PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Eoghan Condon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Shlemenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Condon
vs
Shlemenko

180 cm
25
146 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

180 cm
26
150 lbs
3 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

V-Mask Clothing + 10% laundry

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eoghan Condon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexander Shlemenko!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Condon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Condon scores with a head kick. Shlemenko tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.

It looks like Alexander Shlemenko has been cut.
Condon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Condon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Condon tries to close the distance and clinch but Shlemenko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Condon throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Shlemenko.
Condon scores with a sloppy right hand. Shlemenko should have avoided that one.

Condon rushes Shlemenko and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Shlemenko lands with a light punch inside.
Shlemenko jumps guard but Condon turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Condon is trying to break the clinch but Shlemenko has him pressed against the cage.

Condon breaks from the clinch.
Condon tries to close the distance and clinch but Shlemenko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Condon blocks a head kick by Shlemenko.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shlemenko works the jab nicely.
Shlemenko ducks under a wild hook from Condon.
Shlemenko unleashes a big counter combination but Condon bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Shlemenko has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Condon.
Condon swinging wildly here.
Condon sets himself, and Shlemenko steps forward looking for the clinch! Condon avoids it this time.

Shlemenko takes the fight into the clinch.
Condon is trying to break the clinch but Shlemenko has him pressed against the cage.
Shlemenko stalling the fight.
Condon is trying to push Shlemenko away but Shlemenko has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Condon is looking to break free of the clinch but Shlemenko has double underhooks.

Shlemenko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shlemenko tries for a takedown but Condon sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Condon throws a big counter combination but Shlemenko scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Eoghan Condon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A combination from Condon does no damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Condon swings for the body but Shlemenko moves out of range.

Shlemenko takes the fight into the clinch.
Shlemenko can't find room to land a body shot as Condon controls the action.

Shlemenko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Condon throws a sloppy head kick and Shlemenko moves out of range easily.
Condon tries to clinch up but Shlemenko circles away and keeps his distance.
Shlemenko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Condon.
Condon scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shlemenko takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Condon keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Eoghan Condon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Shlemenko.
Condon throws the kick towards the body but Shlemenko avoids it.
As Condon backs off Shlemenko throws a huge counter combo but Condon manages to avoid it all.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Condon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shlemenko.
Shlemenko moves in looking to clinch but Condon pushes him off.
Condon lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Shlemenko wants to clinch
and Condon counters with a series of strikes. Shlemenko will be more careful next time no doubt.
Condon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Condon lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Shlemenko moves in looking to clinch but Condon pushes him off.
It looked like Condon was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Shlemenko shoots for a takedown but Condon saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Shlemenko has managed to clinch.
Condon tries to break the clinch but Shlemenko is controlling the position.
Condon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Condon tries to break free but Shlemenko pushes him back against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shlemenko goes for a takedown in the clinch but Condon prevents it.
Condon stops a takedown attempt from Shlemenko.
Condon working hard to break the clinch.
Condon is trying to break the clinch but Shlemenko has him pressed against the cage.
Condon tries for a takedown but Shlemenko manages to get underhooks.
Condon has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Shlemenko after a bit of a struggle.

Shlemenko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shlemenko shoots in for a double leg but Condon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Shlemenko moves out of range as Condon throws a body kick.
Condon stuns Shlemenko with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Condon goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eoghan Condon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Shlemenko's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Condon goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Condon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shlemenko can do to turn this around?
Shlemenko shoots in looking for a takedown. Condon tries to sprawl out of it but Shlemenko keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Condon manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Condon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Condon scores with a spinning back kick!
Condon with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Shlemenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Condon.
It looked like Condon was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Eoghan Condon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Condon lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Shlemenko backs up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body kick from Shlemenko.
Condon tries to bum rush Shlemenko with a series of wild strikes but Shlemenko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Condon tries a head kick but it misses.
Condon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shlemenko.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Condon is looking to land body kicks.
Condon swinging wildly here.
Condon moves in looking to clinch but Shlemenko pushes him off.
Shlemenko tries to clinch up but Condon circles away and keeps his distance.
Condon misses with a looping left.

Condon has Shlemenko up against the cage in a clinch.
Condon tries to break free but Shlemenko pushes him back against the cage.
Shlemenko tries to pull guard but Condon forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Condon fails to pull guard.
Condon is trying to break the clinch but Shlemenko is controlling him.
Shlemenko using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Shlemenko gets control of Condon's arms and successfully pulls guard. Shlemenko will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

Shlemenko is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Shlemenko is pressed up against the cage. Condon has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Shlemenko down to the mat. Shlemenko avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Shlemenko closes the distance and pushes Condon back into the cage.
Shlemenko has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Condon is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Eoghan Condon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Shlemenko.
Shlemenko is stalling here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Condon takes a knee to the side of the body.
Condon tries to break the clinch but Shlemenko is controlling the position.
Condon is trying to break the clinch but Shlemenko has him pressed against the cage.

Shlemenko successfully pulls guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Condon stands and steps away. Shlemenko gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Condon tries to land a front kick but Shlemenko steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Shlemenko tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.

Condon rushes Shlemenko and presses him up against the cage.
Condon tries for a takedown but Shlemenko manages to get underhooks.
Shlemenko tries to pull guard but Condon holds him up against the cage and eventually Shlemenko drops back down to his feet.

Shlemenko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Condon scores with a crisp jab that stopped Shlemenko in his tracks.
That kick from Condon tenderised Shlemenko's leg. Shlemenko is trying to keep his angry face on.
Condon throws a nice looking combination but Shlemenko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Condon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Condon swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Shlemenko counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Shlemenko gets a clinch.
Condon letting Shlemenko take a breather here.
Condon is looking to break free of the clinch but Shlemenko has double underhooks.
Condon wants to get back to striking at distance but Shlemenko won't allow it.
Shlemenko tries for a takedown. No joy.
Condon wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Condon really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Condon tries to pull guard but Shlemenko won't allow it.
Condon has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Shlemenko avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Shlemenko goes for a takedown attempt but Condon pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
No luck for Shlemenko with that takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Eoghan Condon will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alexander Shlemenko'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. This is the final round!

Shlemenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Condon is just out of range.
Condon looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
No joy there for Shlemenko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Condon lands a body shot.
Condon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shlemenko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shlemenko steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Condon.
A head kick misses from Condon.
Condon is looking to clinch but Shlemenko is avoiding it.
Condon swings away with a leg kick that misses.

Condon closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Condon wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Condon has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Condon manages to break the clinch.
Condon takes a kick to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Condon throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Condon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shlemenko.
Shlemenko shoots in for a takedown but Condon shows good takedown defense.
Shlemenko tries to pull guard but Condon holds him up against the cage and eventually Shlemenko drops back down to his feet.
Condon wants to take the fight to the mat but Shlemenko manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Shlemenko stalling in the clinch.
Condon is pressed up against the cage. Shlemenko has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Condon down to the mat. Condon avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Eoghan Condon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Shlemenko.
Shlemenko fails to land with a series of punches.
Shlemenko shoots for a takedown but Condon saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Shlemenko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Condon wants to clinch up but Shlemenko keeps it at a distance.
Condon lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Condon clinches up with Shlemenko and pushes him back against the cage.
Condon tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Condon has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Shlemenko prevents Condon from breaking the clinch.
Condon wants to break the clinch but can't.
Condon blocks a body shot from Shlemenko.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Shlemenko wants a takedown but no success here.
Shlemenko tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Condon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Condon misses with a two punch combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shlemenko moves out of range of the body kick.

Condon clinches.
Condon gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Shlemenko.
Condon wants to take the fight to the mat but Shlemenko manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Condon has Shlemenko pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Shlemenko manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Shlemenko manages to pull guard.
Shlemenko seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Condon wanted to stand there but Shlemenko had control of the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shlemenko pulls Condon in close to his closed guard and prevents Condon from doing any damage or advancing position.
Condon is looking to stand up but Shlemenko won't let him.
Shlemenko pulls Condon in to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shlemenko is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shlemenko tries to land a sweep but no joy.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Alexander Shlemenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Eoghan Condon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Shlemenko misses with a lunging right hand
and Condon counters with a left and a right that stings Shlemenko.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eoghan Condon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Condon, 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eoghan Condon!
After winning the bout, Eoghan Condon thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.