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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sergei Sokolov (ranked 3698 p4p, 2052 weight class) and Victor Kherson (ranked 449 p4p, 277 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Insanely flexible |
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Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite 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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sergei Sokolov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Victor Kherson!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sokolov moves away from the strike by Kherson.
Kherson lands with an uppercut that bounces Sokolov off the cage and back into range.
Sokolov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sokolov looks to throw the jab but Kherson is out of range.
Kherson misses with a straight right.
Kherson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sokolov throws a hook but Kherson blocks it.
Kherson throws a body punch but Sokolov moves out of range.
Sokolov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kherson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sokolov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sokolov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kherson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sokolov shoots in looking for a takedown but Kherson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sokolov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kherson throws a right hand that misses
and Sokolov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sokolov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sokolov prevents Kherson from standing back up.
Sokolov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Sokolov is keen to just control but Kherson is a slippery customer.
Sokolov prevents Kherson from improving his position.
Sokolov working the head and body with strikes.
Kherson is looking to control Sokolov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kherson avoid being mounted?
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Sokolov connects with a nice short shot to Kherson's temple.
Sokolov throwing shots but Kherson is blocking nicely.
Kherson wants to control but Sokolov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kherson is controlling Sokolov's position as best he can from this difficult position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kherson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kherson trying to control but Sokolov postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sokolov is nestled in close to Kherson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sokolov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sokolov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kherson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Sokolov trying to control the action but Kherson is working from the bottom.
Kherson wants to improve his position but Sokolov is controlling well.
Sokolov wants to take a breather but Kherson is having none of it.
Kherson is defending against the submission attempts here by Sokolov.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sokolov working over Kherson with some ground and pound. Kherson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sokolov is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Sokolov has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Kherson's face.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sokolov pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Sokolov is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Kherson has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Kherson is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Kherson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Sokolov goes for an armbar but Kherson turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Kherson.
Kherson wants to stand but Sokolov is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sokolov pulls Kherson in close to prevent any damage.
Sokolov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kherson's guard.
Sokolov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kherson is looking to escape.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sokolov working Kherson over with strikes.
Sokolov is looking for a kimura but Kherson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sokolov to get the leverage.
Kherson is looking to improve his position.
Sokolov is trying to work for a kimura but Kherson is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sergei Sokolov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Kherson throws a right hand that misses
so Sokolov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Sokolov landing some decent shots from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sokolov works over Kherson with some ground and pound from guard.
Sokolov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sokolov wants to control from the top but Kherson keeps moving.
Sokolov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sokolov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sokolov with a nice head shot there.
Sergei Sokolov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sokolov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kherson is trying to keep Sokolov in close.
Kherson keeping moving, preventing Sokolov from controlling successfully.
Kherson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sokolov connects with a couple of short punches.
Kherson has momentary wrist control but Sokolov slips an elbow through the middle.
Kherson has his hands on Sokolov's head, controlling the position.
Kherson is trying to keep Sokolov in close.
Kherson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sokolov is one step ahead there.
Kherson has momentary wrist control but Sokolov slips an elbow through the middle.
Sokolov is in close to Kherson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sokolov throws a big elbow that misses.
Sokolov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kherson is trying to keep Sokolov in close.
Kherson wants to get back to his feet but Sokolov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kherson keeping moving, preventing Sokolov from controlling successfully.
Kherson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sokolov is standing up over Kherson. Kherson looks to escape but Sokolov dives into side control.
Kherson is looking for a sweep.
Sokolov in side control lands a decent elbow.
Sokolov tries to score with some ground and pound. Kherson controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Sokolov wants to control but Kherson is keeping him busy.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sokolov lands a nice forearm strike.
Sloppy strikes there by Sokolov.
Kherson tries to buck Sokolov off but Sokolov is having none of it.
Sokolov is trying to get an arm triangle but Kherson is defending well.
Kherson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sokolov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sokolov scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Kherson to see if he's OK.
Sokolov is putting a hurting on Kherson here, landing some big shots from side control.
Sokolov misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Sokolov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kherson sneaks back into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kherson is refusing to be controlled, as Sokolov sits in half guard.
Kherson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sokolov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sokolov's back!
Kherson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sokolov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sokolov looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Kherson has the hooks in. Sokolov is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Kherson trying to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sokolov trying to control the position but Kherson manages to sink in the hooks.
Kherson is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Sokolov knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Sokolov for a finish.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sergei Sokolov dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Kherson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kherson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sokolov at a distance.
Kherson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kherson slips a jab from Sokolov.
Kherson misses with a body shot
and Sokolov counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kherson!
Sokolov landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Kherson is looking for a sweep.
Sokolov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kherson can do to turn this around?
Kherson is looking to get back to his feet here but Sokolov is keeping cool and he's managed to take Kherson's back.
Sokolov softening up his opponent with strikes here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sokolov goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Kherson escapes and is now in half guard on top.
Kherson is trying to control the action in half guard but Sokolov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kherson looks to land a strike but Sokolov avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Sokolov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sokolov keeping full guard, as Kherson tries to pass.
Kherson is fighting to break Sokolov's control of his arms but Sokolov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Sokolov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sokolov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sokolov looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Kherson has picked Sokolov up and slammed him! Sokolov can't keep hold of the triangle and Kherson manages to pass to side control!
Kherson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Sokolov tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Kherson easily slips into full mount!
Sokolov is looking to get to half guard.
Sokolov manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kherson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kherson seems to be working for a kimura but Sokolov defends the submission attempt.
Kherson prevents Sokolov from improving his position.
Kherson wants to stand but Sokolov has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Sokolov manages to get to full guard.
Kherson stopping the sweep attempt from Sokolov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sokolov trying to control the position.
Sokolov has control of Kherson's left arm, preventing Kherson from doing any damage.
Sokolov is trying to keep Kherson in close.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kherson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sokolov at a distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kherson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Victor Kherson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sergei Sokolov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A big right from Sokolov misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Victor Kherson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sokolov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
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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