlemenko works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Desmoraine wants to pass the guard but Shlemenko is keeping the position.
Desmoraine prevents Shlemenko from getting back to his feet.
Desmoraine controls from within his opponent's guard.
Desmoraine postures up and lands a big shot to Shlemenko's brow.
Shlemenko working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Desmoraine.
Desmoraine stopping the sweep attempt from Shlemenko.
Desmoraine trying to control but Shlemenko is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Shlemenko looking to hit a scissor sweep but Desmoraine is one step ahead there.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Desmoraine looking to pass the guard.
Desmoraine drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Shlemenko dives on top into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Desmoraine is on top in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Desmoraine not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Shlemenko is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Desmoraine postures up in Shlemenko's guard and throws a big left but Shlemenko blocks it.
Shlemenko working a defensive guard here.
Desmoraine pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shlemenko is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Desmoraine is looking to advance position but Shlemenko has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Shlemenko can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Desmoraine is looking to escape.
Desmoraine keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Desmoraine tries to buck Shlemenko off but he can't manage it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Desmoraine is looking to improve his position but Shlemenko isn't that keen on the idea.
Shlemenko wants to control the pace but Desmoraine is squirming around nicely.
Desmoraine is looking to get to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Desmoraine is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Shlemenko trying to control but Desmoraine is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergei Shlemenko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paul Desmoraine's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Shlemenko moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Shlemenko misses with a double jab
and Desmoraine counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shlemenko tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Desmoraine counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Desmoraine.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Desmoraine is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Desmoraine lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Desmoraine trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Shlemenko has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Desmoraine off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Desmoraine fails with a takedown attempt.
Shlemenko fails to land the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Desmoraine shoots in and drives through. Shlemenko sprawls well.
Shlemenko throws a sloppy head kick and Desmoraine moves out of range easily.
Desmoraine shoots in and bounces Shlemenko off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Shlemenko keeping full guard, as Desmoraine tries to pass.
Desmoraine wants to get up but he can't break Shlemenko's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Desmoraine is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Shlemenko is looking to stand up but Desmoraine isn't so interested in that idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Desmoraine wants to control from the top but Shlemenko keeps moving.
Desmoraine looking to pass the guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Paul Desmoraine just wasn't active enough.
Shlemenko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shlemenko checks a leg kick.
Desmoraine swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Shlemenko counters with a stiff right hand.
Shlemenko gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Shlemenko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Desmoraine checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Shlemenko throws a head kick that misses.
Desmoraine swats away the attempt to clinch by Shlemenko.
Desmoraine wants to clinch up but Shlemenko keeps it at a distance.
Nice takedown defense from Shlemenko. No joy for Desmoraine on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Desmoraine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shlemenko fails with the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Desmoraine dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Paul Desmoraine'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.
Desmoraine avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Desmoraine blocks a low kick nicely.
Desmoraine tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Desmoraine misses with a double jab
and Shlemenko counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shlemenko has his takedown stuffed
and Desmoraine counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Shlemenko!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shlemenko is looking to get to half guard.
Desmoraine raining down shots from the mount!
Shlemenko wants to control but Desmoraine is having none of it.
Shlemenko tries to reverse the position but Desmoraine maintains control.
Desmoraine is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Shlemenko can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Desmoraine with the ground and pound from mount.
Desmoraine has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Shlemenko's face.
Shlemenko is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Desmoraine wants to finish this one by submission but Shlemenko is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Desmoraine.
Shlemenko tries to hold on but Desmoraine postures up.
Desmoraine knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Shlemenko on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Desmoraine goes for an armbar but Shlemenko turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Shlemenko.
Desmoraine keeping moving, preventing Shlemenko from controlling successfully.
Desmoraine throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Desmoraine tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Desmoraine lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Shlemenko!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Desmoraine cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Desmoraine looking to finish Shlemenko with some ground and pound. This is bad for Shlemenko!
Shlemenko is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Shlemenko in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Desmoraine raining down shots from the mount!
Shlemenko is in all sorts of trouble here.
Desmoraine trying to control but Shlemenko is having none of it.
Shlemenko tries to hold on but Desmoraine postures up.
Shlemenko tries to reverse the position but Desmoraine maintains control.
Desmoraine wants to control the pace but Shlemenko is squirming around nicely.
Shlemenko is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Desmoraine landing punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Shlemenko that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Desmoraine is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Shlemenko manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Shlemenko keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Shlemenko is staying active underneath Desmoraine, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Shlemenko makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Shlemenko.
Paul Desmoraine overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Desmoraine trying to control but Shlemenko is working from the bottom.
Shlemenko looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shlemenko not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Desmoraine is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Shlemenko keeping moving, preventing Desmoraine from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Desmoraine clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Paul Desmoraine's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Desmoraine tries to clinch but Shlemenko is having none of it.
Shlemenko with a poor takedown
and Desmoraine counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shlemenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Desmoraine manages to avoid it.
Shlemenko has his takedown stuffed
and Desmoraine counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Desmoraine is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Shlemenko is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Desmoraine seems to be working for a kimura but Shlemenko defends the submission attempt.
Shlemenko keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Shlemenko slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Shlemenko working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Desmoraine.
Desmoraine throws and elbow that misses. Shlemenko uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Desmoraine's guard. Nice move by Shlemenko!
Shlemenko content to stall in guard here.
Desmoraine throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Shlemenko escapes and throws Desmoraine's legs to the side, diving into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Desmoraine gets back to half guard.
Desmoraine has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Shlemenko is working away from the top position though.
Desmoraine strikes from the bottom but Shlemenko uses the opportunity to move to side control.
Shlemenko has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Desmoraine closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Shlemenko quickly recovers to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Desmoraine sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Shlemenko defending well though.
Shlemenko is trying to stand back up but Desmoraine is controlling him
Desmoraine is looking to take a break and control but Shlemenko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Desmoraine is looking for a kimura but Shlemenko is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Desmoraine to get the leverage.
Desmoraine landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Desmoraine is trying to control the action in half guard but Shlemenko is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Desmoraine missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Shlemenko is looking to escape.
Desmoraine thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Desmoraine working Shlemenko over with strikes.
Desmoraine throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Desmoraine is trying to control. Shlemenko wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Desmoraine looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Shlemenko with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Desmoraine missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Desmoraine is looking to advance position but Shlemenko won't allow it.
Desmoraine wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shlemenko keeps working.
Shlemenko keeping control of the position.
Desmoraine trying to control from Shlemenko's half guard. Shlemenko has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Desmoraine looking to sit in guard and control but Shlemenko gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Desmoraine wants to stand but Shlemenko is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Desmoraine had his way with Sergei Shlemenko in that round.
The cut man is working on Paul Desmoraine's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Shlemenko shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Desmoraine as he jumps to the side.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Shlemenko.
Shlemenko fails with the takedown
and Desmoraine decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Shlemenko's guard.
Desmoraine throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Shlemenko not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shlemenko tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Shlemenko kicks Desmoraine off and gets to his feet.
Shlemenko misses with a two punch combination.
Shlemenko is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Shlemenko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A swing and a miss from Desmoraine.
Desmoraine will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Shlemenko punishes Desmoraine's body with a nice straight punch.
Shlemenko throws a sloppy head kick and Desmoraine moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shlemenko moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Desmoraine tries to clinch but Shlemenko moves away
and Shlemenko counters with a left and a right that stings Desmoraine.
Desmoraine misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Shlemenko tried to score with a low kick but Desmoraine checks it.
The fighters circling - Desmoraine throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shlemenko bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Sergei Shlemenko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shlemenko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Desmoraine circles away quickly and effectively.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Shlemenko!
Shlemenko tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sergei Shlemenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shlemenko tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Desmoraine counters with a single leg into guard. Shlemenko didn't expect that.
Desmoraine trying to control the position from guard on top but Shlemenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Desmoraine loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Shlemenko thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Desmoraine stopping the sweep attempt from Shlemenko.
Desmoraine postures up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Shlemenko lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Desmoraine!
Desmoraine flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Desmoraine is trying to stand up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Desmoraine working to try and regain half guard.
Paul Desmoraine is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Desmoraine is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sergei Shlemenko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Desmoraine 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 48:47
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 48:47
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Desmoraine!
Paul Desmoraine retains his middleweight title!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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