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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Danny Volcanic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Franklin Munchack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 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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233 lbs
18 - 10 - 0 |
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220 cm
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273 lbs
16 - 11 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Danny Volcanic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Franklin Munchack!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Volcanic is looking to score with low kicks.
Volcanic lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Munchack.
Munchack wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Volcanic, who protects the arm well.
Munchack trying to control the action but Volcanic is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volcanic struggling a bit here.
Volcanic might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Volcanic is not content to let Munchack control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munchack looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Munchack goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Volcanic rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Munchack's guard! Nice work there by Volcanic!
Munchack looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Volcanic got a little sloppy there for a moment and Munchack has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Volcanic has managed to get both his arms back between Munchack's legs - danger averted.
Munchack tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Volcanic wants to get up but he can't break Munchack's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Volcanic's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Volcanic would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Volcanic showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Munchack working for a triangle but Volcanic defends it easily.
Munchack is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Volcanic engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Volcanic stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volcanic misses with a low kick as Munchack jumps back.
Munchack is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Volcanic misses with a wild combination.
Volcanic tries to clinch up but Munchack circles away and keeps his distance.
Munchack sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Munchack on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Volcanic throws a sloppy head kick and Munchack moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volcanic ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Munchack throws a quick inside leg kick.
Volcanic misses with a low kick.
Volcanic cracks Munchack with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
It looks like Franklin Munchack has been cut.
Munchack bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Munchack feints the counter takedown.
Volcanic keeps the fight on the outside.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Volcanic tries to clinch there but Munchack circles away.
Munchack drives through and clinches with Volcanic against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Volcanic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Franklin Munchack's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A decent looking cross lands there for Volcanic.
Volcanic throws the left hand but Munchack avoids the punch easily.
Munchack changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Volcanic throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Volcanic misses with a low kick.
Munchack is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Danny Volcanic is winning the standup battle so far.
Volcanic throws a sloppy head kick and Munchack moves out of range easily.
Volcanic throws a leg kick but Munchack sees it coming and checks it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volcanic gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Volcanic creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Volcanic is working Munchack over against the cage.
Munchack avoids a wild elbow strike from Volcanic.
Munchack prevents a body shot from Volcanic.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munchack has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Volcanic avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Volcanic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Volcanic struggles to land a body shot inside as Munchack controls his hands.
A short left from Volcanic.
Volcanic misses with a punch on the inside.
Munchack drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Munchack wants a takedown.
Danny Volcanic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franklin Munchack.
Munchack is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Volcanic is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Volcanic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Munchack can do to turn this around?
Munchack tries to pull guard but Volcanic forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Volcanic tries to throw a body punch but Munchack avoids it by throwing Volcanic back against the cage.
Munchack has Volcanic pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Volcanic manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Munchack looking for a takedown.
Munchack manages to break the clinch.
Volcanic misses with a wild body shot.
A swing and a miss from Volcanic.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volcanic lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Munchack avoids the head kick by Volcanic.
Volcanic tries a head kick but it misses.
Danny Volcanic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Volcanic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Munchack moves away.
Munchack takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Volcanic throws a big shot that misses.
Volcanic fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Munchack.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Volcanic has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Volcanic.
Still in the clinch, Volcanic scores with a nice short uppercut.
Munchack tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Volcanic slows down the pace here.
Volcanic is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Volcanic lands with a short shot to the head.
Munchack has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Volcanic seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Munchack can turn it around.
A hook to the body from Volcanic.
Munchack tries for a takedown but Volcanic manages to get underhooks.
Munchack tries a body shot but Volcanic blocks it.
Volcanic pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Volcanic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Volcanic is looking to control Munchack's arms but Munchack gets an underhook and turns him. Now Volcanic has his back to the cage.
Munchack dodges an elbow strike from Volcanic.
Munchack tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Volcanic misses with the head strike.
Munchack can't find room to land a body shot as Volcanic controls the action.
Volcanic scores with a shoulder strike.
Volcanic throws an elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munchack has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Volcanic after a bit of a struggle.
Munchack tries for a takedown. No joy.
Volcanic lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Munchack wants to take the fight to the mat but Volcanic manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Munchack is breathing heavily.
Volcanic throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Munchack is working for takedown but Volcanic is calmly controlling the position for now.
Volcanic is working Munchack over against the cage.
Volcanic lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Volcanic.
Volcanic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Volcanic lands with a left to the head.
Volcanic lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Volcanic throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Volcanic lands with a left to the head.
Volcanic lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Munchack.
Volcanic lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Volcanic working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Volcanic displaying some good clinch control by pressing Munchack up against the cage.
A short right from Volcanic.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Volcanic dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Franklin Munchack's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Volcanic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Volcanic moves into range and connects with a jab.
Volcanic takes a swing at Munchack's ribcage but misses.
Munchack with the counter takedown but Volcanic avoids it easily.
Munchack checks a leg kick nicely.
Volcanic throws a nice outside leg kick.
Munchack slips a straight right by Volcanic.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volcanic tries to clinch but Munchack moves out of range.
Munchack moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volcanic wants to land a leg kick but Munchack is out of range.
Volcanic lands a right hook to the body.
Munchack takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Munchack takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Volcanic clobbers Munchack with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Munchack on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Volcanic lands a nice looking body kick.
Volcanic thumps Munchack with a low kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Volcanic.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munchack sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Munchack takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Volcanic cracks Munchack with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Volcanic has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Munchack to stand back up!
Munchack is rocked!
That has opened up Franklin Munchack's cut even more.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Volcanic goes for a small jab and connects. Now Volcanic goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Munchack stumbles back but Volcanic runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Munchack to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Munchack will ever be the same after a knockout like that.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Danny Volcanic!
An out of breath Danny Volcanic thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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