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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shapovolov Sokoloff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Jeferson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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171 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Shapovolov Sokoloff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Alex Jeferson!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Donald Grub and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sokoloff shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jeferson but Jeferson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sokoloff takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jeferson has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Jeferson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jeferson wants it to stay on the feet.
Jeferson fails with the takedown.
Jeferson shoots in but Sokoloff avoids the takedown attempt easily.
No joy there for Sokoloff, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've been told by Sokoloff's head coaches at The Seven Sins Grappling Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jeferson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jeferson wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shapovolov Sokoloff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jeferson gets the takedown into side control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Sloppy strikes there by Jeferson.
Jeferson is chipping away with strikes.
Jeferson working the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sokoloff dodges the ground and pound from Jeferson.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jeferson grinds an elbow into Sokoloff's temple.
You can see the frustration on Sokoloff's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sokoloff takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Sokoloff regains half guard.
Jeferson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jeferson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sokoloff misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Sokoloff punching from the bottom.
Sokoloff is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jeferson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sokoloff gets back to full guard.
Sokoloff 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.
Jeferson postures up.
Sokoloff looking for a sweep. Not yet Sokoloff, not yet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sokoloff not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sokoloff looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sokoloff has momentary wrist control but Jeferson slips an elbow through the middle.
Jeferson is looking to work some ground and pound but Sokoloff has wrist control.
Sokoloff is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jeferson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sokoloff throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sokoloff wants to improve his position but instead Jeferson has moved into half guard.
Jeferson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Sokoloff is looking for a sweep. Jeferson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jeferson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nice strikes from Jeferson there.
Sokoloff wants to improve his position but Jeferson is controlling well.
Sokoloff is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jeferson pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sokoloff is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jeferson pulls his head out easily.
Jeferson working over Sokoloff with some ground and pound. Sokoloff looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Sokoloff is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jeferson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sokoloff tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sokoloff wants to get back to his feet.
Sokoloff looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sokoloff regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alex Jeferson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Sokoloff's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sokoloff tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Jeferson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jeferson lands a nice short elbow.
Jeferson is thwarting Sokoloff's attempts to control the position.
Jeferson wants to free his trapped foot but Sokoloff is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sokoloff tries to get to full guard but Jeferson has control of the leg.
Sokoloff actively working from the bottom here.
Sokoloff wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sokoloff is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jeferson pulls his head out easily.
Sokoloff tries to get to full guard but Jeferson has control of the leg.
Alex Jeferson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sokoloff punching from the bottom.
Jeferson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sokoloff trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jeferson winds up and cracks Sokoloff with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jeferson lands strikes from half guard.
Jeferson working Sokoloff over with strikes.
Jeferson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sokoloff wants to improve his position but Jeferson is controlling well.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jeferson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Sokoloff is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jeferson pulls his head out easily.
Jeferson working the head and body with strikes.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jeferson lands a nice short elbow.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jeferson lands a nice short elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sokoloff moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jeferson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jeferson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sokoloff wants to sweep but no luck.
Jeferson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jeferson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sokoloff is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jeferson is controlling him.
Jeferson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sokoloff throws his legs up looking for a submission but Jeferson uses it to pass to side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jeferson scoring with punches and elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sokoloff is trying to control Jeferson's posture but Jeferson avoids it.
Sokoloff manages to work his way to half guard, despite Jeferson's best efforts.
Jeferson is pressing down on Sokoloff's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sokoloff is holding on for now.
Jeferson lands with a punch from half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jeferson drops an elbow to the side of Sokoloff's head.
Sokoloff has hold of Jeferson's hands but Jeferson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jeferson working over Sokoloff with some ground and pound. Sokoloff looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sokoloff wants to get back to full guard.
Sokoloff trying to hold on to Jeferson's head to control him but Jeferson postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Jeferson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Sokoloff with a poor takedown
and Jeferson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Sokoloff trying to hold on to Jeferson's head to control him but Jeferson postures up.
Jeferson slips a nice elbow through Sokoloff's hands, connecting with Sokoloff's forehead.
Jeferson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jeferson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Jeferson working over Sokoloff with some ground and pound. Sokoloff looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jeferson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Sokoloff has hold of Jeferson's hands but Jeferson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Sokoloff makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sokoloff.
Sokoloff working a defensive guard here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sokoloff has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jeferson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sokoloff is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sokoloff preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jeferson is working Sokoloff over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jeferson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sokoloff is keeping the position for now.
Sokoloff working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jeferson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jeferson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jeferson stopping the sweep attempt from Sokoloff.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jeferson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sokoloff has his feet on Jeferson's thighs here. He's pushed Jeferson off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Jeferson screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shapovolov Sokoloff!
A very excited looking Shapovolov Sokoloff made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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