PBP Commentary

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

Shlemenko
vs
Desmoraine

184 cm
19
192 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

190 cm
23
190 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Good in bed

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sergei Shlemenko!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paul Desmoraine!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Mauricio Rocha and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Desmoraine scores with a takedown into Shlemenko's guard.
Shlemenko wants to stand and escape but Desmoraine is having none of it.
Desmoraine has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Shlemenko is proving hard to escape from.
Shlemenko wants to get back to his feet but Desmoraine is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Desmoraine 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.
Desmoraine trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Shlemenko working a defensive guard but Desmoraine manages to pass into side control anyway.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shlemenko is trying to control Desmoraine's posture but Desmoraine avoids it.
Desmoraine remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Shlemenko looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Shlemenko tries a head kick but it misses.

Shlemenko clinches with his opponent.

Shlemenko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Desmoraine misses with the combination.
Desmoraine blocks a head kick by Shlemenko.

Desmoraine scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Shlemenko tries to bench press Desmoraine off him but Desmoraine keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Shlemenko's face as Desmoraine controls the position.
Desmoraine's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Shlemenko prevents Desmoraine from moving into mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Desmoraine is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Shlemenko's shoulder. That is not cool.
Let's hope that Desmoraine has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
You can see the frustration on Shlemenko's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Desmoraine goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Shlemenko rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Desmoraine's guard! Nice work there by Shlemenko!
Shlemenko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Shlemenko stands up from Desmoraine's guard - Shlemenko perhaps looking for a knockout.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Desmoraine is looking to clinch but Shlemenko is avoiding it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Desmoraine dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Shlemenko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Desmoraine tries to clinch but Shlemenko moves out of range.
Shlemenko circles away from the clinch attempt
and Shlemenko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

It looks like Paul Desmoraine has been cut.
Desmoraine throws a head kick but Shlemenko moves out of range.

Desmoraine shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Desmoraine wants to take a breather but Shlemenko is having none of it.
Desmoraine is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Desmoraine stalling away here and it's allowed Shlemenko to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Paul Desmoraine.
Shlemenko throws a series of punches but Desmoraine moves out of range.

Desmoraine clinches with his opponent.
Shlemenko wants to get back to striking at distance but Desmoraine won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Shlemenko wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Desmoraine pulls guard.
Shlemenko wants to stand but Desmoraine has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Shlemenko trying to control but Desmoraine is working from the bottom.
Shlemenko is really struggling to control Desmoraine but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Desmoraine doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Desmoraine 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shlemenko stops Desmoraine from standing up.
Desmoraine is trying to keep Shlemenko in close.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Shlemenko has his takedown stuffed

and Desmoraine counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Shlemenko's guard now.
Desmoraine trying to control but Shlemenko is working from the bottom.
Desmoraine wants to stand and escape but instead Shlemenko has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Shlemenko wants to stand but Desmoraine has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shlemenko trying to control but Desmoraine is working from the bottom.
Desmoraine looking to control.
Desmoraine is controlling Shlemenko's posture.
Shlemenko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Desmoraine trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Desmoraine scores with a takedown into Shlemenko's guard.
Desmoraine wants to control from the top but Shlemenko keeps moving.
Desmoraine wants to pass the guard but Shlemenko is keeping the position.
Desmoraine looking to sit in guard and control but Shlemenko gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Desmoraine striking off his back but it's not causing Shlemenko any problems.
Shlemenko trying to control but Desmoraine is working from the bottom.
Shlemenko wants to pass the guard but Desmoraine is keeping the position.
Desmoraine preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

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.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Desmoraine takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Desmoraine will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Desmoraine takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shlemenko fails to land with a series of punches.
Shlemenko thumps Desmoraine with a low kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shlemenko looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shlemenko closes the distance but Desmoraine moves to the side

and Desmoraine counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Shlemenko is trying to maintain a safe position but Desmoraine gets an underhook and turns Shlemenko into the cage.
Shlemenko tries to circle away but Desmoraine has him pinned against the cage.

Shlemenko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sergei Shlemenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Desmoraine is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Shlemenko.
Shlemenko throws a head kick that misses.
Shlemenko throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Shlemenko lands a head kick. Desmoraine smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Shlemenko with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shlemenko fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sergei Shlemenko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shlemenko connects with a high kick.
Desmoraine misses with a takedown attempt - Shlemenko sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Shlemenko tries a head kick but it misses.
Desmoraine throws out a powerful jab.
Desmoraine keeps Shlemenko at a distance using the push kick.
Desmoraine throws a push kick but Shlemenko slaps the foot to one side.

Desmoraine changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Shlemenko looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Desmoraine looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Desmoraine throwing strikes but Shlemenko manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Desmoraine's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Desmoraine is looking to regain half guard here but Shlemenko keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Desmoraine is pushing Shlemenko's head away, looking to escape. Shlemenko manages to hold on to the position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergei Shlemenko clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Paul Desmoraine's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Desmoraine shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Shlemenko's guard.
Shlemenko is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Desmoraine tries to stand but Shlemenko is controlling from the bottom.
Shlemenko wants to stand but Desmoraine is controlling the position.
Shlemenko trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Desmoraine preventing the sweep.
Shlemenko manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Desmoraine tries to lock up and control but Shlemenko gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Desmoraine is desperately trying to get back to half 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.
Desmoraine is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Desmoraine is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Desmoraine is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Desmoraine is trying to escape the mount.
Desmoraine throwing hammer fists to the chest of Shlemenko. What's that going to do exactly?
Desmoraine tries to hold on but Shlemenko postures up.
Shlemenko looking to control but Desmoraine is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Desmoraine wants to control but Shlemenko is having none of it.
Shlemenko looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Shlemenko wants to control the pace but Desmoraine is squirming around nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Desmoraine tries to reverse the position but Shlemenko maintains control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Desmoraine dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Paul Desmoraine's cut.
That's time! Shlemenko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Desmoraine shoots in for a takedown but Shlemenko shows good takedown defense.

Desmoraine has Shlemenko up against the cage in a clinch.

Shlemenko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shlemenko goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Desmoraine keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Desmoraine tries to clinch but Shlemenko is having none of it.
Shlemenko connects with a nice looking jab.
Shlemenko avoids a kick to the body.
Nice defenses there by Shlemenko.
Shlemenko throws a nice head kick!
Desmoraine misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Desmoraine is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?

Desmoraine decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shlemenko is trying to escape back to his feet but Desmoraine uses the scramble to pass into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Desmoraine tries to score with some ground and pound. Shlemenko controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Shlemenko struggling a bit here.
Desmoraine scoring with punches from side control.

Desmoraine decides to stand back up.

Desmoraine closes the distance and pushes Shlemenko back into the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shlemenko tries for a takedown but Desmoraine manages to get underhooks.
Desmoraine tries to pull guard but Shlemenko won't allow it.
Sergei Shlemenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Desmoraine.
Desmoraine is struggling to control the position.
Desmoraine is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Shlemenko is keeping busy.
Desmoraine is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Shlemenko pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Shlemenko breaks the clinch.
Shlemenko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Desmoraine is looking to clinch.
Desmoraine on the wrong end of a nice hook.

That has opened up Paul Desmoraine's cut even more.
Shlemenko dives in and grabs Desmoraine's left leg, looking for a takedown. Desmoraine pushes down on Shlemenko's head and hops out.
Desmoraine misses with a head kick.

Desmoraine looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Shlemenko keeping moving, preventing Desmoraine from controlling successfully.
Desmoraine must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Desmoraine looking to sit in guard and control but Shlemenko gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Sergei Shlemenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Desmoraine trying to keep a closed guard but Shlemenko is proving a slippery customer.

Shlemenko stands and steps away. Desmoraine gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

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 fakes the leg kick and cracks Desmoraine in the body.
Desmoraine misses with a few strikes there.
Shlemenko lands a jab.
Shlemenko goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Desmoraine tries to clinch up.
Desmoraine is looking to clinch but Shlemenko is avoiding it.
Shlemenko lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Desmoraine backs up against the cage.
Shlemenko throws a series of punches but Desmoraine moves out of range.

Desmoraine closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Shlemenko to the mat! Shlemenko manages to get full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Desmoraine wants to control from the top but Shlemenko keeps moving.
Paul Desmoraine is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sergei Shlemenko showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Desmoraine 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 47:48
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 47:48
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Desmoraine!
Paul Desmoraine is the new middleweight champion!