PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Shlemenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sinan Cavus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Shlemenko
vs
Cavus

180 cm
26
150 lbs
2 - 6 - 0

175 cm
24
150 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexander Shlemenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sinan Cavus!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Cavus has closed the distance and engaged Shlemenko in a clinch.
Cavus throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Shlemenko blocks it with crossed arms.
Cavus tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Shlemenko smiles and moves away.
Shlemenko misses with a takedown attempt - Cavus sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Shlemenko closes the distance and pushes Cavus back into the cage.
Cavus tries to circle away but Shlemenko has him pinned against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Cavus tries to circle away but Shlemenko has him pinned against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shlemenko lands a right hand.

Shlemenko pulls guard effortlessly.
Cavus wanted to stand there but Shlemenko had control of the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cavus stopping the sweep attempt from Shlemenko.
Shlemenko looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shlemenko is trying to control the position but Cavus postures up.
Cavus not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Shlemenko throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Shlemenko throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.

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 can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cavus controls the pace.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Shlemenko tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cavus defends well and Shlemenko ends up having to push Cavus into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Shlemenko makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shlemenko is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Shlemenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A bit of stalling here from Shlemenko.
Shlemenko goes for a takedown attempt but Cavus pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Cavus has a takedown stuffed.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cavus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shlemenko circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cavus tries to clinch there but Shlemenko circles away.
Cavus shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Shlemenko but Shlemenko pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cavus looks winded!
Cavus misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cavus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Cavus. Those never looked like landing.
Shlemenko dives in and grabs Cavus's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cavus pushes down on Shlemenko's head and hops out.
Cavus takes a swing at Shlemenko's ribcage but misses.
Cavus fails to land with a series of punches.
Shlemenko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shlemenko throws a series of punches but Cavus moves out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Shlemenko is defended easily by Cavus.
Cavus shoots in looking for a takedown. Shlemenko tries to sprawl out of it but Cavus 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.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Shlemenko is defended easily by Cavus.
Shlemenko fails with the takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cavus closes the distance and clinches up with Shlemenko, looking for a takedown. Cavus pushes Shlemenko against the cage but Shlemenko circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Alexander Shlemenko will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Shlemenko scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cavus doesn't seem bothered though.
Shlemenko tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cavus circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shlemenko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Shlemenko. Those never looked like landing.
Shlemenko misses the shot to the body.
Cavus shoots in for a double leg but Shlemenko sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Shlemenko closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cavus circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cavus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cavus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cavus keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cavus is breathing heavily.

Shlemenko takes the fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shlemenko has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cavus after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Shlemenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shlemenko has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cavus after a bit of a struggle.
Cavus tries for a takedown. No joy.
Shlemenko tries to pull guard but Cavus won't allow it.
Cavus jumps guard but Shlemenko stands there with Cavus around his waist. Cavus gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Shlemenko has Cavus pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cavus manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Shlemenko manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

Shlemenko is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cavus defends well.
Cavus throws an elbow that misses. Shlemenko uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cavus's guard. Nice move by Shlemenko!

The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cavus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cavus controls Shlemenko momentarily but Shlemenko frees himself.
Cavus keeping moving, preventing Shlemenko from controlling successfully.
Shlemenko seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shlemenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Cavus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Shlemenko stands and steps away. Cavus gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Cavus shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Shlemenko pinned against the cage. Shlemenko gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Shlemenko misses with a wild body shot.
Shlemenko tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cavus sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Shlemenko somewhat.
Cavus shoots in for a double leg but Shlemenko sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

That's four 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 fails with a takedown attempt.
Cavus fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Shlemenko closes the distance and clinches up with Cavus, looking for a takedown. Shlemenko pushes Cavus against the cage but Cavus circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Alexander Shlemenko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice sprawl there from Cavus as Shlemenko shoots in.
Cavus takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cavus keeps the fight on the outside.
Shlemenko fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cavus avoids it really well and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander 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!

Cavus is looking to clinch but Shlemenko is avoiding it.
Cavus swats away the attempt to clinch by Shlemenko.

Shlemenko takes the fight into the clinch.
Cavus wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Shlemenko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Shlemenko forces Cavus back against the cage and clinches.
Cavus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cavus tries for a takedown. No joy.
Cavus wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cavus 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.

Shlemenko breaks the clinch.

Shlemenko is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Cavus's half guard.
Shlemenko wants to control but Cavus is keeping him busy.
Shlemenko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cavus can do to turn this around?
Shlemenko is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

Shlemenko stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Shlemenko shoots in and drives through. Cavus sprawls well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Shlemenko scores with a four punch combination!
Shlemenko fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cavus throws a leg kick

and Shlemenko counters by moving into the clinch.

Shlemenko breaks from the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Cavus as Shlemenko shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Shlemenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shlemenko shoots in but Cavus avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Shlemenko closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cavus circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cavus is defended easily by Shlemenko.
Shlemenko shoots in for a double leg but Cavus sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cavus is looking to clinch but Shlemenko is avoiding it.
Cavus stuffs the takedown.
Shlemenko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shlemenko keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cavus 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 wants a takedown.
Cavus is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Shlemenko is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cavus pulls him back up using the underhooks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cavus goes for a takedown attempt but Shlemenko pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Cavus keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cavus shoots in for a takedown but Shlemenko shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Cavus as Shlemenko shoots in.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shlemenko tries to clinch up but Cavus circles away and keeps his distance.
Sinan Cavus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alexander Shlemenko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Shlemenko shoots in for a takedown but Cavus shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27

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