Post by The Sandmen on Dec 16, 2014 18:39:55 GMT -5
Matt Serra is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
Alexander Shlemenko raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
A high kick from Matt Serra
grazes Shlemenko's head, but he seems okay.
Serra decides to launch some tentative punches
Alexander Shlemenko takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Serra looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Alexander Shlemenko's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Shlemenko leads with a punch
Matt Serra avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Serra moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Alexander Shlemenko checks the kick.
Alexander Shlemenko fakes a move and moves laterally.
Some nice shots from Alexander Shlemenko
that stun Serra.
Matt Serra launches a body shot
Shlemenko dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Alexander Shlemenko seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Alexander Shlemenko's mind is definitely in the fight, Serra just got nailed! Alexander Shlemenko saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Serra is going to have a headache after this one.
Pulverizing punch to Serra's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
Serra tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Shlemenko moves backwards and circles around Matt Serra.
Poorly executed technique. Alexander Shlemenko looks to counter!
Alexander Shlemenko fakes a punch and launches himself over Matt Serra
Great move by Shlemenko who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Serra struggles and launches a few punches to Shlemenko's head
Those punches are hitting! Shlemenko covers his head!
Shlemenko has a small cut in his Right cheek
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shlemenko pushes Matt Serra againts the fence and begin a relentless combination of punches. The crowd is on it's feet!
Serra cannot escape Alexander Shlemenko's clinch! Alexander Shlemenko is just brutalizing Serra with punches time and time again!
Serra's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Matt Serra's Nose
The fighters are clinching.
Serra grapple with Alexander Shlemenko and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Alexander Shlemenko falls hard on the mat with Matt Serra on top of him
Matt Serra is in half guard over Shlemenko
Shlemenko breaths deeply while on the ground
Matt Serra is in half guard over Shlemenko
Alexander Shlemenko sits up and gets an arm around Serra's neck!
Serra pushes Alexander Shlemenko back to the ground.
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Matt Serra is in half guard over Shlemenko
Alexander Shlemenko launches a few punches to Serra's cheek from the guard.
Matt Serra uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Matt Serra is in half guard over Shlemenko
Alexander Shlemenko isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Serra blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Shlemenko's guard.
Alexander Shlemenko gets sloppy and Matt Serra tries to take advantage...
Body shots by Matt Serra
Solid blows to Shlemenko's abdomen.
Matt Serra is in half guard over Shlemenko
Alexander Shlemenko tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Matt Serra is in half guard over Shlemenko
Alexander Shlemenko launches a few punches to Serra's cheek from the guard.
Matt Serra uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Poorly executed technique. Matt Serra looks to counter!
Serra tries to free his leg...
Shlemenko doesn't allow any movement here! He's cooling the fight on the ground.
Matt Serra is in half guard over Shlemenko
Alexander Shlemenko attempts to move to full guard
Alexander Shlemenko manages to switch to full guard.
Matt Serra is in open guard over Shlemenko
Matt Serra tries to pass to half guard...
Alexander Shlemenko can't prevent his opponent from passing. Serra looks to work from half guard.
Matt Serra is in half guard over Shlemenko
Shlemenko measures the resilience of Serra's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Serra blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Shlemenko clumsily fails here and it's time for Matt Serra to fight back!
Matt Serra tries to pass Alexander Shlemenko's guard...
Alexander Shlemenko's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
John McCarthy stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Matt Serra paws at Shlemenko.
Shlemenko answers with solid punches!
Serra steps backwards away from Alexander Shlemenko. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Shlemenko wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Alexander Shlemenko is absolutely terrifying with his power in the clinch, and is violently punishing Serra with uppercuts!
Serra is taking more than he can endure. This could end soon if Serra is unable to escape!
The fighters are clinching.
Alexander Shlemenko's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Serra is throwing a flurry of punches!
Shlemenko ducks under and circles out of the corner.
Serra misses a step and Alexander Shlemenko sees an opportunity to counter him!
Alexander Shlemenko tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
Matt Serra's knows what to do here and blocks them
Serra tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Shlemenko moves backwards and circles around Matt Serra.
Shlemenko is trying to counter now!
Alexander Shlemenko tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Alexander Shlemenko who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Alexander Shlemenko pushes away Serra trying to keep the fight at striking range
Serra stumbles backwards and Alexander Shlemenko circles to get the center of the cage
Serra launches a hook to the body
Alexander Shlemenko moves aside looking for a counter...
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Timely defense by Serra.
Alexander Shlemenko gets sloppy and Matt Serra tries to take advantage...
Brutal combination from Matt Serra!
Shlemenko is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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Shlemenko grabs Matt Serra
He lifts him up and slams him hard to the mat!
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Alexander Shlemenko is in open guard over Serra
Serra tries to close his guard around Shlemenko
He is not able to do it
Alexander Shlemenko is in open guard over Serra
Serra tries to close his guard around Shlemenko
He is not able to do it
Alexander Shlemenko is in open guard over Serra
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Alexander Shlemenko work his BJJ game.
Shlemenko moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Alexander Shlemenko is in half guard over Serra
Matt Serra tries to turn in and scramble out. Alexander Shlemenko timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Matt Serra slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Shlemenko misses a step and Matt Serra sees an opportunity to counter him!
Serra measures the resilience of Shlemenko's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Shlemenko's side.
Crushing shot to Shlemenko's body! He's holding his side
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Alexander Shlemenko is in half guard over Serra
Matt Serra tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Alexander Shlemenko is in half guard over Serra
Shlemenko positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Serra's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Alexander Shlemenko is in half guard over Serra
Alexander Shlemenko tries to pass Matt Serra's guard...
Alexander Shlemenko manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Alexander Shlemenko is in side mount over Matt Serra
Not a desiderable position that Serra is in now. Alexander Shlemenko is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Shlemenko launches a barrage of elbows over Serra's face!
Matt Serra blocks the elbows and tries to cool down the fight.
Alexander Shlemenko gets sloppy and Matt Serra tries to take advantage...
Serra measures the resilience of Shlemenko's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Shlemenko's side.
Alexander Shlemenko is in side mount over Matt Serra
Shlemenko is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Serra's ribs.
Serra is noticing that and his face shows the pain.
Alexander Shlemenko is in side mount over Matt Serra
Alexander Shlemenko looks to mount Matt Serra...
Alexander Shlemenko slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Alexander Shlemenko is in full mount over Matt Serra
Alexander Shlemenko sits high on Matt Serra's chest and pulls his leg underneath Serra's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Serra tries to roll out. He's too quick for Alexander Shlemenko and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Shlemenko and it cost him top position.
Matt Serra is in closed guard over Shlemenko
Shlemenko measures the resilience of Serra's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Serra blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Matt Serra is in closed guard over Shlemenko
Serra use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Arena Joondalup (Joondalup, Australia) is cheering him!
Matt Serra is in side mount over Alexander Shlemenko
Shlemenko tries to show some ground skills
Alexander Shlemenko put Serra in half guard.
Matt Serra is in half guard over Shlemenko
Shlemenko measures the resilience of Serra's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Serra's side.
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Matt Serra is in half guard over Shlemenko
Alexander Shlemenko tries to close the guard.
Shlemenko put Matt Serra in closed guard.
Matt Serra is in closed guard over Shlemenko
Serra tries to escape from the closed guard
Serra succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Matt Serra is in open guard over Shlemenko
Shlemenko measures the resilience of Serra's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Serra's side.
Matt Serra is in open guard over Shlemenko
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Alexander Shlemenko launches a few punches to Serra's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Serra tries to cover his face,
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Matt Serra is in open guard over Shlemenko
Serra tries to jump to side mount.
Alexander Shlemenko closed his guard around Matt Serra.
Matt Serra is in side mount over Alexander Shlemenko
Matt Serra looks to mount Alexander Shlemenko...
Matt Serra slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Matt Serra is in full mount over Alexander Shlemenko
Matt Serra tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Shlemenko is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Shlemenko tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Alexander Shlemenko launches a few punches to Serra's cheek from the guard.
Matt Serra uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Matt Serra is in full mount over Alexander Shlemenko
Shlemenko tries to escape from the full mount...
Matt Serra is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Matt Serra is in side mount over Alexander Shlemenko
Matt Serra looks to mount Alexander Shlemenko...
Matt Serra slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Matt Serra is in full mount over Alexander Shlemenko
Good looking punches from Matt Serra on the ground
They could take their toll on Shlemenko.
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
Matt Serra is in full mount over Alexander Shlemenko
Shlemenko tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Matt Serra is in half guard over Shlemenko
Alexander Shlemenko doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Serra's moves.
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Matt Serra is in half guard over Shlemenko
Serra tries to get a side mount...
Shlemenko wraps his leg around Matt Serra leg and prevents him from moving.
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 3
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Alexander Shlemenko moves forward looking for some grappling action
Serra pushes his opponent and keep the fight at striking range
Shlemenko avoids a dangerous strike from Serra
and counters with a solid straight!
Alexander Shlemenko tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Alexander Shlemenko who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Matt Serra tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Shlemenko is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Serra and Alexander Shlemenko are cliched up against the cage. Serra hammers Shlemenko face and hooks Shlemenko leg
Alexander Shlemenko is on his back after that trip
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Matt Serra is in closed guard over Shlemenko
Serra struggles on the ground and tries to break Alexander Shlemenko's guard...
Matt Serra is in Shlemenko open guard now
Matt Serra is in open guard over Shlemenko
Matt Serra tries to pass to half guard...
Alexander Shlemenko can't prevent his opponent from passing. Serra looks to work from half guard.
Matt Serra is in half guard over Shlemenko
Serra sits over his knees and pushes away Shlemenko's leg!
Matt Serra is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Matt Serra is in side mount over Alexander Shlemenko
Alexander Shlemenko is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Alexander Shlemenko doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Serra's moves.
Matt Serra is in side mount over Alexander Shlemenko
Serra gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Alexander Shlemenko! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Alexander Shlemenko doesn't defend himself!
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
Matt Serra is in side mount over Alexander Shlemenko
Matt Serra looks to pass to mount...
Serra slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Alexander Shlemenko.
Matt Serra is in full mount over Alexander Shlemenko
Matt Serra hovers above Shlemenko
Good punches to Shlemenko's body.
Matt Serra is in full mount over Alexander Shlemenko
Serra sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Matt Serra sits high on Alexander Shlemenko's chest and pulls his leg underneath Shlemenko's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Shlemenko tries to roll out. He's too quick for Matt Serra and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Serra and it cost him top position.
Shlemenko tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Alexander Shlemenko launches a few punches to Serra's cheek from the guard.
Matt Serra uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Matt Serra is in full mount over Alexander Shlemenko
Alexander Shlemenko launches a few punches to Serra's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Serra tries to cover his face,
Serra has a small cut in his Left cheek
Matt Serra is in full mount over Alexander Shlemenko
Shlemenko tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Alexander Shlemenko. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Arena Joondalup (Joondalup, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
Alexander Shlemenko launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Serra blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Matt Serra's cheek! Serra stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Shlemenko is standing while Serra is on the ground on his back
Matt Serra launches an up-kick intended for Alexander Shlemenko's head...
It lands flush with Alexander Shlemenko's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Shlemenko is standing while Serra is on the ground on his back
Shlemenko launches a kick to Serra's thigh
Loud pop!
Shlemenko is standing while Serra is on the ground on his back
Shlemenko launches a kick to Serra's thigh
Serra checks that kick!
Serra is trying to counter now!
Matt Serra launches an up-kick intended for Alexander Shlemenko's head...
It lands flush with Alexander Shlemenko's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Shlemenko is standing while Serra is on the ground on his back
Matt Serra kicks his legs trying to keep Alexander Shlemenko away.
Alexander Shlemenko takes a kick to the body.
Shlemenko is standing while Serra is on the ground on his back
Shlemenko launches a kick to Serra's thigh
Loud pop!
Shlemenko is standing while Serra is on the ground on his back
Alexander Shlemenko creates space and allows Matt Serra to stand up.
Serra climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Serra follows Alexander Shlemenko
Shlemenko fakes a move.
Inside leg kick from Shlemenko
that goes awry.
Shlemenko misses a step and Matt Serra sees an opportunity to counter him!
Tremendous strikes from Serra!
Some big punches are landing!
Alexander Shlemenko takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
Solid jabs from Alexander Shlemenko.
Nice punches.
Serra fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Shlemenko sprawls and remains on his feet.
Serra decides to launch some tentative punches
Matt Serra takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 4:35 in the 3 round
Shlemenko pushes Matt Serra and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Serra grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Matt Serra
Matt Serra is in open guard over Shlemenko
Serra moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
You have to give that round to Matt Serra.
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Round 4
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Alexander Shlemenko tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on Serra's face
The clock says 0:20 in the 4 round
Shlemenko moves forward looking for some action
Matt Serra doesn't want to engage and backpedals
Alexander Shlemenko goes with a looping right hand while Matt Serra jumps back and jabs
Serra seems staggered and Alexander Shlemenko runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 0:45 in the 4 round
Shlemenko launches a furious low kick!
Serra receives a hard blow on his right leg!
Alexander Shlemenko fakes a punch and launches himself over Matt Serra
Serra counters with a few fake punches and then backpedals
Here comes Alexander Shlemenko with a vicious middle kick!
Matt Serra dodges that one moving backwards
Shlemenko moves forward looking for some action
Alexander Shlemenko shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The clock says 1:20 in the 4 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Matt Serra's prefered weapon is his fearsome clinch strikes. Shlemenko's need to think if he has the right gameplan if he thought to exchange there.
Brutal punches to Shlemenko's face while in the clinch!
Shlemenko can't take many more shots like those!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Brutal punches to Serra's face while in the clinch!
Serra can't take many more shots like those!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Matt Serra postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Shlemenko hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
The clock says 1:50 in the 4 round
The fighters are clinching.
Shlemenko pushes off of Matt Serra and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Serra stumbles backwards but Alexander Shlemenko chases him and continues the rain of blows!
The clock says 2:00 in the 4 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shlemenko pushes Matt Serra againts the fence and begin a relentless combination of punches. The crowd is on it's feet!
Serra cannot escape Alexander Shlemenko's clinch! Alexander Shlemenko is just brutalizing Serra with punches time and time again!
Serra's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Alexander Shlemenko postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Serra hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Alexander Shlemenko is absolutely terrifying with his power in the clinch, and is violently punishing Serra with uppercuts!
Nothing that Serra must fear as he blocks nicely
The clock says 2:25 in the 4 round
The fighters are clinching.
Brutal punches to Serra's face while in the clinch!
Serra can't take many more shots like those!
There is a small laceration on Matt Serra's Left cheek
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Matt Serra is an expert in the clinch. This is a bad position for Shlemenko.
Serra doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Alexander Shlemenko embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Serra who put distance between them
Serra doesn't stop bleeding.
Matt Serra leans forwards and tries to grapple with Shlemenko
Serra shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Matt Serra has seen better days.
Serra goes for a scissor takedown. thats unusual
Matt Serra is on his back after that attempt
Poorly executed technique. Alexander Shlemenko looks to counter!
Alexander Shlemenko launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Serra blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Matt Serra's cheek! Serra stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Serra has a small cut in his Right cheek
Shlemenko is standing while Serra is on the ground on his back
Matt Serra's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Shlemenko launches a kick to Serra's thigh
Serra checks that kick!
Shlemenko is standing while Serra is on the ground on his back
Shlemenko launches a kick to Serra's thigh
Loud pop!
Shlemenko is standing while Serra is on the ground on his back
Alexander Shlemenko creates space and allows Matt Serra to stand up.
Matt Serra is on his feet again.
Matt Serra's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Matt Serra fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
You can see Serra's blood making stains in the mat.
Alexander Shlemenko goes with a looping right hand while Matt Serra jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Serra seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Shlemenko moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Serra with a double overhooks!
Serra doesn't stop bleeding.
Serra wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Shlemenko wants nothing of that and pushes Serra.
Poorly executed technique. Alexander Shlemenko looks to counter!
Matt Serra launches a body shot
Shlemenko dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Matt Serra continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Brilliant combination from Matt Serra
that forces Shlemenko to try and defend better.
The clock says 4:30 in the 4 round
Serra doesn't stop bleeding.
Pulverizing punch to Serra's head!
Serra slips the punch.
Matt Serra is a bloody mess!
Alexander Shlemenko tries to bring the fight to the ground
Serra goes down.
Alexander Shlemenko is in open guard over Serra
Alexander Shlemenko fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Serra's face!
Alexander Shlemenko is in open guard over Serra
Alexander Shlemenko tries to finish with a leg lock!
Serra is able to break the lock.
Shlemenko misses a step and Matt Serra sees an opportunity to counter him!
Matt Serra isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Shlemenko blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Serra's guard.
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is maybe for Alexander Shlemenko, but it's close.
It seems that the cutman have some work to do with Matt Serra.
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Round 5
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The clock says 0:10 in the 5 round
Matt Serra continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Matt Serra goes with a looping right hand while Alexander Shlemenko jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Shlemenko seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Matt Serra is a bloody mess!
Tremendous strikes from Shlemenko!
Some big punches are landing!
Serra attempts a shoot
but stops before running into Shlemenko's kick.
Serra tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Matt Serra shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Alexander Shlemenko is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Serra into his guard.
The clock says 0:45 in the 5 round
Matt Serra is in closed guard over Shlemenko
You can see Serra's blood making stains in the mat.
Serra use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Arena Joondalup (Joondalup, Australia) is cheering him!
Matt Serra is in side mount over Alexander Shlemenko
Matt Serra looks to pass to mount...
Shlemenko creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Arena Joondalup (Joondalup, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
A furious flurry of punches from Alexander Shlemenko
just misses Serra.
Serra tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
A punch from Matt Serra
gets blocked by Shlemenko.
Shlemenko wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Shlemenko moves forward and holds Serra
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Serra goes for a scissor takedown. thats unusual
Matt Serra is on his back after that attempt
Shlemenko tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Matt Serra throws a combo
Alexander Shlemenko ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Serra swings again, only to get countered once more! Serra is looking bad here!
The clock says 1:45 in the 5 round
Matt Serra continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Shlemenko launches a solid middle kick
that wrenches Serra!
Serra doesn't stop bleeding.
Shlemenko pushes Matt Serra and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 2:05 in the 5 round
Serra fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Shlemenko sprawls and remains on his feet.
The clock says 2:15 in the 5 round
Serra decides to launch some tentative punches
Alexander Shlemenko takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Serra ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Serra stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Alexander Shlemenko is coming in again!
Serra has a small cut in his Mouth
Nice punches from Matt Serra.
Even nicer blocks from Shlemenko.
Shlemenko tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
A wicked punch by Alexander Shlemenko
rocks Serra!
Alexander Shlemenko has seen better days.
Matt Serra's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Alexander Shlemenko's mind is definitely in the fight, Serra just got nailed! Alexander Shlemenko saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Serra is going to have a headache after this one.
Serra's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Matt Serra's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Shlemenko fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Matt Serra didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 3:10 in the 5 round
Alexander Shlemenko is in open guard over Serra
You can see Serra's blood making stains in the mat.
Shlemenko is in open guard over Serra... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Crippling lock!
Shlemenko is locking that Kneebar...
Crippling lock!
Serra struggles to free himself
You can see the pain reflected in Serra's eyes...
Serra struggles to free himself
John McCarthy breaks Alexander Shlemenko's lock! This is over! Serra didn't want to tap but the ref decided he wouldn't be able to escape from it!
Winner is Alexander Shlemenko by Submission (Kneebar) at 3:19 Round 5
Statistics: Matt Serra
Punches 17/35 (49%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 9/18 (50%)
Takedowns 4/6 (67%)
GnP strikes 17/17 (100%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/4 (25%)
Time on the ground 615 s
Statistics: Alexander Shlemenko
Punches 43/69 (62%)
Kicks 5/10 (50%)
Clinch strikes 26/35 (74%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 11/37 (30%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 529 s
Serra totally revealed Shlemenko's major weakness, and that, in this fight, was most definitely stamina. Alex went all in on the offense, which Serra had minimal trouble surviving (despite needing some toughness/stamina upgrades of his own). Serra got his own offense in there, and made a quality fight of this, but Shlemekno brought just enough back at the very end to get the last-round win. Good stuff - glad to see Serra has something to build off of.
Alexander Shlemenko raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
A high kick from Matt Serra
grazes Shlemenko's head, but he seems okay.
Serra decides to launch some tentative punches
Alexander Shlemenko takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Serra looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Alexander Shlemenko's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Shlemenko leads with a punch
Matt Serra avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Serra moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Alexander Shlemenko checks the kick.
Alexander Shlemenko fakes a move and moves laterally.
Some nice shots from Alexander Shlemenko
that stun Serra.
Matt Serra launches a body shot
Shlemenko dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Alexander Shlemenko seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Alexander Shlemenko's mind is definitely in the fight, Serra just got nailed! Alexander Shlemenko saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Serra is going to have a headache after this one.
Pulverizing punch to Serra's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
Serra tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Shlemenko moves backwards and circles around Matt Serra.
Poorly executed technique. Alexander Shlemenko looks to counter!
Alexander Shlemenko fakes a punch and launches himself over Matt Serra
Great move by Shlemenko who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Serra struggles and launches a few punches to Shlemenko's head
Those punches are hitting! Shlemenko covers his head!
Shlemenko has a small cut in his Right cheek
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shlemenko pushes Matt Serra againts the fence and begin a relentless combination of punches. The crowd is on it's feet!
Serra cannot escape Alexander Shlemenko's clinch! Alexander Shlemenko is just brutalizing Serra with punches time and time again!
Serra's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Matt Serra's Nose
The fighters are clinching.
Serra grapple with Alexander Shlemenko and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Alexander Shlemenko falls hard on the mat with Matt Serra on top of him
Matt Serra is in half guard over Shlemenko
Shlemenko breaths deeply while on the ground
Matt Serra is in half guard over Shlemenko
Alexander Shlemenko sits up and gets an arm around Serra's neck!
Serra pushes Alexander Shlemenko back to the ground.
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Matt Serra is in half guard over Shlemenko
Alexander Shlemenko launches a few punches to Serra's cheek from the guard.
Matt Serra uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Matt Serra is in half guard over Shlemenko
Alexander Shlemenko isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Serra blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Shlemenko's guard.
Alexander Shlemenko gets sloppy and Matt Serra tries to take advantage...
Body shots by Matt Serra
Solid blows to Shlemenko's abdomen.
Matt Serra is in half guard over Shlemenko
Alexander Shlemenko tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Matt Serra is in half guard over Shlemenko
Alexander Shlemenko launches a few punches to Serra's cheek from the guard.
Matt Serra uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Poorly executed technique. Matt Serra looks to counter!
Serra tries to free his leg...
Shlemenko doesn't allow any movement here! He's cooling the fight on the ground.
Matt Serra is in half guard over Shlemenko
Alexander Shlemenko attempts to move to full guard
Alexander Shlemenko manages to switch to full guard.
Matt Serra is in open guard over Shlemenko
Matt Serra tries to pass to half guard...
Alexander Shlemenko can't prevent his opponent from passing. Serra looks to work from half guard.
Matt Serra is in half guard over Shlemenko
Shlemenko measures the resilience of Serra's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Serra blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Shlemenko clumsily fails here and it's time for Matt Serra to fight back!
Matt Serra tries to pass Alexander Shlemenko's guard...
Alexander Shlemenko's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
John McCarthy stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Matt Serra paws at Shlemenko.
Shlemenko answers with solid punches!
Serra steps backwards away from Alexander Shlemenko. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Shlemenko wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Alexander Shlemenko is absolutely terrifying with his power in the clinch, and is violently punishing Serra with uppercuts!
Serra is taking more than he can endure. This could end soon if Serra is unable to escape!
The fighters are clinching.
Alexander Shlemenko's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Serra is throwing a flurry of punches!
Shlemenko ducks under and circles out of the corner.
Serra misses a step and Alexander Shlemenko sees an opportunity to counter him!
Alexander Shlemenko tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
Matt Serra's knows what to do here and blocks them
Serra tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Shlemenko moves backwards and circles around Matt Serra.
Shlemenko is trying to counter now!
Alexander Shlemenko tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Alexander Shlemenko who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Alexander Shlemenko pushes away Serra trying to keep the fight at striking range
Serra stumbles backwards and Alexander Shlemenko circles to get the center of the cage
Serra launches a hook to the body
Alexander Shlemenko moves aside looking for a counter...
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Timely defense by Serra.
Alexander Shlemenko gets sloppy and Matt Serra tries to take advantage...
Brutal combination from Matt Serra!
Shlemenko is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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Shlemenko grabs Matt Serra
He lifts him up and slams him hard to the mat!
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Alexander Shlemenko is in open guard over Serra
Serra tries to close his guard around Shlemenko
He is not able to do it
Alexander Shlemenko is in open guard over Serra
Serra tries to close his guard around Shlemenko
He is not able to do it
Alexander Shlemenko is in open guard over Serra
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Alexander Shlemenko work his BJJ game.
Shlemenko moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Alexander Shlemenko is in half guard over Serra
Matt Serra tries to turn in and scramble out. Alexander Shlemenko timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Matt Serra slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Shlemenko misses a step and Matt Serra sees an opportunity to counter him!
Serra measures the resilience of Shlemenko's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Shlemenko's side.
Crushing shot to Shlemenko's body! He's holding his side
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Alexander Shlemenko is in half guard over Serra
Matt Serra tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Alexander Shlemenko is in half guard over Serra
Shlemenko positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Serra's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Alexander Shlemenko is in half guard over Serra
Alexander Shlemenko tries to pass Matt Serra's guard...
Alexander Shlemenko manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Alexander Shlemenko is in side mount over Matt Serra
Not a desiderable position that Serra is in now. Alexander Shlemenko is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Shlemenko launches a barrage of elbows over Serra's face!
Matt Serra blocks the elbows and tries to cool down the fight.
Alexander Shlemenko gets sloppy and Matt Serra tries to take advantage...
Serra measures the resilience of Shlemenko's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Shlemenko's side.
Alexander Shlemenko is in side mount over Matt Serra
Shlemenko is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Serra's ribs.
Serra is noticing that and his face shows the pain.
Alexander Shlemenko is in side mount over Matt Serra
Alexander Shlemenko looks to mount Matt Serra...
Alexander Shlemenko slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Alexander Shlemenko is in full mount over Matt Serra
Alexander Shlemenko sits high on Matt Serra's chest and pulls his leg underneath Serra's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Serra tries to roll out. He's too quick for Alexander Shlemenko and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Shlemenko and it cost him top position.
Matt Serra is in closed guard over Shlemenko
Shlemenko measures the resilience of Serra's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Serra blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Matt Serra is in closed guard over Shlemenko
Serra use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Arena Joondalup (Joondalup, Australia) is cheering him!
Matt Serra is in side mount over Alexander Shlemenko
Shlemenko tries to show some ground skills
Alexander Shlemenko put Serra in half guard.
Matt Serra is in half guard over Shlemenko
Shlemenko measures the resilience of Serra's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Serra's side.
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Matt Serra is in half guard over Shlemenko
Alexander Shlemenko tries to close the guard.
Shlemenko put Matt Serra in closed guard.
Matt Serra is in closed guard over Shlemenko
Serra tries to escape from the closed guard
Serra succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Matt Serra is in open guard over Shlemenko
Shlemenko measures the resilience of Serra's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Serra's side.
Matt Serra is in open guard over Shlemenko
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Alexander Shlemenko launches a few punches to Serra's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Serra tries to cover his face,
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Matt Serra is in open guard over Shlemenko
Serra tries to jump to side mount.
Alexander Shlemenko closed his guard around Matt Serra.
Matt Serra is in side mount over Alexander Shlemenko
Matt Serra looks to mount Alexander Shlemenko...
Matt Serra slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Matt Serra is in full mount over Alexander Shlemenko
Matt Serra tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Shlemenko is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Shlemenko tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Alexander Shlemenko launches a few punches to Serra's cheek from the guard.
Matt Serra uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Matt Serra is in full mount over Alexander Shlemenko
Shlemenko tries to escape from the full mount...
Matt Serra is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Matt Serra is in side mount over Alexander Shlemenko
Matt Serra looks to mount Alexander Shlemenko...
Matt Serra slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Matt Serra is in full mount over Alexander Shlemenko
Good looking punches from Matt Serra on the ground
They could take their toll on Shlemenko.
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
Matt Serra is in full mount over Alexander Shlemenko
Shlemenko tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Matt Serra is in half guard over Shlemenko
Alexander Shlemenko doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Serra's moves.
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Matt Serra is in half guard over Shlemenko
Serra tries to get a side mount...
Shlemenko wraps his leg around Matt Serra leg and prevents him from moving.
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 3
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Alexander Shlemenko moves forward looking for some grappling action
Serra pushes his opponent and keep the fight at striking range
Shlemenko avoids a dangerous strike from Serra
and counters with a solid straight!
Alexander Shlemenko tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Alexander Shlemenko who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Matt Serra tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Shlemenko is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Serra and Alexander Shlemenko are cliched up against the cage. Serra hammers Shlemenko face and hooks Shlemenko leg
Alexander Shlemenko is on his back after that trip
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Matt Serra is in closed guard over Shlemenko
Serra struggles on the ground and tries to break Alexander Shlemenko's guard...
Matt Serra is in Shlemenko open guard now
Matt Serra is in open guard over Shlemenko
Matt Serra tries to pass to half guard...
Alexander Shlemenko can't prevent his opponent from passing. Serra looks to work from half guard.
Matt Serra is in half guard over Shlemenko
Serra sits over his knees and pushes away Shlemenko's leg!
Matt Serra is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Matt Serra is in side mount over Alexander Shlemenko
Alexander Shlemenko is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Alexander Shlemenko doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Serra's moves.
Matt Serra is in side mount over Alexander Shlemenko
Serra gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Alexander Shlemenko! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Alexander Shlemenko doesn't defend himself!
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
Matt Serra is in side mount over Alexander Shlemenko
Matt Serra looks to pass to mount...
Serra slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Alexander Shlemenko.
Matt Serra is in full mount over Alexander Shlemenko
Matt Serra hovers above Shlemenko
Good punches to Shlemenko's body.
Matt Serra is in full mount over Alexander Shlemenko
Serra sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Matt Serra sits high on Alexander Shlemenko's chest and pulls his leg underneath Shlemenko's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Shlemenko tries to roll out. He's too quick for Matt Serra and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Serra and it cost him top position.
Shlemenko tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Alexander Shlemenko launches a few punches to Serra's cheek from the guard.
Matt Serra uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Matt Serra is in full mount over Alexander Shlemenko
Alexander Shlemenko launches a few punches to Serra's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Serra tries to cover his face,
Serra has a small cut in his Left cheek
Matt Serra is in full mount over Alexander Shlemenko
Shlemenko tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Alexander Shlemenko. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Arena Joondalup (Joondalup, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
Alexander Shlemenko launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Serra blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Matt Serra's cheek! Serra stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Shlemenko is standing while Serra is on the ground on his back
Matt Serra launches an up-kick intended for Alexander Shlemenko's head...
It lands flush with Alexander Shlemenko's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Shlemenko is standing while Serra is on the ground on his back
Shlemenko launches a kick to Serra's thigh
Loud pop!
Shlemenko is standing while Serra is on the ground on his back
Shlemenko launches a kick to Serra's thigh
Serra checks that kick!
Serra is trying to counter now!
Matt Serra launches an up-kick intended for Alexander Shlemenko's head...
It lands flush with Alexander Shlemenko's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Shlemenko is standing while Serra is on the ground on his back
Matt Serra kicks his legs trying to keep Alexander Shlemenko away.
Alexander Shlemenko takes a kick to the body.
Shlemenko is standing while Serra is on the ground on his back
Shlemenko launches a kick to Serra's thigh
Loud pop!
Shlemenko is standing while Serra is on the ground on his back
Alexander Shlemenko creates space and allows Matt Serra to stand up.
Serra climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Serra follows Alexander Shlemenko
Shlemenko fakes a move.
Inside leg kick from Shlemenko
that goes awry.
Shlemenko misses a step and Matt Serra sees an opportunity to counter him!
Tremendous strikes from Serra!
Some big punches are landing!
Alexander Shlemenko takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
Solid jabs from Alexander Shlemenko.
Nice punches.
Serra fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Shlemenko sprawls and remains on his feet.
Serra decides to launch some tentative punches
Matt Serra takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 4:35 in the 3 round
Shlemenko pushes Matt Serra and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Serra grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Matt Serra
Matt Serra is in open guard over Shlemenko
Serra moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
You have to give that round to Matt Serra.
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Round 4
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Alexander Shlemenko tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on Serra's face
The clock says 0:20 in the 4 round
Shlemenko moves forward looking for some action
Matt Serra doesn't want to engage and backpedals
Alexander Shlemenko goes with a looping right hand while Matt Serra jumps back and jabs
Serra seems staggered and Alexander Shlemenko runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 0:45 in the 4 round
Shlemenko launches a furious low kick!
Serra receives a hard blow on his right leg!
Alexander Shlemenko fakes a punch and launches himself over Matt Serra
Serra counters with a few fake punches and then backpedals
Here comes Alexander Shlemenko with a vicious middle kick!
Matt Serra dodges that one moving backwards
Shlemenko moves forward looking for some action
Alexander Shlemenko shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The clock says 1:20 in the 4 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Matt Serra's prefered weapon is his fearsome clinch strikes. Shlemenko's need to think if he has the right gameplan if he thought to exchange there.
Brutal punches to Shlemenko's face while in the clinch!
Shlemenko can't take many more shots like those!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Brutal punches to Serra's face while in the clinch!
Serra can't take many more shots like those!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Matt Serra postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Shlemenko hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
The clock says 1:50 in the 4 round
The fighters are clinching.
Shlemenko pushes off of Matt Serra and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Serra stumbles backwards but Alexander Shlemenko chases him and continues the rain of blows!
The clock says 2:00 in the 4 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shlemenko pushes Matt Serra againts the fence and begin a relentless combination of punches. The crowd is on it's feet!
Serra cannot escape Alexander Shlemenko's clinch! Alexander Shlemenko is just brutalizing Serra with punches time and time again!
Serra's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Alexander Shlemenko postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Serra hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Alexander Shlemenko is absolutely terrifying with his power in the clinch, and is violently punishing Serra with uppercuts!
Nothing that Serra must fear as he blocks nicely
The clock says 2:25 in the 4 round
The fighters are clinching.
Brutal punches to Serra's face while in the clinch!
Serra can't take many more shots like those!
There is a small laceration on Matt Serra's Left cheek
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Matt Serra is an expert in the clinch. This is a bad position for Shlemenko.
Serra doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Alexander Shlemenko embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Serra who put distance between them
Serra doesn't stop bleeding.
Matt Serra leans forwards and tries to grapple with Shlemenko
Serra shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Matt Serra has seen better days.
Serra goes for a scissor takedown. thats unusual
Matt Serra is on his back after that attempt
Poorly executed technique. Alexander Shlemenko looks to counter!
Alexander Shlemenko launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Serra blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Matt Serra's cheek! Serra stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Serra has a small cut in his Right cheek
Shlemenko is standing while Serra is on the ground on his back
Matt Serra's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Shlemenko launches a kick to Serra's thigh
Serra checks that kick!
Shlemenko is standing while Serra is on the ground on his back
Shlemenko launches a kick to Serra's thigh
Loud pop!
Shlemenko is standing while Serra is on the ground on his back
Alexander Shlemenko creates space and allows Matt Serra to stand up.
Matt Serra is on his feet again.
Matt Serra's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Matt Serra fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
You can see Serra's blood making stains in the mat.
Alexander Shlemenko goes with a looping right hand while Matt Serra jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Serra seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Shlemenko moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Serra with a double overhooks!
Serra doesn't stop bleeding.
Serra wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Shlemenko wants nothing of that and pushes Serra.
Poorly executed technique. Alexander Shlemenko looks to counter!
Matt Serra launches a body shot
Shlemenko dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Matt Serra continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Brilliant combination from Matt Serra
that forces Shlemenko to try and defend better.
The clock says 4:30 in the 4 round
Serra doesn't stop bleeding.
Pulverizing punch to Serra's head!
Serra slips the punch.
Matt Serra is a bloody mess!
Alexander Shlemenko tries to bring the fight to the ground
Serra goes down.
Alexander Shlemenko is in open guard over Serra
Alexander Shlemenko fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Serra's face!
Alexander Shlemenko is in open guard over Serra
Alexander Shlemenko tries to finish with a leg lock!
Serra is able to break the lock.
Shlemenko misses a step and Matt Serra sees an opportunity to counter him!
Matt Serra isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Shlemenko blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Serra's guard.
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is maybe for Alexander Shlemenko, but it's close.
It seems that the cutman have some work to do with Matt Serra.
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Round 5
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The clock says 0:10 in the 5 round
Matt Serra continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Matt Serra goes with a looping right hand while Alexander Shlemenko jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Shlemenko seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Matt Serra is a bloody mess!
Tremendous strikes from Shlemenko!
Some big punches are landing!
Serra attempts a shoot
but stops before running into Shlemenko's kick.
Serra tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Matt Serra shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Alexander Shlemenko is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Serra into his guard.
The clock says 0:45 in the 5 round
Matt Serra is in closed guard over Shlemenko
You can see Serra's blood making stains in the mat.
Serra use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Arena Joondalup (Joondalup, Australia) is cheering him!
Matt Serra is in side mount over Alexander Shlemenko
Matt Serra looks to pass to mount...
Shlemenko creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Arena Joondalup (Joondalup, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
A furious flurry of punches from Alexander Shlemenko
just misses Serra.
Serra tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
A punch from Matt Serra
gets blocked by Shlemenko.
Shlemenko wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Shlemenko moves forward and holds Serra
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Serra goes for a scissor takedown. thats unusual
Matt Serra is on his back after that attempt
Shlemenko tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Matt Serra throws a combo
Alexander Shlemenko ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Serra swings again, only to get countered once more! Serra is looking bad here!
The clock says 1:45 in the 5 round
Matt Serra continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Shlemenko launches a solid middle kick
that wrenches Serra!
Serra doesn't stop bleeding.
Shlemenko pushes Matt Serra and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 2:05 in the 5 round
Serra fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Shlemenko sprawls and remains on his feet.
The clock says 2:15 in the 5 round
Serra decides to launch some tentative punches
Alexander Shlemenko takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Serra ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Serra stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Alexander Shlemenko is coming in again!
Serra has a small cut in his Mouth
Nice punches from Matt Serra.
Even nicer blocks from Shlemenko.
Shlemenko tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
A wicked punch by Alexander Shlemenko
rocks Serra!
Alexander Shlemenko has seen better days.
Matt Serra's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Alexander Shlemenko's mind is definitely in the fight, Serra just got nailed! Alexander Shlemenko saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Serra is going to have a headache after this one.
Serra's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Matt Serra's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Shlemenko fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Matt Serra didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 3:10 in the 5 round
Alexander Shlemenko is in open guard over Serra
You can see Serra's blood making stains in the mat.
Shlemenko is in open guard over Serra... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Crippling lock!
Shlemenko is locking that Kneebar...
Crippling lock!
Serra struggles to free himself
You can see the pain reflected in Serra's eyes...
Serra struggles to free himself
John McCarthy breaks Alexander Shlemenko's lock! This is over! Serra didn't want to tap but the ref decided he wouldn't be able to escape from it!
Winner is Alexander Shlemenko by Submission (Kneebar) at 3:19 Round 5
Statistics: Matt Serra
Punches 17/35 (49%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 9/18 (50%)
Takedowns 4/6 (67%)
GnP strikes 17/17 (100%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/4 (25%)
Time on the ground 615 s
Statistics: Alexander Shlemenko
Punches 43/69 (62%)
Kicks 5/10 (50%)
Clinch strikes 26/35 (74%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 11/37 (30%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 529 s
Serra totally revealed Shlemenko's major weakness, and that, in this fight, was most definitely stamina. Alex went all in on the offense, which Serra had minimal trouble surviving (despite needing some toughness/stamina upgrades of his own). Serra got his own offense in there, and made a quality fight of this, but Shlemekno brought just enough back at the very end to get the last-round win. Good stuff - glad to see Serra has something to build off of.