Post by The Texas Rattlesnakes on Jan 24, 2018 20:57:53 GMT -5
Alexander Shlemenko doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
Chris Weidman is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Shovel hook by Alexander Shlemenko
tags Weidman.
Weidman's Right eye is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Chris Weidman's Right eye
Shlemenko dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Weidman from the ground!
Good movement from Shlemenko
moving in to strike and moving away afterwards.
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Alexander Shlemenko circles around Weidman
Shlemenko moves forward looking for some action
Alexander Shlemenko shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Weidman's cornermen are worried about his safety if he continues clinching with Alexander Shlemenko.
Alexander Shlemenko tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Chris Weidman
Alexander Shlemenko fails to take him down and both fighter are still standing
Chris Weidman is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Weidman grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Chris Weidman
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Shlemenko
Weidman is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Weidman leans back...
He clobbers Alexander Shlemenko's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Shlemenko has a small cut in his Left eye
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Shlemenko
Shlemenko tries to close his guard around Weidman
He succeeds!
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over Shlemenko
Weidman is in closed guard... Shlemenko tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Chris Weidman!
Alexander Shlemenko is in full mount over Chris Weidman
Chris Weidman launches a few punches to Shlemenko's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Shlemenko tries to cover his face,
Alexander Shlemenko is in full mount over Chris Weidman
Chris Weidman launches a few punches to Shlemenko's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Shlemenko tries to cover his face,
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Alexander Shlemenko is in full mount over Chris Weidman
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Alexander Shlemenko can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Shlemenko tries to stand up!
Weidman doesn't allow him!
Alexander Shlemenko is in full mount over Chris Weidman
Alexander Shlemenko doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Alexander Shlemenko moves forward looking for some grappling action
Shlemenko has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Weidman and Alexander Shlemenko are cliched up against the cage. Weidman steps for a throw
Alexander Shlemenko is gets thrown to the mat but gets right back up
The fighters are clinching.
Alexander Shlemenko is clinching with Chris Weidman's back against the fence, Shlemenko tries a big elbow
bang!!! what an impact!!! Chris Weidman drops to the mat
Shlemenko is standing while Weidman is on the ground on his back
Chris Weidman 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!
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Shlemenko is standing while Weidman is on the ground on his back
Neither fighter's clearly ahead right now.
Shlemenko launches a kick to Weidman's thigh
Loud pop!
Shlemenko is standing while Weidman is on the ground on his back
Shlemenko launches a kick to Weidman's thigh
Loud pop!
Shlemenko is standing while Weidman is on the ground on his back
Alexander Shlemenko steps back and allows Weidman to get back to his feet.
Back to the beginning! Chris Weidman is standing 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.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Weidman pushes off of Alexander Shlemenko and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Shlemenko holds his opponent tight while he tries to cool down the action.
Shlemenko tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Shlemenko pushes off of Chris Weidman and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Weidman stumbles backwards but Alexander Shlemenko chases him and continues the rain of blows!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shlemenko pushes Chris Weidman against the fence and launches a few sick punches
A couple of unanswered uppercuts collide with Weidman's chin! His legs are wobbling!
The fighters are clinching.
Alexander Shlemenko postures up and launches another series of punches!
Weidman pushes his opponent forward and blocks most of Alexander Shlemenko's offensive.
The fighters are clinching.
Shlemenko is launching some bone breaking punches to Weidman's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Chris Weidman's eyes.
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Shlemenko grapple with Chris Weidman and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Chris Weidman falls hard on the mat with Alexander Shlemenko on top of him
Alexander Shlemenko is in half guard over Weidman
Shlemenko sits over his knees and pushes away Weidman's leg!
Alexander Shlemenko is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Alexander Shlemenko is in side mount over Chris Weidman
Alexander Shlemenko goes for an americana!
Weidman breaks free.
Shlemenko misses a step and Chris Weidman sees an opportunity to counter him!
Chris Weidman attempts to trap Alexander Shlemenko in his guard.
Chris Weidman manages to switch to full guard.
Alexander Shlemenko is in closed guard over Weidman
Shlemenko struggles on the ground and tries to break Chris Weidman's guard...
Alexander Shlemenko is in Weidman open guard now
Alexander Shlemenko is in open guard over Weidman
Chris Weidman is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Chris Weidman launches a few punches to Shlemenko's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Shlemenko tries to cover his face,
Alexander Shlemenko is in open guard over Weidman
Not a desiderable position that Weidman is in now. Alexander Shlemenko is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Shlemenko tries to move to full mount
Shlemenko's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
You have to give that round to Alexander Shlemenko.
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Round 2
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Not a desiderable position that Shlemenko is in now. Chris Weidman is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Chris Weidman tries to bring the fight to the ground
Shlemenko goes down.
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Shlemenko
Chris Weidman moves to better his position on the ground...
Chris Weidman viciously slams hammer blows to Shlemenko's face!
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Shlemenko
Chris Weidman tries to finish with a leg lock!
Shlemenko is able to break the lock.
Shlemenko is trying to counter now!
Shlemenko switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Weidman struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Shlemenko
Weidman tries to jump to side mount.
Alexander Shlemenko jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Alexander Shlemenko is in closed guard over Weidman
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 Weidman's moves.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Chris Weidman goes with a looping right hand while Alexander Shlemenko jumps back and jabs
Shlemenko seems staggered and Chris Weidman runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Shlemenko is holding Chris Weidman's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Chris Weidman shows great balance while pushing away Alexander Shlemenko
Weidman tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Brilliant combination from Chris Weidman
Shlemenko is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Chris Weidman throws a combo
Alexander Shlemenko ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Weidman swings again, only to get countered once more! Weidman is looking bad here!
Weidman's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Chris Weidman closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Chris Weidman 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.
Weidman fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Alexander Shlemenko didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Shlemenko
Weidman moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Shlemenko
Chris Weidman moves to better his position on the ground...
Chris Weidman viciously slams hammer blows to Shlemenko's face!
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Shlemenko
Weidman 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!
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Shlemenko
Weidman tries to jump to side mount.
Alexander Shlemenko jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Alexander Shlemenko is in closed guard over Weidman
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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Brilliant combination from Alexander Shlemenko
that forces Weidman to try and defend better.
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Some nice shots from Alexander Shlemenko
that stun Weidman.
Nice fight between these two warriors. Anyone could be the winner.
Shlemenko is holding Chris Weidman's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Chris Weidman loses balance and goes to the ground.
Alexander Shlemenko is in side mount over Chris Weidman
Weidman tries to show some ground skills
Shlemenko uses his strength to keep Shlemenko at a disadvantage
Chris Weidman gets sloppy and Alexander Shlemenko tries to take advantage...
Alexander Shlemenko hovers above Weidman
Chris Weidman stops him from throwing strikes.
Alexander Shlemenko is in side mount over Chris Weidman
Alexander Shlemenko isolates Chris Weidman's right arm looking for an armbar...
Chris Weidman manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Alexander Shlemenko lost his dominant position.
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Shlemenko
Alexander Shlemenko launches a few punches to Weidman's cheek from the guard.
Chris Weidman uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Weidman tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Weidman tries to improve position.
Shlemenko adjusts and closes his guard.
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over Shlemenko
Shlemenko works on the ground with his fingers over Weidman's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
John McCarthy didn't see that!
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over Shlemenko
Alexander Shlemenko is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Shlemenko launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Weidman's ribs.
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over Shlemenko
Alexander Shlemenko launches a few punches to Weidman's cheek from the guard.
Chris Weidman uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Shlemenko misses a step and Chris Weidman sees an opportunity to counter him!
Weidman tries to escape from closed guard...
Weidman struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Chris Weidman is in half guard over Shlemenko
Nice fight between these two warriors. Anyone could be the winner.
Weidman tries to get a side mount...
Shlemenko wraps his leg around Chris Weidman leg and prevents him from moving.
Chris Weidman is in half guard over Shlemenko
Chris Weidman pushes Shlemenko's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Shlemenko rolls and he's now on half guard over Chris Weidman. Nice reversal.
Alexander Shlemenko is in half guard over Weidman
Chris Weidman launches a few punches to Shlemenko's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Shlemenko tries to cover his face,
Alexander Shlemenko is in half guard over Weidman
Chris Weidman launches a few punches to Shlemenko's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Shlemenko tries to cover his face,
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is maybe for Chris Weidman, but it's close.
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Round 3
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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.
Weidman doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Alexander Shlemenko embrace and tries to move away...
Alexander Shlemenko pushes Weidman forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shlemenko is launching some bone breaking punches to Weidman's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Chris Weidman's eyes.
The fighters are clinching.
Alexander Shlemenko tries to control Chris Weidman in the clinch and use his dirty boxing
Shlemenko pushes the back of Chris Weidman's head with one hand and punches his head a few times with the other, that surely hurts him
Weidman has a small cut in his Right cheek
The fighters are clinching.
Weidman doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Alexander Shlemenko embrace and tries to move away...
Alexander Shlemenko pushes Weidman forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shlemenko is launching some bone breaking punches to Weidman's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Chris Weidman's eyes.
Chris Weidman 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.
Alexander Shlemenko tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Weidman is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Chris Weidman pushes away Shlemenko trying to keep the fight at striking range
Shlemenko doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Chris Weidman
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Chris Weidman is absolutely terrifying with his power in the clinch, and is violently punishing Shlemenko with uppercuts!
Shlemenko is taking more than he can endure. This could end soon if Shlemenko is unable to escape!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sick uppercut from the clinch by Alexander Shlemenko!
That one almost breaks Weidman's chin! He is knocked down!
Shlemenko is standing while Weidman is on the ground on his back
Shlemenko launches a kick to Weidman's thigh
Loud pop!
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
Shlemenko is standing while Weidman is on the ground on his back
Alexander Shlemenko steps back and allows Weidman to get back to his feet.
Back to the beginning! Chris Weidman is standing now.
Shlemenko looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Chris Weidman's punches
Shlemenko is on the receiving end of a great combo by Weidman.
Not a desiderable position that Weidman is in now. Alexander Shlemenko is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Shlemenko launches a furious low kick!
Chris Weidman blocks
Shlemenko misses a step and Chris Weidman sees an opportunity to counter him!
Chris Weidman swings...
...no good.
Shlemenko wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Shlemenko moves forward and holds Weidman
Chris Weidman 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.
Weidman and Alexander Shlemenko are cliched up against the cage. Weidman hammers Shlemenko face and hooks Shlemenko leg
Shlemenko stays on his feet and fights off the trip
Chris Weidman gets sloppy and Alexander Shlemenko tries to take advantage...
Alexander Shlemenko throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Shlemenko decides to launch some tentative punches
Alexander Shlemenko takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Weidman looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Alexander Shlemenko's punches
Weidman measures the resilience of Shlemenko's chin with an uppercut while Shlemenko lands some great crosses.
Not a desiderable position that Weidman is in now. Alexander Shlemenko is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Alexander Shlemenko throws a looping right hand...
Weidman moves aside and dodges.
Shlemenko leads with a punch
Chris Weidman avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Alexander Shlemenko fakes a punch and launches himself over Weidman!
Nice move by Shlemenko who clinches and pushes Weidman against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
Alexander Shlemenko's prefered weapon is his fearsome clinch strikes. Weidman's need to think if he has the right gameplan if he thought to exchange there.
Shlemenko pushes off of Chris Weidman and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Weidman holds his opponent tight while he tries to cool down the action.
Alexander Shlemenko gets sloppy and Chris Weidman tries to take advantage...
Big mistake from Alexander Shlemenko! Weidman tries to finish him off with a RNC!
Weidman is unable to lock that and Shlemenko breaks the lock
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Chris Weidman 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.
The clock says 3:40 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shlemenko pushes Chris Weidman against the fence and launches a few sick punches
A couple of unanswered uppercuts collide with Weidman's chin! His legs are wobbling!
The fighters are clinching.
Shlemenko has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Shlemenko is launching some bone breaking punches to Weidman's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Chris Weidman's eyes.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shlemenko grab one of Chris Weidman's arm and tries a Hip Throw
with a twist of his hip Alexander Shlemenko throw Weidman to the mat like a ragdoll
Shlemenko is standing while Weidman is on the ground on his back
Shlemenko launches a kick to Weidman's thigh
Loud pop!
Shlemenko is standing while Weidman is on the ground on his back
Weidman steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Chris Weidman kicks his legs trying to keep Alexander Shlemenko away.
Alexander Shlemenko takes a kick to the body.
The clock says 4:40 in the 3 round
Shlemenko is standing while Weidman is on the ground on his back
Chris Weidman kicks his legs trying to keep Alexander Shlemenko away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Shlemenko is standing while Weidman is on the ground on his back
Shlemenko launches a kick to Weidman's thigh
Loud pop!
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
The round is for Shlemenko, who walks calmly to his corner.
It seems that the cutman have some work to do with Chris Weidman.
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Round 4
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Weidman launches a kick
Shlemenko checks it and keeps distance.
Chris Weidman just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Shlemenko quickly defends.
Weidman fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Alexander Shlemenko didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Shlemenko
Chris Weidman is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Weidman is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
John McCarthy didn't see that!
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Shlemenko
Weidman moves on the ground
Weidman cannot take advantage in the ground
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Shlemenko
Weidman is in open guard over Shlemenko... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Crippling lock!
Punishing hold!
Shlemenko rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Chris Weidman. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Alexander Shlemenko paws at Weidman.
Weidman answers with solid punches!
The clock says 1:15 in the 4 round
Weidman fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Alexander Shlemenko didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Shlemenko
Weidman is looking to end this fight with strikes
Shlemenko anticipates his moves and avoids danger.
Shlemenko is trying to counter now!
Shlemenko tries to close his guard around Weidman
He is not able to do it
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Shlemenko
Nice fight between these two warriors. Anyone could be the winner.
Weidman moves on the ground
Chris Weidman moves to side mount
Chris Weidman is in side mount over Alexander Shlemenko
Chris Weidman moves to better his position on the ground...
Chris Weidman viciously slams hammer blows to Shlemenko's face!
The clock says 1:45 in the 4 round
Chris Weidman is in side mount over Alexander Shlemenko
Weidman fires a barrage of punches at Shlemenko's head!
This is bad! Weidman is just pounding on Alexander Shlemenko's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
The clock says 1:55 in the 4 round
Chris Weidman is in side mount over Alexander Shlemenko
The match-makers did a great job of pairing up these two evenly matched warriors.
Weidman leans back...
He clobbers Alexander Shlemenko's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Chris Weidman is in side mount over Alexander Shlemenko
Weidman has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Chris Weidman wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Weidman drills Alexander Shlemenko's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Chris Weidman is in side mount over Alexander Shlemenko
Chris Weidman fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Shlemenko's face!
Shlemenko's Right cheek is beginning to swell
The clock says 2:20 in the 4 round
Chris Weidman is in side mount over Alexander Shlemenko
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Chris Weidman can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Chris Weidman wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Weidman drills Alexander Shlemenko's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Chris Weidman is in side mount over Alexander Shlemenko
Chris Weidman fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Shlemenko's face!
Chris Weidman is in side mount over Alexander Shlemenko
Weidman is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Weidman tries to open up Alexander Shlemenko's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Shlemenko in the side of the head
Shlemenko has a small cut in his Forehead
Chris Weidman is in side mount over Alexander Shlemenko
Chris Weidman throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Shlemenko's face with those brutal elbows! Shlemenko needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Shlemenko's Chin is beginning to swell
Chris Weidman is in side mount over Alexander 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 Weidman's moves.
Chris Weidman is in side mount over Alexander Shlemenko
Chris Weidman hooks Shlemenko's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Alexander Shlemenko manages to kick Weidman away and scrambles on top!
Shlemenko is trying to counter now!
Shlemenko measures the resilience of Weidman's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Weidman blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Chris Weidman is in side mount over Alexander Shlemenko
Shlemenko tries to stand up!
Weidman doesn't allow him!
Chris Weidman is in side mount over Alexander Shlemenko
Weidman fires a barrage of punches at Shlemenko's head!
This is bad! Weidman is just pounding on Alexander Shlemenko's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Shlemenko's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Chris Weidman is in side mount over Alexander Shlemenko
Chris Weidman throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Shlemenko's face with those brutal elbows! Shlemenko needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Chris Weidman is in side mount over Alexander Shlemenko
Weidman fires a barrage of punches at Shlemenko's head!
This is bad! Weidman is just pounding on Alexander Shlemenko's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
The ref pulls off Chris Weidman! Shlemenko seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
Shlemenko's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Winner is Chris Weidman by TKO (GnP) at 3:56 Round 4
Statistics: Alexander Shlemenko
Punches 21/30 (70%)
Kicks 5/6 (83%)
Clinch strikes 22/35 (63%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 2/14 (14%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 475 s
Statistics: Chris Weidman
Punches 15/31 (48%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 4/10 (40%)
Takedowns 5/7 (71%)
GnP strikes 56/69 (81%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 583 s
Jesus Christ this was a good fight... Shlemenko dominated in Round 1, Weidman did good in Round 2, Shlemenko got really close to finishing the fight, but didn't in Round 3, then Weidman finished the fight in Round 4.
Chris Weidman is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Shovel hook by Alexander Shlemenko
tags Weidman.
Weidman's Right eye is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Chris Weidman's Right eye
Shlemenko dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Weidman from the ground!
Good movement from Shlemenko
moving in to strike and moving away afterwards.
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Alexander Shlemenko circles around Weidman
Shlemenko moves forward looking for some action
Alexander Shlemenko shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Weidman's cornermen are worried about his safety if he continues clinching with Alexander Shlemenko.
Alexander Shlemenko tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Chris Weidman
Alexander Shlemenko fails to take him down and both fighter are still standing
Chris Weidman is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Weidman grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Chris Weidman
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Shlemenko
Weidman is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Weidman leans back...
He clobbers Alexander Shlemenko's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Shlemenko has a small cut in his Left eye
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Shlemenko
Shlemenko tries to close his guard around Weidman
He succeeds!
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over Shlemenko
Weidman is in closed guard... Shlemenko tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Chris Weidman!
Alexander Shlemenko is in full mount over Chris Weidman
Chris Weidman launches a few punches to Shlemenko's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Shlemenko tries to cover his face,
Alexander Shlemenko is in full mount over Chris Weidman
Chris Weidman launches a few punches to Shlemenko's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Shlemenko tries to cover his face,
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Alexander Shlemenko is in full mount over Chris Weidman
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Alexander Shlemenko can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Shlemenko tries to stand up!
Weidman doesn't allow him!
Alexander Shlemenko is in full mount over Chris Weidman
Alexander Shlemenko doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Alexander Shlemenko moves forward looking for some grappling action
Shlemenko has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Weidman and Alexander Shlemenko are cliched up against the cage. Weidman steps for a throw
Alexander Shlemenko is gets thrown to the mat but gets right back up
The fighters are clinching.
Alexander Shlemenko is clinching with Chris Weidman's back against the fence, Shlemenko tries a big elbow
bang!!! what an impact!!! Chris Weidman drops to the mat
Shlemenko is standing while Weidman is on the ground on his back
Chris Weidman 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!
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Shlemenko is standing while Weidman is on the ground on his back
Neither fighter's clearly ahead right now.
Shlemenko launches a kick to Weidman's thigh
Loud pop!
Shlemenko is standing while Weidman is on the ground on his back
Shlemenko launches a kick to Weidman's thigh
Loud pop!
Shlemenko is standing while Weidman is on the ground on his back
Alexander Shlemenko steps back and allows Weidman to get back to his feet.
Back to the beginning! Chris Weidman is standing 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.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Weidman pushes off of Alexander Shlemenko and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Shlemenko holds his opponent tight while he tries to cool down the action.
Shlemenko tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Shlemenko pushes off of Chris Weidman and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Weidman stumbles backwards but Alexander Shlemenko chases him and continues the rain of blows!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shlemenko pushes Chris Weidman against the fence and launches a few sick punches
A couple of unanswered uppercuts collide with Weidman's chin! His legs are wobbling!
The fighters are clinching.
Alexander Shlemenko postures up and launches another series of punches!
Weidman pushes his opponent forward and blocks most of Alexander Shlemenko's offensive.
The fighters are clinching.
Shlemenko is launching some bone breaking punches to Weidman's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Chris Weidman's eyes.
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Shlemenko grapple with Chris Weidman and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Chris Weidman falls hard on the mat with Alexander Shlemenko on top of him
Alexander Shlemenko is in half guard over Weidman
Shlemenko sits over his knees and pushes away Weidman's leg!
Alexander Shlemenko is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Alexander Shlemenko is in side mount over Chris Weidman
Alexander Shlemenko goes for an americana!
Weidman breaks free.
Shlemenko misses a step and Chris Weidman sees an opportunity to counter him!
Chris Weidman attempts to trap Alexander Shlemenko in his guard.
Chris Weidman manages to switch to full guard.
Alexander Shlemenko is in closed guard over Weidman
Shlemenko struggles on the ground and tries to break Chris Weidman's guard...
Alexander Shlemenko is in Weidman open guard now
Alexander Shlemenko is in open guard over Weidman
Chris Weidman is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Chris Weidman launches a few punches to Shlemenko's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Shlemenko tries to cover his face,
Alexander Shlemenko is in open guard over Weidman
Not a desiderable position that Weidman is in now. Alexander Shlemenko is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Shlemenko tries to move to full mount
Shlemenko's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
You have to give that round to Alexander Shlemenko.
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Round 2
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Not a desiderable position that Shlemenko is in now. Chris Weidman is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Chris Weidman tries to bring the fight to the ground
Shlemenko goes down.
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Shlemenko
Chris Weidman moves to better his position on the ground...
Chris Weidman viciously slams hammer blows to Shlemenko's face!
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Shlemenko
Chris Weidman tries to finish with a leg lock!
Shlemenko is able to break the lock.
Shlemenko is trying to counter now!
Shlemenko switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Weidman struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Shlemenko
Weidman tries to jump to side mount.
Alexander Shlemenko jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Alexander Shlemenko is in closed guard over Weidman
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 Weidman's moves.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Chris Weidman goes with a looping right hand while Alexander Shlemenko jumps back and jabs
Shlemenko seems staggered and Chris Weidman runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Shlemenko is holding Chris Weidman's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Chris Weidman shows great balance while pushing away Alexander Shlemenko
Weidman tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Brilliant combination from Chris Weidman
Shlemenko is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Chris Weidman throws a combo
Alexander Shlemenko ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Weidman swings again, only to get countered once more! Weidman is looking bad here!
Weidman's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Chris Weidman closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Chris Weidman 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.
Weidman fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Alexander Shlemenko didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Shlemenko
Weidman moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Shlemenko
Chris Weidman moves to better his position on the ground...
Chris Weidman viciously slams hammer blows to Shlemenko's face!
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Shlemenko
Weidman 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!
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Shlemenko
Weidman tries to jump to side mount.
Alexander Shlemenko jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Alexander Shlemenko is in closed guard over Weidman
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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Brilliant combination from Alexander Shlemenko
that forces Weidman to try and defend better.
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Some nice shots from Alexander Shlemenko
that stun Weidman.
Nice fight between these two warriors. Anyone could be the winner.
Shlemenko is holding Chris Weidman's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Chris Weidman loses balance and goes to the ground.
Alexander Shlemenko is in side mount over Chris Weidman
Weidman tries to show some ground skills
Shlemenko uses his strength to keep Shlemenko at a disadvantage
Chris Weidman gets sloppy and Alexander Shlemenko tries to take advantage...
Alexander Shlemenko hovers above Weidman
Chris Weidman stops him from throwing strikes.
Alexander Shlemenko is in side mount over Chris Weidman
Alexander Shlemenko isolates Chris Weidman's right arm looking for an armbar...
Chris Weidman manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Alexander Shlemenko lost his dominant position.
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Shlemenko
Alexander Shlemenko launches a few punches to Weidman's cheek from the guard.
Chris Weidman uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Weidman tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Weidman tries to improve position.
Shlemenko adjusts and closes his guard.
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over Shlemenko
Shlemenko works on the ground with his fingers over Weidman's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
John McCarthy didn't see that!
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over Shlemenko
Alexander Shlemenko is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Shlemenko launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Weidman's ribs.
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over Shlemenko
Alexander Shlemenko launches a few punches to Weidman's cheek from the guard.
Chris Weidman uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Shlemenko misses a step and Chris Weidman sees an opportunity to counter him!
Weidman tries to escape from closed guard...
Weidman struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Chris Weidman is in half guard over Shlemenko
Nice fight between these two warriors. Anyone could be the winner.
Weidman tries to get a side mount...
Shlemenko wraps his leg around Chris Weidman leg and prevents him from moving.
Chris Weidman is in half guard over Shlemenko
Chris Weidman pushes Shlemenko's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Shlemenko rolls and he's now on half guard over Chris Weidman. Nice reversal.
Alexander Shlemenko is in half guard over Weidman
Chris Weidman launches a few punches to Shlemenko's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Shlemenko tries to cover his face,
Alexander Shlemenko is in half guard over Weidman
Chris Weidman launches a few punches to Shlemenko's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Shlemenko tries to cover his face,
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is maybe for Chris Weidman, but it's close.
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Round 3
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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.
Weidman doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Alexander Shlemenko embrace and tries to move away...
Alexander Shlemenko pushes Weidman forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shlemenko is launching some bone breaking punches to Weidman's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Chris Weidman's eyes.
The fighters are clinching.
Alexander Shlemenko tries to control Chris Weidman in the clinch and use his dirty boxing
Shlemenko pushes the back of Chris Weidman's head with one hand and punches his head a few times with the other, that surely hurts him
Weidman has a small cut in his Right cheek
The fighters are clinching.
Weidman doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Alexander Shlemenko embrace and tries to move away...
Alexander Shlemenko pushes Weidman forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shlemenko is launching some bone breaking punches to Weidman's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Chris Weidman's eyes.
Chris Weidman 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.
Alexander Shlemenko tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Weidman is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Chris Weidman pushes away Shlemenko trying to keep the fight at striking range
Shlemenko doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Chris Weidman
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Chris Weidman is absolutely terrifying with his power in the clinch, and is violently punishing Shlemenko with uppercuts!
Shlemenko is taking more than he can endure. This could end soon if Shlemenko is unable to escape!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sick uppercut from the clinch by Alexander Shlemenko!
That one almost breaks Weidman's chin! He is knocked down!
Shlemenko is standing while Weidman is on the ground on his back
Shlemenko launches a kick to Weidman's thigh
Loud pop!
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
Shlemenko is standing while Weidman is on the ground on his back
Alexander Shlemenko steps back and allows Weidman to get back to his feet.
Back to the beginning! Chris Weidman is standing now.
Shlemenko looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Chris Weidman's punches
Shlemenko is on the receiving end of a great combo by Weidman.
Not a desiderable position that Weidman is in now. Alexander Shlemenko is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Shlemenko launches a furious low kick!
Chris Weidman blocks
Shlemenko misses a step and Chris Weidman sees an opportunity to counter him!
Chris Weidman swings...
...no good.
Shlemenko wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Shlemenko moves forward and holds Weidman
Chris Weidman 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.
Weidman and Alexander Shlemenko are cliched up against the cage. Weidman hammers Shlemenko face and hooks Shlemenko leg
Shlemenko stays on his feet and fights off the trip
Chris Weidman gets sloppy and Alexander Shlemenko tries to take advantage...
Alexander Shlemenko throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Shlemenko decides to launch some tentative punches
Alexander Shlemenko takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Weidman looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Alexander Shlemenko's punches
Weidman measures the resilience of Shlemenko's chin with an uppercut while Shlemenko lands some great crosses.
Not a desiderable position that Weidman is in now. Alexander Shlemenko is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Alexander Shlemenko throws a looping right hand...
Weidman moves aside and dodges.
Shlemenko leads with a punch
Chris Weidman avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Alexander Shlemenko fakes a punch and launches himself over Weidman!
Nice move by Shlemenko who clinches and pushes Weidman against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
Alexander Shlemenko's prefered weapon is his fearsome clinch strikes. Weidman's need to think if he has the right gameplan if he thought to exchange there.
Shlemenko pushes off of Chris Weidman and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Weidman holds his opponent tight while he tries to cool down the action.
Alexander Shlemenko gets sloppy and Chris Weidman tries to take advantage...
Big mistake from Alexander Shlemenko! Weidman tries to finish him off with a RNC!
Weidman is unable to lock that and Shlemenko breaks the lock
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Chris Weidman 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.
The clock says 3:40 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shlemenko pushes Chris Weidman against the fence and launches a few sick punches
A couple of unanswered uppercuts collide with Weidman's chin! His legs are wobbling!
The fighters are clinching.
Shlemenko has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Shlemenko is launching some bone breaking punches to Weidman's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Chris Weidman's eyes.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shlemenko grab one of Chris Weidman's arm and tries a Hip Throw
with a twist of his hip Alexander Shlemenko throw Weidman to the mat like a ragdoll
Shlemenko is standing while Weidman is on the ground on his back
Shlemenko launches a kick to Weidman's thigh
Loud pop!
Shlemenko is standing while Weidman is on the ground on his back
Weidman steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Chris Weidman kicks his legs trying to keep Alexander Shlemenko away.
Alexander Shlemenko takes a kick to the body.
The clock says 4:40 in the 3 round
Shlemenko is standing while Weidman is on the ground on his back
Chris Weidman kicks his legs trying to keep Alexander Shlemenko away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Shlemenko is standing while Weidman is on the ground on his back
Shlemenko launches a kick to Weidman's thigh
Loud pop!
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
The round is for Shlemenko, who walks calmly to his corner.
It seems that the cutman have some work to do with Chris Weidman.
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Round 4
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Weidman launches a kick
Shlemenko checks it and keeps distance.
Chris Weidman just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Shlemenko quickly defends.
Weidman fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Alexander Shlemenko didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Shlemenko
Chris Weidman is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Weidman is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
John McCarthy didn't see that!
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Shlemenko
Weidman moves on the ground
Weidman cannot take advantage in the ground
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Shlemenko
Weidman is in open guard over Shlemenko... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Crippling lock!
Punishing hold!
Shlemenko rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Chris Weidman. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Alexander Shlemenko paws at Weidman.
Weidman answers with solid punches!
The clock says 1:15 in the 4 round
Weidman fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Alexander Shlemenko didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Shlemenko
Weidman is looking to end this fight with strikes
Shlemenko anticipates his moves and avoids danger.
Shlemenko is trying to counter now!
Shlemenko tries to close his guard around Weidman
He is not able to do it
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Shlemenko
Nice fight between these two warriors. Anyone could be the winner.
Weidman moves on the ground
Chris Weidman moves to side mount
Chris Weidman is in side mount over Alexander Shlemenko
Chris Weidman moves to better his position on the ground...
Chris Weidman viciously slams hammer blows to Shlemenko's face!
The clock says 1:45 in the 4 round
Chris Weidman is in side mount over Alexander Shlemenko
Weidman fires a barrage of punches at Shlemenko's head!
This is bad! Weidman is just pounding on Alexander Shlemenko's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
The clock says 1:55 in the 4 round
Chris Weidman is in side mount over Alexander Shlemenko
The match-makers did a great job of pairing up these two evenly matched warriors.
Weidman leans back...
He clobbers Alexander Shlemenko's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Chris Weidman is in side mount over Alexander Shlemenko
Weidman has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Chris Weidman wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Weidman drills Alexander Shlemenko's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Chris Weidman is in side mount over Alexander Shlemenko
Chris Weidman fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Shlemenko's face!
Shlemenko's Right cheek is beginning to swell
The clock says 2:20 in the 4 round
Chris Weidman is in side mount over Alexander Shlemenko
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Chris Weidman can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Chris Weidman wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Weidman drills Alexander Shlemenko's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Chris Weidman is in side mount over Alexander Shlemenko
Chris Weidman fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Shlemenko's face!
Chris Weidman is in side mount over Alexander Shlemenko
Weidman is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Weidman tries to open up Alexander Shlemenko's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Shlemenko in the side of the head
Shlemenko has a small cut in his Forehead
Chris Weidman is in side mount over Alexander Shlemenko
Chris Weidman throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Shlemenko's face with those brutal elbows! Shlemenko needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Shlemenko's Chin is beginning to swell
Chris Weidman is in side mount over Alexander 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 Weidman's moves.
Chris Weidman is in side mount over Alexander Shlemenko
Chris Weidman hooks Shlemenko's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Alexander Shlemenko manages to kick Weidman away and scrambles on top!
Shlemenko is trying to counter now!
Shlemenko measures the resilience of Weidman's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Weidman blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Chris Weidman is in side mount over Alexander Shlemenko
Shlemenko tries to stand up!
Weidman doesn't allow him!
Chris Weidman is in side mount over Alexander Shlemenko
Weidman fires a barrage of punches at Shlemenko's head!
This is bad! Weidman is just pounding on Alexander Shlemenko's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Shlemenko's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Chris Weidman is in side mount over Alexander Shlemenko
Chris Weidman throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Shlemenko's face with those brutal elbows! Shlemenko needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Chris Weidman is in side mount over Alexander Shlemenko
Weidman fires a barrage of punches at Shlemenko's head!
This is bad! Weidman is just pounding on Alexander Shlemenko's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
The ref pulls off Chris Weidman! Shlemenko seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
Shlemenko's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Winner is Chris Weidman by TKO (GnP) at 3:56 Round 4
Statistics: Alexander Shlemenko
Punches 21/30 (70%)
Kicks 5/6 (83%)
Clinch strikes 22/35 (63%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 2/14 (14%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 475 s
Statistics: Chris Weidman
Punches 15/31 (48%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 4/10 (40%)
Takedowns 5/7 (71%)
GnP strikes 56/69 (81%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 583 s
Jesus Christ this was a good fight... Shlemenko dominated in Round 1, Weidman did good in Round 2, Shlemenko got really close to finishing the fight, but didn't in Round 3, then Weidman finished the fight in Round 4.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!