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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Maxim Vyacheslav Volkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randall Flagg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Flagg is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Johnny Cash - The Man Comes Around. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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150 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
10 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Maxim Vyacheslav Volkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Randall Flagg!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Eddie Farnsworth and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Flagg.
Nice defenses there by Flagg.
Volkov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Flagg can pounce on him.
Volkov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Volkov takes a swing at Flagg's ribcage but misses.
Volkov misses with a looping right.
Flagg misses with a body kick.
Flagg fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Volkov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Volkov throws a sloppy head kick and Flagg moves out of range easily.
Flagg avoids the head kick by Volkov.
Flagg has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Volkov.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Flagg has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Flagg throws a low kick, looking for Volkov's leg but Volkov calmly moves out of range.
Volkov defending well as Flagg loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flagg misses with a low kick.
Flagg feints and then cracks Volkov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Volkov down.
Volkov cracks Flagg with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Volkov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Flagg throws out the jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Flagg scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flagg slips under a jab.
Maxim Vyacheslav Volkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Flagg thows a body kick. Volkov tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Flagg tried to score with a low kick but Volkov checks it.
The crowd cheers as Flagg lands an impressive looking overhand right. Volkov doesn't seem phased though.
Flagg uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Volkov.
Flagg misses with a straight left.
Volkov throws a good cross that connects.
Volkov misses with a shot to the body
and Flagg counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Volkov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Flagg manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Flagg finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Volkov lands a nice looking body kick.
Volkov misses with a body kick.
Volkov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Flagg was well out of range. Poor timing from Volkov.
Volkov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Flagg misses with a low kick.
Volkov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Volkov 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Volkov lands a jab to the head.
Volkov checks the leg kick.
Volkov misses with a low kick.
Volkov throws a body punch but Flagg moves out of range.
Flagg pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Flagg ducks under a wild hook from Volkov.
Flagg fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Volkov checks it well.
Flagg uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Volkov.
Flagg throws a low kick but Volkov moves out of range easily.
Flagg avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Volkov throws a chopping leg kick but Flagg manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Volkov looks to throw the jab but Flagg is out of range.
Flagg takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Flagg.
Flagg throws a hook to the side of Volkov's head but Volkov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Flagg throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flagg tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Flagg throws a body kick that misses.
Volkov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Flagg.
Flagg lands a nice looking body kick.
Volkov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Volkov misses with a hook. Flagg ducked under it nicely.
Flagg is looking to slow Volkov down with leg kicks.
Flagg throws a front kick aimed at Volkov's knee but Volkov avoids it well.
Flagg sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Flagg.
Flagg takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Volkov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Volkov tries to land a front kick but Flagg steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Flagg misses with a body kick.
Volkov avoids the body shot from Flagg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volkov just misses with a punch to the body.
Flagg moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Volkov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick by Volkov misses
and Flagg counters with a nice low kick that buckles Volkov's knee momentarily.
Volkov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jab by Volkov.
Volkov jabs at Flagg's body.
Flagg is looking to chop away at Volkov's legs.
Volkov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Flagg pivots, looking for a leg kick but Volkov is out of range and Flagg settles back down.
Flagg changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Volkov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Volkov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Flagg.
Volkov throws out a loose jab but Flagg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Flagg swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Volkov avoids the head kick by Flagg.
Flagg throws a head kick but Volkov moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Randall Flagg will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Volkov throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Volkov misses with a body punch
and Flagg counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
An inside leg kick lands from Volkov.
Flagg connects with a leg kick. Volkov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Flagg feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Volkov's calf.
Flagg throws a front kick that sends Volkov stumbling back into the cage.
A cross from Flagg lands.
Volkov looks to throw a body kick
and Flagg counters with a nice leg kick.
Flagg throws a right hand that misses
and Volkov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Volkov tries to clinch but Flagg moves out of range.
Flagg misses with a body kick.
Volkov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Volkov throws a one two combo.
Volkov throws a big shot that misses.
Flagg doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Flagg goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flagg takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Flagg in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Flagg avoids the head kick by Volkov.
Flagg blocks a leg kick.
Flagg scores with a shot to the body.
Volkov misses the jab.
Volkov connects with a body shot that sends Flagg's belly button to the back.
Volkov is looking to slow Flagg down with leg kicks.
Flagg blocks a head kick by Volkov.
Flagg gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Flagg tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Volkov.
Volkov checks a leg kick.
Flagg staying out of range there.
A big left from Volkov misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volkov moves out of range of the body kick from Flagg.
Flagg fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Flagg throws a leg kick
and Volkov counters with a right hand to the body.
Volkov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Flagg is out of range and Volkov settles back down.
Volkov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Flagg misses with a head kick.
Maxim Vyacheslav Volkov is winning the standup battle so far.
Volkov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Flagg momentarily.
Volkov throws a body punch but Flagg moves out of range.
Flagg throws a jab but it's blocked by Volkov.
Volkov misses with a head kick.
Volkov throws a leg kick that misses.
Flagg changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Flagg moves out of range as Volkov throws a body kick.
Flagg throws an overhand right that lands on Volkov's shoulder, as Volkov tries to avoid the shot.
Volkov keeps Flagg at a distance using the push kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flagg moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Flagg scores with a nice right hand.
Flagg fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Volkov on the side of the head.
Volkov rushes Flagg and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Flagg breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Flagg checks a low kick from Volkov.
Volkov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Flagg's calf.
Volkov throws out a leg kick but Flagg moves out of range and Volkov only half commits.
Flagg throws a leg kick which misses Volkov's front leg but catches the back leg as Volkov tries to avoid it.
Flagg misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A leg kick checked by Flagg.
Flagg delivers a nice body kick.
Flagg will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Flagg swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Volkov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Volkov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Flagg slips a jab from Volkov.
Flagg tries to land a leg kick but Volkov saw it coming and moves away.
Volkov scores with a head kick. Flagg tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Volkov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Volkov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Flagg throws out the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Volkov. Flagg does a little dance to reset his feet.
Flagg is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Flagg takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Flagg feints and then cracks Volkov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Volkov down.
Volkov throws a nice head kick!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Flagg swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Flagg connects with a body shot that sends Volkov's belly button to the back.
Flagg connects with a leg kick. Volkov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maxim Vyacheslav Volkov dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Volkov closes the distance but Flagg moves to the side
and Flagg counters with a leg kick.
Flagg throws a head kick that misses
and Volkov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Flagg's knee momentarily.
Flagg feints and then cracks Volkov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Volkov down.
A punch lands to the side of Flagg 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Volkov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Volkov avoids the body shot from Flagg.
Flagg swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Flagg misses with a two punch combination.
Volkov misses with an uppercut. Flagg saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov misses with a body shot.
An inside leg kick from Volkov misses.
Flagg throws a hook to the side of Volkov's head but Volkov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Flagg throws a looping overhand right but Volkov ducks down to avoid it.
Volkov lands a nice looking body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Volkov - just one landing.
Volkov misses with a looping left.
Flagg throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Flagg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Flagg moves out of range as Volkov strikes.
Flagg misses with an attempted mid kick.
Flagg misses with a head kick.
Volkov lands with a hook. Flagg tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nice uppercut lands for Flagg. That snapped Volkov's head back.
Volkov scores with a jab to the head.
Volkov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Flagg moves out of range of the body kick.
Flagg tries to score with a low kick but Volkov moves his leg out of the way.
Volkov misses with a body shot.
Flagg takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flagg ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Flagg throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Flagg throws a push kick but Volkov slaps the foot to one side.
Volkov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Flagg swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Flagg ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Volkov moves away.
Volkov looks to land a body kick but Flagg moved away.
Volkov throws a low kick but Flagg avoids it.
Volkov throws a looping overhand right but Flagg ducks down to avoid it.
Flagg misses with a low kick.
Flagg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Flagg attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A lazy body kick from Flagg
and Volkov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Volkov lands with a slapping head kick.
Nice body kick there by Flagg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flagg tries to score with a low kick but Volkov moves his leg out of the way.
Flagg misses with a body shot.
Volkov misses with a body shot.
Volkov throws a wild body kick that Flagg sees coming a mile off.
Volkov scoring well with a low kick there.
Volkov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Randall Flagg has been cut.
Volkov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Flagg misses with a body kick.
Volkov misses with a wild body shot.
Volkov takes the fight into the clinch.
Flagg swings wildly with an uppercut but Volkov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Volkov struggles to land a body shot inside as Flagg controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flagg lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short uppercut from Volkov.
Flagg misses with some punches.
Volkov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Volkov throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
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!
Volkov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Flagg. That did some damage!
Flagg throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Flagg connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Volkov's hands.
A clash of legs there as Flagg blocks the low kick.
Flagg throws a head kick that misses.
Volkov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Flagg.
Flagg slips under a jab.
Volkov tries to clinch but Flagg is having none of it.
Flagg defending well as Volkov loads up on a big left hand.
Volkov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maxim Vyacheslav Volkov showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maxim Vyacheslav Volkov!
An intense looking Maxim Vyacheslav Volkov took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I am proud communist.'.
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