Post by The Sandmen on Mar 18, 2019 7:56:59 GMT -5
Ronaldo Souza looks very relaxed.
Alexander Shlemenko looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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Ronaldo Souza and Alexander Shlemenko touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Shlemenko steps forward
Ronaldo Souza catches him with an uppercut to the face!
There is a small laceration on Alexander Shlemenko's Right cheek
Ronaldo Souza tries to bring the fight to the ground
Shlemenko goes down.
Ronaldo Souza is in open guard over Shlemenko
Shlemenko reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Jacare blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Poorly executed technique. Ronaldo Souza looks to counter!
Jacare tries to move to full mount
Jacare succeeds
Ronaldo Souza is in full mount over Alexander Shlemenko
Alexander Shlemenko launches a few punches to Jacare's cheek from the guard.
Ronaldo Souza uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Ronaldo Souza is in full mount over Alexander Shlemenko
Alexander Shlemenko tries to roll to his side and trap Ronaldo Souza in his guard...
Ronaldo Souza keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Ronaldo Souza is in full mount over Alexander Shlemenko
Jacare tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Shlemenko struggles and frees his leg!
Ronaldo Souza is in half guard over Shlemenko
Ronaldo Souza tries to pass Alexander Shlemenko's guard...
Ronaldo Souza passes momentarily but Alexander Shlemenko sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Ronaldo Souza is in open guard over Shlemenko
Ronaldo Souza tries to pass to half guard...
Alexander Shlemenko can't prevent his opponent from passing. Jacare looks to work from half guard.
Ronaldo Souza is in half guard over Shlemenko
Shlemenko is moving on the ground...
Jacare tries to counter Shlemenko's moves on the ground.
Ronaldo Souza is in half guard over Shlemenko
Alexander Shlemenko throws up a triangle attempt!
Ronaldo Souza postures up and breaks the triangle.
Alexander Shlemenko gets sloppy and Ronaldo Souza tries to take advantage...
Ronaldo Souza tries to pass Alexander Shlemenko's guard...
Ronaldo Souza manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Alexander Shlemenko throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Jacare's chin! That stops Jacare in his tracks!
Jacare has a small cut in his Right eye
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Jacare tries to grapple
Shlemenko moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Shovel hook by Alexander Shlemenko
tags Jacare.
Jacare has a small cut in his Forehead
Jacare fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Alexander Shlemenko didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Ronaldo Souza is in open guard over Shlemenko
Jacare moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Poorly executed technique. Alexander Shlemenko looks to counter!
Alexander Shlemenko launches a few punches to Jacare's cheek from the guard.
Ronaldo Souza uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Ronaldo Souza is in open guard over Shlemenko
Jacare is in open guard over Shlemenko... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Shlemenko rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Shlemenko is trying to counter now!
Alexander Shlemenko sits up and gets an arm around Jacare's neck!
Jacare pushes Alexander Shlemenko back to the ground.
Ronaldo Souza is in open guard over Shlemenko
Shlemenko tries to close his guard around Jacare
He is not able to do it
Ronaldo Souza is in open guard over Shlemenko
Shlemenko measures the resilience of Jacare's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Jacare blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Alexander Shlemenko gets sloppy and Ronaldo Souza tries to take advantage...
Jacare tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Ronaldo Souza throws a combo
Shlemenko punches back but nobody connects.
Ronaldo Souza tries to bring the fight to the ground
Shlemenko won't budge, forcing Jacare to pull guard.
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Alexander Shlemenko is in closed guard over Jacare
Alexander Shlemenko tries to pass Ronaldo Souza's guard...
Alexander Shlemenko manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Alexander Shlemenko is in half guard over Jacare
Jacare attempts a triangle from bottom! Alexander Shlemenko slips out. Jacare quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Alexander Shlemenko slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Ronaldo Souza. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Arena Lodz (Lodz, Poland) are cheering for the fighters.
Alexander Shlemenko is opening up on Jacare and raining down combinations!
Jacare's corner looks worried!
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Nice fight between these two warriors. Anyone could be the winner.
Some nice shots from Alexander Shlemenko
that stun Jacare.
A punch from Ronaldo Souza
gets blocked by Shlemenko.
Jacare misses a step and Alexander Shlemenko sees an opportunity to counter him!
Jacare follows Alexander Shlemenko
only to get counter punched in a big way! Jacare needs to stop playing Alexander Shlemenko's game or he'll get knocked out!
Some nice shots from Alexander Shlemenko
that stun Jacare.
There is a small laceration on Ronaldo Souza's Mouth
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Ronaldo Souza shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Alexander Shlemenko is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Jacare into his guard.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
The cutman is working on Jacare's face.
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Round 2
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Ronaldo Souza continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Jacare looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Alexander Shlemenko's punches
Jacare is on the receiving end of a great combo by Shlemenko.
Alexander Shlemenko throws a looping right hand...
Jacare moves aside and dodges.
Ronaldo Souza tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Shlemenko is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Ronaldo Souza is in open guard over Shlemenko
Alexander Shlemenko launches a few punches to Jacare's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Jacare tries to cover his face,
Ronaldo Souza is in open guard over Shlemenko
Shlemenko tries to close his guard around Jacare
He succeeds!
Ronaldo Souza is in closed guard over Shlemenko
Jacare is in closed guard... Shlemenko tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ronaldo Souza!
Alexander Shlemenko is in full mount over Ronaldo Souza
Shlemenko goes for an armbar!
Ronaldo Souza breaks the lock and pushes away Alexander Shlemenko, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Alexander Shlemenko. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Arena Lodz (Lodz, Poland) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
You can see Jacare's blood making stains in the mat.
Jacare fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Shlemenko sprawls and remains on his feet.
Brilliant combination from Ronaldo Souza
Shlemenko is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Poorly executed technique. Alexander Shlemenko looks to counter!
A furious flurry of punches from Alexander Shlemenko
just misses Jacare.
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Ronaldo Souza is a bloody mess!
Jacare decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Jacare moves back and takes a deep breath.
Alexander Shlemenko leans forwards and tries to grapple with Jacare
Shlemenko shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Jacare doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Alexander Shlemenko embrace and tries to move away...
Alexander Shlemenko pushes Jacare forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jacare and Alexander Shlemenko are cliched up against the cage. Jacare hammers Shlemenko face and hooks Shlemenko leg
Alexander Shlemenko is on his back after that trip
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Ronaldo Souza is in closed guard over Shlemenko
Ronaldo Souza is a bloody mess!
Jacare is in closed guard... Shlemenko tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ronaldo Souza!
Alexander Shlemenko is in full mount over Ronaldo Souza
Jacare tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Alexander Shlemenko doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Jacare clumsily fails here and it's time for Alexander Shlemenko to fight back!
Alexander Shlemenko fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Jacare's face!
Alexander Shlemenko is in full mount over Ronaldo Souza
Ronaldo Souza is a bloody mess!
Shlemenko tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Alexander Shlemenko controls the situation despite Ronaldo Souza efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Alexander Shlemenko is in full mount over Ronaldo Souza
Shlemenko is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Ronaldo Souza, who is barely covering up!
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Alexander Shlemenko is in full mount over Ronaldo Souza
Shlemenko suddenly holds Ronaldo Souza's arm and tries an armbar!
Jacare can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Alexander Shlemenko!
Ronaldo Souza is in closed guard over Shlemenko
Alexander Shlemenko launches a few punches to Jacare's cheek from the guard.
Ronaldo Souza uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Shlemenko clumsily fails here and it's time for Ronaldo Souza to fight back!
Jacare tries to escape from closed guard...
Jacare struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Ronaldo Souza is in half guard over Shlemenko
Alexander Shlemenko attempts to move to full guard
Alexander Shlemenko manages to switch to full guard.
Ronaldo Souza is in closed guard over Shlemenko
Ronaldo Souza is looking to pass Alexander Shlemenko's guard...
Ronaldo Souza gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Ronaldo Souza is in half guard over Shlemenko
You can see Jacare's blood making stains in the mat.
Alexander Shlemenko launches a few punches to Jacare's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Jacare tries to cover his face,
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Ronaldo Souza is in half guard over Shlemenko
Shlemenko measures the resilience of Jacare's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Jacare's side.
Ronaldo Souza is in half guard over Shlemenko
Ronaldo Souza continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Ronaldo Souza pushes Shlemenko's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Shlemenko wraps his legs while he holds Ronaldo Souza's head... Tight guard!
Ronaldo Souza is in half guard over Shlemenko
Ronaldo Souza goes for an americana!
Shlemenko breaks free.
Jacare misses a step and Alexander Shlemenko sees an opportunity to counter him!
Alexander Shlemenko gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Jacare spins out, but Alexander Shlemenko was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Jacare is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Ronaldo Souza. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Arena Lodz (Lodz, Poland) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Nice punches from Alexander Shlemenko.
Jacare staggers backwards. Shlemenko wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Shlemenko wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Shlemenko moves forward and holds Jacare
Ronaldo Souza 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.
Ronaldo Souza's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Shlemenko is throwing a flurry of punches!
Jacare ducks under and circles out of the corner.
Alexander Shlemenko gets sloppy and Ronaldo Souza tries to take advantage...
Alexander Shlemenko launches a body shot
Jacare evades.
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Good front kick from Shlemenko!
Jacare stumbles backwards after that one!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Shlemenko decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Shlemenko moves back and takes a deep breath.
You can see Jacare's blood making stains in the mat.
Tremendous strikes from Shlemenko!
Some big punches are landing!
Jacare decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Jacare moves back and takes a deep breath.
Ronaldo Souza tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Alexander Shlemenko jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Shlemenko is trying to counter now!
Shlemenko moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Jacare with a double overhooks!
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
Ronaldo Souza's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Ronaldo Souza shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Alexander Shlemenko is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Jacare into his guard.
Ronaldo Souza is in closed guard over Shlemenko
Ronaldo Souza's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Jacare is in closed guard... Shlemenko tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ronaldo Souza!
Alexander Shlemenko is in full mount over Ronaldo Souza
You can see Jacare's blood making stains in the mat.
Ronaldo Souza tries to roll to his side and trap Alexander Shlemenko in his guard...
Alexander Shlemenko keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Alexander Shlemenko is in full mount over Ronaldo Souza
Shlemenko tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Alexander Shlemenko controls the situation despite Ronaldo Souza efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Alexander Shlemenko is in full mount over Ronaldo Souza
Shlemenko positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Jacare's being punished here!
Alexander Shlemenko is in full mount over Ronaldo Souza
Ronaldo Souza tries to roll to his side and trap Alexander Shlemenko in his guard...
Alexander Shlemenko keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Alexander Shlemenko is in full mount over Ronaldo Souza
You can see Jacare's blood making stains in the mat.
Deep breaths from Ronaldo Souza who tries a hammer punch to Shlemenko's ribs.
Shlemenko blocks those punches
Alexander Shlemenko is in full mount over Ronaldo Souza
Ronaldo Souza continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Ronaldo Souza tries to roll to his side and trap Alexander Shlemenko in his guard...
Alexander Shlemenko keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Alexander Shlemenko is in full mount over Ronaldo Souza
Ronaldo Souza tries to roll to his side and trap Alexander Shlemenko in his guard...
Ronaldo Souza moves to half guard.
Alexander Shlemenko is in half guard over Jacare
Jacare switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Shlemenko struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Alexander Shlemenko is in half guard over Jacare
Ronaldo Souza continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Ronaldo Souza slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Alexander Shlemenko cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 2:40 in the 3 round
Shlemenko wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Shlemenko moves forward and holds Jacare
The fighters are clinching.
Ronaldo Souza fakes a punch to Alexander Shlemenko ribs and the tries to trip him
Alexander Shlemenko loses balance and goes to the ground
Shlemenko has a small cut in his Right eye
Ronaldo Souza is in closed guard over Shlemenko
Jacare is in closed guard... Shlemenko tries to roll on the ground!
Ronaldo Souza uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Alexander Shlemenko gets sloppy and Ronaldo Souza tries to take advantage...
Ronaldo Souza looks to posture up and open Alexander Shlemenko's guard...
Ronaldo Souza forces Alexander Shlemenko to open his guard.
Ronaldo Souza is in open guard over Shlemenko
Ronaldo Souza pushes Alexander Shlemenko against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Alexander Shlemenko struggles not allowing Ronaldo Souza improve his position.
Ronaldo Souza is in open guard over Shlemenko
Jacare moves on the ground
Jacare cannot take advantage in the ground
Ronaldo Souza is in open guard over Shlemenko
Ronaldo Souza is a bloody mess!
Jacare tries to move to full mount
Jacare succeeds
The clock says 3:50 in the 3 round
Ronaldo Souza is in full mount over Alexander Shlemenko
Ronaldo Souza throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Shlemenko breaks the lock showing some skills...
Shlemenko is trying to counter now!
Alexander Shlemenko tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Alexander Shlemenko is in closed guard over Jacare
Shlemenko is in closed guard... Jacare tries to roll on the ground!
Alexander Shlemenko uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 4:10 in the 3 round
Alexander Shlemenko is in closed guard over Jacare
Shlemenko is in closed guard... Jacare tries to roll on the ground!
Alexander Shlemenko uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Jacare misses a step and Alexander Shlemenko sees an opportunity to counter him!
Alexander Shlemenko hovers above Jacare
Ronaldo Souza stops him from throwing strikes.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Arena Lodz (Lodz, Poland) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:15 in the 3 round
Alexander Shlemenko tries a hook to the body
and hits Jacare ribs hard
The clock says 4:25 in the 3 round
Alexander Shlemenko tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Jacare is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Alexander Shlemenko is in open guard over Jacare
Shlemenko positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Jacare's being punished here!
Alexander Shlemenko is in open guard over Jacare
Alexander Shlemenko tries to finish with a leg lock!
Jacare is able to break the lock.
Jacare is trying to counter now!
Jacare throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Alexander Shlemenko realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Alexander Shlemenko. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Arena Lodz (Lodz, Poland) are cheering for the fighters.
Middle kick from Shlemenko.
The kick just misses.
Poorly executed technique. Ronaldo Souza looks to counter!
A left hook from Jacare
falls short.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 4
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Shlemenko decides to launch some tentative punches
Alexander Shlemenko takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Jacare doesn't stop bleeding.
Alexander Shlemenko tries a hook to the body
and hits Jacare ribs hard
Shlemenko is holding Ronaldo Souza's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Ronaldo Souza loses balance and goes to the ground.
Alexander Shlemenko is in side mount over Ronaldo Souza
Ronaldo Souza attempts to trap Alexander Shlemenko in his guard.
Ronaldo Souza manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 0:50 in the 4 round
Alexander Shlemenko is in closed guard over Jacare
Jacare moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Alexander Shlemenko breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Shlemenko is trying to counter now!
Alexander Shlemenko hovers above Jacare
Ronaldo Souza stops him from throwing strikes.
Alexander Shlemenko is in closed guard over Jacare
Shlemenko tries to escape from closed guard...
Shlemenko struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Alexander Shlemenko is in half guard over Jacare
Alexander Shlemenko tries to free his leg
Alexander Shlemenko uses some of his skill by jumping out of Jacare's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Alexander Shlemenko is in side mount over Ronaldo Souza
Ronaldo Souza attempts to trap Alexander Shlemenko in his guard.
Alexander Shlemenko keeps control and remains in side mount.
Alexander Shlemenko is in side mount over Ronaldo Souza
Alexander Shlemenko goes for an americana!
Jacare breaks free.
Poorly executed technique. Ronaldo Souza looks to counter!
Ronaldo Souza attempts to trap Alexander Shlemenko in his guard.
Alexander Shlemenko keeps control and remains in side mount.
Alexander Shlemenko is in side mount over Ronaldo Souza
Jacare tries to move on the ground and shows Alexander Shlemenko a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Jacare's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Alexander Shlemenko is in side mount over Ronaldo Souza
Alexander Shlemenko wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Alexander Shlemenko can't find an opening in his opponent's guard!
Shlemenko misses a step and Ronaldo Souza sees an opportunity to counter him!
Jacare tries to show some ground skills
Ronaldo Souza put Shlemenko in half guard.
Alexander Shlemenko is in half guard over Jacare
Alexander Shlemenko tries to pass Ronaldo Souza's guard...
Alexander Shlemenko passes momentarily but Ronaldo Souza regains half guard.
Alexander Shlemenko is in half guard over Jacare
Shlemenko delivers a few accurate elbows!
Jacare is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Shlemenko is in rear mount over Jacare
Jacare has Shlemenko controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Shlemenko is unable to move under Jacare control.
Alexander Shlemenko is in closed guard over Jacare
Shlemenko tries to open up Jacare with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Jacare is trying to block them with his hands...
The clock says 2:30 in the 4 round
Alexander Shlemenko is in closed guard over Jacare
Ronaldo Souza's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Ronaldo Souza throws up a triangle attempt!
Alexander Shlemenko postures up and breaks the triangle.
Alexander Shlemenko is in closed guard over Jacare
Jacare switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Shlemenko struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
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 Arena Lodz (Lodz, Poland) are cheering for the fighters.
Ronaldo Souza tries to bring the fight to the ground
Shlemenko goes down.
Ronaldo Souza is in open guard over Shlemenko
Shlemenko tries to close his guard around Jacare
He succeeds!
Ronaldo Souza is in closed guard over Shlemenko
Ronaldo Souza is a bloody mess!
Jacare use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Arena Lodz (Lodz, Poland) is cheering him!
Ronaldo Souza is in side mount over Alexander Shlemenko
You can see Jacare's blood making stains in the mat.
Alexander Shlemenko attempts to trap Ronaldo Souza in his guard.
Alexander Shlemenko manages to switch to half guard.
Ronaldo Souza is in half guard over Shlemenko
Ronaldo Souza isolates Alexander Shlemenko's right arm looking for an armbar...
Alexander Shlemenko manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Ronaldo Souza lost his dominant position.
Jacare clumsily fails here and it's time for Alexander Shlemenko to fight back!
Shlemenko measures the resilience of Jacare's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Jacare's side.
Ronaldo Souza is in half guard over Shlemenko
Shlemenko measures the resilience of Jacare's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Jacare blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Ronaldo Souza is in half guard over Shlemenko
Ronaldo Souza tries to free his leg
Ronaldo Souza uses some of his skill by jumping out of Shlemenko's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
The clock says 4:15 in the 4 round
Ronaldo Souza is in side mount over Alexander Shlemenko
Nice beating Alexander Shlemenko has received.
Alexander Shlemenko attempts to trap Ronaldo Souza in his guard.
Ronaldo Souza keeps control and remains in side mount.
Ronaldo Souza is in side mount over Alexander Shlemenko
Jacare is taking this opportunity to rest.
Ronaldo Souza is in side mount over Alexander Shlemenko
Shlemenko measures the resilience of Jacare's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Jacare blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Alexander Shlemenko gets sloppy and Ronaldo Souza tries to take advantage...
Jacare tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
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 Arena Lodz (Lodz, Poland) are cheering for the fighters.
Shlemenko seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Alexander Shlemenko takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Ronaldo Souza's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Alexander Shlemenko and Jacare engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 5
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Ronaldo Souza tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Ronaldo Souza who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The fighters are clinching.
Shlemenko has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Alexander Shlemenko postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Jacare hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shlemenko grab one of Ronaldo Souza's arm and tries a Hip Throw
with a twist of his hip Alexander Shlemenko throw Jacare to the mat like a ragdoll
Shlemenko is standing while Jacare is on the ground on his back
Ronaldo Souza continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Shlemenko launches a kick to Jacare's thigh
Loud pop!
Shlemenko is standing while Jacare is on the ground on his back
Shlemenko launches a kick to Jacare's thigh
Loud pop!
The clock says 1:10 in the 5 round
Shlemenko is standing while Jacare is on the ground on his back
Shlemenko launches a kick to Jacare's thigh
Loud pop!
Shlemenko is standing while Jacare is on the ground on his back
You can see Jacare's blood making stains in the mat.
Alexander Shlemenko creates space and allows Ronaldo Souza to stand up.
Jacare climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Shlemenko tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Shlemenko is clinching with Jacare.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sick uppercut from the clinch by Alexander Shlemenko!
That one almost breaks Jacare's chin! He is knocked down!
Shlemenko is standing while Jacare is on the ground on his back
Shlemenko launches a kick to Jacare's thigh
Loud pop!
Shlemenko is standing while Jacare is on the ground on his back
Jacare tries to hit Alexander Shlemenko with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Shlemenko dodges that
Shlemenko is standing while Jacare is on the ground on his back
Ronaldo Souza 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 2:05 in the 5 round
Shlemenko is standing while Jacare is on the ground on his back
You can see Jacare's blood making stains in the mat.
Shlemenko launches a kick to Jacare's thigh
Loud pop!
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Alexander Shlemenko. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Back to the beginning! Ronaldo Souza is standing now.
Ronaldo Souza's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Shlemenko moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Jacare with a double overhooks!
The clock says 2:30 in the 5 round
Shlemenko wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Brutal punches to Jacare's face while in the clinch!
Jacare can't take many more shots like those!
Jacare's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The fighters are clinching.
Shlemenko is launching some bone breaking punches to Jacare's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Ronaldo Souza's eyes.
Crushing shot to Jacare's body! He's holding his side
Ronaldo Souza 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.
Sick uppercut from the clinch by Alexander Shlemenko!
That one almost breaks Jacare's chin! He is knocked down!
Shlemenko is standing while Jacare is on the ground on his back
Terrible one sided match... Jacare was not ready to fight a fighter of Alexander Shlemenko caliber.
Ronaldo Souza is a bloody mess!
Alexander Shlemenko steps back and allows Jacare to get back to his feet.
Jacare climbs to his feet and is standing now.
The clock says 3:15 in the 5 round
Alexander Shlemenko tries a middle kick
Jacare blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
The ref pulls off Alexander Shlemenko! Jacare seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
Jacare's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Winner is Alexander Shlemenko by TKO (Middle kick) at 3:25 Round 5
Statistics: Ronaldo Souza
Punches 7/20 (35%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 9/12 (75%)
GnP strikes 0/1 (0%)
Submissions 11/11 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 808 s
Statistics: Alexander Shlemenko
Punches 36/54 (67%)
Kicks 7/8 (88%)
Clinch strikes 12/21 (57%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 26/55 (47%)
Submissions 8/8 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 4/4 (100%)
Time on the ground 729 s
Souza did so so for a while, then faded hard in the 5th.
Alexander Shlemenko looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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Ronaldo Souza and Alexander Shlemenko touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Shlemenko steps forward
Ronaldo Souza catches him with an uppercut to the face!
There is a small laceration on Alexander Shlemenko's Right cheek
Ronaldo Souza tries to bring the fight to the ground
Shlemenko goes down.
Ronaldo Souza is in open guard over Shlemenko
Shlemenko reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Jacare blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Poorly executed technique. Ronaldo Souza looks to counter!
Jacare tries to move to full mount
Jacare succeeds
Ronaldo Souza is in full mount over Alexander Shlemenko
Alexander Shlemenko launches a few punches to Jacare's cheek from the guard.
Ronaldo Souza uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Ronaldo Souza is in full mount over Alexander Shlemenko
Alexander Shlemenko tries to roll to his side and trap Ronaldo Souza in his guard...
Ronaldo Souza keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Ronaldo Souza is in full mount over Alexander Shlemenko
Jacare tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Shlemenko struggles and frees his leg!
Ronaldo Souza is in half guard over Shlemenko
Ronaldo Souza tries to pass Alexander Shlemenko's guard...
Ronaldo Souza passes momentarily but Alexander Shlemenko sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Ronaldo Souza is in open guard over Shlemenko
Ronaldo Souza tries to pass to half guard...
Alexander Shlemenko can't prevent his opponent from passing. Jacare looks to work from half guard.
Ronaldo Souza is in half guard over Shlemenko
Shlemenko is moving on the ground...
Jacare tries to counter Shlemenko's moves on the ground.
Ronaldo Souza is in half guard over Shlemenko
Alexander Shlemenko throws up a triangle attempt!
Ronaldo Souza postures up and breaks the triangle.
Alexander Shlemenko gets sloppy and Ronaldo Souza tries to take advantage...
Ronaldo Souza tries to pass Alexander Shlemenko's guard...
Ronaldo Souza manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Alexander Shlemenko throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Jacare's chin! That stops Jacare in his tracks!
Jacare has a small cut in his Right eye
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Jacare tries to grapple
Shlemenko moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Shovel hook by Alexander Shlemenko
tags Jacare.
Jacare has a small cut in his Forehead
Jacare fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Alexander Shlemenko didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Ronaldo Souza is in open guard over Shlemenko
Jacare moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Poorly executed technique. Alexander Shlemenko looks to counter!
Alexander Shlemenko launches a few punches to Jacare's cheek from the guard.
Ronaldo Souza uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Ronaldo Souza is in open guard over Shlemenko
Jacare is in open guard over Shlemenko... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Shlemenko rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Shlemenko is trying to counter now!
Alexander Shlemenko sits up and gets an arm around Jacare's neck!
Jacare pushes Alexander Shlemenko back to the ground.
Ronaldo Souza is in open guard over Shlemenko
Shlemenko tries to close his guard around Jacare
He is not able to do it
Ronaldo Souza is in open guard over Shlemenko
Shlemenko measures the resilience of Jacare's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Jacare blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Alexander Shlemenko gets sloppy and Ronaldo Souza tries to take advantage...
Jacare tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Ronaldo Souza throws a combo
Shlemenko punches back but nobody connects.
Ronaldo Souza tries to bring the fight to the ground
Shlemenko won't budge, forcing Jacare to pull guard.
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Alexander Shlemenko is in closed guard over Jacare
Alexander Shlemenko tries to pass Ronaldo Souza's guard...
Alexander Shlemenko manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Alexander Shlemenko is in half guard over Jacare
Jacare attempts a triangle from bottom! Alexander Shlemenko slips out. Jacare quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Alexander Shlemenko slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Ronaldo Souza. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Arena Lodz (Lodz, Poland) are cheering for the fighters.
Alexander Shlemenko is opening up on Jacare and raining down combinations!
Jacare's corner looks worried!
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Nice fight between these two warriors. Anyone could be the winner.
Some nice shots from Alexander Shlemenko
that stun Jacare.
A punch from Ronaldo Souza
gets blocked by Shlemenko.
Jacare misses a step and Alexander Shlemenko sees an opportunity to counter him!
Jacare follows Alexander Shlemenko
only to get counter punched in a big way! Jacare needs to stop playing Alexander Shlemenko's game or he'll get knocked out!
Some nice shots from Alexander Shlemenko
that stun Jacare.
There is a small laceration on Ronaldo Souza's Mouth
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Ronaldo Souza shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Alexander Shlemenko is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Jacare into his guard.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
The cutman is working on Jacare's face.
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Round 2
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Ronaldo Souza continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Jacare looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Alexander Shlemenko's punches
Jacare is on the receiving end of a great combo by Shlemenko.
Alexander Shlemenko throws a looping right hand...
Jacare moves aside and dodges.
Ronaldo Souza tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Shlemenko is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Ronaldo Souza is in open guard over Shlemenko
Alexander Shlemenko launches a few punches to Jacare's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Jacare tries to cover his face,
Ronaldo Souza is in open guard over Shlemenko
Shlemenko tries to close his guard around Jacare
He succeeds!
Ronaldo Souza is in closed guard over Shlemenko
Jacare is in closed guard... Shlemenko tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ronaldo Souza!
Alexander Shlemenko is in full mount over Ronaldo Souza
Shlemenko goes for an armbar!
Ronaldo Souza breaks the lock and pushes away Alexander Shlemenko, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Alexander Shlemenko. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Arena Lodz (Lodz, Poland) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
You can see Jacare's blood making stains in the mat.
Jacare fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Shlemenko sprawls and remains on his feet.
Brilliant combination from Ronaldo Souza
Shlemenko is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Poorly executed technique. Alexander Shlemenko looks to counter!
A furious flurry of punches from Alexander Shlemenko
just misses Jacare.
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Ronaldo Souza is a bloody mess!
Jacare decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Jacare moves back and takes a deep breath.
Alexander Shlemenko leans forwards and tries to grapple with Jacare
Shlemenko shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Jacare doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Alexander Shlemenko embrace and tries to move away...
Alexander Shlemenko pushes Jacare forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jacare and Alexander Shlemenko are cliched up against the cage. Jacare hammers Shlemenko face and hooks Shlemenko leg
Alexander Shlemenko is on his back after that trip
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Ronaldo Souza is in closed guard over Shlemenko
Ronaldo Souza is a bloody mess!
Jacare is in closed guard... Shlemenko tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ronaldo Souza!
Alexander Shlemenko is in full mount over Ronaldo Souza
Jacare tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Alexander Shlemenko doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Jacare clumsily fails here and it's time for Alexander Shlemenko to fight back!
Alexander Shlemenko fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Jacare's face!
Alexander Shlemenko is in full mount over Ronaldo Souza
Ronaldo Souza is a bloody mess!
Shlemenko tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Alexander Shlemenko controls the situation despite Ronaldo Souza efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Alexander Shlemenko is in full mount over Ronaldo Souza
Shlemenko is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Ronaldo Souza, who is barely covering up!
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Alexander Shlemenko is in full mount over Ronaldo Souza
Shlemenko suddenly holds Ronaldo Souza's arm and tries an armbar!
Jacare can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Alexander Shlemenko!
Ronaldo Souza is in closed guard over Shlemenko
Alexander Shlemenko launches a few punches to Jacare's cheek from the guard.
Ronaldo Souza uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Shlemenko clumsily fails here and it's time for Ronaldo Souza to fight back!
Jacare tries to escape from closed guard...
Jacare struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Ronaldo Souza is in half guard over Shlemenko
Alexander Shlemenko attempts to move to full guard
Alexander Shlemenko manages to switch to full guard.
Ronaldo Souza is in closed guard over Shlemenko
Ronaldo Souza is looking to pass Alexander Shlemenko's guard...
Ronaldo Souza gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Ronaldo Souza is in half guard over Shlemenko
You can see Jacare's blood making stains in the mat.
Alexander Shlemenko launches a few punches to Jacare's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Jacare tries to cover his face,
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Ronaldo Souza is in half guard over Shlemenko
Shlemenko measures the resilience of Jacare's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Jacare's side.
Ronaldo Souza is in half guard over Shlemenko
Ronaldo Souza continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Ronaldo Souza pushes Shlemenko's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Shlemenko wraps his legs while he holds Ronaldo Souza's head... Tight guard!
Ronaldo Souza is in half guard over Shlemenko
Ronaldo Souza goes for an americana!
Shlemenko breaks free.
Jacare misses a step and Alexander Shlemenko sees an opportunity to counter him!
Alexander Shlemenko gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Jacare spins out, but Alexander Shlemenko was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Jacare is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Ronaldo Souza. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Arena Lodz (Lodz, Poland) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Nice punches from Alexander Shlemenko.
Jacare staggers backwards. Shlemenko wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Shlemenko wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Shlemenko moves forward and holds Jacare
Ronaldo Souza 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.
Ronaldo Souza's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Shlemenko is throwing a flurry of punches!
Jacare ducks under and circles out of the corner.
Alexander Shlemenko gets sloppy and Ronaldo Souza tries to take advantage...
Alexander Shlemenko launches a body shot
Jacare evades.
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Good front kick from Shlemenko!
Jacare stumbles backwards after that one!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Shlemenko decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Shlemenko moves back and takes a deep breath.
You can see Jacare's blood making stains in the mat.
Tremendous strikes from Shlemenko!
Some big punches are landing!
Jacare decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Jacare moves back and takes a deep breath.
Ronaldo Souza tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Alexander Shlemenko jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Shlemenko is trying to counter now!
Shlemenko moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Jacare with a double overhooks!
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
Ronaldo Souza's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Ronaldo Souza shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Alexander Shlemenko is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Jacare into his guard.
Ronaldo Souza is in closed guard over Shlemenko
Ronaldo Souza's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Jacare is in closed guard... Shlemenko tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ronaldo Souza!
Alexander Shlemenko is in full mount over Ronaldo Souza
You can see Jacare's blood making stains in the mat.
Ronaldo Souza tries to roll to his side and trap Alexander Shlemenko in his guard...
Alexander Shlemenko keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Alexander Shlemenko is in full mount over Ronaldo Souza
Shlemenko tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Alexander Shlemenko controls the situation despite Ronaldo Souza efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Alexander Shlemenko is in full mount over Ronaldo Souza
Shlemenko positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Jacare's being punished here!
Alexander Shlemenko is in full mount over Ronaldo Souza
Ronaldo Souza tries to roll to his side and trap Alexander Shlemenko in his guard...
Alexander Shlemenko keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Alexander Shlemenko is in full mount over Ronaldo Souza
You can see Jacare's blood making stains in the mat.
Deep breaths from Ronaldo Souza who tries a hammer punch to Shlemenko's ribs.
Shlemenko blocks those punches
Alexander Shlemenko is in full mount over Ronaldo Souza
Ronaldo Souza continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Ronaldo Souza tries to roll to his side and trap Alexander Shlemenko in his guard...
Alexander Shlemenko keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Alexander Shlemenko is in full mount over Ronaldo Souza
Ronaldo Souza tries to roll to his side and trap Alexander Shlemenko in his guard...
Ronaldo Souza moves to half guard.
Alexander Shlemenko is in half guard over Jacare
Jacare switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Shlemenko struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Alexander Shlemenko is in half guard over Jacare
Ronaldo Souza continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Ronaldo Souza slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Alexander Shlemenko cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 2:40 in the 3 round
Shlemenko wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Shlemenko moves forward and holds Jacare
The fighters are clinching.
Ronaldo Souza fakes a punch to Alexander Shlemenko ribs and the tries to trip him
Alexander Shlemenko loses balance and goes to the ground
Shlemenko has a small cut in his Right eye
Ronaldo Souza is in closed guard over Shlemenko
Jacare is in closed guard... Shlemenko tries to roll on the ground!
Ronaldo Souza uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Alexander Shlemenko gets sloppy and Ronaldo Souza tries to take advantage...
Ronaldo Souza looks to posture up and open Alexander Shlemenko's guard...
Ronaldo Souza forces Alexander Shlemenko to open his guard.
Ronaldo Souza is in open guard over Shlemenko
Ronaldo Souza pushes Alexander Shlemenko against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Alexander Shlemenko struggles not allowing Ronaldo Souza improve his position.
Ronaldo Souza is in open guard over Shlemenko
Jacare moves on the ground
Jacare cannot take advantage in the ground
Ronaldo Souza is in open guard over Shlemenko
Ronaldo Souza is a bloody mess!
Jacare tries to move to full mount
Jacare succeeds
The clock says 3:50 in the 3 round
Ronaldo Souza is in full mount over Alexander Shlemenko
Ronaldo Souza throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Shlemenko breaks the lock showing some skills...
Shlemenko is trying to counter now!
Alexander Shlemenko tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Alexander Shlemenko is in closed guard over Jacare
Shlemenko is in closed guard... Jacare tries to roll on the ground!
Alexander Shlemenko uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 4:10 in the 3 round
Alexander Shlemenko is in closed guard over Jacare
Shlemenko is in closed guard... Jacare tries to roll on the ground!
Alexander Shlemenko uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Jacare misses a step and Alexander Shlemenko sees an opportunity to counter him!
Alexander Shlemenko hovers above Jacare
Ronaldo Souza stops him from throwing strikes.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Arena Lodz (Lodz, Poland) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:15 in the 3 round
Alexander Shlemenko tries a hook to the body
and hits Jacare ribs hard
The clock says 4:25 in the 3 round
Alexander Shlemenko tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Jacare is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Alexander Shlemenko is in open guard over Jacare
Shlemenko positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Jacare's being punished here!
Alexander Shlemenko is in open guard over Jacare
Alexander Shlemenko tries to finish with a leg lock!
Jacare is able to break the lock.
Jacare is trying to counter now!
Jacare throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Alexander Shlemenko realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Alexander Shlemenko. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Arena Lodz (Lodz, Poland) are cheering for the fighters.
Middle kick from Shlemenko.
The kick just misses.
Poorly executed technique. Ronaldo Souza looks to counter!
A left hook from Jacare
falls short.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 4
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Shlemenko decides to launch some tentative punches
Alexander Shlemenko takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Jacare doesn't stop bleeding.
Alexander Shlemenko tries a hook to the body
and hits Jacare ribs hard
Shlemenko is holding Ronaldo Souza's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Ronaldo Souza loses balance and goes to the ground.
Alexander Shlemenko is in side mount over Ronaldo Souza
Ronaldo Souza attempts to trap Alexander Shlemenko in his guard.
Ronaldo Souza manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 0:50 in the 4 round
Alexander Shlemenko is in closed guard over Jacare
Jacare moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Alexander Shlemenko breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Shlemenko is trying to counter now!
Alexander Shlemenko hovers above Jacare
Ronaldo Souza stops him from throwing strikes.
Alexander Shlemenko is in closed guard over Jacare
Shlemenko tries to escape from closed guard...
Shlemenko struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Alexander Shlemenko is in half guard over Jacare
Alexander Shlemenko tries to free his leg
Alexander Shlemenko uses some of his skill by jumping out of Jacare's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Alexander Shlemenko is in side mount over Ronaldo Souza
Ronaldo Souza attempts to trap Alexander Shlemenko in his guard.
Alexander Shlemenko keeps control and remains in side mount.
Alexander Shlemenko is in side mount over Ronaldo Souza
Alexander Shlemenko goes for an americana!
Jacare breaks free.
Poorly executed technique. Ronaldo Souza looks to counter!
Ronaldo Souza attempts to trap Alexander Shlemenko in his guard.
Alexander Shlemenko keeps control and remains in side mount.
Alexander Shlemenko is in side mount over Ronaldo Souza
Jacare tries to move on the ground and shows Alexander Shlemenko a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Jacare's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Alexander Shlemenko is in side mount over Ronaldo Souza
Alexander Shlemenko wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Alexander Shlemenko can't find an opening in his opponent's guard!
Shlemenko misses a step and Ronaldo Souza sees an opportunity to counter him!
Jacare tries to show some ground skills
Ronaldo Souza put Shlemenko in half guard.
Alexander Shlemenko is in half guard over Jacare
Alexander Shlemenko tries to pass Ronaldo Souza's guard...
Alexander Shlemenko passes momentarily but Ronaldo Souza regains half guard.
Alexander Shlemenko is in half guard over Jacare
Shlemenko delivers a few accurate elbows!
Jacare is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Shlemenko is in rear mount over Jacare
Jacare has Shlemenko controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Shlemenko is unable to move under Jacare control.
Alexander Shlemenko is in closed guard over Jacare
Shlemenko tries to open up Jacare with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Jacare is trying to block them with his hands...
The clock says 2:30 in the 4 round
Alexander Shlemenko is in closed guard over Jacare
Ronaldo Souza's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Ronaldo Souza throws up a triangle attempt!
Alexander Shlemenko postures up and breaks the triangle.
Alexander Shlemenko is in closed guard over Jacare
Jacare switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Shlemenko struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
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 Arena Lodz (Lodz, Poland) are cheering for the fighters.
Ronaldo Souza tries to bring the fight to the ground
Shlemenko goes down.
Ronaldo Souza is in open guard over Shlemenko
Shlemenko tries to close his guard around Jacare
He succeeds!
Ronaldo Souza is in closed guard over Shlemenko
Ronaldo Souza is a bloody mess!
Jacare use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Arena Lodz (Lodz, Poland) is cheering him!
Ronaldo Souza is in side mount over Alexander Shlemenko
You can see Jacare's blood making stains in the mat.
Alexander Shlemenko attempts to trap Ronaldo Souza in his guard.
Alexander Shlemenko manages to switch to half guard.
Ronaldo Souza is in half guard over Shlemenko
Ronaldo Souza isolates Alexander Shlemenko's right arm looking for an armbar...
Alexander Shlemenko manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Ronaldo Souza lost his dominant position.
Jacare clumsily fails here and it's time for Alexander Shlemenko to fight back!
Shlemenko measures the resilience of Jacare's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Jacare's side.
Ronaldo Souza is in half guard over Shlemenko
Shlemenko measures the resilience of Jacare's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Jacare blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Ronaldo Souza is in half guard over Shlemenko
Ronaldo Souza tries to free his leg
Ronaldo Souza uses some of his skill by jumping out of Shlemenko's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
The clock says 4:15 in the 4 round
Ronaldo Souza is in side mount over Alexander Shlemenko
Nice beating Alexander Shlemenko has received.
Alexander Shlemenko attempts to trap Ronaldo Souza in his guard.
Ronaldo Souza keeps control and remains in side mount.
Ronaldo Souza is in side mount over Alexander Shlemenko
Jacare is taking this opportunity to rest.
Ronaldo Souza is in side mount over Alexander Shlemenko
Shlemenko measures the resilience of Jacare's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Jacare blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Alexander Shlemenko gets sloppy and Ronaldo Souza tries to take advantage...
Jacare tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
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 Arena Lodz (Lodz, Poland) are cheering for the fighters.
Shlemenko seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Alexander Shlemenko takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Ronaldo Souza's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Alexander Shlemenko and Jacare engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 5
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Ronaldo Souza tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Ronaldo Souza who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The fighters are clinching.
Shlemenko has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Alexander Shlemenko postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Jacare hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shlemenko grab one of Ronaldo Souza's arm and tries a Hip Throw
with a twist of his hip Alexander Shlemenko throw Jacare to the mat like a ragdoll
Shlemenko is standing while Jacare is on the ground on his back
Ronaldo Souza continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Shlemenko launches a kick to Jacare's thigh
Loud pop!
Shlemenko is standing while Jacare is on the ground on his back
Shlemenko launches a kick to Jacare's thigh
Loud pop!
The clock says 1:10 in the 5 round
Shlemenko is standing while Jacare is on the ground on his back
Shlemenko launches a kick to Jacare's thigh
Loud pop!
Shlemenko is standing while Jacare is on the ground on his back
You can see Jacare's blood making stains in the mat.
Alexander Shlemenko creates space and allows Ronaldo Souza to stand up.
Jacare climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Shlemenko tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Shlemenko is clinching with Jacare.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sick uppercut from the clinch by Alexander Shlemenko!
That one almost breaks Jacare's chin! He is knocked down!
Shlemenko is standing while Jacare is on the ground on his back
Shlemenko launches a kick to Jacare's thigh
Loud pop!
Shlemenko is standing while Jacare is on the ground on his back
Jacare tries to hit Alexander Shlemenko with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Shlemenko dodges that
Shlemenko is standing while Jacare is on the ground on his back
Ronaldo Souza 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 2:05 in the 5 round
Shlemenko is standing while Jacare is on the ground on his back
You can see Jacare's blood making stains in the mat.
Shlemenko launches a kick to Jacare's thigh
Loud pop!
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Alexander Shlemenko. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Back to the beginning! Ronaldo Souza is standing now.
Ronaldo Souza's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Shlemenko moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Jacare with a double overhooks!
The clock says 2:30 in the 5 round
Shlemenko wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Brutal punches to Jacare's face while in the clinch!
Jacare can't take many more shots like those!
Jacare's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The fighters are clinching.
Shlemenko is launching some bone breaking punches to Jacare's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Ronaldo Souza's eyes.
Crushing shot to Jacare's body! He's holding his side
Ronaldo Souza 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.
Sick uppercut from the clinch by Alexander Shlemenko!
That one almost breaks Jacare's chin! He is knocked down!
Shlemenko is standing while Jacare is on the ground on his back
Terrible one sided match... Jacare was not ready to fight a fighter of Alexander Shlemenko caliber.
Ronaldo Souza is a bloody mess!
Alexander Shlemenko steps back and allows Jacare to get back to his feet.
Jacare climbs to his feet and is standing now.
The clock says 3:15 in the 5 round
Alexander Shlemenko tries a middle kick
Jacare blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
The ref pulls off Alexander Shlemenko! Jacare seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
Jacare's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Winner is Alexander Shlemenko by TKO (Middle kick) at 3:25 Round 5
Statistics: Ronaldo Souza
Punches 7/20 (35%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 9/12 (75%)
GnP strikes 0/1 (0%)
Submissions 11/11 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 808 s
Statistics: Alexander Shlemenko
Punches 36/54 (67%)
Kicks 7/8 (88%)
Clinch strikes 12/21 (57%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 26/55 (47%)
Submissions 8/8 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 4/4 (100%)
Time on the ground 729 s
Souza did so so for a while, then faded hard in the 5th.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!