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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sergei Sokolov (ranked 1757 p4p, 1610 weight class) and Rylan Wheeler (ranked 223 p4p, 202 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed |
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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 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sergei Sokolov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rylan Wheeler!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Franklyn Lucas and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sokolov lunges at Wheeler with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Wheeler's hand.
Sokolov lands with a hook. Wheeler tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sokolov lands a glancing blow to the side of Wheeler's head.
Sokolov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wheeler swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sokolov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wheeler manages to avoid it.
Wheeler swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sokolov staying out of range there.
Wheeler throws a big shot that misses.
Wheeler throws an overhand right that lands on Sokolov's shoulder, as Sokolov tries to avoid the shot.
Wheeler with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sokolov to score with a decent uppercut.
Wheeler ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sokolov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wheeler defends it nicely.
Sokolov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sokolov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wheeler's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wheeler takes one to the chin there.
Wheeler connects with a jab.
We've been hearing reports that Sokolov has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Sokolov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Wheeler sprawls well initially but Sokolov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Sokolov controlling the action here.
Sokolov is working for a submission of some sort.
Sokolov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Sokolov wants to control but Wheeler is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wheeler looking for submissions off his back.
Wheeler taking some punishment here, with Sokolov in his half guard.
Wheeler is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sokolov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Sokolov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Wheeler with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Well, if Sokolov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
Wheeler is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sokolov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wheeler wants to get back to full guard.
Sokolov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Wheeler gets full guard.
Wheeler working for a triangle but Sokolov defends it easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Wheeler is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sokolov with a nice head shot there.
Sokolov trying to control the position from guard on top but Wheeler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sokolov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sokolov wants to control from the top but Wheeler keeps moving.
Sokolov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Wheeler's head.
Wheeler looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Sokolov has picked Wheeler up and slammed him! Wheeler can't keep hold of the triangle and Sokolov manages to pass to side control!
Wheeler is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sokolov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Nice strikes from Sokolov there.
Wheeler looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sokolov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sergei Sokolov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Sokolov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wheeler's head backwards.
Sokolov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sokolov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wheeler gets caught napping as Sokolov dives in and scores a takedown. Wheeler manages to retain guard.
Sokolov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wheeler escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sokolov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sokolov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Sokolov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wheeler can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sokolov distracts Wheeler with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sokolov scoring with some ground and pound.
Sokolov passes Wheeler's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sokolov is keen to just control but Wheeler is a slippery customer.
Sokolov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Sokolov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Sokolov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wheeler keeps working.
Wheeler has hold of Sokolov's hands but Sokolov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nice strikes from Sokolov there.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Sokolov is trying to control. Wheeler wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sokolov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Sokolov prevents Wheeler from improving his position.
Sokolov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Sokolov lands strikes from half guard.
Sokolov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Sokolov wants to pass to mount but Wheeler is defending the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wheeler wants to control but Sokolov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Wheeler is not content to let Sokolov control the position.
Wheeler slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sokolov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sokolov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Wheeler's head.
Sokolov wants to control from the top but Wheeler keeps moving.
Sergei Sokolov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sokolov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sokolov wants to control from the top but Wheeler keeps moving.
Sokolov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Wheeler working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sokolov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sokolov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wheeler has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Sokolov is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Wheeler.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sokolov scores with a couple of short elbows.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sergei Sokolov dominated that second round.
That's time! Sokolov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Wheeler misses the shot to the body.
Wheeler scores with the left hand. Sokolov knows he should have avoided that one.
Wheeler bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sokolov's head.
Rylan Wheeler seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sokolov connects with a crisp jab.
Sokolov with a nice cross.
Wheeler throws a hook but Sokolov avoids it easily.
Wheeler misses with a looping right.
Sokolov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wheeler as he jumps to the side.
Sokolov with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sokolov gets a takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wheeler tries to get to full guard but Sokolov has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wheeler is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sokolov pulls his head out easily.
Sokolov slows the pace down in half guard.
Sokolov wants to control but Wheeler is keeping him busy.
Ground and pound from Sokolov.
Sokolov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Wheeler on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sokolov is nestled in close to Wheeler, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sokolov moves nicely into side control.
Sokolov landing strikes.
Sokolov passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Wheeler!
Wheeler in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Sokolov looking to finish Wheeler with some ground and pound. This is bad for Wheeler!
Sokolov looking to finish Wheeler with some ground and pound. This is bad for Wheeler!
Sokolov looking to finish Wheeler with some ground and pound. This is bad for Wheeler!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sokolov looking to control but Wheeler is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Sokolov cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sokolov looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Sokolov looking to finish Wheeler with some ground and pound. This is bad for Wheeler!
Sergei Sokolov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sokolov controlling the pace for now.
Wheeler has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Wheeler tries to hold on but Sokolov pushes him away.
Sokolov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sokolov putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Wheeler tries to hold on but Sokolov pushes him away.
Wheeler can't escape the position.
Sokolov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sokolov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Wheeler for as long as he can get away with.
Sokolov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Wheeler is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sokolov controlling the position easily from mount.
Rylan Wheeler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Sergei Sokolov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sokolov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergei Sokolov!
During a confident post fight interview, Sergei Sokolov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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