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BLAZE 21 -ROCKSTEADY VS VOLKOV PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Rourke (ranked 4154 p4p, 3732 weight class) and Daniel Steel (ranked 449 p4p, 410 weight class). Andrew Rourke could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Daniel Steel's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Andrew Rourke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daniel Steel!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Valeri Chadov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rourke takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've been hearing reports that Rourke has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Steel scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Steel's coach down at CHECKMATE PRIME MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Steel's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Steel waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Rourke. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Rourke to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steel wants to pass the guard but Rourke is keeping the position.
Steel must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Steel keeps trying to improve his position.
Steel is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rourke thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Rourke can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Steel controls the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rourke takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rourke tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Steel counters with a stiff right hand.
Steel fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rourke wants to clinch
and Steel counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Daniel Steel!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jorge Hernan Ramirez Pena (ranked 5559 p4p, 24716 weight class) and Jon Hill (ranked 560 p4p, 732 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jorge Hernan Ramirez Pena!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jon Hill!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Sergei Dronov and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hill throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ramirez Pena's waist but Ramirez Pena gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hill off to one side.
Hill tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ramirez Pena manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hill takes a kick to the side of the head.
Hill shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ramirez Pena defends it nicely.
Hill fails to land the takedown.
Jorge Hernan Ramirez Pena has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Hill.
Ramirez Pena misses with a head kick.
Hill tries to counter by closing the distance.
Hill gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Our sources have told us that Ramirez Pena has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Ramirez Pena wants to take the fight to the mat but Hill manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ramirez Pena looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hill wants a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez Pena has Hill pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Ramirez Pena pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Hill tumbling to the mat - Ramirez Pena dives into Hill's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hill can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hill wants to control but Ramirez Pena passes easily into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramirez Pena is trying to control. Hill wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ramirez Pena has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Hill defend it? Ramirez Pena steps over the head and cranks it - Hill is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Ramirez Pena!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jorge Hernan Ramirez Pena!
Jorge Hernan Ramirez Pena decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ashkan Farhadi (ranked 6872 p4p, 6889 weight class) and Fredrick Chapman (ranked 650 p4p, 652 weight class). Fredrick Chapman is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ashkan Farhadi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fredrick Chapman!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Vladimir Khabensky and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Chapman. Farhadi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Farhadi throws an overhand right that lands on Chapman's shoulder, as Chapman tries to avoid the shot.
Farhadi throws a hook to the side of Chapman's head but Chapman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Farhadi ducks under a wild hook from Chapman.
Chapman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Farhadi connects with a body shot that sends Chapman's belly button to the back.
Chapman staying out of range there.
A left and a right from Chapman both land. Nice combination.
Farhadi lunges at Chapman with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Chapman's hand.
Chapman throws a hook to the side of Farhadi's head but Farhadi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd cheers as Farhadi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Chapman doesn't seem phased though.
Chapman looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chapman looks to score with a jab to the body but Farhadi is just out of range.
Chapman connects with a looping right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chapman. Farhadi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Farhadi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Farhadi has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Chapman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Farhadi throws a jab but it's blocked by Chapman.
Farhadi thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farhadi lands a nice looking body shot.
Chapman looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Farhadi misses with a hook. Chapman ducked under it nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Chapman misses.
Chapman looks to throw the jab but Farhadi is out of range.
Farhadi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Farhadi cracks Chapman with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Farhadi throws a shot from downtown. Chapman moves away and avoids it.
Farhadi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chapman manages to avoid it.
Farhadi lands a head shot.
 Chapman is rocked!
Farhadi drops Chapman with a straight right hand, right on the button! Farhadi follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ashkan Farhadi!
A very excited looking Ashkan Farhadi 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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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dany Leblond (ranked 3238 p4p, 6136 weight class) and Victor Viden (ranked 430 p4p, 696 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dany Leblond!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Victor Viden!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Fedor Mirinova and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Viden decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Leblond wants to improve his position but Viden is controlling well.
Viden is controlling the pace.
Leblond is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Viden performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Leblond actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leblond wants to improve his position but Viden is controlling well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Leblond manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Viden wants to control from the top but Leblond keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Leblond is on top in guard.
Leblond working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Leblond pushing down on Viden's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Leblond thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Viden's head.
Leblond with the ground and pound but Viden uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Leblond drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Viden manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Leblond has Viden in his guard.
Viden has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Leblond to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Viden is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Leblond pulls down on the head and he's put Viden to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dany Leblond!
Dany Leblond thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sean O Malley (ranked 1947 p4p, 5401 weight class) and Tenshin Nas (ranked 104 p4p, 244 weight class). O Malley comes to the cage accompanied by Goat Talk- Sugar Sean. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sean O Malley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tenshin Nas!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Valeri Chadov and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice cross by O Malley.
Nas throws a body kick that misses.
It appears O Malley was looking to counter with a kick there.
Sean O Malley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nas throws a leg kick but O Malley sees it coming and checks it nicely.
O Malley misses with a left hand
and Nas counters with a nice uppercut.
O Malley misses with a body shot.
Nas only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Nas looks to land a body kick but O Malley moved away.
O Malley digs a good body shot into Nas's ribs.
O Malley connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
 It looks like Tenshin Nas has been cut.
Nas moves away from the strike by O Malley.
O Malley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nas avoids the body shot from O Malley.
Nas connects with a leg kick.
O Malley is looking to chop away at Nas's legs.
O Malley walks forward, straight into a front kick from Nas.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nas cracks O Malley with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
O Malley drops Nas with a huge uppercut! Nas drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. O Malley is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sean O Malley!
Sean O Malley took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Hardcore Alchemy for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Demetrius Cadmo (ranked 4004 p4p, 3400 weight class) and Carcarah Catartes (ranked 446 p4p, 381 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Demetrius Cadmo !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Carcarah Catartes!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Dmitry Maklakov and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cadmo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
It seemed like Catartes was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Catartes lands a nice shot to the body.
That kick from Catartes tenderised Cadmo 's leg. Cadmo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Catartes scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
 It looks like Demetrius Cadmo has been cut.
Catartes lands a slapping body shot.
Catartes jabs at Cadmo 's body.
Both fighters circling a little - Catartes finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Cadmo is breathing heavily.
Catartes connects with an inside leg kick.
Catartes is looking to slow Cadmo down with leg kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Catartes with a nice calf kick.
Cadmo shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Catartes manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Catartes is trying to keep Cadmo in close.
Catartes has Cadmo pulled in close to control his posture.
Cadmo wants to control from the top but Catartes keeps moving.
Catartes is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Catartes trying to strike off his back.
Cadmo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Catartes throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Catartes working a defensive guard here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nice jab there from Catartes.
Catartes lands a big head kick that sends Cadmo tumbling to the mat! Catartes takes a step backwards and waves Cadmo back to his feet - he wants the finish!
 Cadmo is rocked!
Cadmo gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Carcarah Catartes!
Carcarah Catartes made sure to mention his sponsor, Tengelü Hekite in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ralph Hall (ranked 1062 p4p, 7016 weight class) and Bubba Sparxx (ranked 158 p4p, 717 weight class). Hall's entrance music is Pinball Wizard. A fine choice. Bubba Sparxx has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ralph Hall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bubba Sparxx!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Sergei Dronov and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hall looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hall pushes down on Sparxx's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hall is trying to work for a kimura but Sparxx is defending well.
Hall is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sparxx is staying active underneath Hall, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hall is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sparxx is defending against the submission attempts here by Hall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparxx wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparxx is looking to improve his position.
Sparxx is trying to stand back up but Hall is controlling him
Sparxx looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hall is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sparxx defends it well.
Sparxx is defending against the submission attempts here by Hall.
Hall seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hall is working for a kimura but Sparxx is defending it quite comfortably.
Sparxx wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx actively working from the bottom here.
Hall is working for a kimura but Sparxx is defending it quite comfortably.
Sparxx looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sparxx is looking for a sweep. Hall is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hall wants to take a breather but Sparxx is having none of it.
Hall seems to be looking for submissions.
Hall is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sparxx sees it coming and defends easily.
Hall is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hall is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sparxx is just riding it out for now. Hall eventually gives up the hold.
Sparxx is trying to control but can't.
Sparxx looks like he's trying to stand up.
Sparxx flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx wants to control but Hall is keeping busy.
Hall frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Sparxx is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hall looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Hall looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Sparxx tries to hold on but Hall postures up.
Hall has hold of Sparxx's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Sparxx manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hall quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Hall but it's paid off an Sparxx is forced to tap! Nice work by Hall.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ralph Hall!
In his post fight interview, Ralph Hall started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Danny Trejo (ranked 1566 p4p, 2562 weight class) and Gen Tenryu (ranked 226 p4p, 343 weight class). Danny Trejo has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Danny Trejo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gen Tenryu!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Valeri Chadov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trejo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tenryu slips under a jab from Trejo.
Tenryu takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A swing and a miss from Trejo.
Trejo throws a hook but Tenryu avoids it easily.
Tenryu takes one to the chin there.
Trejo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Beasties in the buildup to the fight.
Trejo connects with a single shot there.
Trejo misses with an uppercut
and Tenryu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Trejo digs a good body shot into Tenryu's ribs.
Tenryu takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tenryu throws a sloppy head kick and Trejo moves out of range easily.
Trejo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A lazy left from Trejo finds it's target.
Tenryu shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tenryu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A quick step to the side and Trejo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Trejo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tenryu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Trejo throws a body punch but Tenryu moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Tenryu misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trejo lands a really nice looking cross but Tenryu seems unphased.
Trejo takes a swing at Tenryu's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tenryu! But no joy.
Trejo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tenryu jabs at Trejo's body.
Tenryu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Trejo.
Trejo lands the left hand.
Trejo is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Trejo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tenryu. Tenryu circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Trejo lands a big uppercut and Tenryu crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Tenryu looks OK. Trejo waves Tenryu back to his feet!
Tenryu is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Trejo ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Tenryu out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Danny Trejo!
Danny Trejo seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jacob White (ranked 1211 p4p, 1193 weight class) and Ivan Kamenev (ranked 152 p4p, 149 weight class). Jacob White has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jacob White!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ivan Kamenev!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Fedor Mirinova and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick by White misses
and Kamenev counters by clinching up.
Kamenev lands with a right to the head.
White tries to work over Kamenev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
White prevents a body shot from Kamenev.
Kamenev is trying to work for a single leg takedown but White pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kamenev looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kamenev has White pressed against the cage, preventing White from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
White tries to break the clinch but Kamenev is controlling the position.
Kamenev has White pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. White manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kamenev can't get the takedown.
Jacob White has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Kamenev.
Kamenev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
White pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kamenev shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches White napping and manages to drive through into side control!
White tries to bench press Kamenev off him but Kamenev keeps the position.
Kamenev in side control, throwing shots but White defends.
Kamenev is looking to take a break and control but White is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kamenev advances to full mount.
White is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at five angels, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White is squirming around, avoiding Kamenev's attempts to control the action.
Kamenev controlling from mount.
Kamenev trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kamenev controlling from the full mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kamenev goes for an armbar but he's not got it… White turns into him and now he's in Kamenev's guard.
Kamenev wants to sweep but no luck.
Kamenev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. White doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. White manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kamenev trying to keep a closed guard but White is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kamenev wants to sweep here but White controlling him for the moment.
Kamenev bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in White's guard.
Kamenev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. White is keeping the position for now.
White working a defensive guard here.
Kamenev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kamenev is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kamenev showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
White keeping moving, preventing Kamenev from controlling successfully.
Kamenev looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kamenev sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed White's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Kamenev dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kamenev misses with a left hand
and White counters with a thumping low kick.
White scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
White misses with a low kick.
Kamenev throws an overhand right that lands on White's shoulder, as White tries to avoid the shot.
Kamenev darts in and clinches White up against the cage.
Kamenev jumps guard but White stands there with Kamenev around his waist. Kamenev gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kamenev fails to pull the fight into his guard.
White escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kamenev clinches up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamenev is trying to work for a single leg takedown but White pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jacob White has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Kamenev.
Kamenev pushes White back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kamenev.
Kamenev goes for a takedown in the clinch but White prevents it.
White creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kamenev's defenses.
It looks like Ivan Kamenev has been cut.
Kamenev has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. White avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kamenev goes for a double leg but White avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as White continues to drive forward.
White lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kamenev checks a leg kick.
Nice jab there from White.
A nice leg kick from White, right into the meat of the thigh.
White throws a leg kick which misses Kamenev's front leg but catches the back leg as Kamenev tries to avoid it.
Kamenev drives through and clinches with White against the cage.
Kamenev tries to stall but White uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kamenev stalls.
White lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kamenev tries a body shot but White blocks it.
White throws an elbow but it misses.
Kamenev avoids the elbow strike from White, against the cage.
Kamenev tries to score a body lock takedown but White shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kamenev jumps guard but White stands there with Kamenev around his waist. Kamenev gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
White's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
White throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Kamenev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A chopping leg kick lands by White.
Kamenev on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
White misses with a low kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from White.
Kamenev blocks a head kick by White.
White takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kamenev tries to close the distance and clinch up but White swats him away and circles back towards the center.
White throwing a counter right hand but Kamenev manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White throws a leg kick which misses Kamenev's front leg but catches the back leg as Kamenev tries to avoid it.
Jacob White is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good work by Kamenev as he checks the leg kick.
Kamenev tries to counter with a clinch but White shakes him off and moves away.
Kamenev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by White.
Kamenev is clearly trying to counter these attacks from White with a body shot.
White loads up on a big right hand but Kamenev slips the punch.
White throws a leg kick but Kamenev checks it.
Kamenev changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kamenev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but White moves away.
White throws a sloppy head kick
and Kamenev counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
White working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kamenev.
Kamenev wants to control from the top but White keeps moving.
Kamenev has gone for a leg lock! White slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kamenev's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White stopping the sweep attempt from Kamenev.
White looking to sit in guard and control but Kamenev gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kamenev wants to pass the guard but White is keeping the position.
Kamenev is looking to advance position but White has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
This has been an exciting period of action!
White avoids the attempt from Kamenev to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacob White dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ivan Kamenev's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Kamenev fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with White, pushing him back against the cage.
White prevents the takedown attempt.
A short uppercut from White.
Kamenev decides to pull guard.
White throws an elbow that misses. Kamenev uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in White's guard. Nice move by Kamenev!
Kamenev drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and White dives on top into guard.
Kamenev throws his legs up looking for a submission but White uses it to pass to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamenev manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamenev takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kamenev throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kamenev is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so White is just riding it out for now. Kamenev eventually gives up the hold.
White is staying active underneath Kamenev, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kamenev throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing White to regain full guard.
Kamenev is pushing down on White's leg trying to pass to half guard. White is fighting to maintain full guard but Kamenev has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kamenev is looking to take a break and control but White is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kamenev throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kamenev lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
White moves into full guard.
Kamenev is looking to advance position but White has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Kamenev really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamenev tries to lock up and control but White gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kamenev can't escape the position.
White avoids the attempt from Kamenev to control.
Kamenev working to try and regain half guard.
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.
White controlling from mount.
Kamenev is desperately trying to improve his position but White has a good base and remains in mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Jacob White did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Ivan Kamenev's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
White misses with a leg kick
and Kamenev counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kamenev slips nicely into half guard.
Kamenev is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, White has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kamenev is trying to control the action in half guard but White is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kamenev throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamenev wants to work for an arm triangle but White is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kamenev passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for White!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamenev wants to control but White has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Kamenev is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kamenev is looking to take a break and control but White is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
White moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kamenev won't allow White to sweep him here.
White is adopting a defensive guard.
White keeping moving, preventing Kamenev from controlling successfully.
Kamenev is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White trying to control the position.
Kamenev wants to control from the top but White keeps moving.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kamenev lands a glancing blow to the side of White's head.
White 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.
White fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kamenev has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kamenev tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. White manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
White gets tackled into the cage by Kamenev. Kamenev maintains the clinch.
White tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kamenev's elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Kamenev.
Ivan Kamenev seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kamenev lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kamenev misses with a takedown attempt - White sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nice shot lands for White.
White staying out of range there.
White fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kamenev.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
White gets caught flat footed, as Kamenev shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kamenev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kamenev is looking to pass into half guard but White pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now White is in guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Kamenev dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Ivan Kamenev's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Nice uppercut there from Kamenev.
White scoring well with a low kick there.
White throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kamenev checks a low kick from White.
Kamenev moves into the clinch.
White misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kamenev throws a punch but it's blocked by White.
White breaks the clinch.
White throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kamenev's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good exchange - White coming out on top.
Kamenev closes this distance looking for a takedown but White circles away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from White.
Kamenev lunges at White with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by White's hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamenev moves away from the strike by White.
Kamenev with the counter takedown but White avoids it easily.
Kamenev gets in close and instigates a clinch.
White stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
White gets underhooks to prevent Kamenev's takedown attempt.
Kamenev is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but White is keeping busy.
White's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kamenev blocks a low kick nicely.
White feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kamenevs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kamenev tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
White with a nice calf kick.
Kamenev checks a leg kick nicely.
Kamenev is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
White misses with a kick to the body
and Kamenev counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamenev is looking to clinch.
It looked like White wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
White with the inside leg kick.
Kamenev closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
White is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kamenev's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Kamenev! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and White has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ivan Kamenev!
Ivan Kamenev is the new lightweight champion!
A victorious Ivan Kamenev thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Rocksteady (ranked 1931 p4p, 1862 weight class) and Maxim Volkov (ranked 271 p4p, 252 weight class). Rocksteady comes to the cage accompanied by Red Right Hand. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Rocksteady!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Maxim Volkov!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Igor Prikhodko and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rocksteady swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Volkov throws a jab but it's blocked by Rocksteady.
Volkov lands the left hand.
Rocksteady misses the shot to the body.
Rocksteady bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rocksteady thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Volkov felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Rocksteady works to advance to full mount. Volkov defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Volkov wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Volkov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rocksteady. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Volkov avoids a series of strikes thrown by Rocksteady.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rocksteady looking to control and managing it successfully.
Rocksteady pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Rocksteady jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Volkov manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Rocksteady fails to land a wild elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rocksteady wants to lay and pray for a moment but Volkov keeps working.
Volkov pushes Rocksteady away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Rocksteady gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Rocksteady controls the position from side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Volkov can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rocksteady 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.
Rocksteady trying to control the action but Volkov is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Donk. Volkov catches Rocksteady right on the button with a cross.
Rocksteady defending well as Volkov loads up on a big left hand.
Rocksteady takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The fighters circling - Volkov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rocksteady shoots in for a double leg but Volkov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Volkov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Volkov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rocksteady defends it well.
Volkov catches Rocksteady with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volkov lands a jab to the nose.
Volkov misses with a looping right.
Volkov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Volkov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Volkov lands an overhand right.
Rocksteady avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Volkov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rocksteady was well out of range. Poor timing from Volkov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice sprawl there from Volkov as Rocksteady shoots in.
Some wild striking there from Volkov.
Rocksteady walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Volkov connects with a body shot that sends Rocksteady's belly button to the back.
Rocksteady is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Rocksteady tries for a takedown but Volkov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Rocksteady. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rocksteady drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Volkov explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maxim Volkov dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Volkov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Volkov dips to his left and cracks Rocksteady with an uppercut!
Rocksteady thows a left - swing and a miss!
Volkov scores with a sloppy right hand. Rocksteady should have avoided that one.
Volkov misses with a hook. Rocksteady ducked under it nicely.
Rocksteady looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Volkov is fending him off so far but Rocksteady persists. Nope, Volkov circles away and we're back to standing.
Rocksteady tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Volkov swivels and escapes.
Volkov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rocksteady manages to avoid it.
Rocksteady closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Volkov quickly recovers to half guard.
Rocksteady stops Volkov from getting back to his feet.
Rocksteady sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Volkov defending well though.
Rocksteady looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rocksteady wants to lay and pray for a moment but Volkov keeps working.
Rocksteady lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rocksteady is trying to control. Volkov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Volkov is trying to stand up here but Rocksteady is controlling him well.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rocksteady slips a jab from Volkov.
That's two 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.
Rocksteady decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Volkov won't allow Rocksteady to pass to mount.
Volkov is refusing to be controlled, as Rocksteady sits in half guard.
Rocksteady sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Volkov defending well though.
Volkov pushes Rocksteady off looking to stand but Rocksteady dives back in and keeps control.
Rocksteady thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkov is trying to stand back up but Rocksteady is controlling him
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rocksteady changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rocksteady darts in looking for a takedown but Volkov gets double underhooks and turns Rocksteady into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Rocksteady. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rocksteady wants a takedown.
Rocksteady tries a body shot but Volkov blocks it.
Rocksteady gets through Volkov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rocksteady tries to throw a body punch but Volkov avoids it by throwing Rocksteady back against the cage.
Rocksteady is looking for a takedown.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rocksteady.
Volkov prevents a body shot from Rocksteady.
Volkov is pressed up against the cage. Rocksteady has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Volkov down to the mat. Volkov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Volkov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volkov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rocksteady was well out of range. Poor timing from Volkov.
Volkov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rocksteady shoots in for a takedown but Volkov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rocksteady closes this distance looking for a takedown but Volkov circles away.
Volkov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Volkov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rocksteady's hands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Volkov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rocksteady.
And Volkov tries to counter it with a takedown but Rocksteady pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Rocksteady shoots for a double leg takedown but Volkov sprawls well. He's pushed Rocksteady's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Volkov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A punch combination from Volkov misses.
Volkov tests Rocksteady's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rocksteady fails with a takedown attempt.
Rocksteady slips a straight right by Volkov.
James Rocksteady seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rocksteady misses the shot to the body.
Volkov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rocksteady defends it well.
Rocksteady wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rocksteady throws a body shot but no joy.
Volkov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rocksteady.
Volkov thuds his right hand into Rocksteady's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rocksteady throws a jab when Volkov was well out of range.
Volkov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maxim Volkov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Volkov throws a body punch but Rocksteady moves out of range.
Rocksteady misses the jab.
Good exchange - Volkov coming out on top.
Rocksteady tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Volkov defends well and Rocksteady ends up having to push Volkov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rocksteady swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rocksteady lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Volkov.
Rocksteady has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Volkov regains guard immediately.
Volkov wants to stand up but Rocksteady is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov keeping moving, preventing Rocksteady from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rocksteady won't allow Volkov to get back to his feet.
Rocksteady throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rocksteady stops Volkov from standing up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
James Rocksteady has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Rocksteady shoots in looking for a takedown but Volkov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rocksteady's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Volkov throws the left hand but Rocksteady avoids the punch easily.
Nice shot by Rocksteady.
Rocksteady takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rocksteady darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Volkov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Volkov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rocksteady circles away quickly and effectively.
Volkov slips a straight right by Rocksteady.
Volkov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Rocksteady scores with a takedown into Volkov's guard.
Rocksteady tries to free his leg and advance position but Volkov is retaining full guard.
Rocksteady trying to control the position from guard on top but Volkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rocksteady is really struggling to control Volkov but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Volkov manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Volkov lands a jab to Rocksteady's midsection.
Rocksteady throws a body punch but Volkov moves out of range.
Volkov feints the counter takedown.
Rocksteady tries to score a power double leg takedown but Volkov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rocksteady somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Rocksteady. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A lazy left from Volkov finds it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rocksteady needs to keep his hands up - Volkov had a free shot at his head there.
The fighters circling - Rocksteady throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Maxim Volkov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rocksteady shoots in looking for a takedown but Volkov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rocksteady's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Volkov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rocksteady under the eye.
Good standup being displayed there by Volkov as he connects with a hook.
Maxim Volkov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Volkov scores with a decent looking hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Volkov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Rocksteady back to the cage. Volkov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Rocksteady closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Volkov's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Volkov is looking to stand up but Rocksteady isn't so interested in that idea.
Maxim Volkov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rocksteady loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maxim Volkov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Volkov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight for Maxim Volkov!
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight for Maxim Volkov!
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight for Maxim Volkov!
Maxim Volkov wins by unanimous decision!
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