Post by The Sandmen on Oct 30, 2018 9:52:20 GMT -5
Alexander Shlemenko raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
Royce Gracie doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
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 Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
As the fight continues it seems that Royce Gracie is taking the best of the fight.
Royce tries to show some ground skills
Shlemenko uses his strength to keep Shlemenko at a disadvantage
Alexander Shlemenko is in side mount over Royce Gracie
Alexander Shlemenko looks to mount Royce Gracie...
Alexander Shlemenko slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Alexander Shlemenko is in full mount over Royce Gracie
Royce Gracie tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Shlemenko
Royce tries to escape from the closed guard
Royce Gracie any adventage in the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Alexander Shlemenko looks to counter!
Alexander Shlemenko overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Royce pulls his arm out of danger.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Shlemenko
Alexander Shlemenko throws up a triangle attempt!
Royce Gracie postures up and breaks the triangle.
Royce tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Royce Gracie looks to posture up and open Alexander Shlemenko's guard...
Alexander Shlemenko has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Shlemenko
Royce works on the ground with his fingers over Shlemenko's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Herb Dean saw it!
Herb Dean takes away one point from Royce Gracie for eye poke.
Herb Dean allows Shlemenko time to recover... 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 Ethias Arena (Hasselt, Belgium) are cheering for the fighters.
The two exchange wildly
Shlemenko is connecting with a few punches
Shlemenko wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Royce Gracie 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 Royce Gracie
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Royce and Alexander Shlemenko are cliched up against the cage. Royce hammers Shlemenko face and hooks Shlemenko leg
Alexander Shlemenko is on his back after that trip
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Shlemenko
Royce struggles on the ground and tries to break Alexander Shlemenko's guard...
Shlemenko doesn't want to free his opponent and Royce continues in closed guard
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Shlemenko
Royce 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 Ethias Arena (Hasselt, Belgium) is cheering him!
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Alexander Shlemenko
Royce Gracie looks to mount Alexander Shlemenko...
Alexander Shlemenko takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Shlemenko
Royce is in closed guard... Shlemenko tries to roll on the ground!
Royce Gracie uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Shlemenko misses a step and Royce Gracie sees an opportunity to counter him!
Royce tries to escape from the closed guard
Royce succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Shlemenko
Royce moves on the ground
Royce Gracie moves to side mount
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Alexander Shlemenko
Alexander Shlemenko launches a few punches to Royce's cheek from the guard.
Royce Gracie uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Alexander Shlemenko
Alexander Shlemenko attempts to trap Royce Gracie in his guard.
Royce Gracie keeps control and remains in side mount.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Alexander Shlemenko
Terrible one sided match... Shlemenko was not ready to fight a fighter of Royce Gracie caliber.
Royce Gracie looks to mount Alexander Shlemenko...
Alexander Shlemenko sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Herb Dean 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.
Alexander Shlemenko fires an unorthodox punch to Royce's torso
that goes wide.
Poorly executed technique. Royce Gracie looks to counter!
Several good body shots
land on Shlemenko.
Royce is holding Alexander Shlemenko's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Alexander Shlemenko loses balance and goes to the ground.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Alexander Shlemenko
Shlemenko measures the resilience of Royce's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Royce blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Alexander Shlemenko
Shlemenko tries to show some ground skills
Alexander Shlemenko put Royce in half guard.
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Shlemenko
Alexander Shlemenko overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Royce pulls his arm out of danger.
Poorly executed technique. Royce Gracie looks to counter!
Royce launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Alexander Shlemenko is not able to stop Shlemenko ground skills and Royce Gracie moves to side mount!
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Alexander Shlemenko
Alexander Shlemenko attempts to trap Royce Gracie in his guard.
Alexander Shlemenko manages to switch to half guard.
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Shlemenko
Alexander Shlemenko isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Royce blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Shlemenko's guard.
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Shlemenko
Alexander Shlemenko attempts to move to full guard
Royce Gracie keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Shlemenko
Alexander Shlemenko launches a few punches to Royce's cheek from the guard.
Royce Gracie uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Shlemenko clumsily fails here and it's time for Royce Gracie to fight back!
Royce launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Royce is countered by Alexander Shlemenko.
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Ethias Arena (Hasselt, Belgium) 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.
Alexander Shlemenko is controlling the clinch and launches a vicious knee!
Crushing blow to Royce's face.
Royce's Right eye is beginning to swell
Royce Gracie tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Royce circles out and slips free of Alexander Shlemenko's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Alexander Shlemenko fires an unorthodox punch to Royce's torso
that hits its mark.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was a close round.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Royce steps forward
Shlemenko feints.
Shlemenko showing excellent timing, blasts Royce Gracie with a right hand.
Royce steps backwards and the punch goes wide.
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Alexander Shlemenko shoots for a double leg takedown!
Royce Gracie sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Royce tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Royce Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Alexander Shlemenko is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Royce into his guard.
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Shlemenko
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Alexander Shlemenko can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Shlemenko measures the resilience of Royce's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Royce blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Shlemenko
Royce tries to escape from the closed guard
Royce succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Shlemenko
Royce Gracie tries to finish with a leg lock!
Shlemenko is able to break the lock.
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Shlemenko
Shlemenko tries to close his guard around Royce
He succeeds!
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Shlemenko
Shlemenko reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Royce blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Royce is trying to counter now!
Royce Gracie looks to posture up and open Alexander Shlemenko's guard...
Royce Gracie forces Alexander Shlemenko to open his guard.
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Shlemenko
Royce Gracie tries to pass to half guard...
Alexander Shlemenko's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Shlemenko
Royce struggles on the ground and tries to break Alexander Shlemenko's guard...
Shlemenko doesn't want to free his opponent and Royce continues in closed guard
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Shlemenko
Alexander Shlemenko launches a few punches to Royce's cheek from the guard.
Royce Gracie uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Royce tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Royce Gracie tries to better his position on the ground...
Royce breaks the closed guard of Alexander Shlemenko and moves to half guard
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Ethias Arena (Hasselt, Belgium) are cheering for the fighters.
Alexander Shlemenko fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
Royce blocks and pushes his opponent.
Alexander Shlemenko leans forwards and tries to grapple with Royce
Shlemenko shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Royce struggles and launches a few punches to Shlemenko's head
Nothing from this... Royce Gracie seems frustrated.
Royce Gracie gets sloppy and Alexander Shlemenko tries to take advantage...
Royce Gracie's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Shlemenko is throwing a flurry of punches!
Royce Gracie just can't get away!
There is a small laceration on Royce Gracie's Right cheek
Alexander Shlemenko tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Royce is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Royce doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Alexander Shlemenko embrace and tries to move away...
Alexander Shlemenko pushes Royce forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shlemenko pushes Royce Gracie against the fence and launches a few sick punches
Royce blocks and pushes away his opponent creating space between them.
Royce is trying to counter now!
Royce is holding Alexander Shlemenko's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Alexander Shlemenko loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Alexander Shlemenko
Shlemenko launches a few weak punches
Royce blocks them effectively.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Alexander Shlemenko
Royce is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Herb Dean didn't see that!
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Alexander Shlemenko
Royce Gracie goes for an americana!
That Americana looks tight...
Shlemenko Hyper-extended his arm
Royce is locking that Americana...
Shlemenko breaks free.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Alexander Shlemenko
Royce Gracie looks to mount Alexander Shlemenko...
Royce Gracie slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Alexander Shlemenko
Royce Gracie takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Alexander Shlemenko shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Alexander Shlemenko breaks that americana attempt!
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Alexander Shlemenko
Royce tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Royce Gracie controls the situation despite Alexander Shlemenko efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Alexander Shlemenko
Royce goes for an armbar!
Crippling lock!
Alexander Shlemenko breaks the lock and pushes away Royce Gracie, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Royce Gracie. 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.
Royce Gracie fakes a punch and launches himself over Alexander Shlemenko
Great move by Royce who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Royce gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Royce blocks Alexander Shlemenko's knee and hits a perfectly executed knee tap! Nice move.
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Shlemenko
Royce tries to escape from closed guard...
Royce struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Shlemenko
Alexander Shlemenko tries to turn away and scramble out. Royce Gracie takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Alexander Shlemenko spins out and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Body kick by Alexander Shlemenko...
is blocked.
Shlemenko misses a step and Royce Gracie sees an opportunity to counter him!
Alexander Shlemenko paws at Royce.
Royce answers with solid punches!
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Royce Gracie tries to bring the fight to the ground
Shlemenko goes down.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 3
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Royce Gracie fakes a move and moves laterally.
Royce Gracie attempts a sweep single...
Royce Gracie catches Alexander Shlemenko's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Royce.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Shlemenko
Royce is in closed guard... Shlemenko tries to roll on the ground!
Royce Gracie uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Shlemenko
Royce tries to escape from closed guard...
Royce struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Shlemenko
Alexander Shlemenko launches a few punches to Royce's cheek from the guard.
Royce Gracie uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Alexander Shlemenko gets sloppy and Royce Gracie tries to take advantage...
Royce Gracie tries to pass Alexander Shlemenko's guard...
Royce Gracie manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Alexander Shlemenko
Shlemenko cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Royce can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Royce Gracie looks to pass to mount...
Royce slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Alexander Shlemenko.
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Alexander Shlemenko
Alexander Shlemenko tries to roll on the ground...
Royce knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Alexander Shlemenko
Shlemenko is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Royce Gracie pushes Alexander Shlemenko down and prevents his attempts to escape
Shlemenko clumsily fails here and it's time for Royce Gracie to fight back!
Royce Gracie takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Alexander Shlemenko shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Alexander Shlemenko breaks that americana attempt!
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Alexander Shlemenko
Royce suddenly holds Alexander Shlemenko's arm and tries an armbar!
Shlemenko's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
That Armbar looks tight...
Shlemenko struggles to free himself
Punishing hold!
Shlemenko can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Royce Gracie!
Alexander Shlemenko is in closed guard over Royce
Shlemenko is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Royce's ribs.
Royce blocks Alexander Shlemenko's moves and tries to reverse the situation.
Shlemenko misses a step and Royce Gracie sees an opportunity to counter him!
Shlemenko is in closed guard... Royce tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Alexander Shlemenko!
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Alexander Shlemenko
Shlemenko is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Royce Gracie pushes Alexander Shlemenko down and prevents his attempts to escape
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 Ethias Arena (Hasselt, Belgium) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:55 in the 3 round
Shlemenko jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Royce sees what was coming and ducks under his opponent and moves aside
Alexander Shlemenko fakes a punch and launches himself over Royce Gracie
Royce counters with a few fake punches and then backpedals
Royce Gracie and Shlemenko engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Royce fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Alexander Shlemenko didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Shlemenko
Royce Gracie moves to better his position on the ground...
Royce Gracie viciously slams hammer blows to Shlemenko's face!
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Shlemenko
Shlemenko tries to close his guard around Royce
He is not able to do it
The clock says 2:55 in the 3 round
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Shlemenko
Shlemenko is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Deep breaths from Alexander Shlemenko who tries a hammer punch to Royce's ribs.
Royce blocks those punches
Royce is trying to counter now!
Royce Gracie tries to pass to half guard...
Alexander Shlemenko's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Shlemenko
Royce is in closed guard... Shlemenko tries to roll on the ground!
Royce Gracie uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Royce Gracie looks to counter!
Royce 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 Ethias Arena (Hasselt, Belgium) is cheering him!
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Alexander Shlemenko
Royce Gracie goes for an americana!
Shlemenko's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Royce is locking that Americana...
Shlemenko breaks free.
The clock says 3:25 in the 3 round
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Alexander Shlemenko
Shlemenko cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Royce can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Royce Gracie isolates Alexander Shlemenko's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Alexander Shlemenko is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Alexander Shlemenko
Royce fires a barrage of punches at Shlemenko's head!
This is bad! Royce is just pounding on Alexander Shlemenko's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Alexander Shlemenko
Royce Gracie looks to pass to mount...
Royce slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Alexander Shlemenko.
The clock says 3:55 in the 3 round
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Alexander Shlemenko
Royce goes for an armbar!
Alexander Shlemenko breaks the lock and pushes away Royce Gracie, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Royce Gracie. 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 Ethias Arena (Hasselt, Belgium) are cheering for the fighters.
Royce jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Royce Gracie pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
Royce pushes down Alexander Shlemenko and tries to pull guard
Shlemenko clumsily falls into Royce Gracie's guard!
Alexander Shlemenko is in closed guard over Royce
Alexander Shlemenko tries to better his position on the ground...
Royce holds Alexander Shlemenko's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Poorly executed technique. Royce Gracie looks to counter!
Shlemenko is in closed guard... Royce tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Alexander Shlemenko!
The clock says 4:25 in the 3 round
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Alexander Shlemenko
Royce tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Royce Gracie controls the situation despite Alexander Shlemenko efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Alexander Shlemenko
Alexander Shlemenko tries to roll on the ground...
Royce knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Alexander Shlemenko
Alexander Shlemenko launches a few punches to Royce's cheek from the guard.
Royce Gracie uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Alexander Shlemenko gets sloppy and Royce Gracie tries to take advantage...
Shlemenko tries to escape from the full mount...
Royce Gracie is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Alexander Shlemenko
Shlemenko is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Shlemenko tries to show some ground skills
Royce uses his strength to keep Royce at a disadvantage
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 4
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Royce Gracie attempts a sweep single...
Royce Gracie catches Alexander Shlemenko's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Royce.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Shlemenko
Shlemenko measures the resilience of Royce's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Royce blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Royce Gracie looks to counter!
Royce struggles on the ground and tries to break Alexander Shlemenko's guard...
Shlemenko doesn't want to free his opponent and Royce continues in closed guard
Herb Dean 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.
Royce fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Alexander Shlemenko didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Shlemenko
Alexander Shlemenko launches a few punches to Royce's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Royce tries to cover his face,
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Shlemenko
Shlemenko tries to close his guard around Royce
He is not able to do it
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Shlemenko
Shlemenko throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Royce Gracie realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Royce tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Royce cartwheels towards Shlemenko!
He lands in side mount over a surprised Alexander Shlemenko.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Alexander Shlemenko
Alexander Shlemenko launches a few punches to Royce's cheek from the guard.
Royce Gracie uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Alexander Shlemenko
Royce Gracie goes for an americana!
Shlemenko breaks free.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Alexander Shlemenko
Shlemenko launches a few weak punches
Royce blocks them effectively.
Royce is trying to counter now!
Royce tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Alexander Shlemenko
Royce looks to be in very good shape.
Royce suddenly holds Alexander Shlemenko's arm and tries an armbar!
Shlemenko's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Crippling lock!
That Armbar looks tight...
Shlemenko struggles to free himself
Shlemenko struggles to free himself
That Armbar looks tight...
Shlemenko's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Crippling lock!
Shlemenko's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Shlemenko struggles to free himself
Shlemenko can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Royce Gracie!
Alexander Shlemenko is in closed guard over Royce
Shlemenko cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Royce can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Royce is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Herb Dean saw it!
Herb Dean allows Shlemenko time to recover... 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 Ethias Arena (Hasselt, Belgium) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:05 in the 4 round
Royce steps forward
Shlemenko feints.
Shlemenko throws a hook
He fails to land it.
Royce tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Royce throws a hook
that hits its mark.
The clock says 2:25 in the 4 round
Alexander Shlemenko tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Royce Gracie swings and Shlemenko has to retreat
Royce Gracie locks Alexander Shlemenko's left arm in a kimura. He rolls through bringing Alexander Shlemenko to the mat.
He's got it locked in and Alexander Shlemenko is forced to tap out!
Winner is Royce Gracie by Submission (rolling kimura) at 2:48 Round 4
Statistics: Alexander Shlemenko
Punches 7/13 (54%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 4/9 (44%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 2/36 (6%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 718 s
Statistics: Royce Gracie
Punches 10/17 (59%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/6 (50%)
Takedowns 10/10 (100%)
GnP strikes 7/8 (88%)
Submissions 13/13 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 718 s
Gracie comes into this one in classic retro form and does his Gracie thing.
Royce Gracie doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
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 Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
As the fight continues it seems that Royce Gracie is taking the best of the fight.
Royce tries to show some ground skills
Shlemenko uses his strength to keep Shlemenko at a disadvantage
Alexander Shlemenko is in side mount over Royce Gracie
Alexander Shlemenko looks to mount Royce Gracie...
Alexander Shlemenko slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Alexander Shlemenko is in full mount over Royce Gracie
Royce Gracie tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Shlemenko
Royce tries to escape from the closed guard
Royce Gracie any adventage in the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Alexander Shlemenko looks to counter!
Alexander Shlemenko overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Royce pulls his arm out of danger.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Shlemenko
Alexander Shlemenko throws up a triangle attempt!
Royce Gracie postures up and breaks the triangle.
Royce tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Royce Gracie looks to posture up and open Alexander Shlemenko's guard...
Alexander Shlemenko has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Shlemenko
Royce works on the ground with his fingers over Shlemenko's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Herb Dean saw it!
Herb Dean takes away one point from Royce Gracie for eye poke.
Herb Dean allows Shlemenko time to recover... 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 Ethias Arena (Hasselt, Belgium) are cheering for the fighters.
The two exchange wildly
Shlemenko is connecting with a few punches
Shlemenko wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Royce Gracie 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 Royce Gracie
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Royce and Alexander Shlemenko are cliched up against the cage. Royce hammers Shlemenko face and hooks Shlemenko leg
Alexander Shlemenko is on his back after that trip
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Shlemenko
Royce struggles on the ground and tries to break Alexander Shlemenko's guard...
Shlemenko doesn't want to free his opponent and Royce continues in closed guard
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Shlemenko
Royce 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 Ethias Arena (Hasselt, Belgium) is cheering him!
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Alexander Shlemenko
Royce Gracie looks to mount Alexander Shlemenko...
Alexander Shlemenko takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Shlemenko
Royce is in closed guard... Shlemenko tries to roll on the ground!
Royce Gracie uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Shlemenko misses a step and Royce Gracie sees an opportunity to counter him!
Royce tries to escape from the closed guard
Royce succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Shlemenko
Royce moves on the ground
Royce Gracie moves to side mount
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Alexander Shlemenko
Alexander Shlemenko launches a few punches to Royce's cheek from the guard.
Royce Gracie uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Alexander Shlemenko
Alexander Shlemenko attempts to trap Royce Gracie in his guard.
Royce Gracie keeps control and remains in side mount.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Alexander Shlemenko
Terrible one sided match... Shlemenko was not ready to fight a fighter of Royce Gracie caliber.
Royce Gracie looks to mount Alexander Shlemenko...
Alexander Shlemenko sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Herb Dean 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.
Alexander Shlemenko fires an unorthodox punch to Royce's torso
that goes wide.
Poorly executed technique. Royce Gracie looks to counter!
Several good body shots
land on Shlemenko.
Royce is holding Alexander Shlemenko's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Alexander Shlemenko loses balance and goes to the ground.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Alexander Shlemenko
Shlemenko measures the resilience of Royce's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Royce blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Alexander Shlemenko
Shlemenko tries to show some ground skills
Alexander Shlemenko put Royce in half guard.
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Shlemenko
Alexander Shlemenko overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Royce pulls his arm out of danger.
Poorly executed technique. Royce Gracie looks to counter!
Royce launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Alexander Shlemenko is not able to stop Shlemenko ground skills and Royce Gracie moves to side mount!
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Alexander Shlemenko
Alexander Shlemenko attempts to trap Royce Gracie in his guard.
Alexander Shlemenko manages to switch to half guard.
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Shlemenko
Alexander Shlemenko isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Royce blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Shlemenko's guard.
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Shlemenko
Alexander Shlemenko attempts to move to full guard
Royce Gracie keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Shlemenko
Alexander Shlemenko launches a few punches to Royce's cheek from the guard.
Royce Gracie uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Shlemenko clumsily fails here and it's time for Royce Gracie to fight back!
Royce launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Royce is countered by Alexander Shlemenko.
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Ethias Arena (Hasselt, Belgium) 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.
Alexander Shlemenko is controlling the clinch and launches a vicious knee!
Crushing blow to Royce's face.
Royce's Right eye is beginning to swell
Royce Gracie tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Royce circles out and slips free of Alexander Shlemenko's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Alexander Shlemenko fires an unorthodox punch to Royce's torso
that hits its mark.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was a close round.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Royce steps forward
Shlemenko feints.
Shlemenko showing excellent timing, blasts Royce Gracie with a right hand.
Royce steps backwards and the punch goes wide.
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Alexander Shlemenko shoots for a double leg takedown!
Royce Gracie sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Royce tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Royce Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Alexander Shlemenko is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Royce into his guard.
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Shlemenko
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Alexander Shlemenko can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Shlemenko measures the resilience of Royce's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Royce blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Shlemenko
Royce tries to escape from the closed guard
Royce succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Shlemenko
Royce Gracie tries to finish with a leg lock!
Shlemenko is able to break the lock.
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Shlemenko
Shlemenko tries to close his guard around Royce
He succeeds!
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Shlemenko
Shlemenko reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Royce blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Royce is trying to counter now!
Royce Gracie looks to posture up and open Alexander Shlemenko's guard...
Royce Gracie forces Alexander Shlemenko to open his guard.
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Shlemenko
Royce Gracie tries to pass to half guard...
Alexander Shlemenko's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Shlemenko
Royce struggles on the ground and tries to break Alexander Shlemenko's guard...
Shlemenko doesn't want to free his opponent and Royce continues in closed guard
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Shlemenko
Alexander Shlemenko launches a few punches to Royce's cheek from the guard.
Royce Gracie uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Royce tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Royce Gracie tries to better his position on the ground...
Royce breaks the closed guard of Alexander Shlemenko and moves to half guard
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Ethias Arena (Hasselt, Belgium) are cheering for the fighters.
Alexander Shlemenko fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
Royce blocks and pushes his opponent.
Alexander Shlemenko leans forwards and tries to grapple with Royce
Shlemenko shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Royce struggles and launches a few punches to Shlemenko's head
Nothing from this... Royce Gracie seems frustrated.
Royce Gracie gets sloppy and Alexander Shlemenko tries to take advantage...
Royce Gracie's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Shlemenko is throwing a flurry of punches!
Royce Gracie just can't get away!
There is a small laceration on Royce Gracie's Right cheek
Alexander Shlemenko tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Royce is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Royce doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Alexander Shlemenko embrace and tries to move away...
Alexander Shlemenko pushes Royce forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shlemenko pushes Royce Gracie against the fence and launches a few sick punches
Royce blocks and pushes away his opponent creating space between them.
Royce is trying to counter now!
Royce is holding Alexander Shlemenko's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Alexander Shlemenko loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Alexander Shlemenko
Shlemenko launches a few weak punches
Royce blocks them effectively.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Alexander Shlemenko
Royce is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Herb Dean didn't see that!
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Alexander Shlemenko
Royce Gracie goes for an americana!
That Americana looks tight...
Shlemenko Hyper-extended his arm
Royce is locking that Americana...
Shlemenko breaks free.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Alexander Shlemenko
Royce Gracie looks to mount Alexander Shlemenko...
Royce Gracie slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Alexander Shlemenko
Royce Gracie takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Alexander Shlemenko shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Alexander Shlemenko breaks that americana attempt!
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Alexander Shlemenko
Royce tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Royce Gracie controls the situation despite Alexander Shlemenko efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Alexander Shlemenko
Royce goes for an armbar!
Crippling lock!
Alexander Shlemenko breaks the lock and pushes away Royce Gracie, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Royce Gracie. 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.
Royce Gracie fakes a punch and launches himself over Alexander Shlemenko
Great move by Royce who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Royce gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Royce blocks Alexander Shlemenko's knee and hits a perfectly executed knee tap! Nice move.
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Shlemenko
Royce tries to escape from closed guard...
Royce struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Shlemenko
Alexander Shlemenko tries to turn away and scramble out. Royce Gracie takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Alexander Shlemenko spins out and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Body kick by Alexander Shlemenko...
is blocked.
Shlemenko misses a step and Royce Gracie sees an opportunity to counter him!
Alexander Shlemenko paws at Royce.
Royce answers with solid punches!
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Royce Gracie tries to bring the fight to the ground
Shlemenko goes down.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 3
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Royce Gracie fakes a move and moves laterally.
Royce Gracie attempts a sweep single...
Royce Gracie catches Alexander Shlemenko's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Royce.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Shlemenko
Royce is in closed guard... Shlemenko tries to roll on the ground!
Royce Gracie uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Shlemenko
Royce tries to escape from closed guard...
Royce struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Shlemenko
Alexander Shlemenko launches a few punches to Royce's cheek from the guard.
Royce Gracie uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Alexander Shlemenko gets sloppy and Royce Gracie tries to take advantage...
Royce Gracie tries to pass Alexander Shlemenko's guard...
Royce Gracie manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Alexander Shlemenko
Shlemenko cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Royce can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Royce Gracie looks to pass to mount...
Royce slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Alexander Shlemenko.
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Alexander Shlemenko
Alexander Shlemenko tries to roll on the ground...
Royce knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Alexander Shlemenko
Shlemenko is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Royce Gracie pushes Alexander Shlemenko down and prevents his attempts to escape
Shlemenko clumsily fails here and it's time for Royce Gracie to fight back!
Royce Gracie takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Alexander Shlemenko shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Alexander Shlemenko breaks that americana attempt!
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Alexander Shlemenko
Royce suddenly holds Alexander Shlemenko's arm and tries an armbar!
Shlemenko's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
That Armbar looks tight...
Shlemenko struggles to free himself
Punishing hold!
Shlemenko can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Royce Gracie!
Alexander Shlemenko is in closed guard over Royce
Shlemenko is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Royce's ribs.
Royce blocks Alexander Shlemenko's moves and tries to reverse the situation.
Shlemenko misses a step and Royce Gracie sees an opportunity to counter him!
Shlemenko is in closed guard... Royce tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Alexander Shlemenko!
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Alexander Shlemenko
Shlemenko is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Royce Gracie pushes Alexander Shlemenko down and prevents his attempts to escape
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 Ethias Arena (Hasselt, Belgium) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:55 in the 3 round
Shlemenko jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Royce sees what was coming and ducks under his opponent and moves aside
Alexander Shlemenko fakes a punch and launches himself over Royce Gracie
Royce counters with a few fake punches and then backpedals
Royce Gracie and Shlemenko engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Royce fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Alexander Shlemenko didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Shlemenko
Royce Gracie moves to better his position on the ground...
Royce Gracie viciously slams hammer blows to Shlemenko's face!
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Shlemenko
Shlemenko tries to close his guard around Royce
He is not able to do it
The clock says 2:55 in the 3 round
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Shlemenko
Shlemenko is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Deep breaths from Alexander Shlemenko who tries a hammer punch to Royce's ribs.
Royce blocks those punches
Royce is trying to counter now!
Royce Gracie tries to pass to half guard...
Alexander Shlemenko's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Shlemenko
Royce is in closed guard... Shlemenko tries to roll on the ground!
Royce Gracie uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Royce Gracie looks to counter!
Royce 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 Ethias Arena (Hasselt, Belgium) is cheering him!
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Alexander Shlemenko
Royce Gracie goes for an americana!
Shlemenko's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Royce is locking that Americana...
Shlemenko breaks free.
The clock says 3:25 in the 3 round
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Alexander Shlemenko
Shlemenko cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Royce can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Royce Gracie isolates Alexander Shlemenko's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Alexander Shlemenko is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Alexander Shlemenko
Royce fires a barrage of punches at Shlemenko's head!
This is bad! Royce is just pounding on Alexander Shlemenko's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Alexander Shlemenko
Royce Gracie looks to pass to mount...
Royce slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Alexander Shlemenko.
The clock says 3:55 in the 3 round
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Alexander Shlemenko
Royce goes for an armbar!
Alexander Shlemenko breaks the lock and pushes away Royce Gracie, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Royce Gracie. 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 Ethias Arena (Hasselt, Belgium) are cheering for the fighters.
Royce jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Royce Gracie pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
Royce pushes down Alexander Shlemenko and tries to pull guard
Shlemenko clumsily falls into Royce Gracie's guard!
Alexander Shlemenko is in closed guard over Royce
Alexander Shlemenko tries to better his position on the ground...
Royce holds Alexander Shlemenko's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Poorly executed technique. Royce Gracie looks to counter!
Shlemenko is in closed guard... Royce tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Alexander Shlemenko!
The clock says 4:25 in the 3 round
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Alexander Shlemenko
Royce tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Royce Gracie controls the situation despite Alexander Shlemenko efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Alexander Shlemenko
Alexander Shlemenko tries to roll on the ground...
Royce knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Alexander Shlemenko
Alexander Shlemenko launches a few punches to Royce's cheek from the guard.
Royce Gracie uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Alexander Shlemenko gets sloppy and Royce Gracie tries to take advantage...
Shlemenko tries to escape from the full mount...
Royce Gracie is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Alexander Shlemenko
Shlemenko is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Shlemenko tries to show some ground skills
Royce uses his strength to keep Royce at a disadvantage
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 4
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Royce Gracie attempts a sweep single...
Royce Gracie catches Alexander Shlemenko's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Royce.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Shlemenko
Shlemenko measures the resilience of Royce's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Royce blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Royce Gracie looks to counter!
Royce struggles on the ground and tries to break Alexander Shlemenko's guard...
Shlemenko doesn't want to free his opponent and Royce continues in closed guard
Herb Dean 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.
Royce fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Alexander Shlemenko didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Shlemenko
Alexander Shlemenko launches a few punches to Royce's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Royce tries to cover his face,
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Shlemenko
Shlemenko tries to close his guard around Royce
He is not able to do it
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Shlemenko
Shlemenko throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Royce Gracie realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Royce tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Royce cartwheels towards Shlemenko!
He lands in side mount over a surprised Alexander Shlemenko.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Alexander Shlemenko
Alexander Shlemenko launches a few punches to Royce's cheek from the guard.
Royce Gracie uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Alexander Shlemenko
Royce Gracie goes for an americana!
Shlemenko breaks free.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Alexander Shlemenko
Shlemenko launches a few weak punches
Royce blocks them effectively.
Royce is trying to counter now!
Royce tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Alexander Shlemenko
Royce looks to be in very good shape.
Royce suddenly holds Alexander Shlemenko's arm and tries an armbar!
Shlemenko's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Crippling lock!
That Armbar looks tight...
Shlemenko struggles to free himself
Shlemenko struggles to free himself
That Armbar looks tight...
Shlemenko's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Crippling lock!
Shlemenko's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Shlemenko struggles to free himself
Shlemenko can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Royce Gracie!
Alexander Shlemenko is in closed guard over Royce
Shlemenko cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Royce can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Royce is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Herb Dean saw it!
Herb Dean allows Shlemenko time to recover... 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 Ethias Arena (Hasselt, Belgium) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:05 in the 4 round
Royce steps forward
Shlemenko feints.
Shlemenko throws a hook
He fails to land it.
Royce tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Royce throws a hook
that hits its mark.
The clock says 2:25 in the 4 round
Alexander Shlemenko tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Royce Gracie swings and Shlemenko has to retreat
Royce Gracie locks Alexander Shlemenko's left arm in a kimura. He rolls through bringing Alexander Shlemenko to the mat.
He's got it locked in and Alexander Shlemenko is forced to tap out!
Winner is Royce Gracie by Submission (rolling kimura) at 2:48 Round 4
Statistics: Alexander Shlemenko
Punches 7/13 (54%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 4/9 (44%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 2/36 (6%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 718 s
Statistics: Royce Gracie
Punches 10/17 (59%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/6 (50%)
Takedowns 10/10 (100%)
GnP strikes 7/8 (88%)
Submissions 13/13 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 718 s
Gracie comes into this one in classic retro form and does his Gracie thing.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!