Mezhiev vs Merkulov

Who won Mezhiev vs Merkulov?

Hasan Mezhiev beat Konstantin Merkulov by submission in the 1st round during the main card of RIZIN LANDMARK 7 in Azerbaijan, on Saturday 4th November 2023 at National Gymnastics Arena in Baku.

The fight was scheduled to take place over 3 rounds in the Light Heavyweight division, which meant the weight limit was 205 pounds (14.6 stone or 93 KG).

Mezhiev vs Merkulov stats

Hasan Mezhiev stepped into the octagon with an undefeated record of 12 wins, zero losses and 0 draws, 5 of those wins coming by the way of knock out and 6 by submission.

Konstantin Merkulov made his way to the cage with a record of 2 wins, 2 losses and 0 draws, 2 of those wins coming by knock out.

Hasan Mezhiev's Rizin record stood at 1-0-0, while Konstantin Merkulov's came in at 0-1-0.

The stats suggested Merkulov had a massive power advantage over Mezhiev, boasting a 100% knock out percentage over Mezhiev's 42%.

If the fight went to the ground, their records suggested Mezhiev had a massive advantage over Merkulov, boasting a 50% submission rate over Merkulov's 0%.

Hasan Mezhiev was the older man by 31 years, at 31 years old.

Mezhiev was arguably the more experienced fighter, having had 8 more fights, and made his debut in 2016, 1 year and 2 months later than Merkulov, whose first professional fight was in 2014. He had fought 11 more professional rounds, 18 to Merkulov's 7.

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What were the odds on Mezhiev vs Merkulov?

Hasan Mezhiev was a 8/15 (-190) favourite going into the contest, while Konstantin Merkulov made his way into the ring at 6/4 (+150) with oddsmakers.