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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sergey Bakarow (ranked 3441 p4p, 5853 weight class) and Makhmud Cherokee (ranked 422 p4p, 559 weight class). Cherokee is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Bruises. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sergey Bakarow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Makhmud Cherokee!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cherokee is defended easily by Bakarow.
Cherokee misses with a head kick.
Bakarow wants to clinch up but Cherokee keeps it at a distance.
Cherokee is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Cherokee forces Bakarow back against the cage and clinches.
Bakarow's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bakarow shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cherokee defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cherokee stuffs the takedown.
Cherokee pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bakarow back to the cage. Cherokee follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A combination from Cherokee does no damage.
Cherokee shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bakarow sprawls well. Bakarow wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cherokee gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bakarow decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Bakarow trying to control the action but Cherokee is working from the bottom.
Cherokee is defending against the submission attempts here by Bakarow.
Bakarow is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cherokee has managed to free his arm - good work.
Cherokee trying to hold on to Bakarow's head to control him but Bakarow postures up.
Cherokee felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bakarow controlling the action here.
Cherokee tries to roll over but Bakarow keeps him under control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bakarow in particular looking to stall.
Cherokee is trying to maintain the position but Bakarow is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cherokee is staying active underneath Bakarow, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bakarow looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Cherokee with a poor takedown
and Bakarow counters by clinching up.
Sergey Bakarow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Makhmud Cherokee.
Cherokee is trying to pull guard but Bakarow turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Cherokee tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bakarow smiles and moves away.
Cherokee tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bakarow swivels and escapes.
Bakarow shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bakarow shoots for a takedown but Cherokee saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cherokee gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bakarow to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Bakarow throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bakarow postures up in Cherokee's guard and throws a big left but Cherokee blocks it.
Cherokee keeping moving, preventing Bakarow from controlling successfully.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bakarow stands up from guard. Let's bang!
A lazy body kick from Cherokee
and Bakarow counters with a single leg into guard. Cherokee didn't expect that.
Cherokee avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cherokee has momentary wrist control but Bakarow slips an elbow through the middle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bakarow tries to stand but Cherokee is controlling from the bottom.
Bakarow is stalling in the full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bakarow prevents Cherokee from getting back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sergey Bakarow dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bakarow shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Cherokee napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Bakarow trying to control the position but Cherokee is working away.
You can see the frustration on Cherokee's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cherokee is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bakarow misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cherokee tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bakarow wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bakarow trying to control the position but Cherokee is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cherokee is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bakarow off and has taken his back!
Cherokee throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Bakarow rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Cherokee is looking to pass Bakarow's guard but actually Bakarow recovers to full guard.
Bakarow wants to stand and escape but Cherokee is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cherokee gets to his feet. Bakarow looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Cherokee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bakarow with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cherokee holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Bakarow jumps guard but Cherokee turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bakarow has Cherokee pressed against the cage, preventing Cherokee from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bakarow pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cherokee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bakarow moves away.
Bakarow throws a right and a left that both miss.
As Bakarow backs off Cherokee throws a huge counter combo but Bakarow manages to avoid it all.
Cherokee looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bakarow is fending him off so far but Cherokee persists. Nope, Bakarow circles away and we're back to standing.
Bakarow changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cherokee tries to avoid it but Bakarow manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cherokee to the ground. Cherokee escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergey Bakarow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bakarow tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cherokee paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bakarow ducks right into an uppercut from Cherokee.
Cherokee fails with a takedown attempt.
Bakarow dives in and scores a takedown into Cherokee's guard.
Cherokee is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Bakarow connects with a couple of short punches.
Cherokee looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bakarow trying to control but Cherokee is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bakarow lands a couple of digs.
Sergey Bakarow overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cherokee is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bakarow is aware though and is defending well.
Bakarow stands and throws Cherokee's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Cherokee prevents Bakarow from moving into mount.
Cherokee is not content to let Bakarow control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bakarow scores with punches from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Sergey Bakarow will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Bakarow tries a head kick but it misses.
Cherokee clinches.
Cherokee has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bakarow after a bit of a struggle.
Cherokee fails to pull guard.
Bakarow has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cherokee avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Cherokee prevents a body shot from Bakarow.
Bakarow has Cherokee pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Bakarow pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Cherokee tumbling to the mat - Bakarow dives into Cherokee's guard.
Bakarow trying to control the position from guard on top but Cherokee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cherokee scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Makhmud Cherokee seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cherokee fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sergey Bakarow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Makhmud Cherokee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Bakarow misses.
Bakarow closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Cherokee quickly recovers to half guard.
Cherokee trying to hold on to Bakarow's head to control him but Bakarow postures up.
Bakarow wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cherokee keeps working.
Cherokee looking for submissions off his back.
Cherokee is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bakarow is trying to control. Cherokee wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cherokee keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bakarow prevents Cherokee from improving his position.
Cherokee looks like he's trying to stand up.
Bakarow seems to be working for a kimura but Cherokee defends the submission attempt.
Cherokee trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Bakarow manages to pass to mount!
The referee warns Cherokee that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Bakarow connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Bakarow connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Cherokee wants to control but Bakarow is having none of it.
Bakarow working for a guillotine from mount but Cherokee is in no mood to give up.
Cherokee wants to control but Bakarow is having none of it.
Cherokee is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Cherokee is desperately trying to improve his position but Bakarow has a good base and remains in mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bakarow can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cherokee is looking to escape.
Bakarow unloading with bombs!
Sergey Bakarow is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bakarow trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bakarow is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cherokee can do to turn this around?
Bakarow lands a couple of good shots and Cherokee has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cherokee is taking damage to the body and head.
Makhmud Cherokee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bakarow struggling to keep hold of the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sergey Bakarow showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bakarow, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergey Bakarow!
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