PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Feodor Shemelianenko (ranked 1540 p4p, 217 weight class) and Alvin Ray Dunkin (ranked 2262 p4p, 291 weight class). Shemelianenko comes to the cage accompanied by 2Pac - I'm A Soldier (Echale Mojo Remix) . The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Shemelianenko
vs
Ray Dunkin

184 cm
40
214 lbs
27 - 13 - 2

191 cm
40
212 lbs
32 - 18 - 2

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Heavy handed

Sin City Allstars

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Feodor Shemelianenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 32 - 18 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Alvin Ray Dunkin!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shemelianenko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shemelianenko wants to clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Dunkin misses.
Dunkin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dunkin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dunkin throws a body kick despite being completely out of range

and Shemelianenko decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dunkin's guard.
Shemelianenko pushing down on Dunkin's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Dunkin taking some punishment here, with Shemelianenko in his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shemelianenko not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dunkin is looking for a sweep. Shemelianenko is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dunkin is looking to escape.

Shemelianenko is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dunkin has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shemelianenko is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Shemelianenko perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Dunkin is looking to escape.
Dunkin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Shemelianenko.
Shemelianenko seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dunkin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Shemelianenko missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dunkin is controlling Shemelianenko's trapped leg to prevent Shemelianenko from advancing to side control.
Dunkin wants to get back to his feet.

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.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Shemelianenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dunkin.
Shemelianenko is looking for a counter combo.
Shemelianenko slips under a jab.
Dunkin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shemelianenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dunkin.
Shemelianenko keeps Dunkin at a distance using the push kick.
Dunkin wants to land a leg kick but Shemelianenko is out of range.
Shemelianenko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dunkin follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Dunkin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shemelianenko.
Dunkin slaps away a takedown attempt from Shemelianenko, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Alvin Ray Dunkin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shemelianenko moves out of range as Dunkin throws a body kick.
Dunkin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shemelianenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Dunkin.
Dunkin misses with a straight right.
Dunkin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dunkin throws a body shot but no joy.
Dunkin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Shemelianenko tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dunkin defends well and Shemelianenko ends up having to push Dunkin into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dunkin attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dunkin stuffs the takedown attempt from Shemelianenko. Shemelianenko gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Feodor Shemelianenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dunkin throws a lazy right hand but Shemelianenko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shemelianenko is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Dunkin.

Shemelianenko manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Dunkin on his heels. He'll look to pass Dunkin's guard now, I'm sure.
Dunkin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Shemelianenko controls the pace.
Shemelianenko passes Dunkin's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Dunkin manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Shemelianenko keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shemelianenko tries to score a body lock takedown but Dunkin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Dunkin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dunkin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Shemelianenko.
Dunkin throws out a counter right but Shemelianenko avoids it with no problem.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dunkin. Shemelianenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shemelianenko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dunkin.
Dunkin misses with a series of wild punches.
Dunkin cracks Shemelianenko with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Shemelianenko checks a leg kick.
Shemelianenko drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dunkin sprawls and moves away.
Shemelianenko looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dunkin is fending him off so far but Shemelianenko persists. Nope, Dunkin circles away and we're back to standing.
Dunkin scores with a body shot.
Shemelianenko changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dunkin tries to avoid it but Shemelianenko manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dunkin to the ground. Dunkin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Dunkin gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alvin Ray Dunkin dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Shemelianenko stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dunkin.
Dunkin is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Shemelianenko rather than just go for the knockout.
Dunkin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Shemelianenkos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!

It looks like Feodor Shemelianenko has been cut.
Dunkin attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Shemelianenko throws a quick counter head kick but Dunkin was just out of range.
Dunkin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shemelianenko.
Shemelianenko lands with a kick to the temple. Dunkin shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A cross from Dunkin lands.
A shot to the body from Dunkin misses
and Shemelianenko counters with a body kick.

A head kick lands from Dunkin that sends Shemelianenko to the canvas. Shemelianenko tries to scramble back to his feet but Dunkin brings him back down into side control.
Dunkin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shemelianenko is trying to control Dunkin's posture but Dunkin avoids it.
Dunkin landing a few strikes.

Feodor Shemelianenko's cut is getting worse.
Shemelianenko regains half guard.
Dunkin trying to control from Shemelianenko's half guard. Shemelianenko has other ideas though and has regained full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunkin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dunkin landing with the ground and pound.
Dunkin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dunkin preventing the sweep.
Dunkin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Shemelianenko trying to keep a closed guard but Dunkin is proving a slippery customer.
Dunkin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dunkin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

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.
Shemelianenko looking to control.
Dunkin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Shemelianenko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dunkin.
Shemelianenko tries to clinch there but Dunkin circles away.
Dunkin digs a good hook to Shemelianenko's body.
Dunkin throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Shemelianenko counters with a series of strikes. Dunkin will be more careful next time no doubt.
Shemelianenko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dunkin.
Shemelianenko closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dunkin circles away.
Shemelianenko chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dunkin can pounce on him.
Shemelianenko misses with an uppercut. Dunkin saw that one coming.
Dunkin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shemelianenko shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dunkin but Dunkin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Shemelianenko takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shemelianenko tries for a takedown but Dunkin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Feodor Shemelianenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheers as Dunkin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Shemelianenko doesn't seem phased though.

Feodor Shemelianenko's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Dunkin misses with an uppercut.

Shemelianenko closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Dunkin kicks Shemelianenko off and gets back to his feet.
Dunkin throws a right hand that misses
and Shemelianenko counters with a left and a right that stings Dunkin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shemelianenko thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Dunkin if he has to take too many more of those.
Dunkin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Shemelianenko blocks a jab.
Shemelianenko tries to counter with a takedown but Dunkin is quick to defend against it.
Dunkin moves out of range of the body kick from Shemelianenko.
Shemelianenko lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Shemelianenko.
A jab lands there for Dunkin.

Jeez, Feodor Shemelianenko's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Shemelianenko shoots in for a double leg but Dunkin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shemelianenko tries to close the distance and clinch but Dunkin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dunkin lands a leg kick that knocks Shemelianenko off balance momentarily.
Shemelianenko shoots in and drives through. Dunkin sprawls well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dunkin.
Dunkin scores with a kick to the body.
Shemelianenko tries to move into range but Dunkin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

Shemelianenko throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Dunkin tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Shemelianenko is in Dunkin's guard.

Dunkin kicks Shemelianenko off and gets to his feet.
Shemelianenko ducks under a wild hook from Dunkin.
Dunkin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dunkin throws a nice looking combination but Shemelianenko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Shemelianenko walks into a jab.
Feodor Shemelianenko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick misses from Dunkin.
Shemelianenko tries to counter by clinching up but Dunkin breaks away and moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alvin Ray Dunkin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Feodor Shemelianenko's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Shemelianenko on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dunkin. Dunkin obviously looking to wear him down.
Shemelianenko misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dunkin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Shemelianenko.
Shemelianenko on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Dunkin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Shemelianenko counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Shemelianenko.

Dunkin manages to escape and get back to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Shemelianenko is defended easily by Dunkin.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Feodor Shemelianenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shemelianenko dodges the punch combination from Dunkin.
Dunkin lands a nice looking body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shemelianenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shemelianenko moves away from the strike by Dunkin.
Dunkin throws a lazy right hand but Shemelianenko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shemelianenko on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dunkin 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.

Shemelianenko shoots in and gets a takedown into Dunkin's guard.

Dunkin manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Dunkin misses with an attempted mid kick.
Shemelianenko tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dunkin defends well and Shemelianenko ends up having to push Dunkin into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Shemelianenko tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dunkin swivels and escapes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shemelianenko blocks a low kick nicely.
Dunkin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dunkin tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shemelianenko feinted with a counter takedown.
Dunkin throws a leg kick that misses.
Dunkin looks to throw the jab but Shemelianenko is out of range.
Dunkin jabs at Shemelianenko's body.
Dunkin throws a quick inside leg kick.
Shemelianenko slips a jab from Dunkin.
Shemelianenko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dunkin.
Shemelianenko takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Shemelianenko fails with a takedown attempt.
Dunkin thinks about the counter body kick.
Shemelianenko shoots in and drives through. Dunkin sprawls well.
No joy there for Dunkin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dunkin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Shemelianenko misses with the combination.
Dunkin pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Shemelianenko back to the cage. Dunkin follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Feodor Shemelianenko's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Alvin Ray Dunkin!