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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vincent Volkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Drago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Volkov's entrance music is The Trooper by Iron Maiden. A fine choice. Drago has chosen James Brown - Living In America as his entrance music. Vincent Volkov could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ivan Drago's chin.
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29 - 17 - 0 |
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220 lbs
27 - 18 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
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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
29 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Vincent Volkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ivan Drago!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Micheangelo Fripello and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Volkov swings widly with a right hand
and Drago makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Volkov misses with a wild body shot.
Volkov misses with a leg kick.
Drago on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Vincent Volkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Volkov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Volkov lands a slapping body shot.
Volkov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Volkov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Drago.
Volkov throws a leg kick
and Drago finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Volkov throws a front kick aimed at Drago's knee but Drago avoids it well.
Drago checks a low kick from Volkov.
Volkov missing with a left hand there. Drago was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Volkov. Drago does a little dance to reset his feet.
Volkov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Drago can pounce on him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drago takes a kick to the side of the head.
Drago checks the leg kick nicely there.
Volkov throws a solid leg kick but Drago takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Volkov.
Volkov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Drago.
Volkov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Drago sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Volkov.
Drago moves out of range as Volkov throws a body kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Drago blocks the leg kick.
A jab from Volkov misses.
Volkov thows a leg kick but Drago checks it
and Drago counters with a one-two to the body.
Drago feints and as Volkov raises his hands in defense, Drago changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Volkov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volkov pulls Drago in to control the position.
Drago loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Volkov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Vincent Volkov has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Volkov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Volkov throws a leg kick
and Drago makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Volkov really felt that one!
Volkov misses with a wild body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Drago looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Volkov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkov misses with an uppercut. Drago saw that one coming.
Volkov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice defenses there by Drago.
Volkov is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Drago's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Volkov misses with a body punch
and Drago counters with a nice body kick.
Drago shoots in looking for a takedown but Volkov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Drago's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Volkov shoots in and gets a takedown into Drago's guard.
Volkov preventing the sweep.
Drago working a defensive guard here.
Volkov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Volkov stopping the sweep attempt from Drago.
Volkov controlling from the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Volkov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Volkov postures up.
Drago working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Volkov.
Volkov throws a big right hand that misses.
Drago keeping moving, preventing Volkov from controlling successfully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A combination from Volkov does no damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Drago checks a leg kick.
Drago works over Volkov's head and body with a nice combination.
Volkov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Drago's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vincent Volkov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Volkov does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Volkov keeps the fight on the outside.
Drago tries to clinch there but Volkov circles away.
Volkov throws a lazy body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Volkov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Drago is able to avoid easily.
Volkov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Drago shoots for a takedown but Volkov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Volkov misses with the body kick
and Drago counters with a head kick.
Volkov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Drago tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Volkov is in Drago's guard.
Volkov wants to pass the guard but Drago is keeping the position.
Drago controlling the position.
Volkov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkov trying to control but Drago is working from the bottom.
Volkov is really struggling to control Drago but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Volkov won't allow Drago to sweep him here.
Drago wants to stand up but Volkov is controlling him.
Drago working a defensive guard here.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Volkov misses with a lunging right hand
and Drago counters with a two punch combo.
Volkov throws a hook but Drago avoids it easily.
Volkov misses with a looping left.
Drago shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Volkov counters with a series of strikes. Drago will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drago misses with the combination.
Volkov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Drago looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Drago is not content to let Volkov control the position.
Volkov landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Drago regains half guard.
Volkov stops Drago from getting back to his feet.
Volkov is just content to waste time from the top position. Drago takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Drago looking to hit a scissor sweep but Volkov is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkov with a nice head shot there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Volkov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Volkov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Vincent Volkov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Drago is trying to keep Volkov in close.
Volkov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Volkov wants to pass the guard but Drago is keeping the position.
Drago is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Volkov is aware though and is defending well.
Volkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Drago is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drago throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Drago looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Volkov puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Volkov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Drago tries to kick Volkov off but Volkov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Volkov lands a nice short elbow.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Volkov in particular looking to stall.
Volkov throws a strike but Drago avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Drago manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Drago checks the leg kick nicely there.
Volkov throws a leg kick but Drago sees it coming and moves out of range.
Volkov misses with a kick to the body
and Drago counters with a good low kick that Volkov was not able to check.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vincent Volkov dominated that second round.
That's time! Volkov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Volkov tries to clinch up but Drago circles away and keeps his distance.
Volkov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Drago. Drago obviously looking to wear him down.
Volkov misses with a right hand
and Drago counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Drago won't allow Volkov to get back to his feet.
Volkov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Volkov is pulling down on Drago's head to control his posture.
Drago controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Volkov here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Volkov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
We're going to have a standup here because Vincent Volkov wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
A lazy body kick from Volkov
and Drago counters with a nice body shot.
Ivan Drago is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Volkov misses with a body kick.
Volkov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Drago's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Volkov throws a sloppy body shot
and Drago counters with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good work by Drago as he checks the leg kick.
Drago tries to close the distance and clinch but Volkov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A low kick from Volkov is predictable there
and Drago counters with a three punch combo that has Volkov backing up. Volkov nods at Drago to acknowledge the strikes.
Volkov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Volkov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Volkov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Drago counters with a head kick.
Volkov throws a body punch but Drago moves out of range.
Drago pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vincent Volkov is winning the standup battle so far.
Drago fails with an attempt to clinch.
Volkov throws a big shot that misses.
Good work by Drago as he checks the leg kick.
Volkov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ivan Drago has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drago shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Volkov as he jumps to the side.
Volkov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Volkov is looking to slow Drago down with leg kicks.
Volkov throws a right hand that misses
and Drago counters with a one-two to the body.
Volkov wants to slow Drago down by chopping away at his legs.
Drago misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drago tries to close the distance and clinch but Volkov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Volkov throws a big shot that misses.
Volkov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Drago counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Drago checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkov throws a solid leg kick but Drago takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Volkov.
Volkov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Drago decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Volkov's guard.
Drago won't allow Volkov to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Volkov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Drago controls the pace.
Drago prevents Volkov from getting back to his feet.
Drago trying to control the position from guard on top but Volkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vincent Volkov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Volkov looking for a sweep. Not yet Volkov, not yet.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Ivan Drago.
A lazy left from Volkov finds it's target.
Horrible takedown by Drago or perhaps it was just good defense by Volkov which made him look bad.
Vincent Volkov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Drago.
Volkov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Drago.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volkov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Drago moves away.
Volkov gets a double leg takedown into Drago's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drago thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Drago pulls Volkov in close to prevent any damage.
Drago keeping moving, preventing Volkov from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Drago preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ivan Drago.
Well Volkov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vincent Volkov!
Vincent Volkov thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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