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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Luke Sanders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Shlemenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Luke Sanders has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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155 lbs
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150 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luke Sanders!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexander Shlemenko!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shlemenko shoots in looking for a takedown but Sanders manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Shlemenko's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Shlemenko looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sanders is fending him off so far but Shlemenko persists. Nope, Sanders circles away and we're back to standing.
Shlemenko throws a sloppy head kick
and Sanders counters with a three punch combo that has Shlemenko backing up. Shlemenko nods at Sanders to acknowledge the strikes.
A head kick by Shlemenko misses
and Sanders counters with a head kick.
Shlemenko fails with a takedown attempt.
Luke Sanders has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Shlemenko.
Shlemenko tries to clinch up.
Shlemenko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A punch combination from Sanders misses.
Shlemenko misses with a body kick.
Sanders really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sanders throws a lazy head kick
and Shlemenko counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanders stuffs the takedown.
Shlemenko moves in looking to clinch but Sanders pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanders checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sanders defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Shlemenko.
Shlemenko has a takedown stuffed.
Sanders stuffs the takedown attempt from Shlemenko. Shlemenko gets slowly back to his feet.
A nice combination there by Sanders.
Shlemenko looks to land a combination but Sanders avoids it well.
Sanders bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Alexander Shlemenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horrible takedown attempt by Shlemenko or perhaps it was just good defense by Sanders, which made it look bad.
Shlemenko looks winded!
Sanders tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shlemenko doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sanders counters with a nice leg kick.
Shlemenko misses with a wild body shot.
Shlemenko fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sanders feints and then cracks Shlemenko's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Shlemenko down.
Shlemenko blocks a head kick by Sanders.
Nice takedown defense from Sanders. No joy for Shlemenko on that attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shlemenko blocks a head kick by Sanders.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shlemenko tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sanders manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sanders connects with a high kick.
Shlemenko shoots for a double leg takedown but Sanders sprawls well. He's pushed Shlemenko's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Shlemenko shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sanders defends it nicely.
Sanders throws a right and a left that Shlemenko avoids nicely.
Sanders throws a lazy head kick
and Shlemenko counters with a nice body kick.
Sanders throws a sloppy head kick and Shlemenko moves out of range easily.
Sanders scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanders tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shlemenko has a takedown stuffed.
Shlemenko shoots in looking for a takedown. Sanders tries to sprawl out of it but Shlemenko keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sanders manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Shlemenko shoots for a double leg takedown but Sanders sprawls well. He's pushed Shlemenko's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sanders misses with a two punch combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shlemenko shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sanders pinned against the cage. Sanders gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Shlemenko shoots for a double leg takedown but Sanders sprawls well. He's pushed Shlemenko's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Sanders dominated that round.
That's time! Sanders's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Shlemenko shoots in but Sanders avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Shlemenko throws a series of punches but Sanders moves out of range.
Shlemenko darts in looking for a takedown but Sanders gets double underhooks and turns Shlemenko into the cage.
Sanders lands an elbow inside that Shlemenko shrugs off.
It looks like Alexander Shlemenko has been cut.
Sanders breaks the clinch.
Shlemenko closes the distance and clinches up with Sanders, looking for a takedown. Shlemenko pushes Sanders against the cage but Sanders circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Luke Sanders has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Shlemenko.
Shlemenko fails with a takedown attempt.
Luke Sanders is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shlemenko misses with a hook to the body
and Sanders counters with a head kick.
Shlemenko moves to clinch but Sanders breaks away
and Sanders counters with a series of strikes. Shlemenko will be more careful next time no doubt.
Shlemenko is breathing heavily.
A head kick misses from Sanders.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Shlemenko.
Shlemenko goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Sanders throws a head kick but Shlemenko moves out of range.
Luke Sanders is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shlemenko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sanders misses with a few strikes there.
Shlemenko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sanders scores with a head kick. Shlemenko tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Shlemenko shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sanders tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Sanders.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanders throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Sanders keeps the fight on the outside.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Shlemenko.
Shlemenko blocks a head kick by Sanders.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An inside leg kick lands from Sanders.
Sanders scores with a kick to the body.
Shlemenko changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sanders tries to avoid it but Shlemenko manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sanders to the ground. Sanders escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sanders misses with a head kick.
Shlemenko on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sanders. Sanders obviously looking to wear him down.
Shlemenko is trying desperately to land a takedown but Sanders is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Shlemenko.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanders moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Sanders pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shlemenko throws a push kick but Sanders slaps the foot to one side.
Shlemenko tries a head kick but it misses.
Shlemenko closes the distance and clinches up with Sanders, looking for a takedown. Shlemenko pushes Sanders against the cage but Sanders circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Shlemenko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shlemenko blocks a head kick by Sanders.
Sanders throws a head kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanders throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Shlemenko to counter with a crisp jab.
Shlemenko goes for a double leg but Sanders avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sanders continues to drive forward.
Sanders lands an elbow just above Shlemenko 's eye.
Shlemenko avoids a wild elbow strike from Sanders.
Sanders breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shlemenko clinches with his opponent.
Sanders crunches a lovely knee into Shlemenko's ribcage.
Shlemenko avoids the elbow strike from Sanders, against the cage.
Sanders throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Shlemenko takes an elbow to the temple.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sanders obliges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanders lands an elbow just above Shlemenko 's eye.
Sanders gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sanders throws an elbow but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Sanders dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Shlemenko's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Sanders misses with a head kick.
Shlemenko fails with a takedown attempt.
Shlemenko fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A head kick misses from Sanders.
Sanders leaves Shlemenko with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Luke Sanders has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Shlemenko.
Sanders's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Sanders duly obliges.
Shlemenko shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sanders as he jumps to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shlemenko looks for a takedown but Sanders sprawls well.
Shlemenko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sanders pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Sanders.
Luke Sanders is winning the standup battle so far.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sanders.
Sanders keeps the fight on the outside.
Sanders avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sanders throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shlemenko moves in looking to clinch but Sanders pushes him off.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Shlemenko.
Sanders goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A head kick misses from Sanders.
Shlemenko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sanders stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sanders wants it to stay on the feet.
Sanders pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sanders tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanders closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Sanders connects with a high kick.
Shlemenko wants to clinch up but Sanders keeps it at a distance.
Shlemenko dives in and grabs Sanders's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sanders pushes down on Shlemenko's head and hops out.
Shlemenko shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sanders as he avoids it easily.
Sanders misses with a head kick.
Shlemenko avoids the head kick by Sanders.
Shlemenko dives in for a single leg takedown but Sanders sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Shlemenko takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sanders breaks the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shlemenko dives in for a single leg takedown but Sanders sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sanders lands a nice knee to the body.
Sanders tries to land knees in the clinch but Shlemenko avoids the damage to the body.
Sanders lands an elbow inside that Shlemenko shrugs off.
Sanders looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Shlemenko is looking to control Sanders's arms but Sanders gets an underhook and turns him. Now Shlemenko has his back to the cage.
Sanders breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shlemenko shoots in for a double leg but Sanders sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanders lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head kick from Sanders lands but Shlemenko takes it in his stride.
Shlemenko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alexander Shlemenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sanders throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luke Sanders showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sanders 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luke Sanders!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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