PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Shlemenko (ranked 3007 p4p, 349 weight class) and Kenith Jenova (ranked 537 p4p, 70 weight class). Shlemenko's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Omarion Ft. Chris Brown & Jhene Aiko - Post To Be. Alexander Shlemenko is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Shlemenko
vs
Jenova

180 cm
30
201 lbs
15 - 12 - 0

183 cm
29
185 lbs
12 - 7 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alexander Shlemenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kenith Jenova!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jenova throws a head kick but Shlemenko moves out of range.
Shlemenko takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kenith Jenova seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jenova misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jenova misses with a wild body shot.
Jenova has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Shlemenko is landing a low percentage of strikes.

Jenova gets caught flat footed, as Shlemenko shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shlemenko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jenova looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shlemenko is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shlemenko wants to stand but Jenova is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenova 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.
Shlemenko looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jenova wants to sweep but no luck.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jenova ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shlemenko moves away.
Shlemenko lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Jenova misses the body punch
and Shlemenko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jenova lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shlemenko misses with a few strikes there.
Jenova looks for the body kick but Shlemenko saw that one coming.
Shlemenko half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jenova connects with a leg kick. Shlemenko looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Shlemenko doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jenova wants to land a leg kick but Shlemenko is out of range.
Jenova scores with a nice strike.
Jenova connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jenova steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shlemenko.
Jenova moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jenova misses with a low kick.
Jenova lands a nice shot that snaps Shlemenko's head back.

Jenova connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Shlemenko to the floor! Jenova dives in looking for the finish!

Shlemenko is rocked!

It looks like Alexander Shlemenko has been cut.
Shlemenko keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Oh Shlemenko is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Well, if Jenova is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Jenova throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Shlemenko seems to have got his legs back now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenova is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Jenova is pressing down on Shlemenko's thigh, looking to free his foot. Shlemenko is holding on for now.
Jenova missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Shlemenko has his hands clasped together around Jenova's back. He's all about the action.
Jenova is looking to advance position but Shlemenko won't allow it.
Jenova working Shlemenko over with strikes.

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.
Jenova is trying to control. Shlemenko wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Shlemenko is looking to control Jenova's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Shlemenko avoid being mounted?
Jenova stalling away here and it's allowed Shlemenko to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jenova is stalling in the full guard.
Jenova throws a big right hand that misses.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Shlemenko holds on and takes a little breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kenith Jenova dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Shlemenko's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jenova, right into the meat.
Jenova thuds his shin into the meat of Shlemenko's side.
Jenova scores with a hook to the body. Shlemenko takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jenova throws a shot to the body.
Kenith Jenova seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jenova.
Shlemenko throws a big counter combination but Jenova scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jenova is looking to slow Shlemenko down with leg kicks.
Jenova has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shlemenko just misses with a punch to the body.
A shot to the liver by Jenova. Beautiful body shot.
Jenova uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Shlemenko sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Shlemenko connects with a solid leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jenova tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shlemenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Jenova.
A counter left hand to the body from Shlemenko misses its target.
Jenova misses with a body shot.
Jenova checks the leg kick nicely there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenova connects with a good right hand that stumbles Shlemenko. Shlemenko circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jenova scoring well with a low kick there.

Jenova connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Shlemenko to the floor! Jenova dives in looking for the finish!
Jenova is just content to waste time from the top position. Shlemenko takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Jenova trying to control the position from guard on top but Shlemenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jenova is looking to pass into half guard but Shlemenko pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Shlemenko is in guard.

Jenova has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Shlemenko has passed into side control.
Shlemenko creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Jenova is looking for a sweep.
Alexander Shlemenko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shlemenko trying to control the position but Jenova is working away.
Jenova is looking for a sweep.
Shlemenko tries to score with some ground and pound. Jenova controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Jenova gets back to half guard.
Jenova keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jenova trying to control from the bottom.
Jenova is looking for a sweep. Shlemenko is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shlemenko thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jenova's head.
Jenova wants to get back to full guard but Shlemenko has passed into side control.
Jenova is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.

Shlemenko decides to stand back up. Shlemenko steps back and let's Jenova get back to his feet.
Jenova misses with a body shot.
It looked like Shlemenko was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jenova.
Shlemenko fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jenova has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shlemenko moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Jenova lands a nice leg kick that just misses Shlemenko's sensitive parts.
Jenova throws a body kick that misses.
Shlemenko lands with a slapping head kick.
Nice defenses there by Jenova.
Jenova is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Shlemenko rather than just go for the knockout.
Jenova looks to land a body kick but Shlemenko moved away.
Shlemenko blocks the body kick.
Jenova misses with a body kick.
Jenova avoids the body shot from Shlemenko.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shlemenko shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jenova pinned against the cage. Jenova gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Shlemenko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shlemenko takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kenith Jenova showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alexander Shlemenko's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Shlemenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jenova was well out of range. Poor timing from Shlemenko.
Jenova is looking to score with low kicks.
Jenova thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Shlemenko if he has to take too many more of those.
Jenova swings away with a body shot that misses
and Shlemenko counters with a left to the body.
Jenova throws a leg kick that is checked
and Shlemenko counters with a three punch combo that has Jenova backing up. Jenova nods at Shlemenko to acknowledge the strikes.
Shlemenko walks into a left hand.
Jenova buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jenova scoring well with a low kick there.
Shlemenko is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jenova looks to score with a jab to the body but Shlemenko is just out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Jenova. No joy for Shlemenko on that attempt.
Shlemenko wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Shlemenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jenova.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shlemenko swinging wildly here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenova lands a leg kick that knocks Shlemenko off balance momentarily.
Jenova looks to score with a jab to the body but Shlemenko is just out of range.
Jenova throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jenova fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shlemenko manages to avoid it.
Shlemenko throws an overhand right that lands on Jenova's shoulder, as Jenova tries to avoid the shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jenova, right into the meat.
Shlemenko takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A telegraphed right hand from Jenova misses the target.
Jenova lands a nice hook to Shlemenko's body. Shlemenko takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jenova tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Shlemenko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

Shlemenko fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Jenova to the ground. Shlemenko is now in Jenova's guard.
Jenova wants to sweep but no luck.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jenova has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Jenova wants to control the position but Shlemenko says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Jenova has a hand on Shlemenko's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Shlemenko takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Jenova is trying desperately to improve position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenova tries to lock up and control but Shlemenko gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jenova is trying to escape the mount.
Jenova regains half guard.
Jenova wants to get back to full guard.
Shlemenko wants to take a breather but Jenova is having none of it.

That's four 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.
Jenova makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jenova.
Jenova looking to control.
Shlemenko stopping the sweep attempt from Jenova.
Jenova trying to control the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Jenova is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kenith Jenova.
I've got Jenova winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenith Jenova!