PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Shlemenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bo Gable (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alexander Shlemenko could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Bo Gable's chin.

Shlemenko
vs
Gable

185 cm
18
170 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

166 cm
19
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexander Shlemenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bo Gable!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gable attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.

Shlemenko closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gable did well to prevent Shlemenko getting side control.

Shlemenko wants to work for an arm triangle but Gable is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Shlemenko is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Shlemenko seems to be working for a kimura but Gable defends the submission attempt.
Shlemenko works his way into full mount!
Gable really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shlemenko. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Shlemenko trying to control but Gable is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Shlemenko looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Shlemenko punishing his opponent with strikes.

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.

Shlemenko working for a guillotine from mount but Gable is in no mood to give up.
Shlemenko is breathing heavily.
Gable is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Shlemenko wants to control the pace but Gable is squirming around nicely.
Shlemenko is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gable is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shlemenko controlling from mount.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gable bucks Shlemenko off and manages to get back to his feet!
Gable wants to clinch up but Shlemenko keeps it at a distance.
Gable is looking to clinch.
Gable misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gable looks to land a combination but Shlemenko avoids it well.
Gable is looking to clinch.

Gable darts in and clinches Shlemenko up against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Shlemenko has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gable is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

Gable's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gable tries to clinch but Shlemenko moves out of range.
Bo Gable seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shlemenko circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shlemenko shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gable pinned against the cage. Gable gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Shlemenko darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Shlemenko wants to work for an arm triangle but Gable is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shlemenko is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Gable reverses the position - he's now on top in Shlemenko's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Shlemenko dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Gable tries to close the distance and clinch but Shlemenko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Shlemenko is defended easily by Gable.
Nice defenses there by Shlemenko.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gable looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gable is looking to clinch but Shlemenko is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gable tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shlemenko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Gable has eaten all the pies!
Gable is looking to clinch.
Gable wants to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shlemenko on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gable. Gable obviously looking to wear him down.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gable swinging wildly here.
Gable fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shlemenko slips a jab and a cross from Gable.
Gable keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gable misses with a two punch combination.
Gable displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Shlemenko.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Shlemenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gable tries to clinch but Shlemenko moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Gable tries a head kick but it misses.
Gable tries to clinch up.
Gable misses with an uppercut. Shlemenko saw that one coming.
Gable tries to clinch up but Shlemenko circles away and keeps his distance.
Gable tries to clinch up.
Gable swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Shlemenko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gable.
Gable lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Gable thows a body shot but no joy.
Shlemenko shoots in for a takedown but Gable shows good takedown defense.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gable tries to close the distance and clinch but Shlemenko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shlemenko shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gable pinned against the cage. Gable gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gable throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shlemenko.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gable looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gable stalks Shlemenko and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Shlemenko's face. Shlemenko staggers backwards, shaken.
Gable tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gable tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Shlemenko tries for a takedown but Gable sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gable moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Shlemenko will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bo Gable is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gable throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
No luck for Shlemenko with that takedown attempt.
Shlemenko circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shlemenko shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gable as he avoids it easily.
Gable misses with a double jab.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gable fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shlemenko fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bo Gable showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

A head kick misses from Gable.
Shlemenko swats away the attempt to clinch by Gable.

Shlemenko is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gable's half guard.
Shlemenko missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Shlemenko is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gable is just riding it out for now. Shlemenko eventually gives up the hold.
Shlemenko thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Shlemenko is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Shlemenko is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gable is looking to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Shlemenko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gable keeps working.
Shlemenko will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Gable throws a series of punches but Shlemenko avoids them all with ease.
A head kick misses from Gable.
Shlemenko blocks a head kick by Gable.

Shlemenko bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Shlemenko tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Shlemenko goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Gable has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Shlemenko but great work by Gable.
Gable is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Shlemenko will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Shlemenko is trying to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gable in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Shlemenko sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gable in particular looking to stall.

Shlemenko looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Shlemenko showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Shlemenko has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Shlemenko!