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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Seyran Zeynalabdinov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yermolai Sokoloff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zeynalabdinov comes into the arena with Saku blaring out of the sound system. Sokoloff has chosen USS / Yin Yang as his entrance music. Yermolai Sokoloff has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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204 lbs
28 - 21 - 1 |
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189 cm
30
190 lbs
16 - 10 - 2 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 21 - 1, fighting out of New York, Seyran Zeynalabdinov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yermolai Sokoloff!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Jonathan Paton and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zeynalabdinov just misses with a punch to the body.
Zeynalabdinov misses with an uppercut
enabling Sokoloff to counter with a crisp jab.
Seyran Zeynalabdinov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zeynalabdinov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sokoloff looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Sokoloff is not content to let Zeynalabdinov control the position.
Zeynalabdinov working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sokoloff taking a bit of punishment here - Zeynalabdinov scoring with strikes.
It looks like Yermolai Sokoloff has been cut.
Zeynalabdinov scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Sokoloff to see if he's OK.
Zeynalabdinov wants to control but Sokoloff is keeping him busy.
Zeynalabdinov tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zeynalabdinov is working hard here to advance position.
Zeynalabdinov trying to control the action but Sokoloff is working from the bottom.
Sokoloff tries to improve position but can't.
Zeynalabdinov wants to control but Sokoloff is keeping him busy.
Sokoloff can't do much from the bottom here.
Sokoloff is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A lull in the action here as Zeynalabdinov stalls from top position.
Sokoloff is looking to regain half guard here but Zeynalabdinov keeps moving and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
You can see the frustration on Sokoloff's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sokoloff is trying to get back to half guard.
Sokoloff sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Sokoloff is defending against the submission attempts here by Zeynalabdinov.
Sokoloff is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sokoloff is trying to maintain the position but Zeynalabdinov is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Zeynalabdinov is looking to advance position but Sokoloff won't allow it.
Sokoloff tries to get to full guard but Zeynalabdinov has control of the leg.
Zeynalabdinov is keen to just control but Sokoloff is a slippery customer.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sokoloff throws a hook but Zeynalabdinov avoids it easily.
Zeynalabdinov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sokoloff! But no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sokoloff connects with the punch.
It looks like Seyran Zeynalabdinov has been cut.
Zeynalabdinov takes one to the side of the head.
Sokoloff takes a swing at Zeynalabdinov's ribcage but misses.
Zeynalabdinov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sokoloff counters with a nice uppercut.
A chopping leg kick lands by Zeynalabdinov.
Zeynalabdinov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sokoloff.
Zeynalabdinov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zeynalabdinov slips a straight right by Sokoloff.
Sokoloff cracks Zeynalabdinov with a good jab.
Zeynalabdinov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Sokoloff to counter with a crisp jab.
Sokoloff has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zeynalabdinov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sokoloff. Sokoloff obviously looking to wear him down.
Sokoloff throws a head kick that misses.
Zeynalabdinov feinted with a counter takedown.
Sokoloff misses with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Yermolai Sokoloff will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sokoloff misses with a head kick.
Sokoloff connects with a looping right hand.
Zeynalabdinov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sokoloff misses with a two punch combination.
Zeynalabdinov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sokoloff misses with a body shot.
Sokoloff takes one to the side of the head.
Sokoloff might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Sokoloff swinging wildly here.
Sokoloff lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A clash of legs there as Sokoloff blocks the low kick.
Sokoloff defending well as Zeynalabdinov loads up on a big left hand.
Sokoloff missing with a left hand there. Zeynalabdinov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab from Zeynalabdinov.
Sokoloff checks the leg kick.
Zeynalabdinov looks to score with a jab to the body but Sokoloff is just out of range.
Sokoloff misses with a hook. Zeynalabdinov ducked under it nicely.
Yermolai Sokoloff is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sokoloff checks a leg kick.
Nice combo by Zeynalabdinov! Oh, that's hurt him - Sokoloff falls to the canvas and Zeynalabdinov follows him into side control.
Sokoloff is rocked!
That has opened up Yermolai Sokoloff's cut even more.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sokoloff is looking for a sweep.
Sokoloff is still in real trouble! Can Zeynalabdinov finish him?
Sokoloff prevents Zeynalabdinov from moving into mount.
Sokoloff seems to have recovered his senses.
Sokoloff is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Zeynalabdinov wants to control but Sokoloff is keeping him busy.
Sokoloff tries to buck Zeynalabdinov off but Zeynalabdinov is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sokoloff is trying to control Zeynalabdinov's posture but Zeynalabdinov avoids it.
Sokoloff gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Zeynalabdinov is pressing down on Sokoloff's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sokoloff is holding on for now.
Sokoloff tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Zeynalabdinov lands a nice short elbow.
The cut above Yermolai Sokoloff's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Sokoloff misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Zeynalabdinov is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Sokoloff as he works his way to full guard.
Zeynalabdinov forces his way into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zeynalabdinov thows a huge punch but Sokoloff dodges it nicely.
Zeynalabdinov trying to control the action but Sokoloff is working from the bottom.
Sokoloff trying to control but Zeynalabdinov postures up.
Zeynalabdinov wants to control but Sokoloff is keeping him busy.
Seyran Zeynalabdinov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zeynalabdinov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Zeynalabdinov is trying to control. Sokoloff wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Zeynalabdinov works his way into full mount!
Zeynalabdinov trying to control but Sokoloff is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sokoloff is working to get back to half guard.
BOOM! Zeynalabdinov connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Yermolai Sokoloff's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Yermolai Sokoloff's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Seyran Zeynalabdinov!
A very excited looking Seyran Zeynalabdinov 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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