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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Shlemenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hironimus Sokrateles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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172 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Decent boxing
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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
4 - 2 - 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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hironimus Sokrateles!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Vladimir Khabensky and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sokrateles connects with a body shot that sends Shlemenko's belly button to the back.
Sokrateles shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Shlemenko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sokrateles throws a combination that misses
and Shlemenko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sokrateles throws a right hand that misses
enabling Shlemenko to counter with a crisp jab.
Sokrateles throws an off balance right hand
and Shlemenko counters with a stiff right hand.
Sokrateles misses with a right hand
and Shlemenko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sokrateles misses with a double jab
and Shlemenko counters with a nice uppercut.
Hironimus Sokrateles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sokrateles misses with a takedown attempt
and Shlemenko counters with a nice uppercut.
Sokrateles rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shlemenko counters with a stiff right hand.
Shlemenko misses with a head kick.
Shlemenko is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Sokrateles throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sokrateles throws a poor cross that misses
and Shlemenko counters with a series of strikes. Sokrateles will be more careful next time no doubt.
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 throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sokrateles thuds his right hand into Shlemenko's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
It looks like Alexander Shlemenko has been cut.
Sokrateles with a lazy takedown attempt
and Shlemenko counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Sokrateles is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Alexander Shlemenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hironimus Sokrateles.
Sokrateles gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Shlemenko makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Alexander Shlemenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sokrateles with a lazy takedown attempt
and Shlemenko counters with a series of strikes. Sokrateles will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sokrateles looks gassed!
Sokrateles throws a poor cross that misses
letting Shlemenko counter with a right hand.
Shlemenko lands with a nice combination. Sokrateles backs away looking to recover.
Sokrateles throws a combination that misses
and Shlemenko counters with a nice body shot.
Shlemenko paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sokrateles is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Sokrateles throws an off balance right hand
and Shlemenko counters with a stiff right hand.
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!
Sokrateles throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shlemenko counters with a three punch combo that has Sokrateles backing up. Sokrateles nods at Shlemenko to acknowledge the strikes.
Shlemenko stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sokrateles misses with an uppercut
and Shlemenko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shlemenko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sokrateles misses with a left hand
and Shlemenko counters with a head kick. That will keep Sokrateles thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Sokrateles misses with a body punch
and Shlemenko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shlemenko throws a series of punches but Sokrateles moves out of range.
Shlemenko throws a big shot that misses.
Sokrateles jabs Shlemenko right on the nose. Shlemenko blinks but takes it well.
Sokrateles throws an off balance right hand
and Shlemenko counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sokrateles swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sokrateles takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sokrateles lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Sokrateles scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sokrateles is trying desperately to land a takedown but Shlemenko is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Sokrateles.
Sokrateles falls off balance throwing a combination
and Shlemenko counters with a two punch combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shlemenko fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sokrateles misses with a body punch
and Shlemenko counters with a series of strikes. Sokrateles will be more careful next time no doubt.
Shlemenko misses with a head kick.
Sokrateles misses with a left hand
and Shlemenko makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sokrateles misses with a double jab
and Shlemenko counters with a right hand to the body.
Shlemenko lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sokrateles backs up against the cage.
Shlemenko lands with a nice body punch.
Sokrateles falls off balance throwing a combination
and Shlemenko counters with a left and a right that stings Sokrateles.
Sokrateles throws a right hand that misses
and Shlemenko counters with a nice kick to the body.
Shlemenko is working the combinations to good effect here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sokrateles gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sokrateles throws a lazy uppercut
and Shlemenko counters with a nice body shot.
Sokrateles misses with a left hand
and Shlemenko counters with a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sokrateles throws a lazy uppercut
and Shlemenko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sokrateles shoots and misses
and Shlemenko counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sokrateles thinking.
Shlemenko lands a two punch combo.
Shlemenko is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Nice uppercut lands for Shlemenko. That snapped Sokrateles's head back.
Sokrateles has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A punch lands to the side of Sokrateles 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sokrateles swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Shlemenko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A shot to the liver by Sokrateles. Beautiful body shot.
Sokrateles throws an off balance right hand
and Shlemenko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shlemenko throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sokrateles's head.
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 Alexander Shlemenko's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sokrateles with a poor takedown
and Shlemenko counters with a straight right hand.
Shlemenko jabs Sokrateles right on the nose. Sokrateles blinks but takes it well.
Alexander Shlemenko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sokrateles takes a kick to the side of the head.
Sokrateles shoots and misses
and Shlemenko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Alexander Shlemenko is winning the standup battle so far.
Sokrateles doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Shlemenko counter with a right hand.
Alexander Shlemenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hironimus Sokrateles.
Sokrateles has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Shlemenko scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Sokrateles misses with a hook to the body
and Shlemenko counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Sokrateles is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Shlemenko is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sokrateles shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Shlemenko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sokrateles shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Shlemenko counters with a series of strikes. Sokrateles will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sokrateles is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shlemenko scores with a one two! Sokrateles had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Sokrateles ducks right into an uppercut from Shlemenko.
Sokrateles throws a lazy uppercut
and Shlemenko counters with a two punch combo.
Shlemenko feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sokrateless jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Shlemenko throws a head kick that misses.
Shlemenko scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Sokrateles misses with a right hand
and Shlemenko counters with a two punch combo.
Sokrateles misses with a double jab
and Shlemenko counters with a head kick. That will keep Sokrateles thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Sokrateles swings widly with a right hand
and Shlemenko counters with a head kick.
Sokrateles rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shlemenko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sokrateles shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Shlemenko counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Shlemenko really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sokrateles rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shlemenko counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sokrateles misses with a jab to the body
and Sokrateles takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sokrateles blocks a head kick by Shlemenko.
Sokrateles lands a jab to the head.
Shlemenko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sokrateles shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Shlemenko is trying to defend but Sokrateles finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sokrateles is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sokrateles prevents Shlemenko from standing back up.
Shlemenko won't allow Sokrateles to pass to mount.
Sokrateles missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Shlemenko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sokrateles can do to turn this around?
Shlemenko manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Sokrateles smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sokrateles fails with the takedown
and Shlemenko counters with a big head kick but Sokrateles shrugs it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sokrateles shoots and misses
and Shlemenko counters with a two punch combo.
Sokrateles misses with a jab to the body
and Shlemenko counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sokrateles throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sokrateles falls off balance throwing a combination
and Shlemenko counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Shlemenko throws a sloppy head kick and Sokrateles moves out of range easily.
Sokrateles misses with a hook
and Shlemenko counters with a body kick.
Sokrateles throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shlemenko counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sokrateles misses with a right hand
and Shlemenko counters with a nice leg kick.
Sokrateles closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Shlemenko to the mat! Shlemenko manages to get full guard.
Sokrateles trying to control but Shlemenko is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Shlemenko dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Shlemenko's cut.
That's time! Shlemenko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Shlemenko throws a head kick that Sokrateles semi-blocks.
A shot to the body from Sokrateles misses
and Shlemenko counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Sokrateles scores with a takedown into Shlemenko's guard.
Sokrateles advances to half guard.
Sokrateles works his way into side control.
Shlemenko throws Sokrateles to one side and escapes!
Sokrateles pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sokrateles rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shlemenko counters with a two punch combo.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sokrateles rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shlemenko counters with a left and a right that stings Sokrateles.
Sokrateles defending well as Shlemenko loads up on a big left hand.
Shlemenko misses with a left hand
and Sokrateles counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Shlemenko's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sokrateles connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Shlemenko scrambles back to his feet.
Shlemenko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from Sokrateles misses.
Sokrateles misses with an uppercut
and Shlemenko counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sokrateles swings widly with a right hand
and Shlemenko counters with a two punch combo.
No luck for Sokrateles with that takedown attempt.
Sokrateles waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shlemenko.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sokrateles throws a lazy uppercut
and Shlemenko counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Sokrateles is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Sokrateles misses with a left hand
enabling Shlemenko to counter with a crisp jab.
Sokrateles throws a lazy uppercut
and Shlemenko counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Sokrateles moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sokrateles shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Shlemenko counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Sokrateles is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Sokrateles misses with a hook
and Shlemenko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sokrateles throws a poor cross that misses
and Shlemenko counters with a head kick.
Shlemenko throws a head kick but Sokrateles moves out of range.
Sokrateles shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Shlemenko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alexander Shlemenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hironimus Sokrateles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sokrateles throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shlemenko counters with a stiff right hand.
Shlemenko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sokrateles misses with a right hand
and Shlemenko counters with a one-two to the body.
Sokrateles swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Shlemenko counters with a head kick.
Sokrateles swings widly with a right hand
and Shlemenko counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sokrateles throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shlemenko counters with a big head kick but Sokrateles shrugs it off.
Sokrateles throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shlemenko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sokrateles gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Shlemenko counters with a nice body kick.
Sokrateles swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Shlemenko counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Hironimus Sokrateles has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sokrateles with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Shlemenko to counter with a crisp jab.
Sokrateles misses with a hook to the body
and Shlemenko counters with a series of strikes. Sokrateles will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sokrateles takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Shlemenko lands with a slapping head kick.
Sokrateles throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Shlemenko to counter with a crisp jab.
Shlemenko plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Sokrateles with a lazy takedown attempt
and Shlemenko counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Shlemenko scores with a shot to the body.
Sokrateles connects with a single shot there.
Sokrateles misses with a lunging right hand
and Shlemenko counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sokrateles thinking.
Alexander Shlemenko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sokrateles doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Shlemenko counters with a left and a right that stings Sokrateles.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Shlemenko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Shlemenko, 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Shlemenko!
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energy
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RATING
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