Vlasov vs Durodola

Who won Vlasov vs Durodola?

Maksim Vlasov beat Olanrewaju Durodola by technical knockout in the 10th round on Saturday 3rd February 2018 at Bolshoy Ice Dome in Adler.

The scorecards were announced as in favor of winner Maksim Vlasov.

The fight was scheduled to take place over 12 rounds in the Cruiserweight division, which meant the weight limit was 200 pounds (14.3 stone or 90.7 KG).

Vlasov vs Durodola stats

Back in February 2018, Maksim Vlasov stepped into the ring with a record of 41 wins, 2 loses and 0 draws.

Olanrewaju Durodola made his way to the ring with a record of 27 wins, 4 loses and 0 draws.

Maksim Vlasov was the younger man by 5 years, at 32 years old.

Vlasov had a height advantage of 2 inches over Durodola. Despite this, Durodola had 2-inch reach advantage.

Both Maksim Vlasov & Olanrewaju Durodola fought out of an orthodox stance.

Vlasov was the more experienced professional fighter, having had 12 more fights, and made his debut in 2005, 6 years and 1 month earlier than Durodola, whose first professional fight was in 2011. He had fought 134 more professional rounds, 303 to Durodola's 169.

Maksim Vlasov went into the fight ranked number 3 by the WBA, 3 by the WBC, 2 by the WBO and 6 by the IBF at cruiserweight.

Olanrewaju Durodola was ranked number 5 by the WBC in the 200lb division.

Vlasov vs Durodola form

Maksim Vlasov had stopped 4 of his last 5 opponents.

In his last fight leading up to this contest, he had defeated Vikapita Meroro on 21st December 2017 by knockout in the 1st round at Krylia Sovetov, Moscow, Russia.

Previous to that, he had defeated Denton Daley on 7th September 2017 by technical knockout in the 9th round at Kristall Ice Palace, Saratov.

Going into that contest, he had beat Mussa Ajibu on 29th June 2017 by technical knockout in the 3rd round at Korston Club, Moscow.

Before that, he had won against Tamas Lodi on 10th March 2017 by knockout in the 2nd round at Circus Benidorm, Comunidad Valenciana, Spain.

He had been beaten by Gilberto ‘Zurdo’ Ramirez on 24th January 2015 by unanimous decision in their 10 round contest at 1stBank Center, Broomfield, United States.

Activity check

Vlasov's last 5 fights had come over a period of 3 years and 10 days, meaning he had been fighting on average every 7 months and 9 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 25 rounds, meaning that they had lasted 5 rounds on average.

Durodola's last 4 fights had come over a period of 4 years and 10 days, meaning he had been fighting on average every 1 year and 2 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 26 rounds, meaning that they had lasted 6.5 rounds on average.

What time did Vlasov vs Durodola start?

The fighters were expected to ringwalk at around 8:00 PM UTC at Bolshoy Ice Dome, Adler, Russia, which was 3:00 PM EST or 12:00 PM PST on the West Coast of America, or 8:00 PM GMT in the UK.

Who broadcast Vlasov vs Durodola?

Vlasov vs Durodola was broadcast on ITV 4 in the UK.

What were the odds on Vlasov vs Durodola?

Maksim Vlasov was a 11/100 (-910) favourite going into the contest, while Olanrewaju Durodola made his way into the ring at 5/1 (+500) with oddsmakers.