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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shapovolov Sokoloff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samson Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Jones's choice of entrance music: Bangarang by Skrillex. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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180 lbs
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180 cm
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170 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin |
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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
4 - 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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Samson Jones!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Paul Tew and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sokoloff with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut.
Jones scores with a punch to the head.
Jones has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Sokoloff is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Samson Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Jones does no damage.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jones.
Jones stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jones wants it to stay on the feet.
Sokoloff with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jones counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Sokoloff!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shapovolov Sokoloff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sokoloff sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sokoloff actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sokoloff actively working from the bottom here.
Sokoloff tries to kick Jones off but Jones keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Sokoloff is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jones pulls his head out easily.
Sokoloff regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sokoloff manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jones can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jones manages to control the position for a moment.
Sokoloff tries to control but Jones wriggling away.
Sokoloff misses with a head shot.
Sokoloff avoids the attempt from Jones to control.
Sokoloff tries to control but Jones wriggling away.
Jones is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sokoloff throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Sokoloff goes for an armbar but Jones turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Jones.
Sokoloff is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sokoloff is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sokoloff avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sokoloff keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Sokoloff trying to control the position.
Jones throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sokoloff works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sokoloff lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Jones!
Sokoloff can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jones is looking to escape.
Jones tries to hold on but Sokoloff pushes him away.
Sokoloff is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Sokoloff extends the arm and Jones is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shapovolov Sokoloff!
Shapovolov Sokoloff thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Samson Jones was interviewed post fight and said 'I guess i kinda suck at this ey?'.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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