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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shapovolov Sokoloff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Omari Akhmedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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180 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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183 cm
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182 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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Good takedowns
Decent boxing
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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
5 - 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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Omari Akhmedov!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Richard Clark and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sokoloff gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Akhmedov counters with a nice uppercut.
Sokoloff looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Akhmedov!
Akhmedov is not content to let Sokoloff control the position.
Akhmedov wants to get back to his feet but Sokoloff drags him back down.
Sokoloff working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Akhmedov wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sokoloff trying to control the action but Akhmedov is working from the bottom.
Akhmedov is pushing Sokoloff's head away, looking to escape. Sokoloff manages to hold on to the position though.
Sokoloff is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Akhmedov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sokoloff looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Akhmedov pushes Sokoloff away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Sokoloff gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Akhmedov is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Sokoloff trying to control the position but Akhmedov is working away.
Akhmedov is trying to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sokoloff cracks Akhmedov with a big elbow.
Akhmedov pushes Sokoloff away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Sokoloff gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Sokoloff is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Akhmedov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sokoloff wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Akhmedov, who protects the arm well.
Akhmedov is pushing Sokoloff's head away, looking to escape. Sokoloff manages to hold on to the position though.
Sokoloff trying to control the position but Akhmedov is working away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sokoloff prevents Akhmedov from escaping the position.
Sokoloff trying to control the position but Akhmedov is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sokoloff throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Akhmedov tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Sokoloff won't let Akhmedov get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Akhmedov wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Sokoloff.
Akhmedov wants to get back to his feet.
Sokoloff tries to control but Akhmedov wriggling away.
Akhmedov bucks Sokoloff off and manages to get back to his feet!
Sokoloff misses with a takedown attempt
and Akhmedov counters with a two punch combo.
Sokoloff lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Omari Akhmedov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sokoloff has his takedown stuffed
and Akhmedov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shapovolov Sokoloff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sokoloff is breathing heavily.
Sokoloff doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Akhmedov counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sokoloff gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Akhmedov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sokoloff fails with the takedown
and Akhmedov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shapovolov Sokoloff dominated that round.
That's time! Sokoloff's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sokoloff shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Akhmedov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sokoloff shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Akhmedov counters with a nice body shot.
Sokoloff has his takedown stuffed
and Akhmedov counters with a three punch combo that has Sokoloff backing up. Sokoloff nods at Akhmedov to acknowledge the strikes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shapovolov Sokoloff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sokoloff has his takedown stuffed
and Akhmedov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sokoloff fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sokoloff fails with the takedown
and Sokoloff takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sokoloff tries for a takedown but Akhmedov circles away easily
and Akhmedov counters with a one-two to the body.
Sokoloff has his takedown stuffed
letting Akhmedov counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sokoloff doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Akhmedov counters with a stiff right hand.
Sokoloff tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Sokoloff takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sokoloff tries for a takedown but Akhmedov circles away easily
and Akhmedov counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sokoloff misses with a takedown attempt
and Akhmedov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sokoloff fails with the takedown
and Akhmedov counters with a nice uppercut.
Sokoloff tries for a takedown but Akhmedov circles away easily
and Akhmedov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sokoloff has his takedown stuffed
and Akhmedov counters with a left and a right that stings Sokoloff.
Sokoloff misses with a takedown
and Akhmedov counters with a one-two to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sokoloff has his takedown stuffed
and Akhmedov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sokoloff tries for a takedown but Akhmedov circles away easily
and Akhmedov counters with a straight that turns Sokoloff's legs to rubber! Akhmedov pushes forward with more strikes and Sokoloff goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Omari Akhmedov!
In defeat, Shapovolov Sokoloff stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'm sorry to let my fans down, I wish my opponent the best of luck in his next fight. I promise to come back stronger next time.'.
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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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