Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: TRFC95
Date: Oct 28, 2017

#R1#
Werbenjagermanjensen closes the distance and clinches up with Shlemenko, looking for a takedown. Werbenjagermanjensen pushes Shlemenko against the cage but Shlemenko circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Alex Shlemenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shlemenko tries a head kick but it misses.
Werbenjagermanjensen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Shlemenko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Werbenjagermanjensen with the counter takedown but Shlemenko avoids it easily.
Werbenjagermanjensen blocks a head kick by Shlemenko.
Shlemenko misses with a head kick.
Werbenjagermanjensen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A head kick misses from Shlemenko.
Shlemenko has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Shlemenko there as he acknowledges the shot.
Shlemenko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Werbenjagermanjensen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Werbenjagermanjensen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#TD2#
Shlemenko gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Werbenjagermanjensen to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB#
Shlemenko escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Werbenjagermanjensen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Werbenjagermanjensen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Shlemenko throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Shlemenko is trying to keep Werbenjagermanjensen in close. #SUB#
Shlemenko is looking for a triangle but Werbenjagermanjensen pushes his legs off easily.
Shlemenko is breathing heavily.#T1#
Werbenjagermanjensen stays in close to Shlemenko's body and controls the position.
Werbenjagermanjensen is in close to Shlemenko's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Werbenjagermanjensen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Werbenjagermanjensen working some strikes from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shlemenko wants to sweep but no luck.
Werbenjagermanjensen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Shlemenko throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Werbenjagermanjensen's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Shlemenko is looking for a triangle but Werbenjagermanjensen pushes his legs off easily.
Werbenjagermanjensen with a nice head shot there.
Shlemenko knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Werbenjagermanjensen on the ground.
Werbenjagermanjensen controlling from the top position.
Werbenjagermanjensen pushing down on Shlemenko's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Well, if Werbenjagermanjensen 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. #T2##SUB2#
Werbenjagermanjensen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Shlemenko has managed to free his arm - good work.
Werbenjagermanjensen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Werbenjagermanjensen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nice strikes from Werbenjagermanjensen there.
Ground and pound from Werbenjagermanjensen. #SUB2#
Werbenjagermanjensen is looking for a kimura but Shlemenko is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Werbenjagermanjensen to get the leverage.
Werbenjagermanjensen working Shlemenko over with strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Werbenjagermanjensen is looking to take a break and control but Shlemenko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shlemenko wants to control but Werbenjagermanjensen is keeping busy.
Werbenjagermanjensen controlling the action here.
Shlemenko definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T3##SUB2#
Werbenjagermanjensen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Shlemenko is just riding it out for now. Werbenjagermanjensen eventually gives up the hold.
Werbenjagermanjensen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB2#
Werbenjagermanjensen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Shlemenko is looking to escape.
Werbenjagermanjensen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Well, if Werbenjagermanjensen 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.
Werbenjagermanjensen wants to take a breather but Shlemenko is having none of it.
Werbenjagermanjensen trying to control the pace. #T4#
Werbenjagermanjensen winds up and cracks Shlemenko with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Shlemenko is trying to get back to full guard.
Werbenjagermanjensen is pressing down on Shlemenko's thigh, looking to free his foot. Shlemenko is holding on for now.
Shlemenko taking some punishment here, with Werbenjagermanjensen in his half guard.
Shlemenko trying to control from the bottom.
Werbenjagermanjensen perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Shlemenko is staying active underneath Werbenjagermanjensen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ground and pound from Werbenjagermanjensen.
Werbenjagermanjensen working the head and body with strikes.
Nice strikes from Werbenjagermanjensen there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Smitty Werbenjagermanjensen dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Shlemenko misses the jab.
A head kick by Shlemenko misses #TD2#
and Werbenjagermanjensen counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Shlemenko!
Shlemenko takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Shlemenko is looking for a sweep.
Werbenjagermanjensen lands a nice forearm strike.
Shlemenko wants to control but Werbenjagermanjensen postures up.
Werbenjagermanjensen trying to control the position but Shlemenko is working away.
Shlemenko is trying to control Werbenjagermanjensen's posture but Werbenjagermanjensen avoids it.
Werbenjagermanjensen creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Werbenjagermanjensen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Werbenjagermanjensen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Shlemenko is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Werbenjagermanjensen landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #T1#
Shlemenko takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain. #SUB2#
Werbenjagermanjensen tries for a kimura but Shlemenko is defending well. #SUB2#
Werbenjagermanjensen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Werbenjagermanjensen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Werbenjagermanjensen landing strikes.
Shlemenko tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Werbenjagermanjensen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Shlemenko is letting Werbenjagermanjensen control him for a moment.
Werbenjagermanjensen scores with a couple of short elbows.
Shlemenko is not content to let Werbenjagermanjensen control the position.
Shlemenko tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2##SUB2#
Werbenjagermanjensen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Werbenjagermanjensen lands some shots froms side control.
Werbenjagermanjensen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shlemenko keeps working.
Werbenjagermanjensen cracks Shlemenko with an elbow. That is naaassty.#SUB2#
Werbenjagermanjensen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shlemenko trying to remain calm as Werbenjagermanjensen controls from the top position.
Check out the look on Werbenjagermanjensen's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Shlemenko manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Shlemenko missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Smitty Werbenjagermanjensen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Werbenjagermanjensen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T3#
Werbenjagermanjensen looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Werbenjagermanjensen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shlemenko.
Werbenjagermanjensen has control of Shlemenko's left arm, preventing Shlemenko from doing any damage.
Werbenjagermanjensen is continuing to stall.
Werbenjagermanjensen keeping moving, preventing Shlemenko from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Werbenjagermanjensen is on top in guard. #REVB##T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Werbenjagermanjensen postures up and lands a big shot to Shlemenko's brow.
Werbenjagermanjensen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Werbenjagermanjensen stands and throws Shlemenko's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Shlemenko gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Werbenjagermanjensen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Werbenjagermanjensen lands with some strikes.
Shlemenko is wriggling around trying to escape.
Shlemenko is working hard here to advance position.
Shlemenko tries to hold on but Werbenjagermanjensen postures up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Werbenjagermanjensen looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Werbenjagermanjensen pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Shlemenko tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Werbenjagermanjensen cracks Shlemenko with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Smitty Werbenjagermanjensen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Werbenjagermanjensen.
Werbenjagermanjensen working the ground and pound from side control.
Shlemenko regains half guard.#SUB2#
Werbenjagermanjensen maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Shlemenko could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Werbenjagermanjensen has cracked it and Shlemenko is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Werbenjagermanjensen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Smitty Werbenjagermanjensen!
Smitty Werbenjagermanjensen decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
Alex Shlemenko spoke after the fight, saying 'Don't give a fuck and fight back'.

Event: TRFC92
Date: Sep 23, 2017

#R1#
Shlemenko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shlemenko has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Lindhaus slips a jab and a cross from Shlemenko.
Lindhaus takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Shlemenko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shlemenko throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lindhaus.#CUT2#
It looks like Leon Lindhaus has been cut.
Shlemenko slips a jab from Lindhaus.
Shlemenko throws out a counter right but Lindhaus avoids it with no problem.
Shlemenko throws a head kick but Lindhaus moves out of range.
Shlemenko throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A head kick misses from Shlemenko.
Shlemenko throws a head kick that misses.
Shlemenko throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #CL2#
Lindhaus tries to keep at a distance but Shlemenko has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shlemenko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC2#
Shlemenko breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Shlemenko fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lindhaus, pushing him back against the cage.
Lindhaus avoids the elbow strike from Shlemenko, against the cage. #BC#
Lindhaus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1#
Shlemenko defending well as Lindhaus loads up on a big left hand.
Shlemenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lindhaus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lindhaus could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Donk. Lindhaus catches Shlemenko right on the button with a cross.#CL2#
Shlemenko moves into range and clinches up with Lindhaus.
Lindhaus blocking some punches.
Lindhaus letting Shlemenko take a breather here.
A short right from Shlemenko on the inside. #TD2#
Shlemenko pulls guard successfully.
Shlemenko wants to sweep but no luck.
Shlemenko manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lindhaus manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Shlemenko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Shlemenko throws an elbow that misses. Lindhaus uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Shlemenko's guard. Nice move by Lindhaus!#REVR##T2#
Shlemenko throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Lindhaus postures up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shlemenko is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB2#
Shlemenko is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lindhaus is aware though and is defending well.
Shlemenko pulls Lindhaus in close to prevent any damage.
Shlemenko is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Lindhaus works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Shlemenko is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Shlemenko looking for submissions off his back.#T3##ES2#
Shlemenko pushes Lindhaus off and gets back to his feet.
Lindhaus throws a hook but Shlemenko blocks it.
Lindhaus digs a good hook to Shlemenko's body.
Leon Lindhaus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shlemenko avoids the body shot from Lindhaus.
Lindhaus misses with a looping right.
Shlemenko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shlemenko lands a head kick!
Shlemenko clobbers Lindhaus with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #ROC2#
Lindhaus is rocked!
Shlemenko feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Lindhaus crashing to the mat! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Alex Shlemenko!
A victorious Alex Shlemenko thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: TRFC89
Date: Aug 26, 2017

#R1#
Shlemenko does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bangkok displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Shlemenko.
Bangkok tries to clinch but Shlemenko moves out of range.
Shlemenko tries a head kick but it misses.
Bangkok tries to clinch up but Shlemenko circles away and keeps his distance.
Bangkok is looking to clinch but Shlemenko is avoiding it.
Shlemenko fails with the takedown.
Shlemenko scores with a head kick. Bangkok tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Shlemenko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL#
Bangkok instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Shlemenko breaks the clinch. #CL#
Bangkok moves into range and clinches up with Shlemenko.
Bangkok tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Shlemenko smiles and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bangkok cracks the inside of Shlemenko's front leg.
Bangkok looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Shlemenko is fending him off so far but Bangkok persists. Nope, Shlemenko circles away and we're back to standing.
Bangkok has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick misses from Shlemenko.
Shlemenko tries to land a front kick but Bangkok steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T1#
Shlemenko throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Shlemenko closes the distance and clinches up with Bangkok, looking for a takedown. Shlemenko pushes Bangkok against the cage but Bangkok circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kittichai Bangkok has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Shlemenko.
Shlemenko throws a sloppy head kick and Bangkok moves out of range easily.
Bangkok blocks a head kick by Shlemenko.
Bangkok ducks right into an uppercut from Shlemenko.
Shlemenko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Bangkok darts in and clinches Shlemenko up against the cage.
Shlemenko tries to circle away but Bangkok has him pinned against the cage.#TD2#
Shlemenko pulls Bangkok into guard.
Shlemenko thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #SUB2#
Shlemenko looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bangkok trying to control the position from guard on top but Shlemenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES2#
Shlemenko pushes Bangkok off and gets back to his feet.
Shlemenko shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bangkok as he jumps to the side.
Bangkok seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bangkok moves in looking to clinch but Shlemenko pushes him off.
Shlemenko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bangkok tries to clinch up.
Bangkok avoids the head kick by Shlemenko.
Bangkok is looking to clinch.
A head kick misses from Shlemenko.
Bangkok misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Shlemenko throws a counter combo.#CL#
Bangkok gets a clinch. #TD2#
Shlemenko jumps guard and drags Bangkok to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB2#
Shlemenko escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bangkok gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Shlemenko looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Shlemenko is trying to keep Bangkok in close. #T3#
Shlemenko looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Shlemenko is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Shlemenko looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Shlemenko is looking for a triangle but Bangkok pushes his legs off easily.
Shlemenko looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bangkok is one step ahead there.
Bangkok has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Shlemenko striking off his back but it's not causing Bangkok any problems. #SUB2#
Shlemenko is looking for a triangle but Bangkok pushes his legs off easily. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Shlemenko seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Bangkok tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shlemenko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shlemenko throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bangkok's head.
Bangkok tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shlemenko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shlemenko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alex Shlemenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shlemenko tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bangkok swivels and escapes.
Shlemenko throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bangkok's waist but Bangkok gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Shlemenko off to one side.
Bangkok tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shlemenko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bangkok wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Shlemenko dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Bangkok shoots for a double leg takedown but Shlemenko sprawls well. He's pushed Bangkok's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Alex Shlemenko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shlemenko blocks a head kick by Bangkok.
Shlemenko throws a head kick that misses.
Shlemenko misses with a jab, cross combination.
A head kick from Shlemenko lands but Bangkok takes it in his stride.
Bangkok tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shlemenko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bangkok stuffs the takedown.
Shlemenko swats away the attempt to clinch by Bangkok.#CL#
Bangkok clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Bangkok has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Shlemenko uses from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shlemenko lands a couple of digs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Shlemenko stands and steps away. Bangkok gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Shlemenko takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Shlemenko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shlemenko throws a head kick that misses.
Bangkok doesn't manage to clinch there - Shlemenko circles away. #T1#
Shlemenko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bangkok half committed to a counter leg kick.#CL2#
Shlemenko darts in and clinches Bangkok up against the cage.
Bangkok utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Shlemenko is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bangkok to keep the fight standing.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bangkok.
Shlemenko avoiding damage as Bangkok throws knees to the body.
Bangkok looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Bangkok misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bangkok trying to land knees to the body. #TD2#
Shlemenko ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Shlemenko no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Shlemenko has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
Shlemenko is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SUB2#
Shlemenko is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bangkok is looking for a sweep. Shlemenko is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bangkok has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Shlemenko lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Shlemenko not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2#
Bangkok is defending against the submission attempts here by Shlemenko. #T3#
Shlemenko throwing shots but Bangkok is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Shlemenko is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Shlemenko is looking for a kimura but Bangkok is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Shlemenko to get the leverage.
Alex Shlemenko has got the better of the ground game so far.
Shlemenko not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shlemenko drops an elbow to the side of Bangkok's head. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Shlemenko working Bangkok over with strikes.
Nice strikes from Shlemenko there.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Shlemenko connects with a nice short shot to Bangkok's temple.
Shlemenko is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Shlemenko is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Bangkok!
Shlemenko fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there! #ROC2#
Bangkok is rocked!
Shlemenko has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Shlemenko postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Bangkok is out cold - huge knockout for Shlemenko!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Alex Shlemenko!
After winning the bout, Alex Shlemenko thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: TRFC86
Date: Aug 06, 2017

#R1#
Truck fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Shlemenko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Truck.
Truck looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Truck throws a leg kick but Shlemenko sees it coming and moves out of range.
Shlemenko avoids the body shot from Truck.
A leg kick checked by Shlemenko.
Shlemenko definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Shlemenko misses with a head kick.
Truck scores with a nice body kick.
Truck missing with a left hand there. Shlemenko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
As Truck looks to move away, Shlemenko throws a big counter combo but Truck just gets out of the way.
Shlemenko throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Truck.
Shlemenko tries a head kick but it misses. #CL#
Shlemenko drives through and clinches with Truck against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shlemenko is trying to pull guard but Truck turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC2#
Truck pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shlemenko ducks under a wild hook from Truck.
Truck throws a low kick but it's checked well by Shlemenko.
Truck chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T1#
Shlemenko fails in his attempt to clinch.
Truck tries to counter with a clinch but Shlemenko shakes him off and moves away.
Shlemenko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Truck moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Shlemenko wants to clinch up but Truck keeps it at a distance.
Shlemenko misses with a few strikes there.
Truck misses with a body shot. #CL#
Shlemenko moves into the clinch.#TD#
Shlemenko pulls guard effortlessly.
Truck postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Truck postures up.
Shlemenko is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Shlemenko is controlling Truck's posture.
Shlemenko tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Truck accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Truck trying to control the position from guard on top but Shlemenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Truck stopping the sweep attempt from Shlemenko.
Shlemenko has control of Truck's left arm, preventing Truck from doing any damage.
Shlemenko trying to keep a closed guard but Truck is proving a slippery customer.
Shlemenko utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Truck throws a big right hand that misses.
Truck wants to control from the top but Shlemenko keeps moving.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Truck throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Truck cracks Shlemenko with a solid left hand.#SUB#
Shlemenko working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Truck doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Truck manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Shlemenko seems keen to control Truck's posture.#T3#
Truck throwing strikes from guard but Shlemenko blocks nicely.
Shlemenko controls Truck momentarily but Truck frees himself. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Shlemenko doesn't manage to clinch there - Truck circles away.
Truck swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Truck lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A punch combination from Truck misses.
Shlemenko drops his hands momentarily and Truck takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Shlemenko throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Truck.
A nice combination there by Shlemenko.
Truck avoids the head kick by Shlemenko. #T4#
Truck throws a low kick but Shlemenko moves out of range easily.
Truck throws a combination that misses
and Shlemenko counters with an inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shlemenko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Truck scores with a jab. Shlemenko acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Shlemenko walks into a straight right hand from Truck.
Truck lands with a right hand.
Shlemenko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Truck swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Truck is trying hard to land a takedown here. Shlemenko sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A punch combination from Truck misses.
As Truck looks to move away, Shlemenko throws a big counter combo but Truck just gets out of the way.
Truck works over Shlemenko's head and body with a nice combination.
Truck throws a good cross that connects.
Truck is looking to land body kicks.
Shlemenko ducks under a wild hook from Truck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tod Truck dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Shlemenko walks into a straight right hand from Truck.
Truck throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Shlemenko wants to clinch.#CL#
Shlemenko has closed the distance and engaged Truck in a clinch. #BC2#
Truck manages to break the clinch.
Shlemenko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Truck throws a poor cross that misses
and Shlemenko counters with a one-two to the body.
Alex Shlemenko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shlemenko lands a head kick. Truck smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Truck throws a push kick but Shlemenko slaps the foot to one side.
Shlemenko takes one to the chin there.#T1#
Truck throws a right hand that Shlemenko ducks under and follows up with a left that Shlemenko also avoids with ease.
Truck on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A punch lands to the side of Shlemenko 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Shlemenko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Truck.
Truck avoids the head kick by Shlemenko.
Shlemenko fails with an attempt to clinch.
Truck unleashes a big counter combination but Shlemenko bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Truck scores with a jab to the jaw.
Truck throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Shlemenko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shlemenko moves in looking to clinch but Truck pushes him off.
Shlemenko moves forwards but Truck connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Truck throws a series of punches but Shlemenko moves out of range.
Shlemenko on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Shlemenko throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Truck.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Truck throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Truck throws a series of punches but Shlemenko moves out of range. #TD2#
Truck looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Shlemenko controls Truck momentarily but Truck frees himself.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Shlemenko wants to stand up but Truck is controlling him.
Truck has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Truck scoring with some ground and pound.
Truck sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Truck trying to control but Shlemenko is working from the bottom. #T3#
Shlemenko bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Truck's guard. #REVR#
Truck lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##ES#
Shlemenko kicks Truck off and gets to his feet.
Shlemenko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Truck lets loose with a powerful body kick. Shlemenko will feel that in the morning.
Shlemenko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Truck.
Shlemenko went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A head kick misses from Shlemenko.
Truck tries to bum rush Shlemenko with a series of wild strikes but Shlemenko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shlemenko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Truck.
Truck misses with a double jab. #T4#
Truck throws a series of punches but Shlemenko moves out of range.
Alex Shlemenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Truck avoids the head kick by Shlemenko.
Truck thows a leg kick but Shlemenko checks it
and Shlemenko counters with a left and a right that stings Truck.
Shlemenko throws a head kick but Truck moves out of range.
Tod Truck seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Truck blocks a head kick by Shlemenko.
Truck defending well as Shlemenko loads up on a big left hand.
As Shlemenko backs off Truck throws a huge counter combo but Shlemenko manages to avoid it all.
Shlemenko checks a leg kick.
Truck misses with a kick to the body.
Shlemenko avoids the body shot from Truck.
Shlemenko seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Shlemenko misses with a head kick.
Shlemenko avoids a punch combination nicely.
Truck throws a body kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tod Truck will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Shlemenko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Truck connects with a jab.
Shlemenko throws a sloppy head kick and Truck moves out of range easily.
Truck throws a right and a left that Shlemenko avoids nicely.
Truck throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shlemenko tries to clinch up.
Tod Truck seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Truck misses with a looping left.
Shlemenko lands a head kick!
Truck shoots in for a takedown but Shlemenko shows good takedown defense.
Truck just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromShlemenko.
Truck swats away the attempt to clinch by Shlemenko.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Truck swinging wildly here.
Truck throws a right hand that misses
and Shlemenko counters with a one-two to the body. #T1#
Shlemenko lands a high kick!
A head kick misses from Shlemenko.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Truck punishes Shlemenko's body with a nice straight punch.
Truck connects with a body shot that sends Shlemenko's belly button to the back.
Truck avoids the head kick by Shlemenko.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shlemenko looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Truck swings widly with a right hand
and Shlemenko counters with a two punch combo.
Shlemenko moves out of range as Truck strikes.
Truck throws a quick inside leg kick.
Truck rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shlemenko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Shlemenko misses the jab.
As Shlemenko backs off Truck throws a huge counter combo but Shlemenko manages to avoid it all.
Truck circles away from the clinch attempt
and Truck counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T2#
Shlemenko walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Truck fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Shlemenko is out of range.
Shlemenko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shlemenko moves out of range of the leg kick from Truck.
Truck misses with a lunging right hand
and Shlemenko counters with a one-two to the body.
Truck misses with a straight right.
Truck misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shlemenko.
Shlemenko appears to be looking for a big counter.
Truck swats away the attempt to clinch by Shlemenko.
A countering left hand to the body from Truck misses.
Truck throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#T3#
Shlemenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shlemenko tries to clinch
and Truck counters with a two punch combo.
Shlemenko walks into a left hand.
Shlemenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Truck loads up on a big right hand but Shlemenko slips the punch.
Shlemenko walks into a straight right hand from Truck.
Truck throws a series of punches but Shlemenko avoids them all with ease.
Truck misses the jab.
Truck looks to land a right hand but Shlemenko moved out of range.
Shlemenko is looking for a counter combo.
Shlemenko lands with a kick to the temple. Truck shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A head kick misses from Shlemenko.
Truck throws a jab when Shlemenko was well out of range.#T4#
Truck scores with a body shot.
Shlemenko stuffs the takedown.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Truck pivots, looking for a leg kick but Shlemenko is out of range and Truck settles back down.
Truck lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
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 low kick from Truck.
Truck dips to his left and cracks Shlemenko with an uppercut!
Truck lands with a right hand.
Truck feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Shlemenko's calf.
Alex Shlemenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Truck.
Truck throws a series of punches but Shlemenko moves out of range.
Truck falls off balance throwing a combination
and Shlemenko counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tod Truck comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Truck winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Tod Truck!
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Tod Truck!
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Tod Truck!

Tod Truck wins by unanimous decision!
Alex Shlemenko spoke after the fight, saying 'Don't give a fuck and fight back'.

Event: TRFC84
Date: Jul 16, 2017

#R1##CL#
Grownstone fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Shlemenko, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Grownstone breaks from the clinch.
Grownstone misses with a looping right.
Shlemenko is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Grownstone misses with a body shot.
Shlemenko throws a sloppy head kick
and Grownstone counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've been told by Grownstone's head coaches at Gym 412-RoaR sponsored training facility that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A jab from Grownstone misses.
Shlemenko is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Grownstone thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL#
Grownstone clinches up against the cage.
Shlemenko tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Grownstone smiles and moves away.
Grownstone throws a shot from downtown. Shlemenko moves away and avoids it.
Shlemenko moves out of range as Grownstone strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shlemenko throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Grownstone moves into range and clinches up with Shlemenko.
Grownstone misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Grownstone.
Grownstone lands with a left to the head. #T1##BC#
Grownstone manages to break the clinch.
A slow jab from Shlemenko misses its intended target.
Grownstone cracks Shlemenko with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Grownstone swings for the body but Shlemenko moves out of range.
Shlemenko lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Grownstone cracks Shlemenko with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Grownstone throws a shot to the body.
Shlemenko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shlemenko looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Grownstone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shlemenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Grownstone.
Grownstone throws a shot to the body.
Grownstone lands a lovely overhand right.#CL#
Grownstone clinches.
Grownstone lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Shlemenko.
Shlemenko tries to pull guard but Grownstone won't allow it. #T2##BC#
Grownstone breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
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!
Grownstone throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice jab there from Grownstone.
Shlemenko throws a lazy head kick
and Grownstone counters with a stiff right hand.
Grownstone lands with a cross.
Grownstone connects with a good right hand that stumbles Shlemenko. Shlemenko circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#ROC#
Shlemenko is rocked!
Shlemenko throws a head kick that misses
and Grownstone counters with a right hand to the body.
Shlemenko is still on wobbly legs! Can Grownstone finish him?
Shlemenko looks winded!
and Grownstone counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Shlemenko! He's just covering up as Grownstone starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brad Grownstone!
In his post fight interview, Brad Grownstone started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
In defeat, Alex Shlemenko stepped up to the mic, saying 'Don't give a fuck and fight back'.

Event: TRFC82
Date: Jul 02, 2017

#R1##CL#
Bates gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Shlemenko has a couple of punches blocked by Bates.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bates creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shlemenko managing to block the knees to the body from Bates.
A shot in the inside from Shlemenko.
Shlemenko throws a punch but it's blocked by Bates.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bates - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Shlemenko with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Shlemenko on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Good body shot from Bates.
Shlemenko swings wildly with an uppercut but Bates uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Bates escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Shlemenko has closed the distance and engaged Bates in a clinch.
Bates goes for a takedown attempt but Shlemenko pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Shlemenko looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Shlemenko tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bates manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bates wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Shlemenko throws a head kick but Bates moves out of range.
Bates is looking to counter the offense by Shlemenko and move into the clinch.#T1#
Shlemenko swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL#
and Bates moves into the clinch.
Bates wants a takedown.
Bates utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Shlemenko fails to land.
Bates blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Shlemenko breaks the clinch.
Shlemenko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD#
Bates scores with a takedown into Shlemenko's guard.
Shlemenko is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bates wants to control from the top but Shlemenko keeps moving.
Bates loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Bates pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shlemenko is keeping the position for now.
Bates landing some decent shots from guard.
Bates won't allow Shlemenko to sweep him here.
Shlemenko is trying to control the position but Bates postures up.
Bates preventing the sweep.
Bates's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bates trying to control the position from guard on top but Shlemenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bates throwing strikes but missing.
Bates trying to control but Shlemenko is working from the bottom. #T3#
Bates controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Bates clinches.
Shlemenko wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #TD#
Bates works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #ES2#
Shlemenko manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#BC2#
Shlemenko breaks from the clinch.
Shlemenko throws a sloppy head kick
and Bates makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Shlemenko wants to clinch up but Bates keeps it at a distance.
A quick step to the side and Bates tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#CL#
Bates drives through and clinches with Shlemenko against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bates.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shlemenko wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Bates's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4##CL#
Bates moves into range and clinches up with Shlemenko.#TD#
Bates has hold of one of Shlemenko's legs. Shlemenko is fighting the takedown attempt but Bates gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Bates lands a couple of elbows.
Shlemenko working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bates.
Shlemenko preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bates working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Shlemenko's head.
Bates is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bates with a nice head shot there.
Bates scoring with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Micheal Bates dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Bates shoots for a takedown but Shlemenko saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Shlemenko pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL#
Bates instigates a clinch.
Shlemenko looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bates is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shlemenko can do to turn this around?
Shlemenko wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Micheal Bates has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bates tries for a takedown. No joy. #BC#
Bates breaks from the clinch.
Bates tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Alex Shlemenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shlemenko falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bates counters with a straight right hand.
Bates blocks a head kick by Shlemenko. #CL#
Bates gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shlemenko is looking to break free of the clinch but Bates has double underhooks. #BC#
Bates breaks from the clinch.
Shlemenko misses with the combination.
Shlemenko misses with a head kick. #CL#
Bates forces Shlemenko back against the cage and clinches.#T1#
Bates keeps control of Shlemenko as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Shlemenko tries to pull guard but Bates forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Bates prevents Shlemenko from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Bates's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD#
Bates bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Bates wants to control but Shlemenko is keeping him busy.
Bates working the ground and pound from side control.
Bates is trying to ground and pound but Shlemenko uses the momentary lack of control by Bates to regain half guard.
Shlemenko is trying to maintain the position but Bates is very close to passing his half guard.
Bates thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T2#
Bates scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Shlemenko avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bates.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bates seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bates takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Shlemenko is breathing heavily.
Bates frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bates 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.
Bates cracks Shlemenko with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Bates lands with some strikes.#ROC#
Shlemenko is rocked!
Bates is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Shlemenko can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Shlemenko is still in real trouble! Can Bates finish him?
Bates scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Bates cracks Shlemenko with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Micheal Bates!
Alex Shlemenko spoke after the fight, saying 'Don't give a fuck and fight back'.

Event: TRFC79
Date: Jun 11, 2017

#R1##CL#
Shlemenko clinches up against the cage.
Skellington has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Shlemenko is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC#
Shlemenko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shlemenko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice takedown defense from Skellington. No joy for Shlemenko on that attempt.
Shlemenko misses with a double jab.
Skellington avoids the head kick by Shlemenko.
Skellington shoots in for a takedown but Shlemenko shows good takedown defense.
Shlemenko tries to clinch up but Skellington circles away and keeps his distance.
Shlemenko seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#TD2#
Skellington shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB2#
Skellington seems to be looking for submissions.
Shlemenko slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Skellington must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Shlemenko utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Skellington throws a strike but Shlemenko rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Skellington wants to stand but Shlemenko is controlling the position. #SU#
Shlemenko stands up from Skellington's guard - Shlemenko perhaps looking for a knockout.
Skellington lands with a straight right. Shlemenko didn't see that one coming.
Skellington fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Shlemenko avoids it really well and circles away.
Skellington looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Alex Shlemenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Skellington.
Shlemenko thuds a left hand into Skellington's body.#T2#
Shlemenko misses with the combination.
Shlemenko throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Shlemenko darts in and clinches Skellington up against the cage.#BC#
Shlemenko manages to break the clinch. #TD2#
Skellington drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Skellington looking to sit in guard and control but Shlemenko gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##ES2#
Skellington pushes Shlemenko off and scrambles back to his feet.
Skellington misses with a takedown attempt - Shlemenko sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Shlemenko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shlemenko stalks Skellington and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Skellington's face. Skellington staggers backwards, shaken.
Shlemenko attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#CL#
Shlemenko closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Skellington is trying to drag Shlemenko to the mat but Shlemenko just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T3##BC#
Shlemenko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Skellington shoots in looking for a takedown but Shlemenko manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Skellington's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Shlemenko tries a head kick but it misses.
Skellington blocks a head kick by Shlemenko.
Shlemenko tries a head kick but it misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Skellington.
Shlemenko throws a big counter combination but Skellington scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Skellington avoids the head kick by Shlemenko.
Skellington doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Shlemenko throws a sloppy head kick and Skellington moves out of range easily.
Shlemenko is breathing heavily.
Skellington goes for a double leg but Shlemenko avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Shlemenko continues to drive forward.
Shlemenko throws a leg kick
and Skellington counters with a nice uppercut.
Shlemenko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Skellington swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shlemenko tries a head kick but it misses.
Shlemenko looks for the body kick but Skellington saw that one coming. #T4#
Shlemenko fails with the takedown
and Skellington cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Skellington scores with a decent looking hook.
Alex Shlemenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shlemenko throws a series of punches but Skellington avoids them all with ease.
Shlemenko throws a head kick but Skellington moves out of range.
Shlemenko throws a head kick that misses
and Skellington counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Skellington lands a jab to the head.
Nice takedown defense from Shlemenko. No joy for Skellington on that attempt.
Shlemenko tries to clinch up but Skellington circles away and keeps his distance.
Skellington jabs Shlemenko to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A thudding body kick lands there by Shlemenko!
Shlemenko fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Skellington with the counter takedown but Shlemenko avoids it easily.
Shlemenko throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Skellington counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Shlemenko!
Skellington is looking to take a break and control but Shlemenko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Skellington works to advance to full mount. Shlemenko defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Shlemenko dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Skellington lands a slapping body shot.
Shlemenko tries to clinch but Skellington moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Shlemenko. No joy for Skellington on that attempt.
Shlemenko doesn't manage to clinch there - Skellington circles away.
Skellington tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Shlemenko defends well and Skellington ends up having to push Shlemenko into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Shlemenko throws a counter high kick but Skellington was just alert enough to avoid it.
Shlemenko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice takedown defense from Shlemenko. No joy for Skellington on that attempt.
Alex Shlemenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Skellington.
Skellington avoids the head kick by Shlemenko.
Skellington drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Shlemenko defends it well.
Skellington takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Skellington changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Shlemenko tries to avoid it but Skellington manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Shlemenko to the ground. Shlemenko escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shlemenko shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Skellington but Skellington pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Shlemenko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Skellington looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Shlemenko is fending him off so far but Skellington persists. Nope, Shlemenko circles away and we're back to standing.#TD2#
Skellington gets the takedown into side control. #T1#
Skellington throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Skellington wants to control but Shlemenko is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Skellington tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Shlemenko tries to buck Skellington off but Skellington is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shlemenko manages to get back to half guard.
Shlemenko is not content to let Skellington control the position.
Skellington thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Shlemenko's head. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Skellington thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Skellington thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Shlemenko blocking the ground and pound attempt from Skellington.
Skellington drops an elbow to the side of Shlemenko's head.
Skellington working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Skellington wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shlemenko keeps working.
Skellington is nestled in close to Shlemenko, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Skellington throwing shots but Shlemenko is blocking nicely.
Shlemenko trying to control from the bottom.
Shlemenko wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Shlemenko keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Shlemenko throws a head kick that misses.
Decent striking displayed by Skellington there.
Shlemenko scores with a head kick.
Skellington tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Shlemenko swivels and escapes.
Skellington changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Shlemenko tries to avoid it but Skellington manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Shlemenko to the ground. Shlemenko escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Skellington will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Skellington has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Skellington crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Shlemenko - the referee stops the clock and Skellington gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Shlemenko. Skellington manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Skellington catches Shlemenko with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Shlemenko tries to clinch but Skellington moves out of range.
Shlemenko throws a head kick that misses.
Shlemenko lands a nice looking body kick.#CL2#
Skellington closes the distance and pushes Shlemenko back into the cage.
Shlemenko misses with the head strike.
Shlemenko with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #T4#
Shlemenko is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Skellington is keeping busy.#BC2#
Skellington breaks the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shlemenko slaps away a takedown attempt from Skellington, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Shlemenko lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Shlemenko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Alex Shlemenko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Skellington darts in looking for a takedown but Shlemenko gets double underhooks and turns Skellington into the cage.
Shlemenko throws a nice looking combination but Skellington bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A jab from Shlemenko misses.
Shlemenko closes the distance and clinches up with Skellington, looking for a takedown. Shlemenko pushes Skellington against the cage but Skellington circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL2#
Skellington rushes Shlemenko and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Skellington has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Shlemenko is trying to keep an underhook but Skellington manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Skellington 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.
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 Alex Shlemenko will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Shlemenko takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Skellington fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shlemenko looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Skellington closes the distance and clinches up with Shlemenko, looking for a takedown. Skellington pushes Shlemenko against the cage but Shlemenko circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A head kick misses from Shlemenko.
Skellington shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Shlemenko but Shlemenko pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Alex Shlemenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Skellington.
Shlemenko throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Skellington's waist but Skellington gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Shlemenko off to one side.
Skellington blocks a head kick by Shlemenko.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skellington misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD#
Skellington gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Shlemenko to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Shlemenko trying to control but Skellington is working from the bottom. #T1#
Skellington is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Shlemenko is controlling him.
Shlemenko slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #ES2#
Skellington has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Shlemenko has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Shlemenko has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Shlemenko jumps guard but Skellington stands there with Shlemenko around his waist. Shlemenko gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Skellington drops down looking for an ankle pick but Shlemenko pulls his leg out and moves away.
Skellington closes the distance and clinches up with Shlemenko, looking for a takedown. Skellington pushes Shlemenko against the cage but Shlemenko circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Shlemenko looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Horrible takedown attempt by Skellington or perhaps it was just good defense by Shlemenko, which made it look bad.
Skellington throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shlemenko. #T2#
Shlemenko misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Shlemenko.
Shlemenko throws a sloppy head kick and Skellington moves out of range easily.
Shlemenko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL2#
Skellington takes the fight into the clinch.
Skellington drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Shlemenko gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Skellington goes for a takedown attempt but Shlemenko pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Shlemenko misses with a head kick.
Skellington needs to keep his hands up - Shlemenko had a free shot at his head there.
Shlemenko lands a head kick. Skellington smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Alex Shlemenko is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shlemenko displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Skellington. #T3##TD2#
Skellington shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Skellington throws a strike but Shlemenko rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Shlemenko throwing strikes from guard but Skellington blocks nicely. #ES2#
Skellington has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Shlemenko has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Shlemenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shlemenko.
Skellington looking for a takedown.
Skellington is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD#
Shlemenko jumps guard.
Skellington with a flurry of punches that miss.
Skellington throws a strike but Shlemenko rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shlemenko's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Skellington wants to stand and escape but Shlemenko is having none of it. #SU#
Shlemenko decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Shlemenko connects with a high kick.
Shlemenko leaves Skellington with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Skellington takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Jack Skellington has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shlemenko throws a right and a left that Skellington avoids nicely.
Alex Shlemenko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Shlemenko throws a one two combo.
Shlemenko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Skellington tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shlemenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Skellington.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alex 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Alex Shlemenko!
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Alex Shlemenko!
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Alex Shlemenko!

Alex Shlemenko wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath Alex Shlemenko thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: TRFC76
Date: May 21, 2017

#R1#
LaRusso jabs Shlemenko right on the nose. Shlemenko blinks but takes it well.
Shlemenko takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A right-left combo lands from LaRusso.
LaRusso on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shlemenko. Shlemenko obviously looking to wear him down.
Shlemenko tries to land a leg kick but LaRusso saw it coming and moves away.
LaRusso lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Shlemenko tries to close the distance and clinch up but LaRusso swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Shlemenko rushes LaRusso and presses him up against the cage.
LaRusso lands a 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!
LaRusso has a couple of punches blocked by Shlemenko.
A short right from LaRusso on the inside.
Shlemenko is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but LaRusso is defending well.
Shlemenko blocking some punches.
A short right from LaRusso on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from LaRusso.
LaRusso fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
LaRusso makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
LaRusso lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shlemenko backwards.
LaRusso keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Shlemenko's efforts to push away.
A short left from LaRusso. #ROC2#
Shlemenko is rocked!
Shlemenko drops to a knee looking for a takedown but LaRusso gets the underhooks and prevents it. #T1#
A short right from LaRusso.
LaRusso prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Shlemenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right hook to the body lands for LaRusso.
Shlemenko drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shlemenko is breathing heavily.
A short right hand to the side of the head by LaRusso.
Shlemenko tries to pull guard but LaRusso holds him up against the cage and eventually Shlemenko drops back down to his feet.
LaRusso lands an uppercut.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that LaRusso has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
LaRusso lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
LaRusso softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
LaRusso throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shlemenkos head.
LaRusso gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Shlemenko.
Nice body punch from LaRusso.
Shlemenko is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but LaRusso is defending well.#T2#
A quick uppercut on the inside from LaRusso.
LaRusso makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
LaRusso makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from LaRusso.
Oh Shlemenko is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
LaRusso pushes Shlemenko against the cage. LaRusso is working some dirty boxing. LaRusso pushes off with a quick right hook! Shlemenko goes down! Shlemenko tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! LaRusso moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kumo LaRusso!
Post fight, an emotional Kumo LaRusso said 'Grownstone KO'd you and now I beat you senseless...I think it's time to hang up the gloves ya bum'.
Alex Shlemenko spoke after the fight, saying 'Don't give a fuck and fight back'.

Event: TRFC73: The Passing
Date: Apr 30, 2017

#R1#
Nice shot lands for Grownstone.#CUT2#
It looks like Alex Shlemenko has been cut.
Grownstone scores with a sloppy right hand. Shlemenko should have avoided that one.
Grownstone misses with a few strikes there.
Shlemenko feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Shlemenko tries to work over Grownstone's front leg with a kick but Grownstone checks it.
A leg kick checked by Shlemenko.
Shlemenko throws a right hand that Grownstone ducks under and follows up with a left that Grownstone also avoids with ease.
Grownstone throws a hook but Shlemenko avoids it easily.
Grownstone avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Grownstone will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Shlemenko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Shlemenko checks a leg kick.
Grownstone tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Grownstone misses with a looping right.
Grownstone keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #CL2#
Grownstone has taken the fight to the clinch.
Shlemenko misses with the head strike.
Grownstone lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T1#
Grownstone lands with a short shot to the head.
Grownstone softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Grownstone blocking some punches.
Shlemenko wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC#
Shlemenko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shlemenko walks into a stiff left hand from Grownstone.
Shlemenko checks a leg kick. #KD2#
Grownstone drops Shlemenko with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Shlemenko looks back up at him and smiles so Grownstone waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#
Shlemenko is rocked!
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!
Grownstone fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Shlemenko square on the jaw! Damn, Shlemenko is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brad Grownstone!
The defeated Alex Shlemenko had this to say: 'Don't give a fuck and fight back'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 06, 2017

#R1#
Shlemenko misses with a head kick.
Shlemenko lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Shlemenko throws a head kick but Herrera moves out of range.
Herrera seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Herrera avoids the head kick by Shlemenko.
Herrera checks a low kick from Shlemenko.
It looked like Herrera was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Shlemenko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shlemenko pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Alex Shlemenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Herrera avoids a punch combination nicely.
Herrera seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Shlemenko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herrera fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Herrera really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Shlemenko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Herrera tries to counter with a takedown but Shlemenko is quick to defend against it.
Shlemenko looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A head kick misses from Shlemenko.
Shlemenko fails to land with a series of punches.
Herrera avoids the head kick by Shlemenko. #T1#
Shlemenko throws a lazy body kick
and Herrera counters with a three punch combo that has Shlemenko backing up. Shlemenko nods at Herrera to acknowledge the strikes.
Shlemenko throws a head kick that misses.
Herrera throws a big counter combination but Shlemenko scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Shlemenko looks winded!
Shlemenko throws a head kick that misses
and Herrera counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Shlemenko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Herrera tries to counter with a takedown but Shlemenko is quick to defend against it.
Herrera slips a jab and a cross from Shlemenko.
A head kick misses from Shlemenko.
Nice takedown defense from Shlemenko. No joy for Herrera on that attempt.
No joy there for Herrera, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shlemenko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Herrera.
Herrera seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Shlemenko throws a sloppy head kick and Herrera moves out of range easily.
Herrera tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shlemenko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A low kick from Shlemenko misses #TD#
and Herrera counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SU#
Herrera gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T2#
Herrera misses with a wild combination.
Shlemenko misses with the body kick
and Herrera counters with a left and a right that stings Shlemenko.
Shlemenko throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Herrera counters with a single leg into guard. Shlemenko didn't expect that. #SUB#
Herrera 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. #SUB#
Herrera thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Herrera landing some decent shots from guard. #T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Herrera accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #ES2#
Shlemenko manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Herrera blocks a head kick by Shlemenko.
As Shlemenko tries to get set, Herrera tries to push him back and clinch up but Shlemenko manages to avoid the attempt.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Shlemenko.
Shlemenko is looking to score with low kicks.
Shlemenko throws a leg kick but Herrera sees it coming and moves out of range.
Shlemenko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shlemenko throws a right and a left that Herrera avoids nicely.
A head kick misses from Shlemenko. #T4#
Herrera shoots for a double leg takedown but Shlemenko sprawls well. He's pushed Herrera's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean Herrera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shlemenko misses with a wild combination.
Shlemenko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Herrera.
Herrera misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Shlemenko throws a right and a left that Herrera avoids nicely.
Shlemenko throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Herrera counters with a single leg into guard. Shlemenko didn't expect that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shlemenko keeping moving, preventing Herrera from controlling successfully. #ES2#
Shlemenko scrambles and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Shlemenko dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Shlemenko fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Herrera showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shlemenko.
Shlemenko goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Shlemenko lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Shlemenko wants to slow Herrera down by chopping away at his legs.
Shlemenko throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Herrera's head.
Herrera moves out of range as Shlemenko throws a body kick.
Herrera throws a big counter combination but Shlemenko scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herrera moves out of range of the body kick.
Herrera shoots in and drives through. Shlemenko sprawls well.
Shlemenko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shlemenko is breathing heavily.
Shlemenko throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Herrera counters with a takedown into side control.
Shlemenko is looking to get back to his feet here but Herrera is keeping cool and he's managed to take Shlemenko's back.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T1#
Shlemenko is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB#
Herrera looking for the choke from the back.
Herrera throwing sloppy strikes.
Shlemenko is trying to get back to his feet but Herrera has full control of the position and if anything, Shlemenko has just worked his way into a worse spot.#T2##SUB#
Herrera looking for the choke from the back.
Shlemenko wants to get back to his feet.
Herrera will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Shlemenko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3##SUB#
Herrera looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Shlemenko is controlling Herrera 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
Herrera is trying to keep Shlemenko in close.
Shlemenko wants to get up but he can't break Herrera's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Shlemenko postures up.
Sean Herrera overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Herrera seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Herrera is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Herrera has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A lazy body kick from Shlemenko #TD#
and Herrera decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Shlemenko's guard.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Shlemenko manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Shlemenko tries to pull guard but Herrera holds him up against the cage and eventually Shlemenko drops back down to his feet.
Shlemenko lands a shoulder strike.
Herrera jumps guard but Shlemenko stands there with Herrera around his waist. Herrera gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Shlemenko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
A slapping body kick lands there for Shlemenko.
A head kick misses from Shlemenko.
Sean Herrera is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shlemenko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Herrera tries to counter with a takedown but Shlemenko is quick to defend against it.
Shlemenko looks to land a combination. Herrera sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Shlemenko thumps Herrera with a low kick.
Herrera takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Shlemenko stalks Herrera and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Herrera's face. Herrera staggers backwards, shaken.
Shlemenko shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Shlemenko is looking to score with low kicks.
A head kick misses from Shlemenko.
Herrera drops down looking for a counter takedown but Shlemenko sprawls and moves away.
Shlemenko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shlemenko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Herrera tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Shlemenko manages to circle out of the way.#T1#
Shlemenko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
As Shlemenko looks to move away, Herrera throws a big counter combo but Shlemenko just gets out of the way.
Herrera avoids a punch combination nicely.
Left hook, right uppercut from Herrera.
Danga de danga de dang - Shlemenko scores with a four punch combination!
Herrera shoots in looking for a takedown. Shlemenko tries to sprawl out of it but Herrera keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Shlemenko manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Shlemenko checks a low kick from Herrera.
As Herrera backs off Shlemenko throws a huge counter combo but Herrera manages to avoid it all.
Shlemenko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Herrera is looking to counter the offense by Shlemenko and move into the clinch.
Herrera checks the leg kick nicely there.
Shlemenko throws a head kick that misses. #T2#
Shlemenko throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Herrera counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Herrera throwing strikes from guard but Shlemenko blocks nicely.
Herrera wants to control from the top but Shlemenko keeps moving.
Herrera prevents Shlemenko from getting back to his feet.
Herrera wants to control from the top but Shlemenko keeps moving. #SU#
Shlemenko is working an open guard so Herrera takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T3#
Shlemenko throws a leg kick #TD#
and Herrera counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Herrera.
Shlemenko is looking to stand up but Herrera isn't so interested in that idea.
Herrera working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Herrera postures up in Shlemenko's guard and throws a big left but Shlemenko blocks it.
Herrera in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Herrera with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Herrera postures up in Shlemenko's guard and throws a big left but Shlemenko blocks it.
Herrera in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Shlemenko misses with a two punch combination.
As Shlemenko tries to get set, Herrera tries to push him back and clinch up but Shlemenko manages to avoid the attempt.
Shlemenko throws a sloppy head kick and Herrera moves out of range easily.
Herrera blocks a head kick by Shlemenko.
The fight stays on the outside here - Herrera looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Herrera tries to clinch but Shlemenko is having none of it.
Shlemenko lets loose with a powerful body kick. Herrera will feel that in the morning.
Sean Herrera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alex Shlemenko is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Herrera shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Shlemenko sprawls well. Shlemenko wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Herrera gets slowly back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Shlemenko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Shlemenko winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Shlemenko!
Alex Shlemenko made sure to mention his sponsor, Pit bull development in his post fight interview.

Event: QFC Tournament 739 Round 4
Date: Mar 31, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Birch shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Birch is controlling the pace.
Birch is trying to control. Shlemenko wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Birch is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Shlemenko has managed to free his arm - good work.
Birch wants to control but Shlemenko is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shlemenko avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Birch.
Shlemenko wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Birch looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Birch is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Shlemenko has managed to free his arm - good work.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Birch lands a nice short elbow.
Shlemenko knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Birch on the ground.
Birch lands strikes from half guard.
Birch is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Shlemenko blocking the ground and pound attempt from Birch. #T2#
Birch landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Birch lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Birch trying to mount his opponent but Shlemenko defends it.
Shlemenko regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Birch.
Shlemenko being controlled here, momentarily.
Birch makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Birch postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T3#
Shlemenko wants to stand but Birch is controlling the position.
Birch throwing strikes from guard but Shlemenko blocks nicely.
Birch looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Birch postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Birch trying to control but Shlemenko is working from the bottom.
Birch throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shlemenko works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Birch lands a couple of elbows.
Birch keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Shlemenko's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Birch throws a big right hand that misses.
Shlemenko preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Birch wants to pass the guard but Shlemenko is keeping the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Birch stands and throws Shlemenko's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Shlemenko is breathing heavily.
Shlemenko defending against the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Birch is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Shlemenko knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Shlemenko takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Birch dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Birch closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Shlemenko to the mat! Shlemenko manages to get full guard.
Birch distracts Shlemenko with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Shlemenko keeping full guard, as Birch tries to pass.
Birch is stalling in the full guard.
Birch is in close to Shlemenko's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Birch trying to control the position from guard on top but Shlemenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shlemenko wants to get back to his feet but Birch passes into half guard. #T1#
Birch thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tom Birch has got the better of the ground game so far.
Shlemenko is looking to escape.
Birch trying to control from half guard but Shlemenko is working away.
Birch missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Birch works his way into side control.
Shlemenko tries to escape but Birch is in control. #SUB2#
Birch is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Shlemenko is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Birch working the ground and pound from side control.#T2#
Shlemenko is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Birch wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shlemenko keeps working.
Shlemenko parries the strikes from Birch easily there. Birch is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Shlemenko to escape.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Birch lands an elbow.
Birch tries to move into full mount but can't pass Shlemenko's legs.
Birch has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Birch staying calm.
Birch has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
Shlemenko is not content to let Birch control the position.
An elbow from Birch crashes against the mat.
Shlemenko taking a bit of punishment here - Birch scoring with strikes.
Birch staying calm.
Birch tries to move into full mount but can't pass Shlemenko's legs. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Birch looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Birch advances to mount.
Birch scoring with strikes but Shlemenko is staying in there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Birch takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Birch landing strikes from the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Birch showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Birch showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shlemenko.
Birch avoids the head kick by Shlemenko.
Birch appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#TD2#
Birch looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Shlemenko!
Birch landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Birch in side control, throwing shots but Shlemenko defends. #SUB2#
Birch working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Birch scores with punches from side control.
Birch scores with a couple of short elbows.#T1##SUB2#
Birch tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Birch has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Birch lands a decent elbow from side control.
Birch trying to control the action but Shlemenko is working from the bottom.
Birch controls the position.
Birch throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Shlemenko works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Shlemenko keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Shlemenko avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Birch.
Still in half guard, Birch seems content to control.
Birch passes to side control.
Shlemenko on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Birch is trying to get an arm triangle but Shlemenko is defending well.
Birch landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Birch has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Shlemenko!#T3##SUB2#
Birch has hold of Shlemenko's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Shlemenko manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Birch landing strikes from the mount.
Birch postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Shlemenko looks a forlorn figure.
Birch with good strikes from the mount here!
Birch looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Birch cracks Shlemenko with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Birch raining down hammerfists from mount.
Birch controlling from mount. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Birch's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Shlemenko is in a horrible position here. Birch smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Birch landing strikes from the mount and Shlemenko is in trouble! #ROC2#
Shlemenko is rocked!
Birch lands a couple of good shots and Shlemenko has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Oh Shlemenko is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Birch softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Birch just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Shlemenko seems to have got his legs back now.#SUB2#
Birch is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Shlemenko with him. Shlemenko is trying to defend but Birch has an arm under the chin now! Shlemenko grimaces and is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tom Birch!
The defeated Alex Shlemenko had this to say: 'Don't give a fuck and fight back'.

Event: QFC Tournament 739 Round 3
Date: Mar 30, 2017

#R1#
Cano circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shlemenko throws a head kick that Cano semi-blocks.
Shlemenko stuffs the takedown attempt from Cano. Cano gets slowly back to his feet.
Cano is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#CL#
Shlemenko drives through and clinches with Cano against the cage.
Shlemenko working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shlemenko.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cano. #TD#
Shlemenko decides to pull guard.
Cano is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Shlemenko utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cano looking to sit in guard and control but Shlemenko gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Cano is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Cano is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #ES2#
Cano scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Cano takes a kick to the side of the head.
Shlemenko displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cano.
Shlemenko tries a head kick but it misses.
Despite the aggression on Cano's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Alex Shlemenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cano shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Shlemenko but Shlemenko pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Alex Shlemenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randy Cano.
Shlemenko throws a sloppy head kick and Cano moves out of range easily. #T2##CL#
Shlemenko clinches with his opponent.
Shlemenko takes a knee right on the jaw!
Shlemenko fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Shlemenko is trying to pull guard but Cano has him pressed against the cage.
Shlemenko lands a hook that snaps the head of Cano backwards.
Shlemenko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
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!
Cano wants a takedown.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cano.
Cano can't break the clinch.
Cano is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Shlemenko to keep the fight standing.#BC#
Shlemenko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cano avoids the head kick by Shlemenko.
Cano throws a counter combo.
Cano throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Shlemenko's waist but Shlemenko gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cano off to one side.
Cano tries to close the distance and clinch but Shlemenko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shlemenko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL#
Shlemenko fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cano, pushing him back against the cage.
Shlemenko misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
Shlemenko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cano backwards. #BC#
Shlemenko breaks from the clinch.
Shlemenko throws a nice head kick!
Cano tries to clinch but Shlemenko is having none of it. #CL#
Shlemenko has taken the fight to the clinch.
Shlemenko misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Cano escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shlemenko throws a head kick that misses.
Cano avoids the head kick by Shlemenko.
Shlemenko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shlemenko tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Cano counters with a straight right hand.
Cano looks to land a right hand but Shlemenko moved out of range.
Cano cracks Shlemenko with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Shlemenko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cano moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shlemenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Cano.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sloppy strikes from Shlemenko. Those never looked like landing.
Shlemenko is breathing heavily.
Cano misses with a takedown attempt - Shlemenko sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL#
Shlemenko has managed to clinch.
Shlemenko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cano backwards.
Shlemenko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cano throws a punch but it's blocked by Shlemenko. #TD2#
Cano pulls guard effortlessly.
Cano wants to stand but Shlemenko is controlling the position.
Cano wants to sweep here but Shlemenko controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Shlemenko dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Cano gets tackled into the cage by Shlemenko. Shlemenko maintains the clinch.
Alex Shlemenko has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cano tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shlemenko.
Shlemenko working aggressively here.
Cano is trying to maintain a safe position but Shlemenko gets an underhook and turns Cano into the cage.
Shlemenko scores with a shoulder strike. #TD2#
Cano ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Cano no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Shlemenko has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Shlemenko is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cano is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cano wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Shlemenko is now in half guard. #T1#
Shlemenko slows the pace down in half guard.
Cano trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Shlemenko manages to pass to mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shlemenko sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Cano wants to control but Shlemenko is having none of it.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Shlemenko content just to control the position here. #T3#
Shlemenko's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Shlemenko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cano can do to turn this around?
Cano trying desperately to get to his feet.
Shlemenko avoids the attempt from Cano to control.
Cano might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Shlemenko haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Shlemenko controlling his opponent.
Cano is looking to improve his position but Shlemenko isn't that keen on the idea.
Cano is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shlemenko controlling his opponent.
Cano working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Shlemenko dominated that second round.
That's time! Shlemenko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3##CL#
Shlemenko instigates a clinch.
Cano trying to control the position but instead, Shlemenko has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cano into the cage.
Shlemenko scores with a shot to the side of Cano's head. #BC2#
Cano breaks from the clinch.
Cano slips a jab and a cross from Shlemenko.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cano! But no joy.
Shlemenko misses with a few strikes there.
Shlemenko lands with a slapping head kick.
Shlemenko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cano swats away the attempt to clinch by Shlemenko.
Alex Shlemenko is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cano blocks a head kick by Shlemenko.
Cano swats away the attempt to clinch by Shlemenko.
Cano tries to clinch up but Shlemenko circles away and keeps his distance.
Shlemenko throws a head kick but Cano moves out of range. #T1#
Shlemenko looks to land a combination but Cano avoids it well.
Alex Shlemenko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cano looks to score with a jab to the body but Shlemenko is just out of range.
Shlemenko connects with a high kick.
Shlemenko throws a nice looking combination but Cano bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cano throws a head kick that misses.
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 switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shlemenko sets himself, and Cano steps forward looking for the clinch! Shlemenko avoids it this time.
Cano shoots in but no luck this time. #CL#
Shlemenko gets a clinch.
Cano drops down looking for an ankle pick but Shlemenko pulls his leg out and moves away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cano.
Alex Shlemenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randy Cano.
The crowd cheers as Shlemenko lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cano doesn't seem phased though.
Cano slips a jab and a cross from Shlemenko.
Cano wants to clinch.#T2#
Cano fails to land with a series of punches.
Shlemenko throws a head kick but Cano moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Cano feints and as Shlemenko raises his hands in defense, Cano changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Shlemenko is looking to stand back up but Cano counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Shlemenko. #REVR#
Shlemenko is not content to let Cano control the position.#ES#
Shlemenko manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Cano avoids a punch combination nicely. #T3#
Cano keeps the fight on the outside.
Cano blocks a head kick by Shlemenko.
Shlemenko throws a push kick but Cano slaps the foot to one side.
Cano fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A punch combination from Cano misses.
No luck for Cano with that takedown attempt.
Shlemenko swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Shlemenko throws a one two combo. #CL#
Shlemenko rushes Cano and presses him up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Cano's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Shlemenko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #TD#
Shlemenko pulls guard. #SU2#
Cano stands up from Shlemenko's guard - Cano perhaps looking for a knockout. #T4#
Shlemenko wants to clinch up but Cano keeps it at a distance.
A head kick misses from Shlemenko.
Shlemenko is looking to clinch.
Shlemenko tries to clinch but Cano is having none of it.
Shlemenko throws a series of punches but Cano moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shlemenko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cano unleashes a big counter combination but Shlemenko bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Cano moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Cano misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cano shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL#
Shlemenko moves into the clinch.
Cano is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Shlemenko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Shlemenko manages to break the clinch.
Randy Cano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alex Shlemenko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cano tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Shlemenko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Shlemenko has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight for Alex Shlemenko!
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Alex Shlemenko!
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for Alex Shlemenko!

Alex Shlemenko wins by unanimous decision!
Alex Shlemenko managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Pit bull development , into his post fight interview.

Event: QFC Tournament 739 Round 2
Date: Mar 29, 2017

#R1#
Shlemenko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Tolle forces Shlemenko back against the cage and clinches.
Tolle drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shlemenko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shlemenko misses with some punches. #BC#
Tolle breaks from the clinch.
Shlemenko misses with a head kick.
Tolle tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Shlemenko manages to circle out of the way.
Shlemenko tries a head kick but it misses.
Tolle blocks a head kick by Shlemenko.
Shlemenko keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shlemenko lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Shlemenko fails to land with a series of punches.
Tolle throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#CL2#
Shlemenko fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tolle, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Shlemenko pulls Tolle into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T1#
Tolle not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Shlemenko wants to stand up but Tolle is controlling him.
Tolle showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Tolle throws a big elbow that misses.
Shlemenko keeping full guard, as Tolle tries to pass.
Tolle is stalling in the full guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Shlemenko wants to stand but Tolle is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Shlemenko clinches up against the cage.
Shlemenko misses with some punches.
Shlemenko misses with a punch on the inside.
Tolle tries for a takedown but Shlemenko manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jacob Tolle. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Tolle breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tolle avoids the head kick by Shlemenko.
A counter left hand to the body from Tolle misses its target.
Alex Shlemenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shlemenko throws a head kick that misses.
Tolle blocks a head kick by Shlemenko.
Shlemenko pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T3#
Tolle goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #CL2#
Shlemenko has Tolle up against the cage in a clinch. #TD2#
Shlemenko manages to pull guard.
Tolle won't allow Shlemenko to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Tolle postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Shlemenko is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Tolle, into his guard. #REVB#
Shlemenko preventing the sweep. #T4#
Shlemenko controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tolle is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tolle tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shlemenko trying to control but Tolle is working from the bottom. #ES#
Tolle uses the cage to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Shlemenko dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Shlemenko pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL2#
Shlemenko has managed to clinch.
Shlemenko swings wildly with an uppercut but Tolle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tolle is trying to pull guard but Shlemenko turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Shlemenko throws a punch but it's blocked by Tolle. #BC#
Tolle breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tolle looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Shlemenko is fending him off so far but Tolle persists. Nope, Shlemenko circles away and we're back to standing.
Shlemenko tries to close the distance and clinch but Tolle swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shlemenko scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Shlemenko throws a nice head kick!
Tolle blocks a head kick by Shlemenko.
Tolle went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tolle is looking to clinch.
Shlemenko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shlemenko doesn't manage to clinch there - Tolle circles away.
Tolle circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tolle wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Jacob Tolle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shlemenko displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tolle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jacob Tolle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shlemenko throws a sloppy head kick
and Tolle counters with a left and a right that stings Shlemenko. #T1#
Shlemenko shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tolle but Tolle pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tolle throws a head kick but Shlemenko moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Shlemenko.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tolle is defended easily by Shlemenko.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shlemenko throws a combination that misses
and Tolle counters with an inside leg kick.
Alex Shlemenko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tolle shoots in looking for a takedown but Shlemenko manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tolle's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A head kick misses from Shlemenko.
Tolle feinted with a counter takedown.
Tolle dodges the punch combination from Shlemenko.
It looked like Tolle was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Shlemenko.
Tolle cracks the inside of Shlemenko's front leg. #CL2#
Shlemenko drives through and clinches with Tolle against the cage. #T2#
Tolle tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Shlemenko misses with some punches. #BC#
Tolle breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Shlemenko moves into the clinch successfully.
A short right from Shlemenko.
A short left from Shlemenko.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tolle fails to pull guard.
Tolle jumps guard but Shlemenko turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Shlemenko lands a nice uppercut.
Shlemenko is trying to pull guard but Tolle turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Tolle fails to pull guard.
Shlemenko working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Shlemenko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shlemenko.
Shlemenko throws a head punch that misses.
Tolle jumps guard but Shlemenko stands there with Tolle around his waist. Tolle gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #T3#
Shlemenko misses with some punches.
Shlemenko working aggressively here.
Shlemenko swings wildly with an uppercut but Tolle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tolle is looking for a takedown.#BC2#
Shlemenko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Shlemenko has managed to clinch.
Shlemenko misses with the head strike.
Shlemenko throws a punch but it's blocked by Tolle.
Shlemenko jumps guard but Tolle turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Tolle tries to pull guard but Shlemenko holds him up against the cage and eventually Tolle drops back down to his feet.
Alex Shlemenko seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Shlemenko misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Shlemenko fails to land. #T4#
Tolle wants to get back to striking at distance but Shlemenko won't allow it.
A nice left hand lands by Shlemenko.
Tolle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shlemenko is trying to push Tolle away but Tolle has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Shlemenko throws a head punch that misses.
Tolle pushes Shlemenko back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tolle is trying to break free.
Tolle jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Shlemenko walks away with a smile on his face. Tolle gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Tolle blocks a head kick by Shlemenko. #CL2#
Shlemenko moves into range and clinches up with Tolle.
Tolle is looking for a takedown.
Tolle changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Shlemenko fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tolle shoots in looking for a takedown but Shlemenko manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tolle's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL2#
Shlemenko rushes Tolle and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shlemenko lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Shlemenko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Shlemenko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
No joy there for Shlemenko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shlemenko throws a head kick but Tolle moves out of range.
Shlemenko throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tolle avoids the head kick by Shlemenko.
Shlemenko doesn't manage to clinch there - Tolle circles away.
Shlemenko displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tolle.
A head kick misses from Shlemenko.
Horrible takedown attempt by Tolle or perhaps it was just good defense by Shlemenko, which made it look bad.
Shlemenko tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tolle manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Shlemenko fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tolle, pushing him back against the cage.
Shlemenko misses with a punch on the inside.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tolle looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Shlemenko lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tolle backwards.
Tolle blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Tolle wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Shlemenko misses with some punches.
Shlemenko working aggressively here.
Still in the clinch, Shlemenko scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shlemenko working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Tolle's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tolle changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Shlemenko tries to avoid it but Tolle manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Shlemenko to the ground. Shlemenko escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jacob Tolle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shlemenko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shlemenko lands a head kick. Tolle smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Tolle throws a sloppy head kick and Shlemenko moves out of range easily.
Tolle fails to land with a series of punches. #CL2#
Shlemenko moves into the clinch successfully. #BC2#
Shlemenko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shlemenko throws a head kick that misses.
Shlemenko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shlemenko pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T2#
Shlemenko pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Tolle back to the cage. Shlemenko follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shlemenko throws a sloppy head kick and Tolle moves out of range easily.
Tolle has a takedown stuffed.
Shlemenko tries a head kick but it misses. #CL2#
Shlemenko gets a clinch.
Tolle looking for a takedown.
Tolle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Shlemenko.
Tolle tries to pull guard but Shlemenko won't allow it.
Shlemenko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tolle trying to control the position but instead, Shlemenko has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tolle into the cage.
Tolle's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T3#
Shlemenko lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Shlemenko scores with a nice hook to the head.
A shot in the inside from Shlemenko. #BC2#
Shlemenko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Shlemenko darts in and clinches Tolle up against the cage.
Shlemenko tries to pull guard but Tolle won't allow it.
Tolle fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tolle.
Shlemenko lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
Shlemenko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shlemenko tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tolle manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shlemenko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shlemenko throws a body kick that misses.
Shlemenko stuffs the takedown attempt from Tolle. Tolle gets slowly back to his feet. #T4#
Shlemenko tries a head kick but it misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tolle is defended easily by Shlemenko.#CL2#
Shlemenko closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shlemenko swings wildly with an uppercut but Tolle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shlemenko tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tolle smiles and moves away.
Shlemenko leaves Tolle with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Shlemenko throws a head kick that half lands.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alex 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 Steven Brown scores the fight for Alex Shlemenko!
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Alex Shlemenko!
Judge James Glass scores the fight for Alex Shlemenko!

Alex Shlemenko wins by unanimous decision!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Alex Shlemenko waved his t-shirt featuring Pit bull development 's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: QFC Tournament 739 Round 1
Date: Mar 28, 2017

#R1##CL#
Shlemenko clinches up with Kutuzov and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Shlemenko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Shlemenko rushes Kutuzov and presses him up against the cage.
Kutuzov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kutuzov tries to score a body lock takedown but Shlemenko shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kutuzov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Shlemenko to keep the fight standing.
Kutuzov is trying to drag Shlemenko to the mat but Shlemenko just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Alex Shlemenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miha Kutuzov.
Shlemenko lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kutuzov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kutuzov wants a takedown but no success here.
Shlemenko lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shlemenko. #TD#
Shlemenko pulls guard successfully.
Kutuzov trying to control but Shlemenko is working from the bottom.
Kutuzov tries to free his leg and advance position but Shlemenko is retaining full guard.
Shlemenko is looking to stand up but Kutuzov isn't so interested in that idea.
This has been an exciting period of action!#T1##ES#
Shlemenko is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Kutuzov presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Kutuzov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Shlemenko prevents it. #TD#
Shlemenko has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kutuzov uses from the top position.
Shlemenko keeping moving, preventing Kutuzov from controlling successfully.
Kutuzov prevents Shlemenko from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kutuzov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shlemenko swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Kutuzov drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Shlemenko manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kutuzov has Shlemenko in his guard.#REVR#
Shlemenko is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2#
Kutuzov has control of Shlemenko's left arm, preventing Shlemenko from doing any damage.
Shlemenko slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3#
Shlemenko stops Kutuzov from standing up.
Kutuzov controls Shlemenko momentarily but Shlemenko frees himself.
Shlemenko showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Shlemenko prevents Kutuzov from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Shlemenko misses with a few strikes there. #CL#
Shlemenko takes the fight into the clinch.
Shlemenko lands with a left to the head.
Shlemenko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shlemenko.#BC#
Shlemenko breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Kutuzov gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Shlemenko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shlemenko tries to clinch but Kutuzov is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shlemenko stuffs the takedown.#CL#
Kutuzov tries to keep at a distance but Shlemenko has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Shlemenko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Shlemenko dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##CL#
Shlemenko moves into the clinch.
Shlemenko lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kutuzov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Shlemenko gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kutuzov is working for takedown but Shlemenko is calmly controlling the position for now.
Alex Shlemenko has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Shlemenko lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kutuzov backwards.
A short right from Shlemenko.
Shlemenko lands with a left to the head.
Kutuzov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC#
Shlemenko manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Shlemenko closes the distance and pushes Kutuzov back into the cage.
Kutuzov is trying to drag Shlemenko to the mat but Shlemenko just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Alex Shlemenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miha Kutuzov.
Kutuzov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Shlemenko fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Shlemenko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kutuzov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kutuzov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Shlemenko sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kutuzov avoids the head kick by Shlemenko.
Kutuzov is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Shlemenko drives through and clinches with Kutuzov against the cage.
Shlemenko throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kutuzovs head. #T1#
Shlemenko lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kutuzov backwards. #TD#
Shlemenko pulls guard effortlessly.
Kutuzov stops Shlemenko from standing up. #SUB2#
Kutuzov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Shlemenko dives on top into guard.#REVR##SU#
Shlemenko decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Shlemenko lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Shlemenko tries to clinch but Kutuzov is having none of it. #CL#
Shlemenko closes the distance and clinches.
Shlemenko lands a right hand.
Shlemenko lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #TD#
Shlemenko drags the fight down to the ground. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kutuzov looking to pass the guard. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Shlemenko manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shlemenko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shlemenko scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Shlemenko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Shlemenko has Kutuzov up against the cage in a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Shlemenko scores with a nice short uppercut.#TD#
Shlemenko pulls guard effortlessly.
Kutuzov wants to pass the guard but Shlemenko is keeping the position.
Kutuzov trying to control the position from guard on top but Shlemenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Shlemenko wants to stand up but Kutuzov is controlling him. #ES#
Shlemenko uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Shlemenko doesn't manage to clinch there - Kutuzov circles away. #CL#
Shlemenko clinches up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Shlemenko.
A short uppercut from Shlemenko. #BC#
Shlemenko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Shlemenko gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Shlemenko successfully pulls guard.
Alex Shlemenko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kutuzov trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Shlemenko manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shlemenko controlling from the top position. #T4#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Shlemenko dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Shlemenko tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kutuzov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shlemenko misses with a head kick.
Kutuzov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Alex Shlemenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shlemenko tries to close the distance and clinch but Kutuzov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shlemenko tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD2#
and Kutuzov counters with a takedown into side control.
Kutuzov looking to control but instead Shlemenko has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.#SUB2#
Kutuzov is trying to work for a kimura but Shlemenko is defending well. #ES#
Shlemenko has one foot on Kutuzov's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Shlemenko looks to clinch #TD2#
and Kutuzov counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #ES#
Shlemenko manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kutuzov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shlemenko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Shlemenko tries to close the distance and clinch but Kutuzov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shlemenko tries to clinch but Kutuzov moves out of range.
Shlemenko moves to clinch but Kutuzov breaks away #TD2#
and Kutuzov counters with a shoot takedown. Shlemenko fights it but they end up in guard.
Shlemenko is looking to stand up but Kutuzov isn't so interested in that idea.
Kutuzov passes Shlemenko's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Shlemenko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kutuzov can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Kutuzov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kutuzov is looking to stall here but Shlemenko recovers full guard. #T2##ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Shlemenko manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Shlemenko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kutuzov tries to pull guard but Shlemenko won't allow it.
Kutuzov has Shlemenko pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Shlemenko manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Shlemenko lands a hook that snaps the head of Kutuzov backwards.
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!#BC#
Shlemenko manages to break the clinch.
Shlemenko tries to clinch but Kutuzov moves out of range.
Kutuzov swats away the attempt to clinch by Shlemenko.
Shlemenko fails with an attempt to clinch.
Alex Shlemenko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Shlemenko clinches with his opponent. #T3##TD#
Shlemenko jumps into guard, dragging Kutuzov to the mat.
Shlemenko keeping moving, preventing Kutuzov from controlling successfully.
Shlemenko wants to stand but Kutuzov is controlling the position.
Kutuzov trying to control but Shlemenko is working from the bottom.
Kutuzov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shlemenko is keeping the position for now.
Shlemenko wants to stand but Kutuzov is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kutuzov trying to control but Shlemenko is working from the bottom. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kutuzov stops Shlemenko from standing up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Kutuzov trying to control but Shlemenko is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Shlemenko throws a sloppy head kick and Kutuzov moves out of range easily. #CL#
Shlemenko darts in and clinches Kutuzov up against the cage.
Shlemenko lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Shlemenko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kutuzov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kutuzov circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kutuzov counters with a left and a right that stings Shlemenko. #CL#
Shlemenko fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kutuzov, pushing him back against the cage.
Miha Kutuzov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alex Shlemenko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Shlemenko lands a hook that snaps the head of Kutuzov backwards.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Shlemenko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Shlemenko has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 James Glass scores the fight for Alex Shlemenko!
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Alex Shlemenko!
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for Alex Shlemenko!

Alex Shlemenko wins by unanimous decision!
Alex Shlemenko gave a mention to Pit bull development in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
In defeat, Miha Kutuzov stepped up to the mic, saying 'It's not a lose, it is a tactical move, bitch'.

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