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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Volkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremy Dunham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ivan Volkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jeremy Dunham!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Chris Saunders and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Volkov dives in and grabs Dunham's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dunham pushes down on Volkov's head and hops out.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Volkov.
Volkov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Volkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Dunham. No joy for Volkov on that attempt.
No luck for Volkov with that takedown attempt.
Volkov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dunham sprawls well. Dunham wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Volkov gets slowly back to his feet.
Dunham looks to land a combination. Volkov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Dunham digs a good body shot into Volkov's ribs.
Dunham throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Volkov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dunham tries to avoid it but Volkov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dunham to the ground. Dunham escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dunham moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dunham wants to land a leg kick but Volkov is out of range.
Volkov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dunham sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Volkov looks for a takedown but Dunham sprawls well.
Dunham defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Volkov.
Dunham scores with a jab to the head.
It looks like Ivan Volkov has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dunham is trying to defend but Volkov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Dunham is trying to get back to full guard.
Dunham gets back to full guard.
Dunham pulls Volkov in close to prevent any damage.
Dunham had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Volkov defends it easily.
Dunham is adopting a defensive guard.
Volkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Dunham is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dunham pulls Volkov in to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volkov wants to pass the guard but Dunham is keeping the position.
Volkov drops back looking for a leg! Dunham is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dunham manages to kick Volkov off! Volkov jumps back into Dunham's guard.
Dunham keeping moving, preventing Volkov from controlling successfully.
Dunham really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Volkov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ivan Volkov has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Volkov shoots for a takedown but Dunham saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dunham throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Volkov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dunham.
Volkov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Dunham napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Volkov tries for a kimura but Dunham is defending well.
Dunham is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dunham can't do much from the bottom here.
Volkov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Dunham is trying to control Volkov's posture but Volkov avoids it.
Volkov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Volkov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Dunham is looking for a sweep.
Dunham is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Volkov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Volkov is thwarting Dunham's attempts to control the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Volkov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Volkov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dunham sees it coming and defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volkov wants to work for an arm triangle but Dunham is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dunham trying to control here.
Dunham is looking to improve his position.
Dunham is refusing to be controlled, as Volkov sits in half guard.
Dunham keeping hold of Volkov's head, controlling as best he can.
Dunham wants to control but Volkov is keeping busy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Dunham misses with a jab, cross combination.
Volkov shoots in for a takedown but Dunham shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Volkov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dunham sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Volkov somewhat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jeremy Dunham will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ivan Volkov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Volkov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dunham but Dunham pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dunham scores with a hook to the body. Volkov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ivan Volkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dunham with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Volkov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dunham circles away.
A left and a right from Dunham both land. Nice combination.
Volkov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dunham sprawls well. Dunham wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Volkov gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Volkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dunham jabs Volkov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Volkov tries to move into range but Dunham moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dunham lands with an uppercut that bounces Volkov off the cage and back into range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big left from Dunham misses.
Volkov dives in for a single leg takedown but Dunham sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Dunham wants to stall.
Dunham fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkov pulls guard.
Dunham is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Volkov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Volkov is looking for a triangle but Dunham pushes his legs off easily.
Dunham stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Volkov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Volkov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Volkov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Volkov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dunham defends it easily.
Dunham is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dunham's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Dunham stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Volkov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Volkov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dunham is aware though and is defending well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Volkov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dunham controls the pace.
Jeremy Dunham has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Volkov.
Dunham wants to control but Volkov postures up.
Dunham tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Volkov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
You can see the frustration on Dunham's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkov tries to move to mount but Dunham blocks the move with his legs.
Dunham can't do much from the bottom here.
Dunham is looking to reverse the position.
Volkov is trying to get an arm triangle but Dunham is defending well.
Dunham wants to control but Volkov postures up.
Dunham tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Volkov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Volkov taking a break here but Dunham is having none of it and regains half guard.
Volkov is looking for a kimura here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dunham trying to control from the bottom.
Dunham tries to roll over but Volkov keeps him under control.
Dunham is concentrating on defense, preventing Volkov from advancing position.
Volkov is trying to work for a kimura but Dunham is defending well.
Dunham has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Volkov wants to control but Dunham is keeping him busy.
Dunham wants to control but Volkov is keeping busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Volkov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dunham has managed to free his arm - good work.
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!
Still in half guard, Volkov seems content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jeremy Dunham will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ivan Volkov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Volkov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dunham defends it nicely.
Volkov slips under a jab.
Volkov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Dunham. No joy for Volkov on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Volkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dunham lands a head shot.
Dunham defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Volkov.
Volkov takes one on the button.
Volkov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dunham lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dunham misses with a looping right.
Dunham scores with a hook to the body. Volkov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dunham lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Volkov shoots in but Dunham avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dunham throws a series of punches but Volkov moves out of range.
Volkov looks for a takedown but Dunham sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dunham counters with a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Volkov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dunham jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Volkov tries for a takedown but Dunham sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dunham lands a head shot.
Volkov shoots for a takedown but Dunham saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dunham lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dunham dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A left lands for Dunham.
Dunham swings for the body but Volkov moves out of range.
Dunham tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Volkov was well out of range. Poor timing from Dunham.
Volkov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Dunham manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
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!
Dunham is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Volkov trying to control but Dunham is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Dunham is trying to control the position from the bottom.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Jeremy Dunham hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Volkov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jeremy Dunham seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dunham cracks a nice hook into Volkov's ribs.
Volkov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Volkov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dunham but Dunham pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dunham stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dunham wants it to stay on the feet.
Dunham lands with an uppercut that bounces Volkov off the cage and back into range.
Dunham stuns Volkov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice jab there from Dunham.
Volkov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dunham sprawls well. Dunham wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Volkov gets slowly back to his feet.
Dunham misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dunham ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dunham clobbers Volkov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dunham lands a body shot.
Volkov darts in looking for a takedown but Dunham gets double underhooks and turns Volkov into the cage.
Volkov is working for takedown but Dunham is calmly controlling the position for now.
Dunham stops a takedown attempt from Volkov.
Dunham struggles to land a body shot inside as Volkov controls his hands.
Volkov blocks an uppercut.
Volkov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dunham pulls his leg out and moves away.
Volkov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Volkov shoots in but no luck this time.
Dunham throws a body punch but Volkov moves out of range.
Volkov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volkov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dunham defends it nicely.
A left lands for Dunham.
Volkov shoots in looking for a takedown. Dunham tries to sprawl out of it but Volkov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dunham manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Volkov shoots in but Dunham avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A nice combination there by Dunham.
Jab by Dunham.
Dunham throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
No luck for Volkov with that takedown attempt.
Jeremy Dunham is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dunham throws a leg kick but Volkov checks it.
Dunham defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Volkov.
Ivan Volkov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Volkov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Volkov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dunham.
Volkov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dunham.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeremy Dunham comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dunham 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeremy Dunham!
Jeremy Dunham bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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