There was nothing lazy about Abdoul Abdouraguimov’s performance at Ares Fighting Championship 3.
The “Lazy King” entered the main event of ARES FC 3 with the goal of becoming the promotion’s welterweight champion, but standing in his way was 11-fight UFC veteran Godofredo Pepey, who was making his debut with the promotion. Abdouraguimov (14-1) wasted little time taking care of business, flexing his black belt BJJ skills in a wild scramble that led to a first-round submission finish.
Pepey (14-7), a BJJ black belt himself, started the finishing sequence from his back by going for a triangle choke that he transitioned into an omoplata attempt. Abdouraguimov rolled through and found himself on Pepey’s back, but in an inverted position. Pepey grabbed the fence to try to stabilize himself which prompted the referee to remove his hand as Abdouraguimov continued to adjust his positioning.
