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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Damian Acevedo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexandr Shlemenko (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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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Damian Acevedo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alexandr Shlemenko!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Shlemenko.
Acevedo tries to sprawl but Shlemenko drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Acevedo is trying to get back to full guard.
Acevedo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shlemenko pulls his head out easily.
Acevedo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Shlemenko thows a huge punch but Acevedo dodges it nicely.
Acevedo is looking to control Shlemenko's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Acevedo avoid being mounted?
Shlemenko trying to control from half guard but Acevedo is working away.
Shlemenko is thwarting Acevedo's attempts to control the position.
Shlemenko perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shlemenko missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Acevedo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Shlemenko not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Shlemenko thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Shlemenko throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Acevedo tries to get to full guard but Shlemenko has control of the leg.
Shlemenko is working for a submission of some sort.
Shlemenko thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shlemenko throwing shots but Acevedo is blocking nicely.
Shlemenko is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Shlemenko is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Acevedo sees it coming and defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Acevedo is trying to get back to full guard.
Shlemenko stalling.
Shlemenko has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Shlemenko thows a huge punch but Acevedo dodges it nicely.
Shlemenko not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Acevedo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Shlemenko stands up and beckons Acevedo to join him on the feet.
Shlemenko fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Acevedo sprawls well initially but Shlemenko persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Shlemenko looks winded!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Acevedo pushes Shlemenko off looking to stand but Shlemenko dives back in and keeps control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shlemenko throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Acevedo could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Acevedo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Shlemenko throwing strikes from guard but Acevedo blocks nicely.
Acevedo is working an open guard so Shlemenko takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Shlemenko tries to clinch up but Acevedo circles away and keeps his distance.
Sloppy strikes from Shlemenko. Those never looked like landing.
Shlemenko throws the kick towards the body but Acevedo avoids it.
Acevedo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Acevedo checks a leg kick.
Acevedo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Alexandr Shlemenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Acevedo tries to clinch up.
Shlemenko looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Shlemenko is looking for a kimura but Acevedo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Shlemenko to get the leverage.
Acevedo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
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!
Shlemenko throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Acevedo trying to hold on to Shlemenko's head to control him but Shlemenko postures up.
Acevedo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Acevedo throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Acevedo looking for a guillotine here but Shlemenko defends easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shlemenko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexandr Shlemenko dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Shlemenko tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Acevedo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
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.
Acevedo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shlemenko is aware though and is defending well.
Shlemenko wants to control from the top but Acevedo keeps moving.
Acevedo 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 is looking to work some ground and pound but Acevedo has wrist control.
Shlemenko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Acevedo 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.
Shlemenko throws a big elbow that misses.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Shlemenko sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Acevedo's guard.
Shlemenko sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Acevedo defending well though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shlemenko is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Alexandr Shlemenko has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Acevedo tries to get to full guard but Shlemenko has control of the leg.
Acevedo is staying active underneath Shlemenko, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Shlemenko lands a nice short elbow.
Shlemenko is trying to work for a kimura but Acevedo is defending well.
Shlemenko decides to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Acevedo wants to clinch.
Shlemenko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shlemenko tries a head kick but it misses.
Shlemenko looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Acevedo is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shlemenko pulls guard effortlessly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shlemenko kicks Acevedo off and gets to his feet.
Acevedo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Acevedo wants to clinch.
Damian Acevedo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shlemenko shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Acevedo is trying to defend but Shlemenko finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Shlemenko works his way into side control.
Shlemenko is trying to get an arm triangle but Acevedo is defending well.
Acevedo is trying to buck Shlemenko off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shlemenko is looking to take a break and control but Acevedo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shlemenko stands up.
Sloppy strikes from Shlemenko. Those never looked like landing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Excellent takedown into side control there by 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 throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexandr Shlemenko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Shlemenko is looking to clinch but Acevedo is avoiding it.
Shlemenko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Acevedo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shlemenko closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Acevedo to the mat! Acevedo manages to get full guard.
Shlemenko wants to get up but he can't break Acevedo's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Acevedo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Shlemenko being controlled here momentarily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shlemenko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Shlemenko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shlemenko looking to pass the guard.
Acevedo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shlemenko doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shlemenko manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Acevedo manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Shlemenko trying desperately to get to his feet.
Acevedo working for a guillotine from mount but Shlemenko is in no mood to give up.
Acevedo scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Shlemenko?
Acevedo is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Shlemenko to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Shlemenko shrugs it off.
Shlemenko flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Shlemenko tries to hold on but Acevedo postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shlemenko tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Acevedo lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Shlemenko keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Acevedo stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Shlemenko dives in and scores a takedown into Acevedo's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Acevedo keeping moving, preventing Shlemenko from controlling successfully.
Shlemenko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Acevedo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shlemenko.
Acevedo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Acevedo stops Shlemenko from getting back to his feet.
Acevedo postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Shlemenko to stand up.
Shlemenko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Acevedo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shlemenko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Acevedo gets caught napping as Shlemenko dives in and scores a takedown. Acevedo manages to retain guard.
Shlemenko gets to his feet - Acevedo follows without any prompting.
Acevedo tries to sprawl but Shlemenko drives through with a 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 sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Acevedo defending well though.
Shlemenko thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Acevedo's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shlemenko passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Acevedo!
Shlemenko is working for a guillotine from mount but Acevedo frees his head quite easily.
Shlemenko wants to finish this one by submission but Acevedo is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Shlemenko.
Shlemenko prevents Acevedo from getting the reversal.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shlemenko with the ground and pound from mount.
Acevedo can't escape the position.
Damian Acevedo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alexandr Shlemenko is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Shlemenko tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexandr Shlemenko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Shlemenko has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexandr Shlemenko!
Our winner, Alexandr 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.
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