QFC Tournament 739 Round 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dory Donaldson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Calvin Abueva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dory Donaldson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Donaldson
vs
Abueva

178 cm
21
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

189 cm
24
191 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Inexperienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Dory Donaldson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Calvin Abueva!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Donald Grub and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donaldson looks for a takedown but Abueva sprawls well.
Donaldson fails with a takedown attempt.
Abueva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Donaldson darts in looking for a takedown but Abueva gets double underhooks and turns Donaldson into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dory Donaldson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Abueva throws a hook to the side of Donaldson's head but Donaldson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

Donaldson darts in and clinches Abueva up against the cage.
Abueva misses with a punch on the inside.
Abueva tries to throw a body punch but Donaldson avoids it by throwing Abueva back against the cage.
Donaldson tries to stall but Abueva uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Abueva misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abueva lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Donaldson backwards.
Donaldson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Donaldson is trying to drag Abueva to the mat but Abueva just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Abueva works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Donaldson blocking some punches.
Donaldson wants to stall.
Abueva misses with some punches.
Abueva working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Abueva throws a head punch that misses.
Donaldson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Abueva misses with a short punch on the inside.
Abueva swings wildly with an uppercut but Donaldson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Abueva.
Abueva misses with a short punch on the inside.
Abueva lands with a short shot to the head.
Abueva throws a head punch that misses.
Donaldson missing with knees to the body.
A short right from Abueva.
Donaldson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Abueva.
Abueva makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abueva lands with a right to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Donaldson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Abueva creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Abueva working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

Donaldson is rocked!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Abueva.
Oh Donaldson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Donaldson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Abueva creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Donaldson's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Donaldson drops to his knees and Abueva pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Calvin Abueva!

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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Simon Ward (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Birch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Simon Ward has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Ward
vs
Birch

174 cm
23
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

171 cm
24
193 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Simon Ward!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tom Birch!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Andrew Berry and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Birch throws a body punch but Ward moves out of range.

Ward gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Birch tries for a takedown but Ward manages to get underhooks.
Birch is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ward to keep the fight standing.
Birch is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ward to keep the fight standing.
Simon Ward has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Birch.
Birch is trying to pull guard but Ward has him pressed against the cage.
Ward leaning his opponent against the cage.
Birch tries to pull guard but Ward holds him up against the cage and eventually Birch drops back down to his feet.

Ward drags the fight down to the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Birch in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ward looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Birch lands a couple of digs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Birch with a flurry of punches that miss.
Birch keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ward's head.
Birch is looking to work some ground and pound but Ward has wrist control.
Birch wants to control from the top but Ward keeps moving.
Ward wants to stand up but Birch is controlling him.
Ward will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Birch slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ward not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Birch controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Birch is looking to work some ground and pound but Ward has wrist control.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
No luck for Ward with that takedown attempt.
Birch tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Tom Birch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ward tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Birch defends well and Ward ends up having to push Birch into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Birch.
Birch misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Birch shoots in and drives through. Ward sprawls well.

Birch looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Ward looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Birch is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Birch is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ward is trying to get back to full guard.
Birch is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Birch wants to free his trapped foot but Ward is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ward wants to control but Birch is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Ward is defending against the submission attempts here by Birch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ward is trying to control but can't.

Birch maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Ward could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Birch has cracked it and Ward is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Birch!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tom Birch!

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Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Frijdrich Van Dusten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Cano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Van Dusten comes to the cage accompanied by K-391 - Earth. Frijdrich Van Dusten could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Randy Cano's chin.

Van Dusten
vs
Cano

171 cm
21
175 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

195 cm
21
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Frijdrich Van Dusten!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Randy Cano!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Paul Tew and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Dusten tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cano tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Van Dusten throws a series of punches but Cano moves out of range.
Van Dusten misses with a body kick.

Cano has managed to clinch.

Van Dusten turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Van Dusten manages to end up in side control.

Cano bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cano misses with an attempted mid kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cano.
Van Dusten swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Van Dusten falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cano connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Frijdrich Van Dusten seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Dusten tries a head kick but it misses.
Van Dusten throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cano.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cano! But no joy.
Cano blocks a leg kick.
Van Dusten lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

It looks like Randy Cano has been cut.
Cano avoids the head kick by Van Dusten.
Cano moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Cano tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Van Dusten manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Van Dusten throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Van Dusten misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cano shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Van Dusten but Van Dusten pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cano tries to close the distance and clinch but Van Dusten swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cano shoots for a takedown but Van Dusten saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Cano has managed to clinch.

Cano has picked Van Dusten up - he's going for a ride! Cano dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Cano moves into full mount! Van Dusten won't be happy about that!
Van Dusten throwing hammer fists to the chest of Cano. What's that going to do exactly?
Van Dusten is wriggling around trying to escape.
Van Dusten is breathing heavily.
Cano trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Van Dusten is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Van Dusten is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Dusten throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Van Dusten is wriggling around trying to escape.
Cano lands a couple of good shots and Van Dusten has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cano is riding his opponent, not letting Van Dusten buck him off.
Cano wants to control but Van Dusten is keeping busy.
Van Dusten covers up after that shot from Cano.
Van Dusten might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cano throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Van Dusten!
Cano keeps control of the position as Van Dusten tries to break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cano keeps control of the position easily here as Van Dusten tries to buck him off.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Van Dusten is in bad spot here.
Van Dusten staying busy and making it hard for Cano to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Dusten can't escape the position.

Van Dusten is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Van Dusten tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Cano controlling from the full mount.
Van Dusten bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Van Dusten is working Cano over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

Van Dusten postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Cano is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Van Dusten, into his guard.

Van Dusten throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Van Dusten has his foot on Cano's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cano works his way back into a safe position though.
Van Dusten has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Cano slips nicely into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

Van Dusten is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cano pulls his head out easily.
Cano is looking to take a break and control but Van Dusten is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Van Dusten missing with punches from the bottom.
It looks like Cano is going to stand back up.
Cano performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Van Dusten gets full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randy Cano dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Randy Cano's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Van Dusten swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cano finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Cano looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Van Dusten drops down looking for a counter takedown but Cano sprawls and moves away.
Van Dusten misses with a series of wild punches.
Cano scores with a three punch combo!
Van Dusten swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Van Dusten looks to land a body kick but Cano moved away.
Van Dusten moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Van Dusten avoids a punch combination nicely.
Frijdrich Van Dusten is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cano shoots in for a double leg but Van Dusten sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Van Dusten throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Van Dusten misses with a kick to the body.
Cano scores with a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Dusten throws a nice looking combination but Cano bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Van Dusten throws a head kick but Cano moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Dusten swinging wildly here.
Cano is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Van Dusten will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A head kick by Van Dusten misses

and Cano counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Cano.
Van Dusten tries to pull guard but Cano won't allow it.
Cano landing some nice looking knees to the body.

Cano breaks from the clinch.

Cano looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Cano has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Van Dusten wants to get back to full guard.

Cano moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Van Dusten.
Cano controlling the position from side mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cano wants to lay and pray for a moment but Van Dusten keeps working.
Cano tries to move to mount but Van Dusten blocks the move with his legs.
Cano trying to control the action but Van Dusten is working from the bottom.
Cano wants to stand but Van Dusten has his arm trapped.
Van Dusten is not content to let Cano control the position.
Van Dusten tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Van Dusten throws up a few punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Dusten manages to get back to half guard.
Van Dusten is staying active underneath Cano, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Van Dusten could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Cano wants to stand but Van Dusten has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Van Dusten slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Cano avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Van Dusten working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Cano has passed into half guard!
Cano looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Van Dusten with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Van Dusten flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Van Dusten strikes from the bottom but Cano uses the opportunity to move to side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Dusten is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Cano is looking to take a break and control but Van Dusten is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Van Dusten throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Van Dusten misses with a strike from the bottom.
Cano wants to control but Van Dusten is keeping him busy.
Van Dusten throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Van Dusten is trying to get back to half guard.
Van Dusten manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randy Cano showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Randy Cano's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Cano looks to land a body kick but Van Dusten moved away.
Van Dusten throws a nice looking combination but Cano bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And Cano tries to counter it with a takedown but Van Dusten pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Cano shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Van Dusten defends it nicely.
Cano dives in and grabs Van Dusten's left leg, looking for a takedown. Van Dusten pushes down on Cano's head and hops out.
A jab from Cano does it's job there.
Van Dusten is looking to chop away at Cano's legs.
Van Dusten throws a nice looking combination but Cano bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Good work by Cano as he checks the leg kick.
Cano is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Van Dusten is looking to land body kicks.
Cano wants to counter with a clinch but Van Dusten pushes him away.
Van Dusten throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Dusten misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cano fails to land the takedown.
Frijdrich Van Dusten has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randy Cano.
Cano swings for the body but Van Dusten moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cano fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Dusten swats away the attempt to clinch by Cano.
Van Dusten has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Van Dusten throws a leg kick but Cano checks it.
Cano shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Van Dusten has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Cano.
Cano rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Van Dusten moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cano avoids a punch combination nicely.
Van Dusten throws a leg kick but Cano moved away.
Van Dusten tries a head kick but it misses.
Cano moves out of range of the body kick.
Cano looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Van Dusten is fending him off so far but Cano persists. Nope, Van Dusten circles away and we're back to standing.
Van Dusten misses with a few strikes there.
Van Dusten throws a leg kick that is checked
and Cano counters with a one-two to the body.
Van Dusten misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cano fails to land the takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cano avoids a punch combination nicely.
Van Dusten tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cano rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Van Dusten moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
It looked like Van Dusten was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
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 tries to clinch up but Van Dusten circles away and keeps his distance.
Van Dusten throws a right hand that Cano ducks under and follows up with a left that Cano also avoids with ease.
Cano misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Van Dusten throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Cano to counter with a crisp jab.
Van Dusten uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cano.
A lazy left from Cano finds it's target.
Some wild striking there from Van Dusten.
Frijdrich Van Dusten is winning the standup battle so far.
Some wild striking there from Van Dusten.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Cano closes the distance and clinches.
Van Dusten jumps guard but Cano turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

Cano breaks from the clinch.
Frijdrich Van Dusten is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Van Dusten circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cano shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cano checks a leg kick.
Van Dusten throws a right and a left that Cano avoids nicely.
Cano connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

Cano decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Van Dusten is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cano pulls his head out easily.
Van Dusten tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.

Van Dusten looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cano wants to pass the guard but Van Dusten is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Van Dusten actively working from the bottom here.
Van Dusten is staying active underneath Cano, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Van Dusten misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Van Dusten missing with punches from the bottom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cano blocks the strikes from Van Dusten.
Cano is looking to take a break and control but Van Dusten is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Cano.
Frijdrich Van Dusten has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Randy Cano is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cano seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Van Dusten does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Van Dusten lands with a few short shots to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Frijdrich Van Dusten.
I think Cano has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 William Gold scores the fight for Randy Cano!
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Randy Cano!
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Randy Cano!

Randy Cano wins by unanimous decision!
Randy Cano decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Frijdrich Van Dusten spoke after the fight, saying 'I need to work more to reach that man's level. This isn't by any means, over.'.

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RATING
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Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jacob Tolle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Shlemenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shlemenko has chosen Rolex as his entrance music. Alex Shlemenko has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Tolle
vs
Shlemenko

200 cm
22
200 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
22
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very confident

Pit bull development

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jacob Tolle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Alex Shlemenko!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, William Gold and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shlemenko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

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.

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.

Shlemenko fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tolle, pushing him back against the cage.

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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

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.

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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tolle goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

Shlemenko has Tolle up against the cage in a clinch.

Shlemenko manages to pull guard.
Tolle won't allow Shlemenko to get back to his feet.

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.

Shlemenko preventing the sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.

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.

Shlemenko pulls out of a head kick attempt.

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.

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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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.

Shlemenko drives through and clinches with Tolle against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tolle tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Shlemenko misses with some punches.

Tolle breaks from the clinch.

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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.

Shlemenko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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.

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.

Shlemenko moves into the clinch successfully.

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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.

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!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.

Shlemenko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

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.

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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shlemenko tries a head kick but it misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tolle is defended easily by Shlemenko.

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.