Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: DARE 57: Williams vs. Volkov 5
Date: Jul 21, 2018

#R1#
Williams shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Volkov but Volkov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Volkov throws a body punch but Williams moves out of range.
Volkov lands an overhand right.
Volkov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The fighters circling - Williams throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Volkov scores with a jab. Williams acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Volkov misses with a straight right.
Williams swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A big right from Williams misses.
Williams tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Volkov is able to avoid easily.
Volkov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Volkov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Williams jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Volkov! But no joy.
Volkov has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Williams is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Volkov tries to bum rush Williams with a series of wild strikes but Williams uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Williams feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Volkov's calf.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Williams dodges the punch combination from Volkov. #T1#
Williams blocks a low kick nicely.
Williams misses with a kick to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Volkov.
Volkov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Williams moves away.
Williams ducks under a wild hook from Volkov.
Williams misses with an uppercut.
Volkov digs a good body shot into Williams 's ribs.
Volkov scores with a three punch combo!
Williams shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Volkov defends it nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Volkov.
Volkov leaves Williams with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stanly Williams . That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Williams ducks right into an uppercut from Volkov.
Volkov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Williams waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Volkov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Volkov misses with a head kick.
Volkov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Williams .
Volkov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Williams misses with a jab, cross combination.
Volkov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Williams is looking to chop away at Volkov's legs.
Volkov misses the shot to the body.
Williams shoots in but no luck this time.
Volkov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Williams tries a low kick but Volkov avoids it.
The fighters circling - Williams throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Volkov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Williams at a distance. #T3#
Williams blocks a low kick nicely.
A slapping body kick lands there for Volkov.
Volkov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Volkov throws a nice looking combination but Williams bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Williams throws a looping overhand right but Volkov ducks down to avoid it.
Volkov only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Volkov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Volkov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Williams changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Volkov tries to avoid it but Williams manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Volkov to the ground. Volkov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A nice leg kick lands there from Volkov.
Williams takes one to the side of the head.
A low kick from Williams is predictable there
and Volkov counters with a straight right hand.
Williams throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Williams gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Volkov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Williams . Williams circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#ROC2#
Williams is rocked!
A looping hook to the body misses from Volkov. Williams does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oh Williams is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T4#
Volkov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Volkov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Williams seems to have got his legs back now.#KD2#
Volkov sends Williams crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Volkov is motioning to the referee to let Williams up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Volkov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Williams misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Volkov! But no joy.
Williams has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Volkov.
Williams throws a jab when Volkov was well out of range.
Williams uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Volkov.
Ilya Mstislav Volkov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Volkov tests Williams 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Williams misses with a wild body shot.
Volkov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Williams had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Volkov lands an overhand right.
Williams moves out of range of the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ilya Mstislav Volkov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Williams throws a poor cross that misses
and Volkov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Volkov misses with a body shot.
Volkov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Williams .
Williams throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Volkov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Williams on the side of the head.
Williams shoots in for a double leg but Volkov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Williams swats away the attempt to clinch by Volkov.
Williams tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Volkov misses the shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Volkov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Williams at a distance.
Williams takes one to the chin there.
Volkov blocks a low kick nicely.
Williams backing away here, and Volkov unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Volkov enables Williams to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Volkov manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Volkov is looking to stand up but Williams isn't so interested in that idea. #T1#
Williams preventing the sweep.
Williams wants to pass the guard but Volkov is keeping the position.
Williams controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Williams prevents Volkov from getting back to his feet.
Williams throws a big right hand that misses.
Volkov keeping full guard, as Williams tries to pass.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Williams wants to control from the top but Volkov keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Williams keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Volkov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Williams in his tracks.
Williams connects with a solid leg kick.
Williams darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Volkov moves away from the strike by Williams .
Volkov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Williams throws out a loose jab but Volkov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Williams throws a poor cross that misses
and Volkov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Volkov misses the jab.
Volkov lands a front kick.
Williams attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Williams tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Volkov defends well and Williams ends up having to push Volkov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A little jabbing left from Volkov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Volkov tries a head kick but it misses.
Williams throws a leg kick but Volkov moved away.#T3#
Williams takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Volkov lands with an uppercut that bounces Williams off the cage and back into range.
Williams takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ilya Mstislav Volkov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Volkov looks for the body kick but Williams saw that one coming.
Williams takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Williams fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Volkov throws out a counter right but Williams avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stanly Williams . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Williams shoots for a takedown but Volkov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Volkov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Williams lands a leg kick that knocks Volkov off balance momentarily.
Williams blocks a head kick by Volkov.
Williams lands a nice leg kick that just misses Volkov's sensitive parts.
Williams on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Volkov lands a nice shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Williams throws a sloppy body shot
and Volkov counters with a low kick, right behind Williams 's knee.
Volkov throws a right hand that Williams ducks under and follows up with a left that Williams also avoids with ease.#T4#
Williams swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Volkov throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Williams looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Volkov jabs Williams to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Volkov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Volkov lands with a right and another and another! Williams is in big trouble! Volkov lands again and this time it's lights out for Williams ! A quality knockout there for Volkov.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ilya Mstislav Volkov!

Event: GAMMA#704 Defoe v BK
Date: Apr 21, 2018

#R1#
Volkov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Volkov misses with a wild body shot.
Volkov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Volkov takes one to the chin there.
Volkov misses with a wild combination.
Saul Goodman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Volkov throws a body shot but no joy.
A cross from Goodman lands.
Goodman throws a lazy right hand but Volkov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Volkov lands with a shot to the body.
Goodman moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Goodman moves out of range of the body kick from Volkov.
Volkov throws a nice inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goodman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A shot to the liver by Goodman. Beautiful body shot.
Goodman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Volkov can pounce on him.
Volkov tries to land a body kick
and Goodman counters with a stiff right hand.
Volkov just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Goodman thuds a left hand into Volkov's body.
A shot to the body from Volkov misses
and Volkov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Volkov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Volkov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Goodman throws a leg kick but Volkov moved away.
Goodman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Volkov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Goodman.
Volkov thumps Goodman with a low kick.
Goodman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Goodman misses with a hook.
Goodman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Goodman misses the jab.
Volkov moves out of range of the body kick from Goodman.
Goodman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Volkov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Goodman.
Volkov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Goodman. #CL#
Goodman clinches with his opponent.
Volkov lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Volkov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Volkov lands with a left to the head.
Goodman lands an uppercut.
Goodman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Goodman lands a left hand.
A frustrated look appears on Volkov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Volkov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Volkov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Goodman blocking some punches.
Goodman blocks a body shot from Volkov.
A short uppercut from Goodman.
Good body shot from Volkov.
Volkov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Goodman's elbow.
Goodman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Volkov tries to throw a body punch but Goodman avoids it by throwing Volkov back against the cage.
Volkov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Goodman pressing his opponent against the cage. #BC2#
Volkov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
Volkov swings widly with a right hand
and Goodman counters with a right hand to the body.
Goodman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Volkov scores with a jab to the body.
Volkov moves out of range of the body kick from Goodman.
Goodman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Goodman dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Volkov. That did some damage!
Volkov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Goodman fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Volkov.
Goodman throws a push kick but Volkov slaps the foot to one side.
Goodman moves into range and connects with a jab.
Volkov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Goodman.
Volkov checks a low kick from Goodman.
Volkov swings widly with a right hand
and Goodman counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Volkov thinking.
Goodman just misses with a punch to the body.
Goodman misses with an uppercut
and Volkov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T4#
Volkov throws a body shot but no joy.
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!
Goodman scores with the left hand. Volkov knows he should have avoided that one. #CL#
Goodman moves into the clinch.
Volkov scores with a shoulder strike.
Volkov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Goodman struggles to land a body shot inside as Volkov controls his hands.
Goodman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Goodman.
Volkov throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Volkov.
Goodman misses with the head strike.
Goodman lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Goodman fails to land.
Goodman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Volkov tries to break the clinch but Goodman is controlling the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Volkov.
A head punch on the inside from Volkov fails to land.
Goodman lands a shoulder strike.
Goodman lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC2#
Volkov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Volkov throws a lazy right hand but Goodman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Saul Goodman dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
A leg kick checked by Goodman.
Goodman darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That kick from Goodman tenderised Volkov's leg. Volkov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Goodman moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Volkov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Goodman.
Volkov throws a nice looking combination but Goodman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Volkov misses with a straight right.
Volkov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Goodman rather than just go for the knockout.
Volkov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Volkov avoids the body shot from Goodman.
Goodman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Volkov takes a swing at Goodman's ribcage but misses.
Goodman feinted there with a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goodman tries to clinch up but Volkov circles away and keeps his distance.
Goodman misses with an uppercut. Volkov saw that one coming.
Volkov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Goodman connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goodman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Volkov.#T1#
Nice uppercut lands for Volkov. That snapped Goodman's head back.
Goodman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Volkov.
Volkov throws a hook but Goodman blocks it.
Goodman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Goodman loads up on a big right hand but Volkov slips the punch.
Goodman jabs at Volkov's body.
Goodman misses with a series of wild punches.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Volkov! But no joy.
A big left from Goodman misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Goodman.
Goodman takes a swing at Volkov's ribcage but misses.
Volkov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Goodman cracks Volkov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Goodman lands with an uppercut that bounces Volkov off the cage and back into range.
Goodman connects with a leg kick. Volkov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A clash of legs there as Goodman blocks the low kick.#T2#
Goodman walks forward, straight into a front kick from Volkov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goodman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Volkov manages to avoid it.
Volkov lands a right hook to the body.
Goodman looks to land a body kick but Volkov moved away.
Volkov lands a nice shot to the body.
A jab from Goodman misses.
Volkov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Volkov tries to work over Goodman's front leg with a kick but Goodman checks it.
Good work by Volkov as he checks the leg kick.
Goodman ducks under a wild hook from Volkov.
Goodman scores with a spinning back kick!
Goodman throws a body punch but Volkov moves out of range.
Volkov is trying to counter with his kicks.
Goodman cracks a nice hook into Volkov's ribs.
Volkov just misses with a punch to the body.
Volkov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A shot to the liver by Volkov. Beautiful body shot.#T3#
Volkov wants to land a leg kick but Goodman is out of range.
Nice shot by Goodman.
Goodman pivots, looking for a leg kick but Volkov is out of range and Goodman settles back down.
Volkov takes a swing at Goodman's ribcage but misses.
Goodman throws a lazy right hand but Volkov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Goodman fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Goodman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Goodman moves out of range as Volkov strikes.
Goodman with a nice cross.
Goodman is looking to chop away at Volkov's legs.
Volkov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Volkov tries to work over Goodman's front leg with a kick but Goodman checks it.
Goodman cracks Volkov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Volkov connects with a body shot.
Volkov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Goodman.
Saul Goodman is winning the standup battle so far.#T4#
Goodman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Volkov - that will leave a mark!
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!
Goodman tried to score with a low kick but Volkov checks it.
Volkov throws a jab but it's blocked by Goodman.
Volkov scores with a spinning back kick!
Goodman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Volkov lands with a cross.
Volkov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Goodman was well out of range. Poor timing from Volkov.
Goodman jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Volkov.
Volkov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Goodman is looking to counter punch.
Volkov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A telegraphed right hand from Volkov misses the target.
Goodman misses with a straight left.
Goodman throws a body punch but Volkov moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Saul Goodman will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Volkov cracks Goodman with a right hand to the side of the head.
Goodman misses with a straight right.
Volkov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Goodman.
Goodman throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Volkov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Goodman.
Volkov tries a head kick but it misses.
Volkov moves out of range as Goodman throws a body kick.
Crunch! Goodman slams his shin into Volkov's torso.
Volkov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Goodman half committed to a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goodman lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Volkov lands with a nice body punch.
Volkov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice body punch from Goodman.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goodman swinging wildly here. #T1#
Goodman uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Volkov has time to react.
Volkov moves out of range as Goodman throws a body kick.
Volkov wants to counter with a clinch but Goodman pushes him away.
Goodman misses with an attempted mid kick.
Volkov tests Goodman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Goodman throws a chopping leg kick but Volkov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Volkov missing with a left hand there. Goodman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Goodman. Volkov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Goodman moves in looking to clinch but Volkov pushes him off.
Goodman takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Goodman scores with a punch to the head.
Volkov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Goodman momentarily.
A punch lands to the side of Volkov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Goodman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
Goodman walks into a jab.
Goodman lands a leg kick that knocks Volkov off balance momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goodman avoids the body shot from Volkov.
Volkov checks a low kick from Goodman.
Goodman throws an off balance right hand
and Goodman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Goodman lands a body shot.
Volkov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Goodman counters with a straight right hand.
Goodman on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Volkov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Goodman has time to react.
Volkov misses with a looping right.
Goodman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Goodman wants to land a leg kick but Volkov is out of range.
Volkov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Goodman with a body shot.
Volkov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Goodman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Volkov. Volkov obviously looking to wear him down. #T3#
Volkov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Goodman manages to avoid it.
Volkov slips a straight right by Goodman.#CL#
Goodman has closed the distance and engaged Volkov in a clinch.
Volkov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Goodman working aggressively here.
Volkov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Volkov blocks a body shot from Goodman.
Goodman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Goodman working aggressively here.
Volkov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Goodman has a couple of punches blocked by Volkov.
A nice left hand lands by Volkov.
Goodman is working Volkov over against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Volkov.
Volkov swings wildly with an uppercut but Goodman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goodman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Volkov being controlled against the cage.
Volkov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A left hand lands to the body for Volkov.
Goodman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Volkov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Volkov throws a head punch that misses.
Volkov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Goodman blocking some punches.
Good body shot from Goodman.
A head punch on the inside from Volkov fails to land. #BC2#
Volkov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Volkov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Volkov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Goodman finds it's way round the side to connect with Volkov's head.
Volkov throws a body kick that misses.
Good leg kick by Volkov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Goodman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Volkov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Volkov swings for the body but Goodman moves out of range.
Volkov throws a leg kick but Goodman checks it.
Goodman is looking to counter punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Ilya Mstislav Volkov just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Goodman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Goodman ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Volkov misses the jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Goodman.
Volkov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A jab from Volkov misses.
Volkov takes one to the chin there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Goodman.
Goodman throws out a powerful jab.
Volkov throws a leg kick
and Goodman counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A good leg kick by Goodman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goodman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Volkov.
Goodman with a nice cross.
Goodman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Volkov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Goodman.
Volkov misses with a hook. Goodman ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Goodman throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Volkov on the side of the head.
Goodman throws a sloppy head kick and Volkov moves out of range easily.
Goodman darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Goodman is looking to land body kicks.
Goodman lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Volkov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Goodman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Goodman lands with a shot to the body.
Volkov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Goodman misses with a wild body shot.
Goodman moves out of range of the body kick.
Volkov connects with a body shot.
Goodman takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Volkov walks into a stiff left hand from Goodman.#T2#
Volkov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Goodman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Goodman throws a jab but it's blocked by Volkov.
Goodman misses with a double jab.
Goodman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Goodman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Volkov.
Goodman throws a low kick but Volkov moves out of range easily.
Volkov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Goodman.
Volkov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Volkov lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Goodman has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Goodman and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Good leg kick by Volkov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Volkov scoring well with a low kick there.
Volkov misses with a wild body shot.
Goodman looks to score with a jab to the body but Volkov is just out of range.#T3#
Volkov avoids the body shot from Goodman.
Volkov lands with a right hand.
Volkov misses with a body shot.
Goodman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Volkov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Volkov.
Volkov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Goodman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Volkov.
Goodman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Volkov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Volkov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Goodman missing with a left hand there. Volkov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Volkov checks a leg kick nicely.
Goodman pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Volkov lands a leg kick that knocks Goodman off balance momentarily.
Volkov takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T4#
Goodman sizes up Volkov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice uppercut lands for Goodman. That snapped Volkov's head back.
Volkov looks to score with a jab to the body but Goodman is just out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Volkov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Goodman will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Goodman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Volkov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Volkov throws a right and a left that Goodman avoids nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by Goodman.
Goodman bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Volkov's head backwards.
Volkov missing with a left hand there. Goodman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Goodman connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Volkov misses with a body shot.
Volkov blocks a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Saul Goodman had his way with Ilya Mstislav Volkov in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R5#
Volkov throws a body kick that misses
and Goodman counters with a nice uppercut.
Goodman moves out of range as Volkov throws a body kick. #CL#
Goodman moves into the clinch successfully.
Goodman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Volkov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Volkov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Goodman backwards.
Volkov tries a body shot but Goodman blocks it.
Goodman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Goodman.
Goodman tries to throw a body punch but Volkov avoids it by throwing Goodman back against the cage.
Goodman has a couple of punches blocked by Volkov.
A short right from Goodman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goodman digs a right hand into Volkov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Volkov's gas tank.
Volkov misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Volkov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Goodman bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Volkov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goodman keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T1#
Goodman throws a chopping leg kick but Volkov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Goodman lands a jab to Volkov's midsection.
Goodman blocks the body kick. #CL#
Goodman clinches with his opponent.
Goodman misses with a body punch.
Goodman pushes Volkov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Volkov throws a punch but it's blocked by Goodman.
Volkov scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Volkov.
A short left from Volkov.
Goodman throws a head punch that misses.
Goodman is working Volkov over against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Goodman.
Goodman has a couple of punches blocked by Volkov.
Volkov has a couple of punches blocked by Goodman.
A short right from Goodman.
A head punch on the inside from Goodman fails to land. #T2#
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!#BC2#
Volkov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Goodman needs to keep his hands up - Volkov had a free shot at his head there.
Goodman fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Volkov on the side of the head.
Goodman thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Volkov if he has to take too many more of those.
Volkov moves forwards but Goodman connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Goodman throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Volkov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Goodman dips to his left and cracks Volkov with an uppercut!
Both fighters circling a little - Goodman finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Goodman tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Goodman fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Volkov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Volkov misses with a hook. Goodman ducked under it nicely.
Goodman scores with a decent looking hook.
Volkov swings widly with a right hand
and Goodman counters with a straight right hand.
Ilya Mstislav Volkov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Volkov misses with an uppercut. Goodman saw that one coming.
Goodman throwing a counter right hand but Volkov manages to avoid it.
Goodman lands a nice looking body kick.
Volkov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Goodman.
Goodman tries to clinch but Volkov is having none of it.
Goodman throws a shot from downtown. Volkov moves away and avoids it.
A bone on bone clash there as Goodman blocks the leg kick.
Volkov just misses with a punch to the body.
Goodman connects with a nice looking jab.
Goodman lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Goodman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Goodman dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Volkov. That did some damage!
Volkov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Volkov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Goodman moves into range and clinches up with Volkov.#T4#
Goodman misses with a body punch.
Goodman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Volkov can do to turn this around?
Goodman working aggressively here.
Goodman throws a punch but it's blocked by Volkov.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Volkov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Volkov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Volkov tries a body shot but Goodman blocks it.
Goodman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Goodman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Volkov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Goodman has a couple of punches blocked by Volkov.
Goodman is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Goodman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Goodman is working Volkov over against the cage.
Goodman tries to throw a body punch but Volkov avoids it by throwing Goodman back against the cage.
Goodman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Volkov's elbow.
Saul Goodman has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Volkov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Volkov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Goodman's elbow.

And that's the end of the fight!
Saul Goodman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Goodman 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 49:46
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 50:46
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saul Goodman!
Saul Goodman retains his middleweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Saul Goodman thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: GAMMA#698 Bubba v Hoyce 2
Date: Mar 25, 2018

#R1#
Pierno keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Volkov scores with a push kick.
Volkov has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Volkov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've been told by Pierno's head coaches at Rabid Dog that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Pierno takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pierno takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Volkov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ilya Mstislav Volkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Volkov missing with a left hand there. Pierno was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Volkov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pierno misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Volkov takes a swing at Pierno's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Pierno on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pierno misses with a looping left.
Pierno throws a left and a right that both miss
and Volkov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Volkov lands a jab to the nose.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Volkov.
Pierno throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Volkov. #T1#
Pierno is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Volkov.
Volkov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Pierno rather than just go for the knockout.
Pierno throws a big shot that misses.
Volkov replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Pierno blocks it well.
A solid leg kick lands there for Volkov.
Pierno lands a nice hook to Volkov's body. Volkov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pierno throws a shot from downtown. Volkov moves away and avoids it.
Volkov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pierno throws out the jab.
Pierno loads up on a big right hand but Volkov slips the punch.
Pierno takes a swing at Volkov's ribcage but misses.
Pierno takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pierno looks to land a left hand but Volkov moved out of range nicely.
Volkov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pierno.
Pierno throws a looping overhand right but Volkov ducks down to avoid it.
Volkov looks to score with a jab to the body but Pierno is just out of range.#T2#
Pierno throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Volkov to counter with a crisp jab.
Volkov scores with a one two! Pierno had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pierno throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Volkov counters with a solid body kick.
Volkov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Volkov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Pierno takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pierno avoids the body shot from Volkov.
Volkov lands a nice hook to Pierno's body. Pierno takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Volkov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Pierno is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Volkov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Pierno swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Pierno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Volkov manages to avoid it.
Volkov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pierno misses with a looping right.#T3#
Volkov misses with a kick to the body.
Volkov throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Pierno counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Volkov lands a nice shot that snaps Pierno's head back.
A jab lands there for Volkov.
Volkov misses with a looping left.
An attempted straight right counter from Pierno misses the target.
Pierno connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Volkov momentarily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pierno.
Pierno's corner calls for a 1-2. Pierno obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Pierno will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Volkov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pierno looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Volkov scores with a spinning back kick!
Volkov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T4#
Volkov wants to land a leg kick but Pierno is out of range.
Volkov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
An attempted straight right counter from Pierno misses the target.
Pierno misses with an uppercut.
Volkov throws out a powerful jab.
Pierno throws a jab but it's blocked by Volkov.
Volkov throws a wild body kick that Pierno sees coming a mile off.
Pierno fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Volkov on the side of the head.
Pierno throws a shot from downtown. Volkov moves away and avoids it.
Pierno moves away from the strike by Volkov.
Pierno misses with a combination
and Volkov counters with a straight right hand.
A big left from Volkov misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Volkov dodges the punch combination from Pierno.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ilya Mstislav Volkov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Pierno throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Volkov.
Volkov throws a hook but Pierno blocks it.
Pierno pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Volkov throws a leg kick
and Volkov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pierno throws a jab when Volkov was well out of range.
Volkov appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Volkov misses the shot to the body.
Pierno scores with a jab to the body.
Volkov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Volkov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov misses the body punch
and Pierno counters with a nice uppercut.
A solid leg kick lands there for Volkov.
Volkov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pierno throws a looping overhand right but Volkov ducks down to avoid it.
Volkov tries to counter by closing the distance.
Pierno scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #T1#
Pierno throws an overhand right that lands on Volkov's shoulder, as Volkov tries to avoid the shot.
Volkov tests Pierno's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Volkov throws a looping overhand right but Pierno ducks down to avoid it.
Pierno swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pierno throws a jab but it's blocked by Volkov.
Pierno misses with an uppercut. Volkov saw that one coming.
Pierno throws a body punch but Volkov moves out of range.
Nice body kick there by Volkov.
Volkov digs a good hook to Pierno's body.
Volkov throws a front kick that sends Pierno stumbling back into the cage.
Pierno throws a shot from downtown. Volkov moves away and avoids it.
Volkov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Volkov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pierno moves away.#T2#
Volkov throws a solid leg kick but Pierno takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Volkov.
Pierno wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Volkov misses with a straight right.
Volkov scores with a push kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pierno blocks a jab.
Volkov moves out of range as Pierno strikes.
Volkov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Volkov misses with an uppercut.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Pierno might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Volkov misses with a body shot.
Volkov throws a leg kick but Pierno moved away.
Pierno swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pierno stalks Volkov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Volkov's face. Volkov staggers backwards, shaken.
Volkov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T3#
A jab from Pierno misses.
Pierno throws a looping overhand right but Volkov ducks down to avoid it.
Volkov dodges the punch combination from Pierno.
Volkov throws a looping overhand right but Pierno ducks down to avoid it.
Volkov throws a poor cross that misses
and Pierno makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Pierno takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Volkov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pierno momentarily.
Volkov swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Pierno to counter with a crisp jab.
Ilya Mstislav Volkov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pierno misses with a double jab.
A punch combination from Pierno misses.
Pierno dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Volkov takes a swing at Pierno's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Volkov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pierno throws a shot from downtown. Volkov moves away and avoids it.
Volkov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Pierno looks to score with a jab to the body but Volkov is just out of range.
A low kick from Volkov is predictable there
and Pierno counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pierno looks to throw the jab but Volkov is out of range.
Pierno misses with a double jab.
Pierno misses with a series of wild punches.
Pierno takes one to the chin there.
Pierno scores with a nice right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Tim Pierno will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Volkov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pierno misses with a hook. Volkov ducked under it nicely.
Pierno takes a jab right on the kisser.
Volkov cracks Pierno with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Pierno feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Volkovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Volkov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Pierno has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Volkov just misses with a punch to the body.
Volkov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Volkov, right into the meat.
Pierno is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Pierno swinging wildly here.
Volkov defending well as Pierno loads up on a big left hand.
Volkov throws a body punch but Pierno moves out of range. #T1#
Volkov swings widly with a right hand
letting Pierno counter with a right hand.
Volkov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pierno fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Pierno moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Volkov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Pierno checks a leg kick.
A big right from Pierno misses.
Volkov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pierno lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Volkov at a distance.
Pierno misses with a wild body shot.
Volkov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pierno falls off balance throwing a combination
and Volkov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Volkov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Pierno misses with an uppercut. Volkov saw that one coming.
Volkov looks to land a right hand but Pierno moved out of range.
Pierno moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Volkov misses with a hook. Pierno ducked under it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Pierno on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Volkov throws a jab when Pierno was well out of range.
Volkov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Volkov works over Pierno's head and body with a nice combination.
Volkov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pierno moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Pierno on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Volkov jabs Pierno to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Volkov looks to score with a jab to the body but Pierno is just out of range.
Pierno throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T3#
Volkov lunges at Pierno with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pierno's hand.
Pierno is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Volkov.
Volkov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Volkov misses with a looping left.
Volkov is looking to chop away at Pierno's legs.
Pierno avoids the body shot from Volkov.
Pierno throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pierno backing away here, and Volkov unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Volkov misses with a wild body shot.
Pierno fails to land with a series of punches.
Volkov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A combination from Pierno does no damage.
Pierno takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Some wild striking there from Pierno. #T4#
Volkov throws out a loose jab but Pierno uses good head movement to avoid it.
Left hook, right uppercut from Volkov.
Pierno lands a nice hook to Volkov's body. Volkov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Volkov throws a head kick that Pierno semi-blocks.
Pierno drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Pierno misses with a few strikes there.
Volkov looks to land a right hand but Pierno moved out of range.
Pierno checks a leg kick.
Pierno throws an overhand right that lands on Volkov's shoulder, as Volkov tries to avoid the shot.
A slow jab from Pierno misses its intended target.
Volkov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Pierno throws a nice looking combination but Volkov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Volkov moves out of range as Pierno strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ilya Mstislav Volkov.
Well Volkov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ilya Mstislav Volkov!
A victorious Ilya Mstislav Volkov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: GAMMA#693 Volkov vs Shin 5
Date: Feb 24, 2018

#R1#
Shin misses with a wild body shot.
Volkov misses with a body kick.
Ilya Mstislav Volkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shin misses with a looping right.
Volkov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Volkov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Volkov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Shin shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Volkov lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Volkov 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.
Volkov takes a swing at Shin's ribcage but misses.
Volkov misses with an uppercut
letting Shin counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Good work by Shin as he checks the leg kick.
Shin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Volkov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shin manages to avoid it.
Volkov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Shin's head backwards.#T1#
Shin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shin misses with the body kick
enabling Volkov to counter with a crisp jab.
Volkov ducks right into an uppercut from Shin.
Shin throws the left hand but Volkov avoids the punch easily.
Shin moves out of range of the strikes.
Volkov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Shin can pounce on him.
Shin throws a lazy head kick
and Volkov counters with a stiff right hand.
Volkov lands a head shot.
Shin has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Shin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Shin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Shin there as he acknowledges the shot.
Shin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A lazy left from Volkov finds it's target.#T2#
Shin stalks Volkov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Volkov's face. Volkov staggers backwards, shaken.
Volkov throws a sloppy body shot
and Shin counters with a nice uppercut.
Volkov throws a leg kick which misses Shin's front leg but catches the back leg as Shin tries to avoid it.
Shin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Shin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Volkov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shin manages to avoid it.
Volkov wants to slow Shin down by chopping away at his legs.
Volkov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Volkov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL2#
and Shin holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Volkov misses with some punches.
Shin tries to work over Volkov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Volkov blocks an uppercut.
Shin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Volkov's elbow.
Volkov blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Volkov.
Shin scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shin. #BC#
Volkov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Volkov.
Shin jabs Volkov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Volkov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Volkov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Volkov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Shin.
Shin wants to slow Volkov down by chopping away at his legs.
Volkov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Volkov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Danga de danga de dang - Shin scores with a four punch combination!#T4#
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!
Shin motions for Volkov to come forward. Shin throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shin scores with a nice head shot.
Shin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Volkov moves away.
A quick step to the side and Volkov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Volkov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Volkov blocks a jab.
Volkov misses with a series of wild punches.
Shin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Volkov throws a hook but Shin avoids it easily.
It seemed like Shin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Shin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Volkov.
Shin flicks out a counter leg kick but Volkov steps away.
Shin throws a looping overhand right but Volkov ducks down to avoid it.
Shin looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Shin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Volkov. Volkov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lao Shin will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Volkov misses the body punch
and Shin counters with a nice uppercut.
Volkov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Volkov misses with a body punch
and Shin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Volkov connects with a right hand. Shin shakes it off.
Shin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Volkov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shin doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Volkov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Volkov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shin manages to avoid it.
Shin misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shin moves out of range of the body kick from Volkov.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shin! But no joy.
Shin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Volkov.
Volkov scores with a kick to the body.
Shin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Volkov.#T1#
Volkov gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Shin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Volkov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Good leg kick by Volkov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Volkov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Shin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The fighters circling - Volkov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice jab there from Volkov.
Shin tries a low kick but Volkov avoids it.
Volkov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Volkov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Shin looks to throw the jab but Volkov is out of range.
Good shot there by Volkov.#T2##CL#
Volkov moves into range and clinches up with Shin.#BC#
Volkov manages to break the clinch.
Volkov dips to his left and cracks Shin with an uppercut!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Volkov throws a leg kick
and Shin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shin misses with a body kick.
Ilya Mstislav Volkov is winning the standup battle so far.
Shin misses with a hook. Volkov ducked under it nicely.
Shin misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Volkov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Volkov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shin counters with a stiff right hand.
A head kick misses from Shin.
Volkov stuns Shin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Shin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Some bone on bone action there as Volkov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T3#
Shin throws a half hearted mid kick.
Volkov looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Shin wants to slow Volkov down by chopping away at his legs.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Shin, right into the meat.
Volkov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Volkov cracks the inside of Shin's front leg.
Volkov misses with a hook. Shin ducked under it nicely.
Shin appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Shin swings for the body but Volkov moves out of range.
Volkov lands with a straight right. Shin didn't see that one coming.
Volkov misses with a body shot
letting Shin counter with a right hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Volkov.
Shin appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Shin lands a leg kick that knocks Volkov off balance momentarily.#T4#
Volkov drops his hands momentarily and Shin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Volkov tries to clinch
and Shin counters with a stiff right hand.
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!
A slow jab from Volkov misses its intended target.
Volkov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shin manages to avoid it.
Shin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shin moves out of range as Volkov throws a body kick.
Shin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Volkov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Volkov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Volkov throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Shin to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC2#
Volkov is rocked!
Volkov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Shin counters with a crisp right that sends Volkov to the canvas! Shin follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lao Shin!
Lao Shin is the new welterweight champion!
An out of breath Lao Shin thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: GAMMA#690 Shin v Volkov 4
Date: Feb 03, 2018

#R1#
Nice uppercut there from Volkov.
Shin misses with a body kick.
A combination from Volkov does no damage.
Shin appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Shin blocks the leg kick.
Volkov has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Shin throws a body punch but Volkov moves out of range.
Volkov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shin at a distance.
Volkov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Volkov tries to move into range but Shin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Shin blocks a jab.
Volkov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Shin's head.
Shin checks the leg kick.
Volkov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Shin.
Shin's corner calls for a 1-2. Shin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T1#
Shin misses with a low kick.
Shin has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight.
Volkov misses the shot to the body.
Shin throwing a counter right hand but Volkov manages to avoid it.
Volkov misses with a low kick.
Volkov tried to score with a low kick but Shin checks it.
Shin half committed to a counter leg kick.
Volkov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A nice combination there by Volkov.
Volkov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shin seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Volkov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Volkov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Volkov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Volkov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Volkov misses with a looping right.#T2#
A bone on bone clash there as Volkov blocks the leg kick.
Volkov throws an overhand right that lands on Shin's shoulder, as Shin tries to avoid the shot.
A leg kick checked by Volkov.
Ilya Mstislav Volkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Volkov punishes Shin's body with a nice straight punch.#CL2#
Volkov closes the distance and pushes Shin back into the cage.
Volkov swings wildly with an uppercut but Shin uses good head movement to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Volkov tries to work over Shin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Volkov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Volkov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shins head.
Volkov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Shin.
Shin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Shin scores with a hook to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T3#
Volkov blocks a body shot from Shin.
Volkov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Volkov working aggressively here.
Shin misses with an elbow over the top.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Volkov.
Shin taking a breather.
Volkov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shin backwards.
Volkov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Shin.
Volkov tries a body shot but Shin blocks it.
A body shot lands from Shin.
Shin blocks an uppercut.
Shin struggles to land a body shot inside as Volkov controls his hands. #BC2#
Volkov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Volkov misses with an uppercut
and Shin counters with a stiff right hand.
Shin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Volkov tries to score with a low kick but Shin moves his leg out of the way.#T4#
Volkov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Shin's hands.#CL#
Shin clinches with his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right from Volkov. #BC2#
Volkov manages to break the clinch.
Volkov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Volkov lands a jab.
Volkov tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Shin counters with a nice body shot.
Volkov throws out a loose jab but Shin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shin misses the shot to the body.
Volkov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shin looks to throw the jab but Volkov is out of range.
Volkov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Shin missing with a left hand there. Volkov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ilya Mstislav Volkov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Shin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Volkov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Shin's head.
Nice jab there from Shin.
Shin throws a jab when Volkov was well out of range.
Shin throws a jab but it's blocked by Volkov.
Volkov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Volkov loads up on a big right hand but Shin slips the punch.
Ilya Mstislav Volkov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shin moves out of range of the leg kick from Volkov.
Volkov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot lands for Volkov.
Shin digs a good hook to Volkov's body.
Volkov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Shin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Shin scores with a kick to the midsection.
Shin scores with the left hand. Volkov knows he should have avoided that one.
Nice straight punches there by Volkov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Volkov.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Shin.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Volkov! But no joy.
Volkov tries to clinch but Shin moves out of range.
Shin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Volkov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Volkov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A quick step to the side and Shin tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Volkov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Shin scrambles back to his feet.
Shin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Volkov misses with a hook to the body
and Shin counters with a nice body shot.
Volkov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Shin takes one to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Volkov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shin.
Volkov throws a fast counter high kick but Shin manages to duck under it in time.
Shin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Volkov scores with a shot to the body.
Shin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Volkov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Volkov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Shin takes a jab right on the kisser. #CL2#
Volkov darts in and clinches Shin up against the cage.
Shin throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Volkov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shin's elbow.
Volkov swings wildly with an uppercut but Shin uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Volkov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Volkov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Shin lands a nice shot to the body.
Volkov misses with some punches.
Shin throws an elbow but it misses.
Volkov digs a right hand underneath Shin's ribcage. Shin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Volkov lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shin.
Volkov is trying to break free.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Volkov scores with a shoulder strike.
Volkov tries to throw a body punch but Shin avoids it by throwing Volkov back against the cage.
Shin throws a head punch that misses.
Volkov can't find room to land a body shot as Shin controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shin.
Shin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Shin on the inside.
Shin blocks a body shot from Volkov.
Shin misses with the head strike. #T4##TD#
Shin jumps guard and drags Volkov to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Shin controls Volkov momentarily but Volkov frees himself.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Shin has his foot on Volkov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Volkov works his way back into a safe position though.
Shin keeping moving, preventing Volkov from controlling successfully.
Shin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Lao Shin will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Shin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Volkov dodges the punch combination from Shin.
Shin shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Shin 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.
Shin lands a lovely overhand right.
Shin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL#
Shin clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Volkov breaks from the clinch.
Volkov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Volkov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A punch lands to the side of Shin 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T1#
Shin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Volkov.
Shin throws a leg kick but Volkov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Volkov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Volkov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Shin's calf.
Volkov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Shin tries to move into range but Volkov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Volkov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shin moves away.
Volkov slips a straight right by Shin.#CL#
Shin clinches up with Volkov and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Shin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shin throws a leg kick that misses.
Volkov thumps Shin with a low kick.#T2#
Volkov looks to score with a jab to the body but Shin is just out of range.
Volkov checks a low kick from Shin.
Volkov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Shin counters with a straight right hand.
Volkov misses with a hook
and Shin counters with a left and a right that stings Volkov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Volkov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shin.
Shin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Volkov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A telegraphed right hand from Shin misses the target.
Shin defending well as Volkov loads up on a big left hand.
Volkov with a jab.
Volkov misses with an uppercut. Shin saw that one coming.#T3#
Volkov missing with a left hand there. Shin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A nice inside leg kick there by Volkov. That's going to slow Shin down.
Shin checks a low kick from Volkov.
Volkov throws a lazy right hand but Shin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shin cracks the inside of Volkov's front leg.
Volkov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Volkov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Shin makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Volkov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Volkov.
Volkov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Volkov blocks a head kick by Shin. #T4#
Volkov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shin avoids the body shot from Volkov.
Volkov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Shin 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.
A big right from Volkov misses.
Shin thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Volkov if he has to take too many more of those.
Shin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Volkov.
A counter left hand to the body from Shin misses its target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Volkov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Shin throws a lazy right hand but Volkov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Volkov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lao Shin clearly takes that round.
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.
#R4#
The fighters circling - Volkov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Volkov moves out of range of the body kick from Shin.
Shin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Volkov.
Shin blocks a low kick nicely.
Volkov blocks a head kick by Shin.
Shin moves out of range of the strikes.
Volkov with a jab.
Volkov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shin swings widly with a right hand
and Volkov counters with a stiff right hand.
Shin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Volkov.
Volkov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Volkov connects with an inside leg kick.
Volkov throws a big shot that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Shin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Shin throws a low kick but Volkov avoids it.
Volkov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Shin looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Shin lands a slapping body shot.
Volkov moves out of range as Shin strikes.
Shin looks for the body kick but Volkov saw that one coming.
Volkov connects with a body shot that sends Shin's belly button to the back.
Shin moves out of range as Volkov strikes.
Shin throwing a counter right hand but Volkov manages to avoid it.
Shin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Shin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Volkov. #T2#
Volkov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Shin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shin lands a leg kick that knocks Volkov off balance momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Volkov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Shin can pounce on him.
Volkov throws a quick inside leg kick.
A jab lands there for Volkov.
Volkov scores with a hook.
A shot to the liver by Volkov. Beautiful body shot.
Shin ducks under a wild hook from Volkov.
Volkov blocks a leg kick.#T3#
Shin throws a hook to the side of Volkov's head but Volkov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Volkov misses with a kick to the body.
Volkov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Volkov scores with the left hand. Shin knows he should have avoided that one.
Shin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Volkov misses with a low kick.
Volkov dodges the punch combination from Shin.
Volkov wants to counter the offense by Shin and move into the clinch position.
Volkov shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Shin eats them both and turns towards Volkov to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Volkov on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T4#
Volkov throws a hook to the side of Shin's head but Shin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Volkov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shin feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Volkov lands a jab to the nose.
Volkov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice jab there from Volkov.
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 throws a half hearted mid kick.
Shin connects with an inside leg kick.
Shin lands a nice looking body shot.
Shin moves out of range of the body kick.
Shin jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Volkov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shin was well out of range. Poor timing from Volkov.
Shin is looking to counter punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ilya Mstislav Volkov dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Shin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R5#
Shin slips a jab and a cross from Volkov.
Volkov throws a right hand that misses
and Shin counters with a nice uppercut.
Volkov throws a shot to the body.
Volkov walks into a stiff left hand from Shin.
Shin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Volkov.
Volkov connects with a body shot.
Volkov lands a leg kick that knocks Shin off balance momentarily.
Shin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov misses the jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Shin misses its target.
Volkov misses with a jab to the body
and Shin counters with a leg kick.
A lazy left from Volkov finds it's target.#T1#
Volkov moves out of range as Shin throws a body kick.
Volkov lands with a nice body punch.
Volkov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shin.
Shin is looking to counter punch.
Volkov throws a solid leg kick but Shin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Volkov.
An attempted straight right counter from Shin misses the target.
Volkov fakes the leg kick and cracks Shin in the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Shin.
Volkov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Shin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shin misses with a leg kick
and Volkov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Volkov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shin circles away quickly and effectively.
Shin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Volkov scores with the left hand. Shin knows he should have avoided that one. #T2#
Volkov cracks a nice hook into Shin's ribs.
Volkov misses with a straight left.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Shin lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Volkov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Volkov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Volkov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Shin checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Volkov misses with an uppercut
enabling Shin to counter with a crisp jab.
Volkov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shin throws a right hand that Volkov ducks under and follows up with a left that Volkov also avoids with ease.
Volkov tries to counter by closing the distance.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Volkov, right into the meat.
Shin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Volkov.
Volkov lands a nice looking body kick.
Shin cracks a nice hook into Volkov's ribs.#T3#
Volkov blocks a jab.
Shin tries to land a front kick but Volkov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Volkov.
Shin blocks the body kick.
Shin throws a jab but it's blocked by Volkov.
Volkov is looking to clinch.
Shin throws a predictable looking body shot
and Volkov counters with a nice uppercut.
Volkov throws an overhand right that lands on Shin's shoulder, as Shin tries to avoid the shot.
A left lands for Volkov.
Volkov misses with a looping right.#T4#
Volkov throws a front kick aimed at Shin's knee but Shin avoids it well.
Volkov ducks under a wild hook from Shin.
Shin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Shin swings for the body but Volkov moves out of range. #CL2#
Volkov has managed to clinch.
Shin blocks an uppercut.
Volkov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shin tries to work over Volkov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Volkov lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC2#
Volkov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Shin there as he acknowledges the shot.
Shin jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Shin throws a body shot but no joy.
Volkov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ilya Mstislav Volkov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Volkov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 47:48
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 47:48
Judge James Glass scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ilya Mstislav Volkov!
Ilya Mstislav Volkov is the new welterweight champion!
A victorious Ilya Mstislav Volkov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: GAMMA#686 Bubba v Golzman
Date: Jan 20, 2018

#R1#
Mosby takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Volkov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Volkov scores with a hook to the body. Mosby takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Volkov has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Mosby listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mosby tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Volkov was well out of range. Poor timing from Mosby.
Mosby misses with a straight left.
A little jabbing left from Volkov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mosby avoids the body shot from Volkov.
Volkov throws a leg kick
and Mosby counters with a three punch combo that has Volkov backing up. Volkov nods at Mosby to acknowledge the strikes.
Volkov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mosby was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Volkov connects with a solid leg kick.
Volkov misses with a jab to the body
enabling Mosby to counter with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mosby ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Volkov moves away.
Volkov connects with a nice looking jab.
Volkov looks to score with a jab to the body but Mosby is just out of range.#T1#
Mosby throws a leg kick
and Volkov counters with a nice body shot.
Volkov throws a leg kick but Mosby checks it.
Volkov slips a straight right by Mosby.
Volkov feints and then cracks Mosby's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mosby down.
Volkov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mosby is looking to score with low kicks.
Mosby digs a good body shot into Volkov's ribs.
Volkov lands an overhand right.
Volkov ducks under a wild hook from Mosby.
Volkov lands with a good body shot.
Volkov throws the kick towards the body but Mosby avoids it.#T2#
Volkov throws a big shot that misses.
Volkov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mosby rather than just go for the knockout.
Volkov wants to land a leg kick but Mosby is out of range.
Nice cross by Volkov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mosby staying out of range there.
Mosby was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Volkov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Volkov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mosby throws a looping overhand right but Volkov ducks down to avoid it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Volkov.
Volkov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mosby misses with a hook. Volkov ducked under it nicely.
A nice side step and Volkov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Mosby steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Volkov.
Mosby getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T3#
Mosby misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Volkov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Volkov tries to clinch
and Mosby counters with a stiff right hand.
Mosby waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Volkov.
Mosby throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Volkov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mosby keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Volkov throws a jab when Mosby was well out of range.
Mosby throwing a counter right hand but Volkov manages to avoid it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Volkov - that will leave a mark!
Volkov tries to clinch but Mosby moves out of range.
Volkov misses with a looping left.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Volkov, as that shot connected.
Mosby lands with a nice body punch. #T4#
Mosby takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ilya Mstislav Volkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mosby misses with a right hand #CL2#
and Volkov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Volkov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Volkov misses with a punch on the inside.
Volkov throws a head punch that misses.
Mosby scores with a hook to the body.
Mosby blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Volkov swings wildly with an uppercut but Mosby uses good head movement to avoid it.
Volkov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Volkov scores with a nice hook to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Mosby. #BC2#
Volkov breaks from the clinch.
Mosby has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Volkov finds it's way round the side to connect with Mosby's head.
A low kick from Mosby misses
and Volkov counters with a stiff right hand.
Volkov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Volkov misses with a leg kick
enabling Mosby to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ilya Mstislav Volkov dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Volkov throws a body kick that misses
and Mosby connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Volkov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mosby. Volkov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mosby displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Volkov throws out the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Mosby on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Volkov checks a leg kick.
Mosby walks into a straight right hand from Volkov.
Mosby scores with a crisp jab that stopped Volkov in his tracks.
A lazy left from Volkov finds it's target.
Mosby uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Volkov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mosby. Volkov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Volkov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Volkov misses with a hook
and Mosby makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Volkov looks to score with a jab to the body but Mosby is just out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Mosby misses its target.#T1#
Volkov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mosby.
Volkov stuns Mosby with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A swing and a miss from Volkov.
Volkov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Volkov misses the shot to the body.
Mosby closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A lazy left from Mosby finds it's target.
Volkov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mosby.
Volkov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Volkov throws a body punch but Mosby moves out of range.
A big right from Mosby misses. #T2#
Mosby moves forwards but Volkov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Volkov jabs Mosby right on the nose. Mosby blinks but takes it well.
Mosby throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Volkov ducks under a wild hook from Mosby.
A big left from Volkov misses.
Volkov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Volkov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mosby throwing a counter right hand but Volkov manages to avoid it.
Nice body kick there by Volkov.
Volkov misses with a wild body shot.
Volkov's corner calls for a 1-2. Volkov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Volkov tries to clinch but Mosby moves out of range.
Volkov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T3#
Volkov misses the shot to the body.
Mosby appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Volkov is looking to score with low kicks.
It looked like Mosby was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Volkov.
Volkov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A good leg kick by Volkov.
A lazy body kick from Volkov
and Mosby counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Volkov walks into a stiff left hand from Mosby.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mosby. Volkov does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd cheers as Volkov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mosby doesn't seem phased though.
A punch combination from Volkov misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Volkov, as that shot connected.
Volkov throws a looping overhand right but Mosby ducks down to avoid it.
Mosby is looking to counter punch.#T4#
Mosby lands with a nice body punch.
Volkov digs a good hook to Mosby's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Volkov misses with a body shot.
Mosby appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mosby feints and then cracks Volkov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Volkov down.
Mosby throws a leg kick
and Volkov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Volkov misses with a wild body shot.
Mosby displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Volkov throws out the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Volkov. Mosby does a little dance to reset his feet.
Volkov throws the kick towards the body but Mosby avoids it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Volkov.
Mosby 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ilya Mstislav 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!
#R3#
Mosby misses with the combination.
Volkov connects with a leg kick. Mosby looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Mosby avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mosby lands a right hook to the body.
Volkov misses with a body shot.
Volkov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ilya Mstislav Volkov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov misses with a looping right.
Mosby moves into range and connects with a jab. #CL2#
Volkov pushes Mosby up against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
A nice left hand lands by Volkov.
Mosby tries to score a body lock takedown but Volkov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
I was talking to Mosby's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Mosby misses with a body punch. #TD#
Mosby works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Mosby preventing the sweep.
Mosby tries to free his leg and advance position but Volkov is retaining full guard.
Volkov keeping moving, preventing Mosby from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Mosby drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Volkov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mosby has Volkov in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
Mosby is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T2##SUB#
Mosby is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Volkov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Volkov wants to stand and escape but instead Mosby has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Ilya Mstislav Volkov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Mosby trying to control the position from guard on top but Volkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Volkov has Mosby pulled in close to control his posture.
Daniel Mosby has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Volkov wants to sweep here but Mosby controlling him for the moment.
Mosby stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Volkov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Volkov looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mosby connects with a couple of short punches.
Volkov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Mosby looking for a guillotine here but Volkov defends easily.
Volkov wants to stand but Mosby has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Daniel Mosby.
I think Volkov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ilya Mstislav Volkov!
An out of breath Ilya Mstislav Volkov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Syn 557 - Revolve
Date: Dec 22, 2017

#R1#
De Santo Cristo throws a head kick that misses.
Volkov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Santo Cristo.
Volkov misses with a wild body shot.
Volkov has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as De Santo Cristo is landing a low percentage of strikes.
De Santo Cristo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Volkov.
De Santo Cristo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
De Santo Cristo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Volkov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#CL#
De Santo Cristo gets a clinch.
Still in the clinch, De Santo Cristo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Volkov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Volkov.
De Santo Cristo misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from De Santo Cristo.
Volkov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Volkov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
De Santo Cristo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt De Santo Cristo or not. #BC2#
Volkov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
De Santo Cristo darts in and clinches Volkov up against the cage.
De Santo Cristo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Volkov tries to work over De Santo Cristo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Volkov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Santo Cristo blocking some punches. #T1#
Volkov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Volkov is working De Santo Cristo over against the cage.
De Santo Cristo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
De Santo Cristo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
De Santo Cristo lands a hook that snaps the head of Volkov backwards.
De Santo Cristo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Volkovs head.
De Santo Cristo misses with the head strike.
A short left from De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo tries to throw a body punch but Volkov avoids it by throwing De Santo Cristo back against the cage.
Volkov has a couple of punches blocked by De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo lands a shoulder strike.
De Santo Cristo digs a right hand underneath Volkov's ribcage. Volkov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
De Santo Cristo blocks a body shot from Volkov.
De Santo Cristo blocks an uppercut.
Volkov fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Volkov manages to break the clinch.
De Santo Cristo throws out a leg kick but Volkov moves out of range and De Santo Cristo only half commits.
Volkov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from De Santo Cristo.
Volkov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Volkov moves out of range as De Santo Cristo strikes.
De Santo Cristo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Volkov.#T2#
De Santo Cristo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Volkov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between De Santo Cristo's hands.
De Santo Cristo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Volkov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Volkov wants it to stay on the feet.
Volkov looks to land a body kick but De Santo Cristo moved away.
De Santo Cristo tries to counter by clinching up but Volkov breaks away and moves out of range.
Volkov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Good exchange - De Santo Cristo coming out on top.
Volkov lands with a shot to the body. #CL2#
Volkov clinches up with De Santo Cristo and pushes him back against the cage.
De Santo Cristo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Volkov or not.
Volkov fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Volkov breaks from the clinch.
De Santo Cristo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Volkov cracks the inside of De Santo Cristo's front leg.
De Santo Cristo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Volkov tries to get set, De Santo Cristo tries to push him back and clinch up but Volkov manages to avoid the attempt.
Volkov feints and then cracks De Santo Cristo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow De Santo Cristo down.
De Santo Cristo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
Volkov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by De Santo Cristo.
Volkov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
De Santo Cristo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
De Santo Cristo cracks Volkov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ilya Mstislav Volkov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
De Santo Cristo throws out a leg kick but Volkov moves out of range and De Santo Cristo only half commits.
De Santo Cristo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Volkov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
De Santo Cristo fails with a takedown attempt.
De Santo Cristo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
De Santo Cristo misses with a body kick.
De Santo Cristo slips a straight right by Volkov.
De Santo Cristo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Volkov defends well and De Santo Cristo ends up having to push Volkov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joao De Santo Cristo. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Volkov connects with a good right hand that stumbles De Santo Cristo. De Santo Cristo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
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!
De Santo Cristo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Volkov misses.
De Santo Cristo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
De Santo Cristo wants to clinch
enabling Volkov to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
De Santo Cristo clinches.
Volkov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
De Santo Cristo struggles to land a body shot inside as Volkov controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from De Santo Cristo.
Volkov struggles to land a body shot inside as De Santo Cristo controls his hands.
Volkov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
De Santo Cristo throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Volkov lands a shoulder strike.
De Santo Cristo misses with the head strike.
Volkov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
De Santo Cristo tries to throw a body punch but Volkov avoids it by throwing De Santo Cristo back against the cage.
De Santo Cristo blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ilya Mstislav Volkov will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
De Santo Cristo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Volkov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
De Santo Cristo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
De Santo Cristo goes for a double leg but Volkov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Volkov continues to drive forward.
Volkov throws out a loose jab but De Santo Cristo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Volkov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Joao De Santo Cristo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Volkov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
De Santo Cristo throws a body punch but Volkov moves out of range.
Volkov misses with a looping left.
It looked like De Santo Cristo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Volkov.
Nice uppercut there from De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheers as De Santo Cristo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Volkov doesn't seem phased though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov swings for the body but De Santo Cristo moves out of range.
De Santo Cristo dives in and grabs Volkov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Volkov pushes down on De Santo Cristo's head and hops out.
Volkov avoids the body shot from De Santo Cristo.
A leg kick checked by De Santo Cristo.
Nice takedown defense from Volkov. No joy for De Santo Cristo on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joao De Santo Cristo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice inside leg kick there by Volkov. That's going to slow De Santo Cristo down. #T1#
De Santo Cristo lands a right hook to the body.
De Santo Cristo throws out a loose jab but Volkov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Despite the aggression on Volkov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Volkov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De Santo Cristo. #CL2#
Volkov pushes De Santo Cristo up against the cage in a clinch.
Volkov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Volkov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo can't get the takedown.
Volkov lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Volkov manages to break the clinch. #CL#
De Santo Cristo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Volkov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Volkov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of De Santo Cristo backwards.
Volkov misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Volkov.
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!
De Santo Cristo blocking some punches.
Volkov misses with a punch on the inside.
De Santo Cristo lands a body punch in the clinch. #T2#
A short right hand to the side of the head by De Santo Cristo.
Volkov misses with a short punch on the inside.
De Santo Cristo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Volkov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
De Santo Cristo doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Volkov manages to break the clinch.
Volkov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
De Santo Cristo misses with a low kick.
Volkov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
De Santo Cristo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Volkov.#CL2#
Volkov clinches up against the cage.
Volkov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Volkov misses with the head strike.
Volkov tries to work over De Santo Cristo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
De Santo Cristo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
De Santo Cristo misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Volkov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
De Santo Cristo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
De Santo Cristo misses with some punches.
Volkov tries to work over De Santo Cristo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3##BC2#
Volkov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
De Santo Cristo blocks a jab.
De Santo Cristo misses with a hook. Volkov ducked under it nicely.
Volkov wants to counter the offense by De Santo Cristo and move into the clinch position.
Volkov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from De Santo Cristo.
Volkov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as De Santo Cristo throws out the jab.
Volkov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CL2#
Volkov closes the distance and clinches.
Volkov prevents a body shot from De Santo Cristo. #TD#
De Santo Cristo has Volkov pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. De Santo Cristo pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Volkov tumbling to the mat - De Santo Cristo dives into Volkov's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Santo Cristo trying to control but Volkov is working from the bottom.
De Santo Cristo stops Volkov from standing up. #T4#
De Santo Cristo throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Santo Cristo won't allow Volkov to sweep him here.
De Santo Cristo throwing strikes but missing.
Volkov pulls De Santo Cristo in close to prevent any damage.
Volkov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in De Santo Cristo's guard. #REVB#
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!
De Santo Cristo trying to keep a closed guard but Volkov is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ilya Mstislav Volkov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Volkov connects with a nice looking jab.
De Santo Cristo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Volkov.
Volkov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
De Santo Cristo fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - De Santo Cristo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A solid leg kick lands there for De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo checks a leg kick nicely.
De Santo Cristo goes for a double leg but Volkov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Volkov continues to drive forward.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov just misses with a punch to the body.
De Santo Cristo throws a body punch but Volkov moves out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Volkov - that will leave a mark!
De Santo Cristo throws the kick towards the body but Volkov avoids it.
Volkov ducks under a wild hook from De Santo Cristo.#T1#
De Santo Cristo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
De Santo Cristo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
De Santo Cristo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Volkov misses the body punch
and De Santo Cristo counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
De Santo Cristo tests Volkov's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL#
De Santo Cristo clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
Volkov breaks from the clinch.
De Santo Cristo throws a leg kick but Volkov moved away.
De Santo Cristo wants to clinch.
Volkov throws a body shot but no joy.
Ilya Mstislav Volkov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Volkov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
De Santo Cristo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Volkov can pounce on him.
De Santo Cristo is looking to chop away at Volkov's legs.
Volkov feints a counter leg kick.
Volkov gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T2#
De Santo Cristo is looking to clinch but Volkov is avoiding it.
De Santo Cristo moves out of range as Volkov throws a body kick.
De Santo Cristo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
De Santo Cristo darts in looking for a takedown but Volkov gets double underhooks and turns De Santo Cristo into the cage. #CL#
De Santo Cristo rushes Volkov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Santo Cristo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Volkov or not.
Volkov lands with a short shot to the head.
Volkov throws a head punch that misses.
De Santo Cristo tries to throw a body punch but Volkov avoids it by throwing De Santo Cristo back against the cage.
De Santo Cristo misses with a body punch.
De Santo Cristo gets through Volkov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, De Santo Cristo scores with a nice short uppercut.
De Santo Cristo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Volkov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Volkov lands with a right to the head.
Volkov misses with a punch on the inside.
De Santo Cristo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Volkov.
A short left from Volkov. #T3#
Volkov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
De Santo Cristo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Volkov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
De Santo Cristo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Volkov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joao De Santo Cristo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Volkov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A hook to the body from Volkov.
De Santo Cristo has Volkov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Volkov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Volkov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
De Santo Cristo struggles to land a body shot inside as Volkov controls his hands.
Volkov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
De Santo Cristo tries to score a body lock takedown but Volkov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Volkov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Volkov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with De Santo Cristo's elbow.
Volkov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Volkov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Volkov fails to land.
Volkov tries to break free but De Santo Cristo pushes him back against the cage.
Volkov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Volkov working aggressively here. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Volkov lands an uppercut.
A short right from Volkov on the inside.
Volkov has a couple of punches blocked by De Santo Cristo.
Volkov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
De Santo Cristo looking for a takedown.
Volkov throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Volkov.
De Santo Cristo has a couple of punches blocked by Volkov.
A head punch on the inside from Volkov fails to land.
Ilya Mstislav Volkov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
De Santo Cristo misses with a hook from the clinch.
De Santo Cristo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
De Santo Cristo blocking some punches.
De Santo Cristo lands a nice shot to the body.
De Santo Cristo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
De Santo Cristo throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by De Santo Cristo.
Volkov working aggressively here.
De Santo Cristo misses with a punch to the body.
De Santo Cristo misses with a punch on the inside.
De Santo Cristo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ilya Mstislav Volkov really dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
De Santo Cristo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Volkov.
Volkov connects with the punch.
De Santo Cristo connects with an inside leg kick.
De Santo Cristo has a takedown stuffed.
Volkov motions for De Santo Cristo to come forward. Volkov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The fight stays on the outside here - De Santo Cristo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Volkov clinches up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov lands with a right to the head.
De Santo Cristo wants to take the fight to the mat but Volkov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
De Santo Cristo blocks a body shot from Volkov.
A hook to the body from Volkov.
Volkov blocks a body shot from De Santo Cristo.
Volkov digs a right hand underneath De Santo Cristo's ribcage. De Santo Cristo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Volkov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
A nice right hand lands inside from Volkov. #T1#
De Santo Cristo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Volkov lands a left hand that snaps the head of De Santo Cristo backwards.
Volkov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
De Santo Cristo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Volkov lands a hook that snaps the head of De Santo Cristo backwards.
Still in the clinch, Volkov scores with a nice short uppercut.
De Santo Cristo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joao De Santo Cristo. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Volkov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Volkov connects with a body shot.
Volkov throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL2#
Volkov closes the distance and clinches.
Volkov misses with the head strike.
De Santo Cristo misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Volkov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
De Santo Cristo throws a lazy right hand but Volkov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
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 looks to land a combination but De Santo Cristo avoids it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Volkov. De Santo Cristo does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
A solid body kick from Volkov.
Good shot there by De Santo Cristo.#CL2#
Volkov moves into the clinch successfully.
Volkov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Volkov working aggressively here.
De Santo Cristo misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Volkov.
A short right from Volkov.
De Santo Cristo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Volkov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
De Santo Cristo lands with a left to the head.
Volkov lands with a right to the head.
De Santo Cristo blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from De Santo Cristo. #BC2#
Volkov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A shot to the liver by Volkov. Beautiful body shot.#T3#
De Santo Cristo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fighters circling - De Santo Cristo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
De Santo Cristo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
De Santo Cristo scoring well with a low kick there.
Danga de danga de dang - De Santo Cristo scores with a four punch combination!
Volkov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Volkov throws a leg kick but De Santo Cristo sees it coming and moves out of range.
De Santo Cristo is looking to counter the offense by Volkov and move into the clinch.
De Santo Cristo staying out of range there.
Volkov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract De Santo Cristo.
Volkov throws a chopping leg kick but De Santo Cristo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#CL2#
Volkov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with De Santo Cristo, pushing him back against the cage.
De Santo Cristo blocks an uppercut.
De Santo Cristo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Volkov scores with a shot to the side of De Santo Cristo's head.
De Santo Cristo working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Volkov blocking some punches.
Volkov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Volkov lands a right hand that snaps the head of De Santo Cristo backwards.
Volkov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with De Santo Cristo's elbow.
Volkov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from De Santo Cristo - that landed with a thud.
De Santo Cristo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Volkov misses with a punch to the body.
Volkov tries to work over De Santo Cristo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
De Santo Cristo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Volkov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Volkov misses with a punch to the body.
De Santo Cristo lands a left hand.
Volkov swings wildly with an uppercut but De Santo Cristo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Volkov tries to circle away but De Santo Cristo has him pinned against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Volkov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ilya Mstislav Volkov dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5#
Volkov lands the left hand.
De Santo Cristo throws a lazy right hand but Volkov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
De Santo Cristo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Volkov throws a head kick but De Santo Cristo moves out of range.
De Santo Cristo lands a jab to Volkov's midsection.
De Santo Cristo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
De Santo Cristo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL#
De Santo Cristo rushes Volkov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
De Santo Cristo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
De Santo Cristo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Volkov.
Volkov misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Santo Cristo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Volkov backwards.
De Santo Cristo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Volkov's elbow.
De Santo Cristo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
De Santo Cristo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Volkov misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Santo Cristo has a couple of punches blocked by Volkov. #T1#
Volkov misses with some punches.
A short left from Volkov.
Volkov misses with the head strike.
Volkov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Volkov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Volkov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Volkov takes a shot to the head.
Volkov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Volkov is trying to break the clinch but De Santo Cristo is controlling him.
De Santo Cristo lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Volkov.
De Santo Cristo misses with a body punch.
Volkov blocks a body shot from De Santo Cristo.
Volkov working aggressively here.
De Santo Cristo swings wildly with an uppercut but Volkov uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Santo Cristo is working for takedown but Volkov is calmly controlling the position for now.
De Santo Cristo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Volkov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Joao De Santo Cristo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Volkov tries to throw a body punch but De Santo Cristo avoids it by throwing Volkov back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Volkov fails to land.
Volkov gets through De Santo Cristo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Santo Cristo lands a right hand.
De Santo Cristo throws a head punch that misses.
Volkov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Volkov struggles to land a body shot inside as De Santo Cristo controls his hands.
Volkov lands with a left to the head.
Volkov misses with the head strike.
Volkov gets through De Santo Cristo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Volkov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of De Santo Cristo backwards.
De Santo Cristo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Volkov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Volkov scores with a shot to the side of De Santo Cristo's head.
Volkov lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Volkov breaks the clinch.
De Santo Cristo lands a leg kick that knocks Volkov off balance momentarily.
A jab from Volkov misses.
Ilya Mstislav Volkov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
De Santo Cristo motions for Volkov to come forward. De Santo Cristo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Volkov.
De Santo Cristo scores with a shot to the body.
De Santo Cristo throws a right and a left that Volkov avoids nicely.
Volkov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Volkov lands a nice shot to the body. #CL#
De Santo Cristo moves into the clinch successfully.
Volkov prevents a body shot from De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo swings wildly with an uppercut but Volkov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Volkov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short left from De Santo Cristo.
Volkov throws a punch but it's blocked by De Santo Cristo. #T4#
De Santo Cristo blocks an uppercut.
De Santo Cristo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Volkov is defending well.
De Santo Cristo has a couple of punches blocked by Volkov.
Volkov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Volkov blocks a body shot from De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
De Santo Cristo misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo misses with the head strike.
Volkov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
De Santo Cristo throws a punch but it's blocked by Volkov.
De Santo Cristo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Joao De Santo Cristo.
I think Volkov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 46:49
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 47:49
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ilya Mstislav Volkov!
Ilya Mstislav Volkov is the new welterweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Ilya Mstislav Volkov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Syn 555 - Alpha
Date: Dec 09, 2017

#R1#
Jong Guk comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jong Guk checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jong Guk looks to land a right hand but Volkov moved out of range.
Jong Guk slips under a jab from Volkov.
Volkov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jong Guk is able to avoid easily.
Nice body punch from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Volkov tries to work over Jong Guk's front leg with a kick but Jong Guk checks it.
Volkov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Volkov throws a front kick that sends Jong Guk stumbling back into the cage.
Volkov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Jong Guk on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Volkov.
Jong Guk takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jong Guk misses with a body shot.
Jong Guk lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Volkov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kim Jong Guk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jong Guk lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jong Guk throws a front kick aimed at Volkov's knee but Volkov avoids it well.
Volkov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jong Guk lands with a hook. Volkov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Volkov 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.#T1#
Volkov connects with an inside leg kick.
Jong Guk turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jong Guk slips a straight right by Volkov.
Volkov connects with a jab.
Volkov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jong Guk. Jong Guk obviously looking to wear him down.
Volkov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Volkov throws an overhand right that lands on Jong Guk's shoulder, as Jong Guk tries to avoid the shot.
Jong Guk misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Volkov! But no joy.
Volkov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jong Guk. Volkov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jong Guk connects with a leg kick. Volkov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jong Guk scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Volkov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jong Guk throws a lazy right hand but Volkov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jong Guk swings for the body but Volkov moves out of range.
Volkov scoring well with a low kick there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jong Guk scores with a jab to the head.
Volkov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jong Guk.
Jong Guk sizes up Volkov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T2#
The fighters circling - Volkov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fighters circling - Jong Guk throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
An inside leg kick lands from Jong Guk.
Volkov ducks under a wild hook from Jong Guk.
Volkov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jong Guk.
Volkov loads up on a big right hand but Jong Guk slips the punch.
Volkov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jong Guk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Volkov manages to avoid it.
Jong Guk throws a body punch but Volkov moves out of range.
Jong Guk throws a good cross that connects.
Jong Guk has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jong Guk there as he acknowledges the shot.
A slow jab from Jong Guk misses its intended target.
Jong Guk misses with a looping left.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Volkov checks a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jong Guk. Volkov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jong Guk is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Volkov.
Volkov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Jong Guk throws a leg kick that misses. #T3#
Jong Guk is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Volkov.#CUT2#
It looks like Kim Jong Guk has been cut.
Volkov lands a body shot.
Jong Guk throws a hook but Volkov blocks it.
Volkov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Volkov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Volkov throws a hook but Jong Guk avoids it easily.
Volkov tries a low kick but Jong Guk avoids it.
Jong Guk avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A punch lands to the side of Volkov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jong Guk throws a body shot but no joy.
Volkov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jong Guk moves away.
Volkov lands a leg kick that knocks Jong Guk off balance momentarily.
Volkov avoids the body shot from Jong Guk.
Volkov misses with a few strikes there.
Jong Guk seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jong Guk chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jong Guk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Volkov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jong Guk manages to avoid it.#T4#
Jong Guk takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jong Guk.
Volkov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jong Guk throws a looping overhand right but Volkov ducks down to avoid it.
Jong Guk with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jong Guk bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Volkov's head.
Jong Guk lands with a right hand.
Jong Guk thows a body kick. Volkov tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Volkov has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Volkov checks a leg kick nicely.
Volkov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jong Guk throws out the jab.
Volkov throws a hook but Jong Guk blocks it.
Jong Guk blocks a head kick by Volkov.
Jong Guk keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jong Guk changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jong Guk fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Volkov.
Jong Guk is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Volkov avoids the body shot from Jong Guk.
Volkov only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Jong Guk takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jong Guk throws a hook to the side of Volkov's head but Volkov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kim Jong Guk dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kim Jong Guk's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Jong Guk throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Volkov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jong Guk feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Volkov's calf.
A leg kick checked by Volkov.
Volkov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jong Guk momentarily.
A jab from Jong Guk does it's job there.
Volkov moves out of range as Jong Guk strikes.
Jong Guk feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Volkov's calf.
Jong Guk chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jong Guk connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Volkov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jong Guk. That's going to slow Volkov down.
Volkov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jong Guk's corner calls for a 1-2. Jong Guk obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Volkov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Volkov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jong Guk.
Volkov avoids the body shot from Jong Guk.
A good leg kick by Jong Guk.
Kim Jong Guk is winning the standup battle so far.
A chopping leg kick lands by Volkov. #T1#
Volkov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Volkov misses the shot to the body.
Jong Guk tries to score with a low kick but Volkov moves his leg out of the way.
Volkov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Volkov misses with a body shot.
Jong Guk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Volkov.
Jong Guk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Volkov can do to turn this around?
Jong Guk slips a jab from Volkov.
Jong Guk thows a left - swing and a miss!
Volkov moves out of range as Jong Guk throws a body kick.
Jong Guk ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Volkov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Volkov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Volkov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jong Guk tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Volkov is able to avoid easily.
Volkov wants to counter the offense by Jong Guk and move into the clinch position.
Jong Guk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Volkov manages to avoid it.
Jong Guk gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Volkov.
Jong Guk cracks Volkov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T2#
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!
Jong Guk misses the shot to the body.
Jong Guk misses with a body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk misses with a low kick as Volkov jumps back.
That kick from Jong Guk tenderised Volkov's leg. Volkov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jong Guk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Volkov slips a straight right by Jong Guk.
Volkov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Jong Guk tries a low kick but Volkov avoids it.
Volkov throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Volkov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Volkov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Volkov cracks Jong Guk with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Volkov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jong Guk misses with a leg kick.
Jong Guk misses with a straight left.
Jong Guk lands with a thumping leg kick. #T3#
A leg kick checked by Volkov.
Volkov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jong Guk lands with a hook. Volkov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jong Guk waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Volkov.
Volkov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jong Guk throws a big shot that misses.
Jong Guk fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Volkov checks it well.
Jong Guk with a jab.
Jong Guk throws a quick inside leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Jong Guk.
Volkov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jong Guk. That did some damage!
Jong Guk lands with a right hand.
Volkov loads up on a big right hand but Jong Guk slips the punch.
Volkov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good leg kick by Jong Guk there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jong Guk throws a sloppy body shot
and Volkov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jong Guk fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Volkov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jong Guk connects with a nice looking jab. #T4#
A slow jab from Volkov misses its intended target.
Jong Guk misses with a leg kick
and Jong Guk takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jong Guk avoids the body shot from Volkov.
Jong Guk swings for the body but Volkov moves out of range.
Jong Guk throws a lazy right hand but Volkov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Volkov looks to land a combination but Jong Guk avoids it well.
Jong Guk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Volkov was well out of range. Poor timing from Jong Guk.
Jab by Jong Guk.
Jong Guk walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Volkov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jong Guk fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jong Guk throws a low kick but Volkov avoids it.
Jong Guk lands with a good body shot.
Jong Guk gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jong Guk takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#ROC2#
Jong Guk is rocked!
Volkov closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Jong Guk out cold! Jong Guk corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ilya Mstislav Volkov!
Our winner, Ilya Mstislav Volkov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated Kim Jong Guk had this to say: 'Well, moving to 155 I guess unless I get my rematch........For now. Props to the New Champ, it was a tough fight for both of us.'.

Event: Syn - Heir To The Throne Final
Date: Nov 18, 2017

#R1#
Volkov misses with a hook
and Meyer finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Volkov misses with a left hand
and Meyer counters with a nice uppercut.
Volkov jabs Meyer right on the nose. Meyer blinks but takes it well.#CL2#
Meyer takes the fight into the clinch.
Volkov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Volkov lands a nice shot to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Meyer. #BC#
Volkov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've been informed that Meyer has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Meyer is looking to chop away at Volkov's legs.
Volkov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Volkov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Meyer looks to throw the jab but Volkov is out of range.
Volkov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Meyer manages to avoid it.
Volkov slips a jab from Meyer.
Volkov misses with a right hand
and Meyer counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Volkov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL2#
Meyer clinches. #T1#
Volkov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Meyer blocking some punches.
I was talking to Volkov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Meyer.
Meyer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Meyer manages to break the clinch.
Meyer takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Volkov scores with a hook.
Meyer finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Meyer looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A nice leg kick lands there from Meyer.
Volkov throws a leg kick
and Meyer counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A swing and a miss from Volkov.
Meyer misses with a body shot.
Volkov throws an off balance right hand
and Meyer counters with a nice body kick.
Volkov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Volkov pushes Meyer away with a front kick.
Meyer throws a nice inside leg kick. #T2#
Volkov thows a leg kick but Meyer checks it
and Meyer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A nice inside leg kick there by Volkov. That's going to slow Meyer down.
Meyer connects with a solid leg kick.
A jab from Meyer finds it's way through Volkov's defenses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Meyer lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Volkov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Volkov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
It looked like Volkov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Meyer.
Volkov throws a leg kick
and Meyer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Meyer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Meyer misses the shot to the body.
Volkov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Meyer was well out of range. Poor timing from Volkov.
Volkov checks a low kick from Meyer.
Volkov cracks Meyer with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Meyer wants to clinch up but Volkov keeps it at a distance.
Volkov delivers a nice body kick.
Meyer looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd cheers as Meyer lands an impressive looking overhand right. Volkov doesn't seem phased though.
Meyer looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T3#
Volkov throws an overhand right that lands on Meyer's shoulder, as Meyer tries to avoid the shot.
Meyer takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Volkov takes a swing at Meyer's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Volkov. Meyer does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Meyer drives through and clinches with Volkov against the cage.
Meyer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Meyer misses with some punches.
Meyer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Volkov backwards.
Volkov working aggressively here.
Meyer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Volkovs head.
Meyer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Volkov tries a body shot but Meyer blocks it.
Meyer swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Meyer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Volkov lands with a good body shot.
Volkov thuds his right hand into Meyer's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Volkov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Meyer blocks a head kick by Volkov. #T4#
Volkov throws a head kick that misses.
Meyer scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Volkov doesn't seem bothered though.
Meyer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Volkov looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Meyer buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Volkov tests Meyer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Volkov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A swing and a miss from Meyer.
Volkov tries to move into range but Meyer moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice defenses there by Meyer.
Meyer takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Meyer throws a leg kick
and Volkov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Meyer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Volkov moves away.
Meyer slips under a jab from Volkov.
Meyer blocks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ulrik Meyer will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Meyer slips under a jab from Volkov.
Meyer lands with a nice body kick.
Meyer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Volkov.
Meyer moves out of range as Volkov strikes.
Meyer throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Meyer jabs at Volkov's body.
Volkov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Meyer tries to land a body kick
and Meyer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Volkov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Meyer throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Volkov is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Meyer.
The fighters circle momentarily. Meyer darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meyer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Meyer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Volkov.
Meyer throws a nice looking combination but Volkov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Volkov connects with a jab.
Meyer connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Volkov's hands.#T1#
Meyer misses with an uppercut
and Volkov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Volkov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jab by Meyer.
Meyer lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Volkov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Meyer is able to avoid easily.
Volkov throws a body shot but no joy.
Meyer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Volkov.
It seemed like Meyer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Meyer catches Volkov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Volkov throws out a loose jab but Meyer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Meyer missing with a left hand there. Volkov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Volkov misses with an uppercut
and Meyer counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Meyer fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Volkov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Meyer throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Volkov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Volkov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Volkov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T2#
Meyer takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Meyer turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Meyer lands a right hook to the body.
Meyer throws a leg kick that misses.
Meyer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Meyer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Meyer looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Meyer digs a good hook to Volkov's body.
Volkov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Meyer stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Volkov.
Volkov is looking to clinch but Meyer is avoiding it.
A nice combination there by Volkov.
Volkov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Volkov lands a glancing blow to the side of Meyer's head.#T3#
Meyer feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Volkov's calf.#CL#
Volkov rushes Meyer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Volkov being controlled against the cage.
Volkov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Meyer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Volkov's elbow.
Volkov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Meyer.
Volkov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Meyer working hard to break the clinch.
Volkov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Meyer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Volkov's elbow.
Volkov blocks an uppercut.
Meyer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Meyer lands with a short shot to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Volkov as Meyer tries to tie him up.
Volkov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Volkov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Meyer backwards. #T4#
Meyer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Meyer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Meyer.
Meyer misses with a punch to the body.
Volkov throws a punch but it's blocked by Meyer.
Meyer misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Volkov.
Meyer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Volkov lands a shoulder strike.
Meyer tries to throw a body punch but Volkov avoids it by throwing Meyer back against the cage.
Volkov lands a nice uppercut.
Meyer swings wildly with an uppercut but Volkov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Volkov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Volkov blocks an uppercut.
Meyer misses with a punch on the inside.
Volkov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Volkov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Meyer's elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC#
Volkov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Volkov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Meyer now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Volkov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ulrik Meyer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Volkov throws a nice looking combination but Meyer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Volkov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Meyer connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Volkov scores with a jab. Meyer acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Volkov misses with a lunging right hand
letting Meyer counter with a right hand.
Jab from Volkov.
Meyer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Meyer fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Volkov.
Meyer throws a leg kick but Volkov moved away.
Volkov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Meyer takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Meyer 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 blocks the body kick.
Meyer throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jab by Volkov.
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!
Meyer ducks under a wild hook from Volkov.
Ulrik Meyer seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Meyer throws a right hand that Volkov ducks under and follows up with a left that Volkov also avoids with ease.
As Meyer backs away, Volkov returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Meyer looks to throw the jab but Volkov is out of range.
Volkov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Volkov misses with a lunging right hand
and Meyer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Volkov tries to land a leg kick but Meyer saw it coming and moves away.
A nice side step and Meyer releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Volkov with a jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Volkov. That's going to slow Meyer down.
Volkov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd cheers as Volkov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Meyer doesn't seem phased though.#ROC#
Meyer is rocked!
Volkov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Volkov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Meyer.
Volkov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Meyer is still on wobbly legs! Can Volkov finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Volkov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Meyer misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Volkov tries to score with a low kick but Meyer moves his leg out of the way.
Meyer seems to have recovered his senses.
Meyer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Volkov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Meyer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Volkov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Meyer keeps the fight on the outside.
Meyer was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Meyer throws a body shot but no joy.
Volkov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Volkov is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Meyer.
Volkov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Meyer looks to throw the jab but Volkov is out of range.
Meyer blocks a jab.
Volkov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Meyer fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Meyer moves out of range of the leg kick from Volkov.
Meyer moves out of range of the body kick from Volkov.
A little jabbing left from Meyer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ilya Mstislav Volkov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
A bone on bone clash there as Meyer blocks the leg kick.
Volkov connects with a solid leg kick.
Meyer misses with a body shot. #CL#
Volkov closes the distance and pushes Meyer back into the cage.#BC#
Volkov breaks the clinch.
Meyer scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Meyer throws out a powerful jab.
Volkov connects with a leg kick. Meyer looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Volkov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Volkov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Meyer lands with a thumping leg kick.
A jab from Meyer finds it's way through Volkov's defenses.
Meyer misses with a low kick.
Volkov misses with a low kick as Meyer jumps back.#T4#
Volkov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Volkov dodges the punch combination from Meyer.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Meyer throws the left hand but Volkov avoids the punch easily.
Ulrik Meyer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Meyer moves out of range as Volkov strikes.
Volkov throws a lazy right hand but Meyer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Meyer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Volkov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Meyer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Meyer looks to throw the jab but Volkov is out of range.
Volkov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Meyer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Volkov is looking to chop away at Meyer's legs.
Volkov ducks right into an uppercut from Meyer.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Volkov checks a leg kick.
Volkov slips a jab from Meyer.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ilya Mstislav Volkov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Meyer has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 William Gold scores the fight 30:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: Syn - Heir To The Throne Rd 3
Date: Oct 27, 2017

#R1#
Volkov misses with a straight right.
Diggs misses with a hook. Volkov ducked under it nicely.
Volkov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Diggs has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Volkov is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Diggs lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Orlando Diggs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diggs cracks Volkov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Diggs jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Volkov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diggs.
Volkov moves away from the strike by Diggs.
Diggs scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Volkov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Volkov is looking to clinch but Diggs is avoiding it.
Diggs connects with a solid leg kick.
Volkov looks to score with a jab to the body but Diggs is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diggs lands with a shot to the body.
Diggs cracks Volkov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Diggs swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A slapping body kick lands there for Diggs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diggs lands a nice shot to the body.
Diggs blocks a low kick nicely.#T1#
Volkov works Diggs's body with a nice hook.
A nice combination there by Diggs.
The crowd cheers as Volkov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Diggs doesn't seem phased though.
Diggs lands a lovely overhand right.
Volkov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Diggs! But no joy.
Diggs takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Volkov.
Volkov looks to land a body kick but Diggs moved away.
Diggs pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A slow jab from Diggs misses its intended target.
Good work by Volkov as he checks the leg kick.
Diggs ducks under a wild hook from Volkov.
Volkov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym Amsterdam in the buildup to the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diggs jabs at Volkov's body.
Volkov misses with a body shot.
Diggs cracks Volkov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Diggs just misses with a punch to the body.
Diggs keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Volkov.#T2#
Volkov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A low kick from Diggs misses #CL#
and Volkov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Volkov misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Diggs.
Volkov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Volkov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Volkov tries to throw a body punch but Diggs avoids it by throwing Volkov back against the cage.
Volkov can't find room to land a body shot as Diggs controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Diggs fails to land.
Diggs struggles to land a body shot inside as Volkov controls his hands. #BC#
Volkov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Volkov throws a chopping leg kick but Diggs manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Diggs throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Volkov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diggs.
Diggs goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A little feinted left hand from Volkov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Diggs swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Diggs misses with a looping left.
It looked like Volkov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Diggs fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Diggs blocks a head kick by Volkov. #T3#
Diggs throws a body punch but Volkov moves out of range.
Diggs misses the shot to the body.
Volkov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Diggs connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Volkov scrambles back to his feet.
Diggs throws a hook to the side of Volkov's head but Volkov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Volkov throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Volkov moves into range and clinches up with Diggs.
Volkov misses with some punches.
Volkov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Volkov can't find room to land a body shot as Diggs controls the action.
Diggs lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Good body shot from Volkov.
Diggs has a couple of punches blocked by Volkov.
Volkov throws a punch but it's blocked by Diggs.
Volkov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Volkov swings wildly with an uppercut but Diggs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diggs throws a punch but it's blocked by Volkov. #BC#
Volkov breaks from the clinch.
Volkov cracks Diggs with a right hand to the side of the head.
Volkov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
Volkov moves out of range as Diggs strikes.
It looked like Volkov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Diggs.
Volkov blocks a leg kick.
Diggs connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Diggs steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Volkov.
Diggs throws out a loose jab but Volkov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diggs moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Volkov keeps Diggs at a distance using the push kick.
Diggs just misses with a punch to the body.
Diggs takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CUT#
It looks like Orlando Diggs has been cut.
Diggs lands with a nice combination. Volkov backs away looking to recover.
Diggs lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Diggs throws a jab but it's blocked by Volkov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diggs is looking to slow Volkov down with leg kicks.
Volkov blocks a jab.
A quick step to the side and Volkov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Volkov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Diggs throws a quick inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Orlando Diggs dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Orlando Diggs's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Diggs uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Volkov has time to react.
Diggs misses the jab.
Volkov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Diggs lands with a straight right. Volkov didn't see that one coming.
Diggs fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Volkov manages to avoid it.
Diggs connects with a leg kick. Volkov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Diggs looks for the body kick but Volkov saw that one coming.
A bone on bone clash there as Volkov blocks the leg kick.
Volkov is looking to clinch but Diggs is avoiding it.
Orlando Diggs seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab from Diggs misses.
Diggs thows a leg kick but Volkov checks it
enabling Volkov to counter with a crisp jab.
Volkov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Volkov seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diggs. Volkov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Volkov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diggs.
Volkov throws a lazy uppercut
and Diggs counters with a one-two to the body.
Jab, jab by Diggs - just one landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Diggs lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Volkov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Volkov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Diggs throws a right and a left that both miss.#T1#
Diggs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Volkov moves away.
A solid body kick from Diggs.
Diggs shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Diggs tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Volkov moves out of range of the strikes.
Volkov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Diggs. Diggs obviously looking to wear him down.
Volkov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Diggs slips a straight right by Volkov.
Volkov throws a series of punches but Diggs moves out of range.
Diggs feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Volkovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Diggs misses with a looping left.
Diggs lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Volkov at a distance.
Volkov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diggs.
Diggs throws out a loose jab but Volkov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diggs with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Volkov throws a hook but Diggs avoids it easily.
Volkov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Volkov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Diggs thows a leg kick but Volkov checks it
and Volkov counters with a stiff right hand.
Volkov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Diggs. Diggs obviously looking to wear him down.
Volkov checks a leg kick.
Volkov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Diggs.
Volkov cracks Diggs with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Diggs with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Volkov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Diggs moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Volkov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Diggs throws a lazy uppercut #CL#
and Volkov counters by moving into the clinch.
Diggs can't find room to land a body shot as Volkov controls the action. #BC#
Volkov breaks the clinch.
Diggs lands a right hook to the body.
Volkov looks to throw the jab but Diggs is out of range.
Volkov lands a head shot.
Diggs throws a hook but Volkov avoids it easily.
Volkov throws a front kick aimed at Diggs's knee but Diggs avoids it well. #T3#
Diggs pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Volkov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diggs.
Diggs throws the left hand but Volkov avoids the punch easily.
Volkov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Volkov misses with a hook. Diggs ducked under it nicely.
Volkov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nice defenses there by Volkov.
Diggs swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diggs misses with a straight left.
Diggs with a hook.
Diggs avoids the head kick by Volkov.
A slow jab from Volkov misses its intended target.
Diggs has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Diggs fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Volkov manages to avoid it.
Diggs misses with a low kick.
Diggs throws a hook to the side of Volkov's head but Volkov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diggs lands with a straight right. Volkov didn't see that one coming.
Volkov slips a straight right by Diggs.#T4#
Diggs fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Volkov checks it well.
Diggs blocks a head kick by Volkov.
Volkov lands a glancing blow to the side of Diggs's head.
Volkov tries a low kick but Diggs avoids it.
Volkov slips under a jab from Diggs.
Volkov misses the jab.
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!
Diggs lands a jab to the nose.
Good work by Diggs as he checks the leg kick.
Volkov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Diggs moves into range and connects with a jab.
A jab from Diggs misses.
Volkov doesn't manage to clinch there - Diggs circles away.
Diggs tries a quick counter leg kick but Volkov is wise to it.
Diggs lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diggs fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Volkov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jab, jab by Volkov - just one landing.
Volkov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Orlando Diggs showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Orlando Diggs's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Diggs pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Diggs throws out a leg kick but Volkov moves out of range and Diggs only half commits.
Volkov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diggs.
Volkov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Diggs.
Jab by Diggs.
Diggs throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Volkov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Volkov is looking for a counter combo.
A big right from Volkov misses.
Diggs feints and then cracks Volkov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Volkov down.
Diggs throws a body punch but Volkov moves out of range.
Volkov throws a low kick, looking for Diggs's leg but Diggs calmly moves out of range.
Volkov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Volkov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little jabbing left from Diggs on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diggs fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Volkov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Diggs to score with a decent uppercut.
Volkov slips a jab from Diggs.
Diggs buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Diggs misses with a looping right.
Volkov is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Volkov lands a jab to the head.
Diggs misses with a hook.
Volkov tries to counter by clinching up but Diggs breaks away and moves out of range.
Diggs scores with a jab. Volkov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Volkov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A jab from Diggs misses.
Diggs will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Volkov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A good leg kick by Diggs.
Diggs throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Diggs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Volkov.
A little feinted left hand from Volkov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
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 throws a low kick but it's checked well by Diggs.
Diggs delivers a nice body kick.
Diggs swings for the body but Volkov moves out of range.
Diggs misses with a looping left.
Volkov is looking to counter the offense by Diggs and move into the clinch.
Diggs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Volkov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Diggs under the eye.
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 wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T2#
Diggs avoids the body shot from Volkov.
Diggs looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A jab from Volkov misses.
Volkov thuds his right hand into Diggs's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Volkov connects with a looping right hand.
Diggs throws a body shot but no joy.
Diggs lands a slapping body shot.
Volkov misses with a body shot.
Volkov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diggs.
Diggs throws a shot from downtown. Volkov moves away and avoids it.
Diggs misses with a looping left.
Volkov checks a low kick from Diggs.
Volkov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Diggs throws a low kick but Volkov moves out of range easily.
Diggs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Volkov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diggs.
Ilya Mstislav Volkov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Volkov takes a swing at Diggs's ribcage but misses.
Diggs with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Volkov looks for the body kick but Diggs saw that one coming.
Diggs throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Diggs misses with a looping right.
Volkov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Volkov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Volkov lands a jab to the nose.
Volkov moves out of range of the body kick from Diggs.
Diggs throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Volkov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Diggs.
Volkov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diggs throws a nice outside leg kick.
Volkov slips under a jab.
Volkov throws a low kick, looking for Diggs's leg but Diggs calmly moves out of range.
Volkov moves away from the strike by Diggs.
Volkov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Volkov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T4#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Diggs lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Volkov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Volkov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Diggs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A left lands for Volkov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Volkov jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL#
Volkov moves into the clinch.
Diggs lands a hook to the side of the head.
Volkov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diggs scores with a nice hook to the head.
Volkov has a couple of punches blocked by Diggs.
Volkov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diggs blocking some punches.
Volkov misses with a punch on the inside.
Volkov tries a body shot but Diggs blocks it.
Diggs works on Volkov's body with a couple of short punches.
Volkov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Volkov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Diggs swings wildly with an uppercut but Volkov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diggs works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Orlando Diggs.
I've got Diggs 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Orlando Diggs!
A relieved looking Orlando Diggs thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Ilya Mstislav Volkov had this to say: 'Stepping up to fight a LHW was great challenge for me, i want to say thanks to my opponent, and good job!'.

Event: Syn 547 - Sanatarium
Date: Oct 06, 2017

#R1#
Rutherford looks to score with a jab to the body but Volkov is just out of range.
Volkov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rutherford checks a low kick from Volkov.
Volkov scores with a nice head shot.
Volkov misses with a looping left.
It looked like Rutherford was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Volkov.
Nice defenses there by Volkov.
Rutherford swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rutherford jabs Volkov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Volkov throws a low kick but Rutherford moves out of range easily.
Volkov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rutherford checks it well.
Rutherford is looking to land body kicks.
Volkov's coach down at Gym Amsterdam was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Volkov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutherford doesn't manage to clinch there - Volkov circles away.
Volkov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rutherford tries to clinch up.
Rutherford scores with a jab.
Rutherford lands an overhand right.#T1#
Rutherford has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rutherford there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rutherford throws a big shot that misses.
Rutherford waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Volkov.
Rutherford connects with a solid leg kick.
Rutherford misses with a body kick.
Volkov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rutherfords jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Volkov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rutherford momentarily.
Rutherford avoids the body shot from Volkov.
A slow jab from Rutherford misses its intended target.
Rutherford jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rutherford shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A slow jab from Volkov misses its intended target.
Rutherford dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Rutherford misses the target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rutherford with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Volkov to score with a decent uppercut.#T2#
Rutherford misses with a right hand
enabling Volkov to counter with a crisp jab.
Volkov takes one to the chin there.
Rutherford throws a right hand that misses
letting Volkov counter with a right hand.
Rutherford connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Volkov misses with a straight left.
Rutherford throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rutherford avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Donk. Rutherford catches Volkov right on the button with a cross.
A solid leg kick lands there for Volkov.
Rutherford misses with the body kick
and Volkov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice defenses there by Volkov.
Rutherford walks into a straight right hand from Volkov.
Volkov misses with a low kick.
Rutherford throws a jab but it's blocked by Volkov. #T3#
Rutherford waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Volkov.
Volkov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rutherford takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rutherford throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Volkov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rutherford throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rutherford takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Volkov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Volkov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Rutherford had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Rutherford avoids a kick to the body.
Rutherford doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Volkov moves away from the strike by Rutherford.
Volkov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rutherford.
A nice combination there by Volkov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rutherford wants to land a leg kick but Volkov is out of range. #T4#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Volkov.
Rutherford ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rutherford misses with a hook to the body
and Volkov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Volkov lets loose with a powerful body kick. Rutherford will feel that in the morning.
Rutherford slips under a jab from Volkov.
Volkov ducks under a wild hook from Rutherford.
Rutherford throws an off balance right hand
and Volkov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rutherford's knee momentarily.
Volkov avoids the head kick by Rutherford.
Rutherford uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Volkov.
Rutherford misses with a leg kick.
Rutherford steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Volkov.
Rutherford wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Volkov throws a hook to the side of Rutherford's head but Rutherford sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rutherford steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Volkov.
An attempted straight right counter from Rutherford misses the target.
Rutherford takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ilya Mstislav Volkov dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Rutherford uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Volkov.
Volkov blocks the body kick.
Rutherford pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Volkov scores with a body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rutherford, as that shot connected.
Volkov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Volkov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Volkov scores with the left hand. Rutherford knows he should have avoided that one.
Some wild striking there from Rutherford.
Rutherford lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutherford waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Volkov.
Ilya Mstislav Volkov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice jab there from Volkov.
Volkov scores with a jab.
Volkov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rutherford. #T1#
Volkov throws the kick towards the body but Rutherford avoids it.
Rutherford looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Volkov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Volkov slips a jab from Rutherford.
Volkov throws a push kick but Rutherford slaps the foot to one side.
Volkov scores with a shot to the body.
Volkov misses with a hook. Rutherford ducked under it nicely.
Volkov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Volkov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rutherford.
Rutherford ducks under a wild hook from Volkov.
Volkov throws out a loose jab but Rutherford uses good head movement to avoid it.
Volkov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Volkov wants to slow Rutherford down by chopping away at his legs.
Volkov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rutherford attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Rutherford throws a shot to the body.
Rutherford throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rutherford. Volkov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Volkov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rutherford feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Volkov's calf.
Rutherford lands a nice leg kick that just misses Volkov's sensitive parts.
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!
A looping hook to the body misses from Rutherford. Volkov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rutherford takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rutherford takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rutherford throws a lazy right hand but Volkov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rutherford is looking to clinch.
Volkov blocks a head kick by Rutherford.
Volkov throws a hook but Rutherford avoids it easily.
Volkov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rutherford has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Volkov.#T3#
Volkov thuds a left hand into Rutherford's body.
Rutherford throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rutherford tries a low kick but Volkov avoids it.
Rutherford throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Volkov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Volkov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Volkov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Volkov misses the body punch
and Rutherford makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A big left from Rutherford misses.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Volkov.
Volkov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rutherford is out of range and Volkov settles back down.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Rutherford might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Volkov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A nice side step and Volkov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Volkov throws a hook but Rutherford avoids it easily.
It looked like Rutherford was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Volkov.
Rutherford fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Volkov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Rutherford. Volkov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice shot lands for Rutherford.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rutherford keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Volkov.
Volkov misses with a straight right.
Volkov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rutherford checks a low kick from Volkov.
Rutherford appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rutherford blocks a jab.
Volkov lands a leg kick that knocks Rutherford off balance momentarily.
Volkov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Volkov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rutherford sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rutherford avoids the body shot from Volkov.
Volkov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rutherford.
Rutherford throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rutherford misses with a hook. Volkov ducked under it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ilya Mstislav Volkov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Rutherford blocks a low kick nicely.
Steven Rutherford has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Volkov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Volkov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rutherford has time to react.
Rutherford throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rutherford blocks the body kick.
Volkov ducks right into an uppercut from Rutherford.
Volkov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rutherford lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Rutherford is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rutherford tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rutherford rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Volkov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rutherford looks for the body kick but Volkov saw that one coming.
Volkov lands a nice shot that snaps Rutherford's head back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rutherford tries a low kick but Volkov avoids it.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Rutherford.
Volkov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rutherford has time to react.
Volkov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Volkov scores with a body shot.
Volkov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Volkov jabs Rutherford to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A low kick from Volkov misses #CL#
and Rutherford counters by clinching up.
Volkov tries a body shot but Rutherford blocks it.
Volkov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Volkov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Volkov wants to get back to striking at distance but Rutherford won't allow it.
A short right from Volkov on the inside.
Volkov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Volkov throws a head punch that misses.
Volkov lands a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#BC2#
Volkov breaks from the clinch. #T2#
Volkov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rutherford.
A slapping leg kick lands for Volkov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Volkov ducks under a wild hook from Rutherford.
Rutherford staying out of range there.
Rutherford is looking to counter punch.
A thudding body kick lands there by Volkov!
Volkov throws a solid leg kick but Rutherford takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Volkov.
Volkov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rutherford.
Rutherford is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rutherford misses with a looping left.
Rutherford on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Volkov dips to his left and cracks Rutherford with an uppercut!
Rutherford throws a shot from downtown. Volkov moves away and avoids it.
Ilya Mstislav Volkov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Rutherford tries to land a front kick but Volkov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Volkov scores with the left hand. Rutherford knows he should have avoided that one.
Rutherford looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A swing and a miss from Volkov.
Volkov moves out of range of the body kick.
Volkov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Volkov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Rutherford.
Volkov connects with a jab.
Rutherford throws a half hearted mid kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Volkov! But no joy.
Volkov connects with an inside leg kick.
Volkov connects with a leg kick. Rutherford looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Rutherford lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Volkov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rutherford.
Rutherford throws a low kick but Volkov moves out of range easily.
Rutherford walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Volkov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T4#
Volkov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rutherford.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Volkov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rutherford.
Volkov lands a high kick!
Rutherford missing with a left hand there. Volkov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Volkov checks a low kick from Rutherford.
Volkov thuds his right hand into Rutherford's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rutherford tries to work over Volkov's front leg with a kick but Volkov checks it.
Rutherford is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rutherford misses with a wild combination.
Volkov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rutherford's hands.
A big left from Volkov misses.
Volkov just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Rutherford on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ilya Mstislav Volkov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Volkov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ilya Mstislav Volkov!
Ilya Mstislav Volkov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: GAMMA#661 Keenan v Citizen
Date: Sep 09, 2017

#R1#
Volkov swings widly with a right hand
and Laine counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Volkov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Laine has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Volkov lands a nice looking body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Laine.
Laine misses with an attempted mid kick.
Laine scores with a sloppy right hand. Volkov should have avoided that one.
Volkov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Laine circles away quickly and effectively.
Volkov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Laine misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Laine misses with a right hand
and Volkov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Volkov throws a looping overhand right but Laine ducks down to avoid it.
Laine pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Volkov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Laine has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Laine swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Volkov.
Volkov thows a left - swing and a miss!
An inside leg kick lands from Volkov.
Laine slips a jab from Volkov.
Musta Laine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laine tries to work over Volkov's front leg with a kick but Volkov checks it. #T1#
Volkov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Volkov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Volkov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Laine throws a poor cross that misses
and Volkov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Laine's knee momentarily.
Laine gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Volkov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Laine connects with a solid leg kick.
Laine throws out a loose jab but Volkov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Volkov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Laine connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Laine fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Volkov checks it well.
Volkov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice jab there from Laine.
Laine walks into a jab.
Volkov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Laine moves out of range as Volkov throws a body kick.
Laine jabs Volkov right on the nose. Volkov blinks but takes it well.
It looks like Volkov has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.#T2#
Volkov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Laine thows a left - swing and a miss!
Volkov throws a leg kick that misses.
Laine throws a half hearted mid kick.
Volkov blocks a leg kick.
A low kick from Laine is predictable there
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Volkov loads up on a big right hand but Laine slips the punch.
Laine fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Volkov.
Volkov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Laine at a distance.
Volkov throws a right hand that Laine ducks under and follows up with a left that Laine also avoids with ease.
A little jabbing left from Laine on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Laine throws a combination that misses
and Volkov counters with a good low kick that Laine was not able to check.
Laine lands a nice leg kick that just misses Volkov's sensitive parts.
Laine ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Volkov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Laine can pounce on him.
Volkov throws a jab but it's blocked by Laine.
Volkov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Laine on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Volkov. Volkov obviously looking to wear him down. #T3#
A jab from Volkov misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Laine darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Volkov moves out of range of the strikes.
Volkov throws a body shot but no joy.
Laine shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Laine with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Volkov to score with a decent uppercut.
Volkov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Laine blocks a jab.
Volkov missing with a left hand there. Laine was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Volkov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Laine darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Laine slips under a jab from Volkov.
Volkov avoids the body shot from Laine.
An attempted straight right counter from Volkov misses the target.
Volkov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ilya Mstislav Volkov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Volkov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Volkov moves out of range of the body kick from Laine. #T4#
Volkov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Laine's hands.
Laine looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Volkov.
Laine throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Laine moves away from the strike by Volkov. #TD2#
Laine shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Volkov is trying to defend but Laine finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laine working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The fighters are battling for position here. Volkov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Laine tries to free his leg and advance position but Volkov is retaining full guard.
Volkov is looking to stand up but Laine isn't so interested in that idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ilya Mstislav Volkov will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Laine doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Laine attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Laine attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Laine fails to land with a series of punches.
Volkov appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
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.
Laine misses with a body shot.
Laine rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Volkov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Volkov staying out of range there.
Laine misses with a head kick.
Laine misses with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov misses with an uppercut. Laine saw that one coming.
Laine tries to score with a low kick but Volkov moves his leg out of the way.
Volkov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Laine throws a low kick but Volkov avoids it.
Volkov thuds his right hand into Laine's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Laine swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Volkov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Laine jabs at Volkov's body.#T1#
Laine misses the shot to the body.
Volkov thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from Laine misses.
Volkov jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Volkov slips a jab and a cross from Laine.
Laine getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Laine pushes Volkov away with a front kick.
Laine 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.
Laine's jab looks to have found its range, popping Volkov under the eye.
Laine keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Laine misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Volkov misses the target.
Laine moves out of range of the strikes.
Volkov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Laine moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Laine delivers a nice body kick.
Laine turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ilya Mstislav Volkov is winning the standup battle so far.
Volkov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A good leg kick by Volkov. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laine with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Volkov to score with a decent uppercut.
Volkov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Laine connects with a leg kick. Volkov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A solid body kick from Laine.
Laine throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Volkov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Laine pivots, looking for a leg kick but Volkov is out of range and Laine settles back down.
Laine throws a body shot but no joy.
Laine motions for Volkov to come forward. Laine throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jab, jab by Volkov - just one landing.
Laine throws a hook to the side of Volkov's head but Volkov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Volkov throws a jab but it's blocked by Laine.
Laine feints and then cracks Volkov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Volkov down.
Laine takes a swing at Volkov's ribcage but misses.
Volkov half committed to a counter leg kick.
Volkov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Laine.
Volkov fails to land with a series of punches. #T3#
Volkov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Laine connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Volkov scrambles back to his feet.
Sloppy strikes from Laine. Those never looked like landing.
Volkov on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Laine tries to work over Volkov's front leg with a kick but Volkov checks it.
Volkov throwing a counter right hand but Laine manages to avoid it.
Volkov throws a body punch but Laine moves out of range.
An inside leg kick from Volkov misses.
Volkov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Volkov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Laine scores with a jab.
A shot to the liver by Volkov. Beautiful body shot.
Volkov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Volkov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Volkov seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Laine will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Volkov is looking to counter the offense by Laine and move into the clinch.
Laine fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Volkov manages to avoid it.
Volkov wants to slow Laine down by chopping away at his legs.
Laine misses with an uppercut. #T4#
Volkov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Volkov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Laine throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Laine checks the leg kick.
Laine cracks the inside of Volkov's front leg.
Volkov is looking to score with low kicks.
Laine paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Laine scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Volkov ducks under a wild hook from Laine.
A chopping leg kick lands by Volkov.
Laine steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Volkov.
Volkov throws a leg kick but Laine checks it.
Laine misses with an attempted mid kick.
Laine moves out of range of the body kick.
Laine stuns Volkov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Musta Laine showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Laine looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nice jab there from Laine.
Laine throws an overhand right that lands on Volkov's shoulder, as Volkov tries to avoid the shot.
Laine fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Volkov on the side of the head.
Laine scores with a leg kick.
Volkov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Laine's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Laine scoring well with a low kick there.
A slow jab from Volkov misses its intended target.
Laine misses with a body kick.
Volkov swinging wildly here.
Laine was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laine throws a looping overhand right but Volkov ducks down to avoid it.
Volkov slips under a jab from Laine.
Volkov tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Laine manages to circle out of the way.
Laine lands with an uppercut that bounces Volkov off the cage and back into range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Volkov. Laine does a little dance to reset his feet.
Volkov thumps Laine with a low kick.#T1#
Laine scores with a hook to the body. Volkov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Volkov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Laine.
A telegraphed right hand from Volkov misses the target.
Laine will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Volkov tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Laine manages to circle out of the way.
Volkov missing with a left hand there. Laine was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Laine thows a left - swing and a miss!
Laine takes one to the side of the head.
Volkov defending well as Laine loads up on a big left hand.
Volkov misses with a series of wild punches.
Laine moves into range and connects with a jab.
Volkov throws a front kick aimed at Laine's knee but Laine avoids it well.
Laine dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Volkov. That did some damage!#T2#
Donk. Laine catches Volkov right on the button with a cross.
Laine lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slapping leg kick lands for Laine.
Laine misses with a looping left.
Donk. Volkov catches Laine right on the button with a cross.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Laine crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Volkov - the referee stops the clock and Laine gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Volkov. Laine manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Laine looks to land a right hand but Volkov moved out of range.
Laine tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Laine rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Volkov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Laine's knee momentarily.
A lazy body kick from Laine #CL#
and Volkov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC#
Volkov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Volkov misses with a kick to the body.
Laine with the counter takedown but Volkov avoids it easily.
Volkov misses with a hook.
A little jabbing left from Laine on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Laine cracks a nice hook into Volkov's ribs.
Laine misses with an uppercut. Volkov saw that one coming.
Volkov throws a big counter combination but Laine scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Volkov lands with a good body shot.#T3#
Volkov throws a lazy right hand but Laine sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Volkov.
Laine bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Volkov throws a hook but Laine blocks it.
Volkov's corner calls for a 1-2. Volkov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Volkov is looking to chop away at Laine's legs.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Volkov.
Laine throws a hook but Volkov avoids it easily.
An inside leg kick from Laine misses.
Laine throws the left hand but Volkov avoids the punch easily.
Laine lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Laine 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.
The fighters circle momentarily. Volkov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Volkov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Laine has time to react.#T4#
Volkov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Laine moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
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 three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Laine looks to throw the jab but Volkov is out of range.
Laine ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Volkov cracks Laine with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Laine jabs Volkov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A solid body kick from Laine.
Laine throws a body kick that misses.
Laine misses with a double jab.
Laine tries to score with a low kick but Volkov moves his leg out of the way.
Laine checks a leg kick nicely.
Laine on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Volkov. Volkov obviously looking to wear him down.
Laine throws a quick inside leg kick.
Volkov lands a body shot.
Laine misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Volkov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Ilya Mstislav Volkov did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Laine takes one to the chin there.
Laine throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Volkov counters with a left to the body.
Laine jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Laine is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Volkov.
Volkov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Volkov checks a low kick from Laine.
Volkov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Volkov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Laine has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Laine throws a big shot that misses.
Volkov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov thows a leg kick but Laine checks it
and Laine counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Volkov thinking.
Volkov on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Volkov scores with a nice right hand.
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!
Laine shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A cross from Laine lands.#T1#
Laine checks a leg kick.
Laine misses with a head kick.
Volkov throws a combination. Laine tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Volkov checks a low kick from Laine.
Volkov scores with a leg kick.
Volkov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Laine lands a body shot.
Volkov takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Laine scores with a nice head shot.
Laine sizes up Volkov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Laine ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Volkov connects with a leg kick. Laine looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Volkov misses with a low kick as Laine jumps back.
Volkov will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Volkov punishes Laine's body with a nice straight punch.
A head kick misses from Volkov. #T2#
Volkov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Laine.
Laine pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Laine.
Laine scores with a decent looking hook.
Volkov lands an overhand right.
Laine takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Volkov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Laine.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Laine, right into the meat.
Laine tries to work over Volkov's front leg with a kick but Volkov checks it.
Laine takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Laine misses with a body kick.
Volkov throws a body shot but no joy.
A head kick by Laine misses
and Volkov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Laine throws a chopping leg kick but Volkov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T3#
Volkov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Laine takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Volkov on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Volkov scores with a decent looking hook.
Volkov cracks Laine with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Decent striking displayed by Laine there.
Laine throws a hook to the side of Volkov's head but Volkov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Volkov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Volkov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A chopping leg kick lands by Laine.
Volkov scores with a spinning back kick!
A cross from Laine lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Laine shoots in looking for a takedown. Volkov tries to sprawl out of it but Laine keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Volkov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T4#
Laine clobbers Volkov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Volkov avoids the head kick by Laine.
Laine scores with a nice head shot.
Volkov throws a lazy right hand but Laine sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Volkov checks a leg kick.
Volkov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Laine finds it's way round the side to connect with Volkov's head.
Volkov throws a lazy right hand but Laine sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Laine stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Laine walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Laine cracks Volkov with an open hand slap.
Volkov ducks under a wild hook from Laine.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Musta Laine will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Laine throws out a loose jab but Volkov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Volkov scores with a leg kick.
Laine looks to land a left hand but Volkov moved out of range nicely.
Volkov lands a glancing blow to the side of Laine's head.
Volkov misses the jab.
Laine tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Laine connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Volkov momentarily.
Good shot there by Laine.
Laine throws a hook but Volkov avoids it easily.
Volkov throws a hook to the side of Laine's head but Laine sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Laine throws out a counter right but Volkov avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laine scores with a nice strike.
Laine tries to land a front kick but Volkov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Volkov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Laine.
Volkov avoids a kick to the body.
Laine throws a body punch but Volkov moves out of range. #T1#
Volkov throws a leg kick which misses Laine's front leg but catches the back leg as Laine tries to avoid it.
Volkov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Laine displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Volkov throws out the jab.
Volkov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Laine.
Volkov tries to counter by clinching up but Laine breaks away and moves out of range.
Laine throws the left hand but Volkov avoids the punch easily.
Laine throws a good cross that connects.
Volkov thuds a left hand into Laine's body.
Volkov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Volkov lands with a kick to the temple. Laine shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Volkov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Volkov looks to land a right hand but Laine moved out of range.
Volkov looks for the body kick but Laine saw that one coming.
Volkov walks into a left hand.
Laine scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Laine lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Laine throws a wild body kick that Volkov sees coming a mile off.
Laine thuds a left hand into Volkov's body.
Volkov thuds his right hand into Laine's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Volkov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Laine throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Volkov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Volkov appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Volkov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Laine is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Laine staying out of range there.
Volkov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Laine.
Laine slips under a jab.
Laine connects with a looping right hand.
Volkov throws a right and a left that Laine avoids nicely.
Volkov staying out of range there.
Volkov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Volkov throws a leg kick but Laine sees it coming and moves out of range. #T3#
Laine throws out a loose jab but Volkov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Volkov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Laine dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Volkov. That did some damage!
Laine uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Volkov has time to react.
A big right from Laine misses.
Laine misses with a lunging right hand
and Volkov counters with a nice uppercut.
Volkov walks into a straight right hand from Laine.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Laine crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Volkov - the referee stops the clock and Laine gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Volkov. Laine manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Volkov walks into a jab.
Volkov cracks Laine with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Laine.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Laine is trying to ground and pound but Volkov uses the momentary lack of control by Laine to regain half guard.
Volkov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Laine scores with a couple of nice shots.#T4##SUB2#
Laine is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Volkov is looking to escape.
Volkov wants to get back to full guard.
Laine works his way into full mount!
Laine looking to control but Volkov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

And that's the end of the fight!
Musta Laine comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Laine has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 47:48
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 47:48
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Musta Laine!
Musta Laine is the new welterweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Musta Laine started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
In defeat, Ilya Mstislav Volkov stepped up to the mic, saying 'Stepping up to fight a LHW was great challenge for me, i want to say thanks to my opponent, and good job!'.

Event: GAMMA#655 Volkov v Pierno
Date: Aug 19, 2017

#R1#
Volkov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pierno.
Volkov misses with a jab to the body
and Pierno makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Volkov slips a jab from Pierno.
Ilya Mstislav Volkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Volkov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Volkov connects with a leg kick. Pierno looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Pierno chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Volkov can pounce on him.
Pierno missing with a left hand there. Volkov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Volkov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Pierno takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pierno.
Volkov misses with a body kick.
Pierno fails in his attempt to clinch.
Volkov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Volkov tries to bum rush Pierno with a series of wild strikes but Pierno uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T1#
Volkov ducks under a wild hook from Pierno.
Pierno with a jab.
Pierno tries to clinch there but Volkov circles away.
Pierno misses with a looping right.
Volkov lands a leg kick that knocks Pierno off balance momentarily.
Volkov throws a body punch but Pierno moves out of range.
Pierno pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Volkov misses with a body kick.
Volkov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym Amsterdam in the buildup to the fight.
Volkov sizes up Pierno with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Volkov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Volkov takes a swing at Pierno's ribcage but misses.
Volkov scores with a hook to the body. Pierno takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pierno takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sloppy strikes from Pierno. Those never looked like landing.
As Pierno tries to get set, Volkov tries to push him back and clinch up but Pierno manages to avoid the attempt.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pierno shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Volkov eats them both and turns towards Pierno to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Pierno swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Volkov counters with a good low kick that Pierno was not able to check.
Volkov slips under a jab.
Pierno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Volkov was well out of range. Poor timing from Pierno.
Pierno connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Pierno throws out a loose jab but Volkov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pierno misses with a hook. Volkov ducked under it nicely.
Volkov tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Pierno manages to circle out of the way.
Pierno throws an overhand right that lands on Volkov's shoulder, as Volkov tries to avoid the shot.
Volkov seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Pierno waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Volkov.
Volkov misses with a straight left.
Volkov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Pierno counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Volkov connects with the punch.
A nice combination there by Pierno.
Volkov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T3#
Pierno tries to clinch there but Volkov circles away.
Some wild striking there from Pierno.
Volkov avoids the body shot from Pierno.
Volkov feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Pierno scores with a one two! Volkov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Pierno throws a lazy right hand but Volkov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pierno misses with a hook
and Volkov counters with an outside leg kick.
Pierno moves away from the strike by Volkov.
Volkov misses with the combination.
Pierno throws a combination. Volkov tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A shot to the liver by Volkov. Beautiful body shot.
Pierno throws an off balance right hand #CL#
and Volkov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Volkov. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Volkov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Piernos head.
Pierno misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pierno.
Pierno blocks an uppercut.
Pierno scores with a shot to the side of Volkov's head.
Volkov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Volkov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Volkov misses with a body punch.
Pierno misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Volkov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Volkov.
Volkov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pierno backwards.
Pierno throws a punch but it's blocked by Volkov.
Pierno keeps control of Volkov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Volkov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Volkov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Volkov fails to land.
A left hand lands to the body for Volkov. #BC#
Volkov breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ilya Mstislav Volkov will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Pierno takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Pierno throws an off balance right hand
enabling Volkov to counter with a crisp jab.
Pierno misses the shot to the body.
Volkov feints and then cracks Pierno's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pierno down.
Volkov lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Volkov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pierno.
A jab from Pierno misses.
Volkov misses the jab.
Volkov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Volkov works Pierno's body with a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pierno avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Volkov sets himself, and Pierno steps forward looking for the clinch! Volkov avoids it this time.
Volkov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Volkov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Volkov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pierno's head.#T1#
Pierno tries to clinch but Volkov moves out of range.
Ilya Mstislav Volkov is winning the standup battle so far.
Volkov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Volkov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Volkov feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Pierno misses with a few strikes there.
Pierno throws a body shot but no joy.
Volkov walks into a jab.
Pierno gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Volkov is looking to slow Pierno down with leg kicks.
Volkov slips a straight right by Pierno.
The crowd cheers as Volkov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pierno doesn't seem phased though.
Volkov throws a head kick but Pierno moves out of range.
Volkov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pierno is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Pierno defending well as Volkov loads up on a big left hand.
Pierno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Volkov. #T2#
Nice shot lands for Pierno.
Tim Pierno is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
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!
Nice uppercut there from Pierno.
Volkov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A thudding body kick lands there by Volkov!
Volkov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pierno has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Volkov looks to land a left hand but Pierno moved out of range nicely.
Volkov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Pierno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Volkov manages to avoid it.
Volkov throws a jab when Pierno was well out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Volkov there.
Pierno moves out of range of the strikes.
Volkov scores with a punch to the head.
Nice body kick there by Volkov.#T3#
Pierno ducks under a wild hook from Volkov.
A slapping leg kick lands for Volkov.
Volkov misses with an uppercut.
Volkov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Pierno has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Volkov lands with an overhand left.
Pierno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Donk. Volkov catches Pierno right on the button with a cross.
Pierno lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Volkov at a distance.
Volkov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Volkov moves away from the strike by Pierno.
Pierno has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Volkov.
Pierno jabs Volkov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Pierno scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Volkov doesn't seem bothered though. #T4#
Volkov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Volkov looks to land a right hand but Pierno moved out of range.
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 dodges the punch combination from Pierno.
Pierno misses with a hook.
Volkov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Volkov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Pierno 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.
Pierno walks into a stiff left hand from Volkov.
Volkov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pierno throws a left and a right that both miss #CL#
and Volkov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ilya Mstislav Volkov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Pierno misses with some punches.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Volkov throws a punch but it's blocked by Pierno.
Pierno lands a right hand that snaps the head of Volkov backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ilya Mstislav Volkov dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Volkov works Pierno's body with a nice hook.
Pierno misses with a few strikes there.
Volkov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Pierno moves out of range as Volkov strikes.
Pierno wants to counter the offense by Volkov and move into the clinch position.
Pierno lands a body shot.
Pierno throws a series of punches but Volkov moves out of range.
Volkov lands a slapping body shot.
Pierno takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Volkov avoids the body shot from Pierno.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Volkov misses.
Pierno misses with a shot to the body #CL#
and Volkov counters by clinching up.
Pierno lands with a right to the head.
Volkov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
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!
Pierno tries a body shot but Volkov blocks it. #T1#
Volkov struggles to land a body shot inside as Pierno controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Volkov.
Pierno tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Volkov misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Volkov breaks from the clinch.
Volkov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Volkov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pierno.
Pierno takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Volkov.
Volkov scores with a jab.
Pierno moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Volkov lands a head shot.
Pierno wants to clinch up but Volkov keeps it at a distance.
Volkov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Pierno displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Volkov throws out the jab.
Pierno ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
Pierno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Volkov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pierno.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Some wild striking there from Pierno.
Pierno throws a body punch but Volkov moves out of range.
Volkov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pierno on the side of the head.
Pierno's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Volkov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Volkov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Good work by Pierno as he checks the leg kick.
Volkov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pierno misses with a looping left.#T3#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Volkov.
Nice straight punches there by Volkov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Volkov.
Pierno moves out of range of the body kick from Volkov.
Volkov scores with a kick to the body.
Pierno misses with a right hand
and Volkov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Volkov misses with a wild body shot.
Pierno looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice jab there from Volkov.
Pierno is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Volkov takes one on the button.
Volkov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pierno.
Pierno avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4#
Volkov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jab, jab by Pierno - just one landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Volkov throws a hook to the side of Pierno's head but Pierno sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Volkov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Pierno will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pierno misses the jab.
Volkov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pierno can do to turn this around?
Pierno thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pierno moves away from the strike by Volkov.
Volkov thumps Pierno with a low kick.
Volkov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pierno moves away.
Pierno tries to bum rush Volkov with a series of wild strikes but Volkov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Volkov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pierno.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ilya Mstislav Volkov clearly takes that round.
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.
#R4#
The fighters circling - Pierno throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL2#
Pierno closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Volkov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pierno bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Volkov slips a jab and a cross from Pierno.
Volkov seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Volkov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Volkov lands a nice looking kick to the body. Pierno takes a step back to recover.
Volkov throws out a loose jab but Pierno uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pierno blocks a head kick by Volkov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov misses with a hook
letting Pierno counter with a right hand.
Volkov dodges the punch combination from Pierno.
Volkov is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Pierno.
Volkov misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Pierno throws a shot from downtown. Volkov moves away and avoids it.
Volkov seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Pierno throws a big shot that misses.
Pierno tries to clinch up but Volkov circles away and keeps his distance.
Pierno goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Pierno uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Volkov.
Volkov lands with a straight right. Pierno didn't see that one coming.
Volkov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Pierno throws a looping overhand right but Volkov ducks down to avoid it.
Pierno throws a lazy uppercut
and Volkov counters with a straight right hand.
Pierno checks the leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Pierno.
Pierno throws a right hand that misses
and Volkov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pierno lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Volkov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A big left from Volkov misses.
Volkov misses with a straight left.
Pierno throws a counter combo.
Volkov misses the shot to the body.
Pierno falls off balance throwing a combination #CL#
and Volkov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A body shot lands from Volkov.
Pierno goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Volkov misses with a punch to the body.
Pierno tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Volkov's elbow.
Volkov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pierno blocking some punches.
Pierno lands a right hand that snaps the head of Volkov backwards.
Pierno throws a head punch that misses.
Volkov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pierno backwards. #T3#
Volkov has had enough of the clinch but Pierno keeps him there for the moment.
Pierno lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Volkov backwards. #BC#
Volkov breaks from the clinch.
Pierno misses with a straight left.
Volkov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Pierno moves out of range as Volkov strikes.
Pierno throws an off balance right hand
letting Volkov counter with a right hand.
Volkov slips a jab and a cross from Pierno.
A punch combination from Pierno misses.
Pierno misses with an uppercut. Volkov saw that one coming.
A chopping leg kick lands by Volkov.
Volkov connects with a right hand. Pierno shakes it off.
Volkov staying out of range there.#T4#
Pierno 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.
Volkov misses with an uppercut
and Pierno makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Pierno throws an off balance right hand
and Volkov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Volkov throws a jab but it's blocked by Pierno.
Volkov throws the left hand but Pierno avoids the punch easily.
Volkov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Pierno swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Volkov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pierno sizes up Volkov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Pierno steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Volkov. That one must have hurt.
Volkov throws out a leg kick but Pierno moves out of range and Volkov only half commits.
Volkov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pierno appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A slow jab from Pierno misses its intended target.
Volkov is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Pierno.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Ilya Mstislav Volkov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R5#
Volkov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Volkov throws the kick towards the body but Pierno avoids it.
Pierno throws a jab but it's blocked by Volkov.
Volkov tries to counter by clinching up but Pierno breaks away and moves out of range.
Pierno throws the left hand but Volkov avoids the punch easily.
Volkov moves away from the strike by Pierno.
Volkov is looking to counter punch.
Pierno swings widly with a right hand
and Volkov counters with a low kick, right behind Pierno 's knee.
Pierno throws a hook but Volkov avoids it easily.
Volkov throws a jab when Pierno was well out of range.
Pierno tries to counter by closing the distance.
Volkov lands a slapping body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pierno doesn't seem bothered though.
Volkov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Volkov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A right-left combo lands from Pierno. #T1#
Volkov misses with a looping left.
Pierno wants to counter the offense by Volkov and move into the clinch position.
Volkov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pierno on the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Volkov.
Volkov motions for Pierno to come forward. Volkov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pierno wants to counter the offense by Volkov and move into the clinch position.
Pierno has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Volkov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pierno finds it's way round the side to connect with Volkov's head.
Pierno lands a really nice looking cross but Volkov seems unphased.
Volkov slips a straight right by Pierno.
As Pierno tries to get set, Volkov tries to push him back and clinch up but Pierno manages to avoid the attempt.
Pierno tries to clinch but Volkov moves out of range.
Pierno misses with a series of wild punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pierno. Volkov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tim Pierno has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A slow jab from Volkov misses its intended target.
Pierno throws a right hand that Volkov ducks under and follows up with a left that Volkov also avoids with ease.
Pierno has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Volkov.
Volkov scores with a punch to the head.
Pierno on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A swing and a miss from Pierno.
Pierno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pierno keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Volkov.
Volkov scores with a nice body kick.
Pierno wants to clinch up but Volkov keeps it at a distance.
Pierno is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Volkov throws a hook but Pierno blocks it.
Volkov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Volkov misses with a series of wild punches.
Ilya Mstislav Volkov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Good shot there by Volkov.
Pierno throws a series of punches but Volkov moves out of range.
Volkov connects with a looping right hand.
Pierno throws a left and a right that both miss
and Volkov finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
The fighters circling - Pierno throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Volkov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Pierno connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nice shot by Volkov.
Pierno misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Volkov counters with a nice body shot.
Volkov misses with a looping left.#T4#
Pierno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pierno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Volkov was well out of range. Poor timing from Pierno.
Pierno avoids a kick to the body.
Volkov lands a nice shot that snaps Pierno's head back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pierno staying out of range there.
Volkov misses with a few strikes there.
Pierno throws out a counter right but Volkov avoids it with no problem.
Pierno walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Volkov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Volkov throws a hook but Pierno avoids it easily.
Pierno lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Pierno throws a series of punches but Volkov moves out of range.
Volkov misses with a straight left.
A slow jab from Pierno misses its intended target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ilya Mstislav 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:45
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 49:47
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ilya Mstislav Volkov!
Ilya Mstislav Volkov retains his welterweight title!
A victorious Ilya Mstislav Volkov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: GAMMA#650 McTearson v Volkov
Date: Jul 29, 2017

#R1#
Good standup being displayed there by McTearson as he connects with a hook.
McTearson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McTearson is looking to slow Volkov down with leg kicks.
McTearson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Volkov.
Volkov misses with a low kick.
Volkov walks into a straight right hand from McTearson.
Volkov avoids the head kick by McTearson.
Rufus McTearson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Volkov throws a looping overhand right but McTearson ducks down to avoid it.
McTearson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Beast in the buildup to the fight.
Volkov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McTearson doesn't seem bothered though.
McTearson misses with a few strikes there.
McTearson dips to his left and cracks Volkov with an uppercut!
Volkov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Volkov misses the target.
McTearson throws a right hand that misses
letting Volkov counter with a right hand.
Volkov avoids the head kick by McTearson.
McTearson misses with a lunging right hand
and Volkov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Volkov lands with a cross.
A slapping body kick lands there for McTearson.#T1#
Volkov misses with a straight left.
McTearson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A lazy body kick from McTearson
and Volkov counters with a nice uppercut.
McTearson throws a nice inside leg kick.
McTearson feints and then cracks Volkov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Volkov down.
Good leg kick by Volkov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Volkov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McTearson. That did some damage!
McTearson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Volkov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Volkov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McTearson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McTearson cracks the inside of Volkov's front leg.
Volkov throws a head kick that half lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McTearson misses with an uppercut. Volkov saw that one coming.
Volkov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McTearson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Volkov.
Volkov misses with a straight right. #T2#
McTearson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Volkov.
Volkov thows a left - swing and a miss!
McTearson jabs at Volkov's body.
McTearson scores with a kick to the body.
McTearson blocks a jab.
Volkov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McTearson blocks a jab.
McTearson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Volkov has time to react.
Volkov blocks a head kick by McTearson.
McTearson throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
McTearson has managed to clinch.
McTearson blocking some punches.
McTearson throws a punch but it's blocked by Volkov.
Volkov misses with a hook to the ribs.
McTearson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Volkov misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Nice body punch from Volkov - that landed with a thud.
Volkov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McTearson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Volkov's elbow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, McTearson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Volkov's brow.
Volkov managing to block the knees to the body from McTearson.
Volkov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Volkov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McTearson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
McTearson lands an elbow that stopped Volkov in his tracks for a moment.
McTearson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McTearson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McTearson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Volkov misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Volkov on the inside.
Volkov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Volkov breaks the clinch.
McTearson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Volkov can pounce on him.
McTearson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Volkov. That did some damage!
Volkov connects with a solid leg kick. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McTearson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McTearson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Volkov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A left lands for Volkov.
That kick from Volkov tenderised McTearson's leg. McTearson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nice body punch from McTearson.
Volkov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Volkov moves out of range of the strikes.
Volkov blocks a head kick by McTearson.
A countering left hand to the body from Volkov misses.
A leg kick checked by Volkov.
McTearson sets himself, and Volkov steps forward looking for the clinch! McTearson avoids it this time.
Volkov misses with a lunging right hand #CL#
and McTearson counters by moving into the clinch.
Volkov tries a body shot but McTearson blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McTearson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Volkov blocks it with crossed arms.
McTearson lands a body punch in the clinch.
McTearson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Volkov avoids it.
Volkov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Rufus McTearson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Some wild striking there from Volkov.
Volkov thuds his shin into the meat of McTearson's side.
Volkov lands a jab to the head.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McTearson checks a leg kick.
McTearson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Volkov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ilya Mstislav Volkov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McTearson throws a body shot but no joy.
McTearson feints and then cracks Volkov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Volkov down.
Volkov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
McTearson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Volkov has time to react.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McTearson wants to clinch up but Volkov keeps it at a distance.
McTearson blocks the body kick.
Volkov throws a hook to the side of McTearson's head but McTearson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Volkov checks a low kick from McTearson.
Volkov throws a fast counter high kick but McTearson manages to duck under it in time.
Volkov swings for the body but McTearson moves out of range. #T1#
Volkov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Volkov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McTearson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Donk. McTearson catches Volkov right on the button with a cross.
McTearson throws a hook to the side of Volkov's head but Volkov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McTearson scores with a leg kick.
McTearson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Volkov. Volkov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A swing and a miss from Volkov.
Volkov throws a body kick that misses.
Volkov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McTearson misses the jab.
McTearson misses with a straight left.
McTearson wants to clinch.
McTearson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T2#
McTearson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
McTearson tries to clinch but Volkov moves out of range.
A low kick from Volkov misses
and McTearson counters with a straight right hand.
McTearson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Volkov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McTearson scores with a sloppy right hand. Volkov should have avoided that one.
Sloppy strikes from McTearson. Those never looked like landing.
McTearson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Volkov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Volkov is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
McTearson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Volkov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Volkov.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
McTearson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Volkov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Volkov misses with a looping left.
Volkov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McTearson misses with a straight right. #T3#
Volkov lands a nice shot that snaps McTearson's head back.
McTearson blocks the body kick.
McTearson fails with an attempt to clinch.
McTearson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Volkov. Volkov obviously looking to wear him down.
Volkov throws a hook but McTearson blocks it.
McTearson misses with a body kick.
McTearson connects with a right hand. Volkov shakes it off.
Volkov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Volkov throws a big shot that misses.
McTearson looks for the body kick but Volkov saw that one coming.
McTearson moves in looking to clinch but Volkov pushes him off.
McTearson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McTearson wants to clinch up but Volkov keeps it at a distance.
McTearson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Volkov scores with a crisp jab that stopped McTearson in his tracks. #T4#
Volkov scores with a jab to the head.
The fighters circling - McTearson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McTearson tries a head kick but it misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McTearson slips under a jab from Volkov.
McTearson throws a body shot but no joy.
Volkov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from McTearson.
McTearson misses the jab.
McTearson lands a jab to Volkov's midsection.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from McTearson. Volkov shrugs it off though.
McTearson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McTearson slips under a jab.
McTearson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Volkov throws a looping overhand right but McTearson ducks down to avoid it.
McTearson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Volkov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McTearson.
Nice jab there from Volkov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ilya Mstislav Volkov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
McTearson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Volkov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Volkov misses with a looping right.
Volkov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McTearson.
McTearson misses with a wild combination.
McTearson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
McTearson tries a head kick but it misses.
Volkov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Volkov connects with a right hand. McTearson shakes it off.
McTearson throws a hook to the side of Volkov's head but Volkov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McTearson misses with a double jab.
McTearson misses with the combination.
Volkov lands a nice looking body shot. #T1#
Volkov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McTearson.
McTearson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McTearson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McTearson takes one to the chin there.
McTearson throws a front kick that sends Volkov stumbling back into the cage.
Volkov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Volkov cracks the inside of McTearson's front leg.
McTearson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Volkov throws out the jab.
McTearson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McTearson lands with a shot to the body.
McTearson throws a wild body kick that Volkov sees coming a mile off.
McTearson misses with a body shot.
McTearson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Volkov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McTearson thows a left - swing and a miss!
McTearson is looking to land body kicks.
Volkov tries to counter with a clinch but McTearson shakes him off and moves away.#T2##CL#
Volkov tries to keep at a distance but McTearson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Volkov misses with a hook to the ribs.
McTearson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Volkov's elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Volkov working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
Volkov breaks from the clinch.
Volkov connects with an inside leg kick.
McTearson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McTearson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Volkov loads up on a big right hand but McTearson slips the punch.
Volkov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McTearson just misses with a punch to the body.
A big left from Volkov misses.
McTearson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #T3#
Volkov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Volkov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Volkov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Volkov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McTearson misses with a low kick.
Jab from Volkov.
McTearson looks to score with a jab to the body but Volkov is just out of range.
McTearson connects with a looping right hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Volkov.
McTearson is looking to land body kicks.
Volkov lands with a good body shot.
Volkov lands the left hand.
Volkov throws a head kick but McTearson moves out of range.
Volkov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McTearson is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from McTearson misses the target.
McTearson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Volkov.#T4#
A jab from McTearson misses.
Volkov wants to counter the offense by McTearson and move into the clinch position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McTearson fails to land with a series of punches.
McTearson lands a leg kick that knocks Volkov off balance momentarily.
McTearson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Volkov.
McTearson swings for the body but Volkov moves out of range.
Volkov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from McTearson.
McTearson throws a head kick that misses.
McTearson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Volkov.
Volkov throws a low kick but it's checked well by McTearson.
Volkov lands with a straight right. McTearson didn't see that one coming.
A slow jab from Volkov misses its intended target.
McTearson throws a front kick that sends Volkov stumbling back into the cage.
McTearson slips a straight right by Volkov.
Volkov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
McTearson moves out of range of the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Ilya Mstislav Volkov just about did enough to take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
McTearson loads up on a big right hand but Volkov slips the punch.
McTearson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Volkov throws a sloppy body shot
and McTearson counters with a good, hard body kick but Volkov shrugs it off.
McTearson lands a slapping body shot.
McTearson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Volkov.
McTearson misses with a body shot
and Volkov counters with a nice body shot.
McTearson moves out of range of the strikes.
Volkov misses with an uppercut. McTearson saw that one coming.
McTearson misses with a hook.
McTearson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Volkov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
McTearson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
McTearson throws a head kick but Volkov moves out of range.
Volkov feints and then cracks McTearson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McTearson down.
McTearson defending well as Volkov loads up on a big left hand.
An attempted straight right counter from McTearson misses the target.
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!
McTearson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T1#
Volkov throws out a powerful jab.
A good leg kick by Volkov.
McTearson cracks the inside of Volkov's front leg.
A punch combination from McTearson misses.
It seemed like Volkov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Volkov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McTearson at a distance.
Volkov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
McTearson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Volkov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
McTearson dodges the punch combination from Volkov.
Volkov throws an overhand right that lands on McTearson's shoulder, as McTearson tries to avoid the shot.
Volkov lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
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 swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Volkov sizes up McTearson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T2#
Volkov throws a jab when McTearson was well out of range.
McTearson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McTearson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McTearson looks to score with a jab to the body but Volkov is just out of range.
Volkov misses with a looping right.
It looked like McTearson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A bone on bone clash there as Volkov blocks the leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Volkov, right into the meat.
The fight stays on the outside here - McTearson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Volkov throws a leg kick that misses.
As Volkov tries to get set, McTearson tries to push him back and clinch up but Volkov manages to avoid the attempt.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from McTearson. Volkov shrugs it off though.
Good leg kick by Volkov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
McTearson slips a jab from Volkov.
Volkov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T3#
McTearson throws a front kick aimed at Volkov's knee but Volkov avoids it well.
Volkov steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Volkov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Volkov 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.
Volkov connects with a leg kick. McTearson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Volkov misses with a hook. McTearson ducked under it nicely.
Volkov has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from McTearson.
Volkov missing with a left hand there. McTearson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Volkov throws a body punch but McTearson moves out of range.
Volkov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McTearson.
McTearson fails in his attempt to clinch.
McTearson throws a sloppy head kick and Volkov moves out of range easily.
Volkov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McTearson.
A leg kick checked by McTearson.
Good leg kick by McTearson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Volkov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T4#
Volkov digs a good body shot into McTearson's ribs.
McTearson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Volkov walks into a straight right hand from McTearson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Volkov misses with a straight left.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Volkov.
McTearson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
McTearson blocks a low kick nicely.
Volkov takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
McTearson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Volkov.
Volkov lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Volkov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Volkov just misses with a punch to the body.
Volkov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Volkov lands with a hook. McTearson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Ilya Mstislav Volkov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5#
Volkov is looking to slow McTearson down with leg kicks.
Volkov throws a sloppy body shot
and McTearson counters with an inside leg kick.
McTearson cracks Volkov with an open hand slap.
Volkov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McTearson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Volkov throws a hook but McTearson blocks it.
McTearson lands with a cross.
McTearson slips under a jab from Volkov.
A kick lands to the mid section there for McTearson.
Volkov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McTearson tries to work over Volkov's front leg with a kick but Volkov checks it. #CL#
McTearson moves into range and clinches up with Volkov.#BC2#
Volkov breaks from the clinch.
Volkov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McTearson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Volkov throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
McTearson checks a leg kick.
McTearson defending well as Volkov loads up on a big left hand.
McTearson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McTearson ducks right into an uppercut from Volkov.
McTearson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Volkov.
McTearson scores with a kick to the body.
Volkov jabs McTearson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Volkov tries to land a front kick but McTearson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Volkov tries to move into range but McTearson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McTearson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McTearson doesn't manage to clinch there - Volkov circles away.
McTearson misses with a low kick.
Volkov wants to counter the offense by McTearson and move into the clinch position.
McTearson misses the shot to the body.
Volkov looks to score with a jab to the body but McTearson is just out of range.#T2#
McTearson connects with an inside leg kick.
Volkov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
McTearson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Volkov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
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!
McTearson wants to clinch.
McTearson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Volkov.
Volkov throws a series of punches but McTearson avoids them all with ease.
McTearson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
McTearson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
McTearson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Good standup being displayed there by McTearson as he connects with a hook.
Ilya Mstislav Volkov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
McTearson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Volkov can pounce on him.
McTearson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Volkov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McTearson.
Volkov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Volkov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Volkov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
McTearson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McTearson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Volkov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McTearson.
Nice uppercut there from Volkov.
McTearson blocks a head kick by Volkov.
An attempted straight right counter from McTearson misses the target.
Volkov avoids a punch combination nicely.
McTearson takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T4#
Volkov blocks the body kick.
A punch combination from McTearson misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crunch! McTearson slams his shin into Volkov's torso.
Volkov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McTearson throws out the jab.
Volkov's corner calls for a 1-2. Volkov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rufus McTearson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Volkov slips under a jab.
McTearson lands the left hand.
Volkov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McTearsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
McTearson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Volkov is looking for the big counter here.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from McTearson - that will leave a mark!
Volkov lands a jab to McTearson's midsection.
McTearson throws a low kick but Volkov avoids it.
A lazy left from Volkov finds it's target.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Rufus McTearson.
I think Volkov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 47:48
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 47:48
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ilya Mstislav Volkov!
Ilya Mstislav Volkov is the new welterweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Ilya Mstislav Volkov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: GAMMA#646 Jimenez vs Goodman
Date: Jul 08, 2017

#R1#
Yount is looking to clinch but Volkov is avoiding it.
Volkov missing with a left hand there. Yount was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Volkov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yount has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Volkov is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Volkov moves out of range of the leg kick from Yount.
Volkov throws a hook to the side of Yount's head but Yount sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Volkov throws a head kick but Yount moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Yount! But no joy.
Volkov throws a solid leg kick but Yount takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Volkov.
Yount defending well as Volkov loads up on a big left hand.
Yount scores with a decent looking hook.
Yount throws a wild body kick that Volkov sees coming a mile off.
A chopping leg kick lands by Yount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yount lunges at Volkov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Volkov's hand.
Yount thows a leg kick but Volkov checks it
and Volkov counters with a low kick, right behind Yount 's knee.
Yount lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Volkov throws a leg kick but Yount moved away.
Yount connects with a right hand. Volkov shakes it off.#T1#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Volkov crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Yount - the referee stops the clock and Volkov gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Yount. Volkov manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Volkov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Yount is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Volkov moves forwards but Yount connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Yount ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Yount takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A low kick from Yount is predictable there
and Volkov counters with a nice uppercut.
Volkov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Yount has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Yount scores with a body shot.
Yount is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Volkov cracks a nice hook into Yount's ribs.
A jab from Volkov misses.
Yount was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Volkov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
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!
Decent striking displayed by Yount there.
Yount tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Volkov thumps Yount with a low kick.#T2#
Yount scoring well with a low kick there.
A head kick from Yount lands but Volkov takes it in his stride.
A head kick misses from Yount.
Yount avoids the body shot from Volkov.
Volkov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yount.
Yount throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Yount avoids the body shot from Volkov.
Yount feints a counter leg kick.
Yount throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Yount throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Volkov avoids the head kick by Yount.
Yount wants to clinch
and Volkov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Robin Yount has been cut.
Robin Yount seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yount scores with a hook to the body. Volkov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A cross from Volkov lands.#T3#
Yount misses with a hook. Volkov ducked under it nicely.
Volkov misses with a wild body shot.
Volkov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Yount finds it's way round the side to connect with Volkov's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yount. Volkov does a little dance to reset his feet.#KD#
Volkov lands a big right hand that sends Yount crashing to the mat! Volkov stays standing though and waves Yount back to his feet!#ROC#
Yount is rocked!
Yount tries to get into range but Volkov steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Yount! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Volkov scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ilya Mstislav Volkov!
Ilya Mstislav Volkov thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: GAMMA#642 Shin v McTearson
Date: Jun 17, 2017

#R1#
Nowacki connects with a single shot there.
Volkov scores with a shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Volkov.
Nowacki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nowacki takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Volkov throws a head kick that misses.
Volkov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #KD2#
Volkov lands a left and a right that send Nowacki crashing to the mat, dazed. Volkov thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nowacki connects with a good right hand that stumbles Volkov. Volkov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nowacki takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nowacki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Volkov.
Nowacki's corner calls for a 1-2. Nowacki obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T1#
A punch lands to the side of Nowacki 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nowacki moves out of range of the body kick.
Volkov has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Volkov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Volkov lands a jab to the head. #ROC2#
Nowacki is rocked!
Volkov works Nowacki's body with a nice hook.
Volkov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Volkov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Volkov.
Oh Nowacki is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Volkov lands a big right hook! Nowacki looks hurt but is still standing! Volkov lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Nowacki falls down and Volkov dives in with a huge hammer fist! Nowacki's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Volkov runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ilya Mstislav Volkov!
A relieved looking Ilya Mstislav Volkov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: GAMMA#637 Volkov v Shin 3
Date: May 27, 2017

#R1#
Shin thumps Volkov with a low kick.
Ilya Mstislav Volkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Volkov.
Volkov throws a body kick that misses.
Volkov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Shin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Volkov throws a body punch but Shin moves out of range.
A big right from Volkov misses.
Shin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Volkov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Shin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Shin lands with a nice body punch.
Volkov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shin scores with a jab. Volkov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Volkov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym Amsterdam in the buildup to the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Volkov misses the shot to the body.
Volkov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shin.#T1#
A jab from Shin misses.
Volkov lands with a good body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Volkov misses the target.
Shin lands a head kick. Volkov smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Volkov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Shin's head backwards.
Volkov clobbers Shin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #KD2#
Shin lands a big head kick that sends Volkov tumbling to the mat! Shin takes a step backwards and waves Volkov back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Volkov is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Ilya Mstislav Volkov has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Volkov thows a leg kick but Shin checks it
and Shin 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 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lao Shin!
Lao Shin is the new welterweight champion!
Our winner, Lao Shin, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
In defeat, Ilya Mstislav Volkov stepped up to the mic, saying 'Stepping up to fight a LHW was great challenge for me, i want to say thanks to my opponent, and good job!'.

Event: GAMMA#632 Bryant v Curry
Date: May 06, 2017

#R1#
Jab from Fakiiri.
Fakiiri smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nakki Fakiiri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fakiiri moves out of range as Volkov strikes.
Volkov misses with a body kick.
Volkov thuds a left hand into Fakiiri's body.
An inside leg kick from Fakiiri misses.
Fakiiri ducks under a wild hook from Volkov.
Volkov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fakiiri throws the left hand but Volkov avoids the punch easily.
Fakiiri throws a big shot that misses.
Volkov is looking for a counter combo.
Volkov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fakiiri.
Fakiiri takes a jab right on the kisser.
Volkov throws a lazy uppercut
and Fakiiri finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Volkov throws a hook to the side of Fakiiri's head but Fakiiri sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Volkov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fakiiri.
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 waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fakiiri.
Fakiiri bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Volkov misses with a body shot.
A jab from Volkov misses. #T1#
Volkov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fakiiri flicks out a counter leg kick but Volkov steps away.
Volkov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fakiiri.
Volkov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fakiiri moves away.
Volkov misses with a leg kick
and Fakiiri makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Fakiiri has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Volkov throws a body punch but Fakiiri moves out of range.
Volkov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Fakiiri finds it's way through Volkov's defenses.
Fakiiri walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fakiiri throws a low kick but Volkov moves out of range easily.
Fakiiri avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fakiiri lands a right hook to the body.
Fakiiri bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fakiiri throws a sloppy head kick and Volkov moves out of range easily.
Fakiiri connects with a body shot.
Volkov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fakiiri pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fakiiri with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fakiiri is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Volkov misses with a lunging right hand
and Fakiiri counters with a stiff right hand.
Volkov misses with an uppercut
and Fakiiri counters with a left to the body.
Fakiiri fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Volkov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Volkov scores with a body shot.
Volkov looks to land a body kick but Fakiiri moved away.
Fakiiri tries to clinch but Volkov moves out of range.
Fakiiri has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Volkov.
Fakiiri 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.
Fakiiri misses with a hook.
An attempted straight right counter from Volkov misses the target.
Fakiiri takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Fakiiri moves out of range of the strikes.
Volkov loads up on a big right hand but Fakiiri slips the punch.
Fakiiri lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T3#
Fakiiri tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Volkov was well out of range. Poor timing from Fakiiri.
Fakiiri lands a slapping body shot.
A lazy left from Volkov finds it's target.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Fakiiri.
An inside leg kick from Fakiiri misses.
Volkov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A cross from Fakiiri lands.
Volkov misses with a straight right.
Fakiiri will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Volkov.
Volkov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Volkov looks for the body kick but Fakiiri saw that one coming.
A little jabbing left from Fakiiri on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fakiiri connects with a leg kick. Volkov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Volkov scores with a jab. Fakiiri acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fakiiri looks to land a right hand but Volkov moved out of range.
Volkov motions for Fakiiri to come forward. Volkov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fakiiri tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Volkov was well out of range. Poor timing from Fakiiri.#T4#
Fakiiri tries to close the distance and clinch but Volkov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Volkov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
The fighters circling - Volkov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Volkov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A head kick misses from Volkov.
A big right from Volkov misses.
Volkov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Fakiiri punishes Volkov's body with a nice straight punch.
Volkov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fakiiri.
Fakiiri takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fakiiri with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fakiiri just misses with a punch to the body.
Volkov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Fakiiri.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fakiiri misses with a low kick.
Fakiiri throws out a loose jab but Volkov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Volkov throws a big counter combination but Fakiiri scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Volkov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Volkov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ilya Mstislav Volkov will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Volkov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Fakiiri's head.
A slow jab from Volkov misses its intended target.
Ilya Mstislav Volkov is winning the standup battle so far.
Fakiiri throws out a loose jab but Volkov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fakiiri looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Volkov throws a head kick that misses.
Fakiiri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fakiiri appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Volkov 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.
Volkov takes one to the chin there.
Fakiiri just misses with a punch to the body.
A low kick from Volkov is predictable there
and Fakiiri counters with a thumping low kick.
Volkov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Volkov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fakiiri checks a low kick from Volkov.
A looping hook to the body misses from Volkov. Fakiiri does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fakiiri tries to counter with a clinch but Volkov shakes him off and moves away.
Fakiiri swings for the body but Volkov moves out of range.
Fakiiri fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fakiiri. #T1#
Volkov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fakiiri.
Volkov looks to land a right hand but Fakiiri moved out of range.
Fakiiri swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Volkov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fakiiri.
Volkov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Volkov lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Fakiiri has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Fakiiri and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Volkov scores with a shot to the body.
Fakiiri ducks under a wild hook from Volkov.
Volkov blocks a low kick nicely.
Fakiiri throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Volkov counters with a nice uppercut.
A shot to the liver by Volkov. Beautiful body shot.
Volkov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Volkov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Volkov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Volkov throws a jab but it's blocked by Fakiiri.
Fakiiri moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fakiiri tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T2#
Fakiiri lands a nice leg kick that just misses Volkov's sensitive parts.
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.
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!
An inside leg kick from Fakiiri misses.
Volkov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Fakiiri takes one to the chin there.
Fakiiri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Volkov manages to avoid it.
Volkov tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Fakiiri manages to circle out of the way.
Volkov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Volkov seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Fakiiri lands a lovely overhand right.
Fakiiri throws an overhand right that lands on Volkov's shoulder, as Volkov tries to avoid the shot.
Volkov throws a body punch but Fakiiri moves out of range.
Volkov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Volkov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Volkov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Volkov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Fakiiri counters with a nice body shot.
Volkov lands a right hook to the body.
Fakiiri lands with a hook. Volkov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fakiiri bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Volkov misses with a body shot. #T3#
Volkov throws a jab but it's blocked by Fakiiri.
A swing and a miss from Volkov.
Fakiiri fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Volkov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Volkov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fakiiri ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fakiiri ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fakiiri scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fakiiri with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fakiiri throws an off balance right hand
and Volkov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fakiiri lands with a shot to the body.
Volkov throws a push kick but Fakiiri slaps the foot to one side.
Volkov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fakiiri sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab from Fakiiri misses.
Volkov is looking to counter punch.
Volkov misses with an attempted mid kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fakiiri fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fakiiri misses with a left hand
and Volkov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
A low kick from Volkov misses
and Fakiiri counters with a straight right hand.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Fakiiri checks a leg kick.
Volkov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fakiiri dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Volkov. That did some damage!
Volkov misses with a hook.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fakiiri.
Fakiiri throws out a powerful jab.
Fakiiri misses with a wild body shot.
Volkov throws a body punch but Fakiiri moves out of range.
Fakiiri avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fakiiri doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Volkov walks into a left hand.
Volkov misses the shot to the body.
Volkov misses with a hook
and Fakiiri counters with a thumping low kick.
Volkov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fakiiri has time to react.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fakiiri moves away from the strike by Volkov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Nakki Fakiiri will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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.
#R3#
Fakiiri connects with an inside leg kick.
Good exchange - Fakiiri coming out on top.
Volkov tries to land a front kick but Fakiiri steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Fakiiri scores with a body shot.
Fakiiri fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Volkov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fakiiri dips to his left and cracks Volkov with an uppercut!
Fakiiri moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fakiiri wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fakiiri blocks a jab.
Volkov checks a leg kick nicely.
Volkov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fakiiri scores with a hook to the body. Volkov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Volkov misses with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Volkov. Fakiiri does a little dance to reset his feet.
Volkov backing away here, and Fakiiri unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Fakiiri. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Fakiiri with a nice cross.
Volkov walks into a jab.#T1#
Volkov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Volkov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fakiiri throws a leg kick but Volkov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Volkov appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Volkov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fakiiri.
Volkov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fakiiri moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fakiiri throws a nice head kick!
A jab lands there for Fakiiri.
Fakiiri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Volkov manages to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Volkov.
Volkov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
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.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fakiiri. Volkov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Volkov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fakiiri scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fakiiri connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Volkov lands a jab.#T2#
Volkov scores with a jab to the jaw.
A nice leg kick lands there from Volkov.
Fakiiri dips to his left and cracks Volkov with an uppercut!
Fakiiri scores with a hook to the body. Volkov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Volkov throws a body kick that misses.
Fakiiri goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Fakiiri ducks under a wild hook from Volkov.
A low kick from Fakiiri misses
and Volkov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fakiiri moves out of range as Volkov strikes.
Fakiiri connects with a leg kick. Volkov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Fakiiri is looking to clinch but Volkov is avoiding it.
Fakiiri doesn't manage to clinch there - Volkov circles away.
Fakiiri tries to close the distance and clinch up but Volkov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fakiiri misses with a straight left. #T3#
Jab, jab by Volkov - just one landing.
Volkov misses with a combination
and Fakiiri counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A chopping leg kick lands by Fakiiri.
Fakiiri throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Volkov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The fighters circling - Volkov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Volkov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Volkov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Fakiiri lands a jab.
Fakiiri connects with an inside leg kick.
Volkov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Fakiiri is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Fakiiri on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fakiiri connects with an inside leg kick.
Fakiiri tries to score with a low kick but Volkov moves his leg out of the way.
Fakiiri throws a hook to the side of Volkov's head but Volkov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fakiiri scores with a hook to the body. Volkov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T4#
Fakiiri throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fakiiri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Volkov manages to avoid it.
Volkov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fakiiri looks to score with a jab to the body but Volkov is just out of range.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Volkov might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Nice shot lands for Fakiiri.
Fakiiri throws a low kick but it's checked well by Volkov.
A little feinted left hand from Volkov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Volkov swings for the body but Fakiiri moves out of range.
Volkov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Volkov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Fakiiri to counter with a crisp jab.
Volkov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Volkov wants to land a leg kick but Fakiiri is out of range.
Fakiiri tries to counter with a clinch but Volkov shakes him off and moves away.
Volkov throws a leg kick which misses Fakiiri's front leg but catches the back leg as Fakiiri tries to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Volkov swings for the body but Fakiiri moves out of range.
Volkov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fakiiri can pounce on him.
Volkov misses with a left hand
and Fakiiri counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nakki Fakiiri really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Volkov tries to work over Fakiiri's front leg with a kick but Fakiiri checks it. #CL2#
Fakiiri gets a clinch.
Fakiiri prevents Volkov from breaking the clinch.
Fakiiri misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Volkov breaks from the clinch.
Volkov misses with a low kick.
Volkov misses with an uppercut. Fakiiri saw that one coming.
Fakiiri misses with a low kick.
Volkov moves out of range as Fakiiri throws a body kick.
Volkov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Volkov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little jabbing left from Fakiiri on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Volkov scores with a jab. Fakiiri acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov throws a poor cross that misses
and Fakiiri counters with a right hand to the body.
Volkov misses with a kick to the body.
Volkov slips under a jab from Fakiiri.
Fakiiri scores with a punch to the head.
Fakiiri misses with a lunging right hand #CL#
and Volkov moves into the clinch.#T1#
Volkov takes a shot to the head.
Volkov can't break the clinch.
Volkov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fakiiris head.
Fakiiri can't find room to land a body shot as Volkov controls the action.
A short left from Volkov.
Volkov blocks a body shot from Fakiiri.
Fakiiri swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Volkov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fakiiri has him pressed against the cage.
Fakiiri tries a body shot but Volkov blocks it.
Fakiiri lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Volkov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fakiiri backwards.
Fakiiri swings wildly with an uppercut but Volkov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fakiiri scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Volkov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Volkov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Volkov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fakiiri throws a poor cross that misses
and Volkov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Volkov throws a leg kick but Fakiiri moved away.#T2#
Fakiiri connects with a nice looking jab.
Fakiiri checks the leg kick.
Fakiiri scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Volkov doesn't seem bothered though.
Fakiiri misses with a low kick.
Volkov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fakiiri.
Volkov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fakiiri wants to land a leg kick but Volkov is out of range.
Volkov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Fakiiri is out of range and Volkov settles back down.
A cross from Fakiiri lands.
Fakiiri misses with a hook. Volkov ducked under it nicely.
Fakiiri misses with a low kick.
A swing and a miss from Volkov.
A big right from Volkov misses.
Fakiiri fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fakiiri lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T3#
Volkov goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Volkov misses with a hook
and Fakiiri counters with a nice uppercut.
Volkov looks to land a left hand but Fakiiri moved out of range nicely.
Volkov misses with a low kick.
Fakiiri slips under a jab.
Fakiiri wants to counter with a clinch but Volkov pushes him away.
Fakiiri misses the body punch
and Volkov counters with a leg kick.
Volkov misses with a hook.
Volkov sets himself, and Fakiiri steps forward looking for the clinch! Volkov avoids it this time.
Fakiiri uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Volkov.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Fakiiri, right into the meat.
Fakiiri connects with a jab.
Volkov throws a leg kick
and Fakiiri connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fakiiri takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Volkov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fakiiri! But no joy.
Volkov misses with a low kick.
Volkov takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fakiiri misses with an uppercut
and Volkov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fakiiri takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #CL2#
Fakiiri has Volkov up against the cage in a clinch.
Fakiiri misses with a punch to the body.
Volkov blocking some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fakiiri.
Volkov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Volkov misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Volkov fails to land.
Fakiiri lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Volkov backwards.
Volkov throws a punch but it's blocked by Fakiiri.
Fakiiri throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fakiiri. #BC#
Volkov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Volkov 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.
Volkov throws a front kick aimed at Fakiiri's knee but Fakiiri avoids it well.
Volkov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fakiiri.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Nakki Fakiiri will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5#
Fakiiri tries to clinch but Volkov is having none of it.
Fakiiri moves out of range of the leg kick from Volkov.
Fakiiri lands with an overhand left.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fakiiri looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fakiiri scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Volkov slips a jab from Fakiiri.
Fakiiri swings for the body but Volkov moves out of range.
Fakiiri cracks a nice hook into Volkov's ribs.
Volkov misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A good leg kick by Volkov.
Fakiiri misses with a lunging right hand
and Volkov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Volkov slips a straight right by Fakiiri.
Fakiiri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Volkov 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.#T1#
Fakiiri cracks the inside of Volkov's front leg.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Volkov lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Fakiiri has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Fakiiri and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Fakiiri throws a leg kick
and Volkov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Volkov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Volkov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fakiiri on the side of the head.
Volkov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fakiiri.
Crunch! Volkov slams his shin into Fakiiri's torso.
Volkov swings for the body but Fakiiri moves out of range.
Volkov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Fakiiri only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Volkov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Volkov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Fakiiri smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Volkov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Volkov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fakiiri was well out of range. Poor timing from Volkov.
Nakki Fakiiri is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Volkov throws an overhand right that lands on Fakiiri's shoulder, as Fakiiri tries to avoid the shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Fakiiri misses the target.
Volkov misses with a left hand
and Fakiiri counters with a left to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Fakiiri, right into the meat.
A punch lands to the side of Fakiiri 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Volkov misses with a straight right.
Fakiiri throws a nice inside leg kick.
Volkov blocks a leg kick.
Volkov swings widly with a right hand
and Fakiiri counters with a left to the body.
Fakiiri shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That kick from Fakiiri tenderised Volkov's leg. Volkov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Volkov with a nice cross.
Fakiiri throws a big shot that misses.
Fakiiri takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Volkov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ilya Mstislav Volkov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Fakiiri uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Volkov.
Volkov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Good leg kick by Fakiiri there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fakiiri gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Volkov.
Fakiiri slips a straight right by Volkov.
Volkov misses with a looping left.
Fakiiri with a jab.
Fakiiri throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fakiiri keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Volkov.
Fakiiri keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Volkov.
Fakiiri buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Volkov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Fakiiri moves in looking to clinch but Volkov pushes him off.
Volkov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T4#
Volkov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Volkov just misses with a punch to the body.
Fakiiri is looking to clinch but Volkov is avoiding it.
Fakiiri scores with the left hand. Volkov knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fakiiri connects with a single shot there.
Volkov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Fakiiri.
Volkov takes one on the button.
Fakiiri cracks a nice hook into Volkov's ribs.
Volkov throws a jab but it's blocked by Fakiiri.
Volkov misses with a straight right.
Volkov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fakiiri takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Volkov misses with a right hand
and Fakiiri counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fakiiri lands with a shot to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Volkov.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nakki Fakiiri.
Well Fakiiri has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 48:48
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 49:47
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 48:49

The fight is ruled a draw!
Ilya Mstislav Volkov retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!

Event: GAMMA#628 Volkov v Kelley
Date: Apr 15, 2017

#R1#
Volkov slips a straight right by Kelley.
Nice uppercut lands for Volkov. That snapped Kelley's head back.
Volkov swats away the attempt to clinch by Kelley.
Nice uppercut lands for Volkov. That snapped Kelley's head back.
Kelley on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Volkov seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Volkov.
Kelley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Liam Kelley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick from Kelley is predictable there
and Volkov counters with a straight right hand.
Kelley throws out a loose jab but Volkov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kelley lands a head shot.
Nice shot by Volkov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kelley misses with a combination #CL#
and Volkov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Volkov.
Volkov blocks an uppercut.
Kelley lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Volkov is trying to break the clinch but Kelley is controlling him.
Volkov lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T1#
Volkov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kelley blocking some punches.
Volkov lands with a short shot to the head.
Volkov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kelley lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kelley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Kelley.
Volkov tries to throw a body punch but Kelley avoids it by throwing Volkov back against the cage.
Volkov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kelley backwards.
Volkov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kelley stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Volkov can't find room to land a body shot as Kelley controls the action.
Kelley lands an uppercut.
Kelley misses with the head strike.
Kelley lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Volkov backwards.
Kelley blocks an uppercut.
Volkov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kelley misses with a body punch.
Kelley scores with a shoulder strike.
Volkov swings wildly with an uppercut but Kelley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kelley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Volkov is trying to break the clinch but Kelley is controlling him.#T2#
Kelley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Volkov blocking some punches.
Kelley lands a left hand.
Volkov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kelley has a couple of punches blocked by Volkov.
A head punch on the inside from Volkov fails to land.
Kelley swings wildly with an uppercut but Volkov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Volkov fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Volkov. #BC#
Volkov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kelley tries a low kick but Volkov avoids it.
Kelley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Volkov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Volkov takes one to the chin there.
Kelley with a jab.
Kelley wants to clinch
and Volkov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kelley on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Volkov. Volkov obviously looking to wear him down. #T3#
Volkov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#CL2#
Kelley has managed to clinch.
Volkov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kelley scores with a shoulder strike.
A body shot lands from Volkov. #BC#
Volkov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kelley takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kelley gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Kelley tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Volkov is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Kelley buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Kelley!! Kelley is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Volkov throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ilya Mstislav Volkov!
Ilya Mstislav Volkov thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Liam Kelley had this to say: 'Ain't that a Bitch'.

Event: GAMMA#622 Williams v Volkov 4
Date: Mar 25, 2017

#R1#
Williams keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL2#
Volkov clinches.
Williams misses with a body punch.
Volkov tries to work over Williams 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've been informed that Volkov has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Volkov tries to throw a body punch but Williams avoids it by throwing Volkov back against the cage.
Volkov misses with a punch on the inside.
Volkov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Volkov misses with a punch on the inside.
Volkov swings wildly with an uppercut but Williams uses good head movement to avoid it.
Volkov misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Williams breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Williams throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Volkov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Williams counters with a stiff right hand.
Williams throws a hook but Volkov blocks it.
Volkov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams connects with a body shot.#CL2#
Volkov instigates a clinch.
Williams struggles to land a body shot inside as Volkov controls his hands.
Volkov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
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 scores with a nice hook to the head.
Williams goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
Volkov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A body shot lands from Volkov.
Volkov pushes Williams back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Volkov gets through Williams 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Williams tries to pull guard but Volkov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Volkov.
A head punch on the inside from Williams fails to land. #BC2#
Volkov breaks from the clinch.
Volkov doesn't manage to clinch there - Williams circles away.
Williams has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Bully Busters in the buildup to the fight.
Volkov throws a good cross that connects.
Williams thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL2#
Williams gets tackled into the cage by Volkov. Volkov maintains the clinch.
Williams is trying to push Volkov away but Volkov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Williams working aggressively here.
Volkov working aggressively here.
Williams working hard to break the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Volkov.
Volkov scores with a hook to the body.
Williams wants to get back to striking at distance but Volkov won't allow it.
Volkov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Volkov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T2##BC2#
Volkov breaks from the clinch.
Volkov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Williams 's calf.
Williams uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Volkov.
Williams slips a jab from Volkov.
Williams swings for the body but Volkov moves out of range. #CL2#
Williams tries to keep at a distance but Volkov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Williams lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Volkov or not.
Volkov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
Volkov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Williams blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Williams escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A big left from Williams misses.
Volkov missing with a left hand there. Williams was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Williams fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Volkov manages to avoid it.
Williams takes a swing at Volkov's ribcage but misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Volkov as he connects with a hook.
Williams throws a leg kick that is checked
and Volkov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3##KD2#
Volkov lands a big head kick that sends Williams tumbling to the mat! Volkov takes a step backwards and waves Williams back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Williams is rocked!
Volkov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Williams throws a hook to the side of Volkov's head but Volkov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Volkov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A jab from Williams misses.
A leg kick checked by Volkov.
Volkov scores with a nice body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Williams walks into a straight right hand from Volkov.
Volkov digs a good hook to Williams 's body.
Volkov misses the shot to the body.
Volkov tries to clinch there but Williams circles away.
A counter left hand to the body from Williams misses its target.#CL2#
Volkov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Volkov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Volkov. #BC2#
Volkov breaks from the clinch.
Volkov throws a low kick but Williams avoids it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Volkov. #T4#
Williams walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Volkov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Volkov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Williams checks the leg kick.
Williams connects with a body shot that sends Volkov's belly button to the back.
Volkov throws a low kick, looking for Williams 's leg but Williams calmly moves out of range.
Williams throws a shot from downtown. Volkov moves away and avoids it.
A low kick from Williams is predictable there
and Volkov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Williams misses with a hook to the body
and Volkov counters with a nice uppercut.
Oh Williams is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Volkov looks to land a right hand but Williams moved out of range.
Williams seems to have got his legs back now.
Stanly Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot by Williams .
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Volkov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Williams was well out of range. Poor timing from Volkov.
Williams takes one to the chin there.
Williams moves out of range of the strikes.
Volkov tries to clinch up but Williams circles away and keeps his distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ilya Mstislav Volkov dominated that round.
That's time! Williams 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Volkov.
Volkov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Williams chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Volkov can pounce on him.
A shot to the body from Volkov misses
enabling Williams to counter with a crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Williams . Volkov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Volkov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice body kick from Volkov.
Volkov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Williams .
Volkov slips a straight right by Williams .
Volkov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Volkov tries to score with a low kick but Williams moves his leg out of the way.
Williams connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams works the jab nicely.
Volkov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
An inside leg kick from Williams misses.
Volkov with a nice cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Williams waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Volkov.#T1#
Volkov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Volkov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Williams .
Volkov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Williams misses with a hook
and Volkov counters with an outside leg kick.
Volkov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Williams was well out of range. Poor timing from Volkov.
Williams throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Volkov lands a leg kick that knocks Williams off balance momentarily.
Williams takes a swing at Volkov's ribcage but misses.
Volkov tries to counter by closing the distance.
Volkov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Williams .
Volkov lands a right hook to the body.
A jab lands there for Volkov.
Williams looks to score with a jab to the body but Volkov is just out of range.
An inside leg kick from Volkov misses.
Williams appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Williams slips a straight right by Volkov.
Williams swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A big left from Williams misses.
Williams throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Williams looks to land a left hand but Volkov moved out of range nicely.
Williams circles away from the clinch attempt.
Volkov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Williams manages to avoid it.
Williams lands a nice shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Williams misses with a wild body shot.
Volkov misses with a low kick.
Volkov misses with the body kick
enabling Williams to counter with a crisp jab.
Williams on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Williams dips to his left and cracks Volkov with an uppercut!
Volkov jabs at Williams 's body.#CL2#
Volkov takes the fight into the clinch.
Volkov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Williams .#BC2#
Volkov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Volkov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Williams looks to land a left hand but Volkov moved out of range nicely.#T3#
Volkov scores with a nice head shot.
Williams misses with a body shot.
Williams misses with an uppercut. Volkov saw that one coming.
Volkov scores with a head kick.
Williams misses with a straight right.
Williams is looking to slow Volkov down with leg kicks.
Volkov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Williams takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Volkov cracks the inside of Williams 's front leg.
Williams misses with a body shot.
Volkov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Williams 's head backwards.
Williams just misses with a punch to the body.
Volkov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Williams looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T4#
Volkov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A low kick from Williams misses
and Volkov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Williams thinking.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Volkov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Williams .
Williams throws a low kick, looking for Volkov's leg but Volkov calmly moves out of range.
Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Volkov moves away.
Volkov misses with a body shot.
Volkov is looking to land body kicks.
Good leg kick by Volkov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Williams throws a leg kick but Volkov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Volkov checks a low kick from Williams .
Volkov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Williams . Volkov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Williams looks to land a right hand but Volkov moved out of range.#CL2#
Volkov drives through and clinches with Williams against the cage.
Volkov prevents a body shot from Williams . #BC#
Williams breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ilya Mstislav Volkov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Volkov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Williams .
Volkov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Williams swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Volkov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Williams moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Williams lands an overhand right.
Volkov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Williams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Volkov.
Williams is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Volkov throws a nice looking combination but Williams bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Williams lands with a thumping leg kick.
Williams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Volkov.
Williams tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Volkov was well out of range. Poor timing from Williams .
Williams throws a chopping leg kick but Volkov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov misses with a hook. Williams ducked under it nicely.
Williams checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A slapping leg kick lands for Williams .
Williams tries to work over Volkov's front leg with a kick but Volkov checks it.
Volkov lands with a right hand. #T1#
Volkov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Williams throws a body shot but no joy.
Volkov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Volkov moves away from the strike by Williams .
Williams lands a nice looking body shot.
Volkov tries to clinch but Williams is having none of it.
Volkov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Volkov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Williams scoring well with a low kick there. #CL2#
Volkov clinches up against the cage.
Williams misses with a punch to the body.
Volkov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Williams blocks an uppercut.
Volkov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Williams swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Williams wants to break free but Volkov has control. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Volkov.
A nice left hand lands by Williams .
Still in the clinch, Williams scores with a nice short uppercut.
Williams misses with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice right hand lands inside from Volkov.
Ilya Mstislav Volkov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Williams misses with some punches.
Volkov lands with a right to the head.
Williams can't find room to land a body shot as Volkov controls the action.
Volkov pushes Williams back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Volkov.
Williams jumps guard but Volkov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Volkov lands a right hand.
Volkov lands with a short shot to the head.
Williams misses with a punch to the body.
Williams lands a hook that snaps the head of Volkov backwards.
A shot in the inside from Volkov.
Volkov tries to work over Williams 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Volkov on the inside.
Williams tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Volkov creates a bit of distance and unloads a huge uppercut that knocks Williams out cold! The ref dives in to break up the two fighters! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ilya Mstislav Volkov!
Ilya Mstislav Volkov is the new welterweight champion!
Ilya Mstislav Volkov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Stanly Williams stepped up to the mic, saying 'I have to go poop'.

Event: GAMMA#618 Bryant v Gymer
Date: Mar 11, 2017

#R1#
Volkov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nowacki throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nowacki throws a leg kick
and Volkov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Volkov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nowacki misses with a hook.
Herkules Nowacki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nowacki looks to land a right hand but Volkov moved out of range.
Nowacki moves out of range as Volkov strikes.
Nowacki shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nowacki rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Volkov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nowacki misses with a straight left.
Volkov looks to throw the jab but Nowacki is out of range.
Nowacki looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Nowacki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Volkov.
Volkov swings widly with a right hand
and Nowacki counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nowacki throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Volkov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Volkov blocks a head kick by Nowacki.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Volkov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Volkov tests Nowacki's chin there with a solid looking shot.#ROC#
Nowacki is rocked!#T1#
Volkov tries to land a body kick
and Nowacki counters with an inside leg kick.
Volkov 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.
Volkov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Volkov misses with a wild body shot.
Nowacki slips under a jab from Volkov.
Volkov throws a poor cross that misses
and Nowacki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Volkov.
Volkov throws a hook but Nowacki avoids it easily.
Volkov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Volkov throws a leg kick but Nowacki moved away.
Volkov drops Nowacki with a big left hand! Nowacki is injured, injured bad! Volkov jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ilya Mstislav Volkov!
After winning the bout, Ilya Mstislav Volkov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: GAMMA#614 Volkov v Shin 2
Date: Feb 18, 2017

#R1#
Shin looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ilya Mstislav Volkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Volkov.
Volkov misses with an uppercut.
Volkov seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Volkov throws a lazy right hand but Shin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Volkov throws a leg kick but Shin sees it coming and moves out of range.
Shin moves away from the strike by Volkov.
Shin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Volkov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Shin can pounce on him.
Volkov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shin misses with a straight left.
Volkov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Shin finds it's way round the side to connect with Volkov's head.
A lazy left from Volkov finds it's target.
Volkov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shin was well out of range. Poor timing from Volkov.
Shin is looking to score with low kicks.
Volkov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Volkov throws a leg kick which misses Shin's front leg but catches the back leg as Shin tries to avoid it.
Shin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Shin wants to land a leg kick but Volkov is out of range.
Volkov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shin.
Shin dips to his left and cracks Volkov with an uppercut!
Volkov scores with a leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Shin.
Volkov throws a hook but Shin avoids it easily.
It seemed like Shin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Volkov misses with an uppercut
and Shin counters with a stiff right hand.
Volkov just misses with a punch to the body.
Shin has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Shin. Volkov does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circling - Volkov throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
Volkov staying out of range there.
An inside leg kick from Volkov misses.
Shin connects with an inside leg kick.
A jab from Shin does it's job there.
Shin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Volkov lets loose with a powerful body kick. Shin will feel that in the morning.
Volkov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Shin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jab by Volkov.
Volkov works the jab nicely.
Volkov swings widly with a right hand
and Shin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Volkov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Shin - that will leave a mark! #T3#
Volkov throws a shot from downtown. Shin moves away and avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shin! But no joy.
A swing and a miss from Volkov.
Volkov misses with a looping right.
Volkov swings for the body but Shin moves out of range. #CL2#
Shin closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Volkov breaks the clinch.
Shin throws a nice inside leg kick.
Volkov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Shin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Volkov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Volkov throws a right hand that Shin ducks under and follows up with a left that Shin also avoids with ease.
Volkov looks to score with a jab to the body but Shin is just out of range.
Volkov misses with a jab to the body
and Shin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Shin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shin moves away from the strike by Volkov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shin throws a leg kick that is checked#CL#
and Volkov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Shin misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Volkov fails to land. #BC#
Volkov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Volkov blocks a jab.
Volkov is looking for a counter combo.
Decent striking displayed by Shin there.
Shin lands a jab.
Volkov throws a lazy uppercut
and Shin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Volkov misses with a head kick.
Volkov avoids a kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Volkov lands with a slapping head kick.
Shin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ilya Mstislav Volkov will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Shin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Shin works the jab nicely.
Shin has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Shin lands with a hook. Volkov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Volkov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Shin tries to clinch up.
Volkov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Shin has time to react.
Shin connects with a solid leg kick.
Volkov misses with a leg kick
and Shin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Volkov cracks Shin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Volkov scores with a push kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Volkov scores with a decent looking hook.
Shin swings for the body but Volkov moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Volkov misses the target.
Volkov throws a shot from downtown. Shin moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Shin blocks a jab.
Shin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A jab from Shin does it's job there.
Volkov misses with a right hand
and Shin counters with a nice body shot.
Volkov slips a straight right by Shin.
Shin sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Shin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shin looks to land a right hand but Volkov moved out of range.
Volkov throws a jab but it's blocked by Shin.
Volkov slips a straight right by Shin.
Volkov fires out a quick counter leg kick but Shin just manages to avoid it.
Volkov throws a jab but it's blocked by Shin.
Volkov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Volkov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T2#
Volkov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Shin slips a jab from Volkov.
Shin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Shin drops his hands momentarily and Volkov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice inside leg kick there by Volkov. That's going to slow Shin down.
Volkov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Shin.
Shin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Shin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Shin punishes Volkov's body with a nice straight punch.
A low kick from Volkov is predictable there
and Volkov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Volkov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Volkov lands a nice shot that snaps Shin's head back.
Volkov misses with an uppercut
and Shin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Volkov moves out of range of the body kick.
It looked like Volkov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Volkov scores with a nice strike.
Volkov throws a hook but Shin blocks it.
Shin tries a head kick but it misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Shin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Shin swings widly with a right hand
and Volkov counters with a series of strikes. Shin will be more careful next time no doubt.
Volkov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little jabbing left from Shin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
An inside leg kick lands from Volkov.
Volkov works Shin's body with a nice hook.
Volkov walks forward, straight into a front kick from Shin.
Volkov blocks a head kick by Shin. #T4#
Volkov swings widly with a right hand
and Shin counters with a nice body shot.
Shin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shin misses with a hook
and Volkov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Shin thinking.
Volkov lands an overhand right.
Nice uppercut there from Shin.
Shin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Shin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shin ducks under a wild hook from Volkov.
Volkov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shin takes a kick to the side of the head.
That kick from Volkov tenderised Shin's leg. Shin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Shin throws a right hand that misses
and Volkov counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ilya Mstislav Volkov will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Shin looks to land a body kick but Volkov moved away.
Volkov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Shin's sensitive parts.
Ilya Mstislav Volkov is winning the standup battle so far.
Volkov throws a sloppy head kick
and Volkov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Volkov throws a leg kick but Shin sees it coming and moves out of range.
Volkov lands with a kick to the temple. Shin shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Volkov looks to land a left hand but Shin moved out of range nicely.
Shin looks for the body kick but Volkov saw that one coming.
Shin lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov with a nice cross.
Volkov throws a leg kick
and Shin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shin throws a looping overhand right but Volkov ducks down to avoid it.
Shin throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T1#
Volkov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Shin looks to score with a jab to the body but Volkov is just out of range.
Shin misses with a right hand
and Volkov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Volkov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Shin.
Volkov works Shin's body with a nice hook.
Shin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Shin moves forwards but Volkov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Volkov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shin throws out a counter right but Volkov avoids it with no problem.
Volkov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Shin.
Volkov misses with an uppercut
and Shin counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Shin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shin slips under a jab.#T2#
Volkov jabs Shin right on the nose. Shin blinks but takes it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Volkov throws out the jab.
Shin lands a slapping body shot.
Shin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Volkov.
Volkov connects with a nice looking jab.
Volkov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Shin counters with a nice leg kick.
Volkov cracks the inside of Shin's front leg.
Shin looks to land a body kick but Volkov moved away.
Volkov misses with a lunging right hand
and Shin counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Volkov lands a high kick!
Shin throws a half hearted mid kick.#T3#
Volkov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Volkov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shin.
Shin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Volkov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shin was well out of range. Poor timing from Volkov.
Volkov moves out of range of the body kick from Shin.
Shin throws a good cross that connects.
Volkov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Volkov feints and then cracks Shin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Shin down.
Volkov cracks Shin with a right hand to the side of the head.
Volkov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Shin misses the shot to the body.
Volkov thows a leg kick but Shin checks it
and Shin counters with a nice body kick. #T4#
Shin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Volkov.
Shin throws a nice inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shin misses the shot to the body.
Volkov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Volkov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Shin throws a shot from downtown. Volkov moves away and avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Volkov. Shin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shin is looking for the big counter here.
Volkov throws a jab when Shin was well out of range.
Shin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A jab from Shin misses.
Volkov tried to counter with a leg kick but Shin avoided it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Lao Shin just about did enough to take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Volkov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Shin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Shin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Volkov.
Volkov misses with a body shot.
A punch combination from Volkov misses.
A jab from Volkov misses.
Shin looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Volkov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Shin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Shin misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A big right from Shin misses.
Volkov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Volkov just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Shin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Volkov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shin looks to land a right hand but Volkov moved out of range.
Volkov is looking to counter the offense by Shin and move into the clinch.
Shin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Shin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Shin there as he acknowledges the shot.
Volkov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shin doesn't seem bothered though.
A nice inside leg kick there by Volkov. That's going to slow Shin down.
A slapping body kick lands there for Shin.
Shin looks for the body kick but Volkov saw that one coming.
Shin misses with a body shot.
Volkov ducks under a wild hook from Shin.#T2#
Shin tries to land a leg kick but Volkov saw it coming and moves away.
Shin bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Volkov jabs at Shin's body.
Shin throws a hook but Volkov blocks it.
Shin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good leg kick by Volkov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Volkov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shin.
Volkov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Shin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Volkov at a distance.
Volkov lands a head shot.
Shin tries to score with a low kick but Volkov moves his leg out of the way.
It looked like Volkov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3#
A left lands for Volkov.
Shin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shin's corner calls for a 1-2. Shin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Volkov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Volkov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Volkov lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Shin has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Shin and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Shin lands a nice hook to Volkov's body. Volkov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Shin lands a head kick!
Volkov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Volkov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T4#
Shin lands with a shot to the body.
Shin slips under a jab from Volkov.
Volkov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Volkov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Volkov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Shin misses with a low kick.
Shin throws an overhand right that lands on Volkov's shoulder, as Volkov tries to avoid the shot.
Shin moves out of range of the strikes.
Shin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Lao Shin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R5#
Volkov looks to land a left hand but Shin moved out of range nicely.
Shin tries a low kick but Volkov avoids it.
Volkov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Shin counters with a nice leg kick.
Volkov moves out of range of the body kick.
Shin blocks a jab.
Shin only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Shin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
No joy there for Volkov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Volkov blocks a jab.
Volkov lunges at Shin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Shin's hand.
Volkov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Volkov thinking. #T1#
Volkov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It seemed like Shin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Volkov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Volkov throws a leg kick which misses Shin's front leg but catches the back leg as Shin tries to avoid it.
Shin misses with a hook. Volkov ducked under it nicely.
Shin ducks under a wild hook from Volkov.
Volkov is looking to chop away at Shin's legs.
Shin tries a low kick but Volkov avoids it.
Shin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
You can see that Shin has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Shin looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Shin looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Shin tries a head kick but it misses. #T2#
Volkov staying out of range there.
Volkov throws an off balance right hand
and Shin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Volkov.
Shin jabs Volkov right on the nose. Volkov blinks but takes it well.
Shin slips under a jab.
Volkov throws a leg kick but Shin sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Volkov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Shin checks it well.
Volkov lands a leg kick that knocks Shin off balance momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Volkov staying out of range there.
A swing and a miss from Volkov.
Shin throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Volkov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shin! But no joy.
Volkov misses with a leg kick
and Shin counters with a low kick, right behind Volkov 's knee.
Volkov connects with a right hand. Shin shakes it off.
Shin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Volkov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shin misses with a leg kick.
Shin takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Volkov throws a hook but Shin blocks it.
Shin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Volkov.
And Shin responds with a good body kick, but Volkov manages to step out the way in time.
Shin throws a half hearted mid kick.
Volkov is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Shin.
Shin throws a big shot that misses.#T4#
Shin slips under a jab from Volkov.
Volkov misses with a low kick.
Volkov defending well as Shin loads up on a big left hand.
Shin lands a body shot.
Volkov ducks under a wild hook from Shin.
Shin ducks under a wild hook from Volkov.
Volkov checks a leg kick.
Shin slips under a jab from Volkov.
Jab from Shin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Volkov works the jab nicely.
Shin scores with a body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lao Shin.
I think Shin has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 46:50
Judge William Gold scores the fight 46:49
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 49:48

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Lao Shin!
Lao Shin is the new welterweight champion!
Our winner, Lao Shin, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
In defeat, Ilya Mstislav Volkov stepped up to the mic, saying 'Stepping up to fight a LHW was great challenge for me, i want to say thanks to my opponent, and good job!'.

Event: GAMMA#608 Volkov v Williams
Date: Jan 21, 2017

#R1#
Williams throws a big shot that misses.
Williams throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Volkov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Williams misses with a looping right.
Volkov misses with a few strikes there.
A good leg kick by Volkov.
Volkov tries to work over Williams 's front leg with a kick but Williams checks it.
Williams jabs at Volkov's body.
Williams rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Volkov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Williams moves out of range as Volkov strikes.
Williams looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Volkov throws a poor cross that misses
and Williams counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Williams throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A bone on bone clash there as Volkov blocks the leg kick.
Williams avoids a kick to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Williams ! But no joy.
Volkov misses with a body shot.
Volkov scores with a kick to the body.
Williams scores with a hook to the body. Volkov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T1#
Volkov avoids the body shot from Williams .
Williams misses with an uppercut.
Williams 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 buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Williams 's corner calls for a 1-2. Williams obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Volkov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Williams moves away.
Williams rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Volkov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Williams throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Volkov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Williams throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Volkov works Williams 's body with a nice hook.
Volkov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Williams just misses with a punch to the body.
As Williams tries to get set, Volkov tries to push him back and clinch up but Williams manages to avoid the attempt.
Volkov clobbers Williams with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've been informed that Williams has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Williams throws a body kick that misses
and Volkov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Volkov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Volkov lands a jab to the head.
Volkov tries to land a leg kick but Williams saw it coming and moves away.
Williams takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A lazy left from Volkov finds it's target.
Volkov scores with a jab. Williams acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've been told by Volkov's head coaches at Gym Amsterdam that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A big right from Williams misses.
Volkov scores with a jab. Williams acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Williams throws a push kick but Volkov slaps the foot to one side.
Williams jabs at Volkov's body.
A telegraphed right hand from Volkov misses the target.
A shot to the liver by Volkov. Beautiful body shot.
Volkov loads up on a big right hand but Williams slips the punch.
Volkov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Williams fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Volkov is out of range.
Volkov is looking for a counter combo.
Williams loads up on a big right hand but Volkov slips the punch.#T3#
Volkov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Williams throws a jab but it's blocked by Volkov.
Volkov is looking to counter the offense by Williams and move into the clinch.
Williams throws a jab but it's blocked by Volkov.
Volkov throws a lazy right hand but Williams sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Williams .
Williams swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Williams throws a low kick but it's checked well by Volkov.
Volkov misses with a low kick.
Williams checks a leg kick.
Volkov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Williams finds it's way round the side to connect with Volkov's head.
Williams scores with a shot to the body.
Williams uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Volkov.
Volkov misses the shot to the body.
Williams has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Williams there as he acknowledges the shot.
Volkov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Williams lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T4#
Volkov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Williams dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Williams lands a leg kick that knocks Volkov off balance momentarily.
Williams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Volkov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Williams looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Volkov clobbers Williams with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Williams wants to land a leg kick but Volkov is out of range.
Volkov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Williams connects with a body shot that sends Volkov's belly button to the back.
The fighters circling - Volkov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Williams uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Volkov.
Volkov moves out of range of the body kick.
Volkov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Williams swings for the body but Volkov moves out of range.
Williams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Volkov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ilya Mstislav Volkov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Volkov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Williams thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Volkov if he has to take too many more of those.
Volkov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Williams defending well as Volkov loads up on a big left hand.
Williams misses with a left hand #CL#
and Volkov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Volkov.
Williams pressing his opponent against the cage.
Williams lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Williams misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Volkov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A bit of stalling here from Williams .
Volkov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Williams .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov prevents a body shot from Williams .
Volkov working aggressively here.
Volkov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Williams effectively controlling the action here.
Volkov presses Williams against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Williams is breathing heavily.#T1#
Volkov swings wildly with an uppercut but Williams uses good head movement to avoid it.
Volkov lands with a right to the head.
Volkov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Volkov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Williams scores with a shot to the side of Volkov's head.
Volkov misses with a body punch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Williams wants to stall.
Williams seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Volkov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Williams misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Williams creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Volkov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Volkov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
Volkov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short uppercut from Volkov.
Williams tries to throw a body punch but Volkov avoids it by throwing Williams back against the cage. #T2#
Williams blocks an uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Volkov lands a shoulder strike.
Williams wants to stall.
Volkov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
Volkov lands a body punch.
Volkov lands a hook that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
Williams lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Williams takes a shot to the head.
Volkov scores with an uppercut up the middle.#ROC#
Williams is rocked!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Volkov.
Williams is still on wobbly legs! Can Volkov finish him?
Williams misses with the head strike.
Volkov gets through Williams 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Volkov lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Williams to his knees! Volkov keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ilya Mstislav Volkov!
Ilya Mstislav Volkov retains his welterweight title!
Ilya Mstislav Volkov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Stanly Williams spoke after the fight, saying 'I have to go poop'.

Event: GAMMA#602 Lodbrok v Richards
Date: Dec 24, 2016

#R1#
Shin throws a body kick that misses.
Volkov has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Shin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Volkov can pounce on him.
Volkov scores with a nice right hand.
Shin throws a shot to the body.
Volkov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A head kick by Shin misses #CL2#
and Volkov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Volkov has a couple of punches blocked by Shin.
Shin tries a body shot but Volkov blocks it.
Volkov misses with the head strike.
Volkov throws a punch but it's blocked by Shin.
Volkov takes an elbow to the temple.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shin.
Volkov is working Shin over against the cage.
A short left from Volkov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Volkov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shin tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Volkov is able to avoid easily.
Volkov connects with a leg kick. Shin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T1#
A combination from Volkov does no damage.
Shin digs a good body shot into Volkov's ribs.
Shin moves out of range of the body kick from Volkov.
The fighters circling - Shin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shin misses with a body shot.
Shin slips under a jab.
A quick step to the side and Shin tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Volkov in his tracks.
Shin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Volkov.
Volkov ducks under a wild hook from Shin.
Shin swings for the body but Volkov moves out of range.
Shin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jab by Shin.
Shin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ilya Mstislav Volkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
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.
Shin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shin throws a quick counter head kick but Volkov was just out of range.
Volkov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Volkov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
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.
Shin scores with a punch to the head.
Volkov blocks a jab.
An inside leg kick from Shin misses.
Volkov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Volkov looks to score with a jab to the body but Shin is just out of range.
Volkov lands a nice hook to Shin's body. Shin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Shin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Volkov's head.#T3#
Volkov just misses with a punch to the body.
Volkov throws a low kick but Shin avoids it.
Volkov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Volkov thows a body kick. Shin tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Volkov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sloppy strikes from Volkov. Those never looked like landing.
Shin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Shin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL2#
and Volkov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Volkov lands a left hand.
Volkov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shin backwards.
Volkov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Volkov working aggressively here.
Volkov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shin misses with the head strike.
Shin is stalling here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shin. #T4#
Volkov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shin throws a head punch that misses.
Shin lands with a right to the head.
Shin looking to slow down the pace here.
Shin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Volkov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shin tries to land knees in the clinch but Volkov avoids the damage to the body.
Volkov pushes Shin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Volkov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Volkov.
Shin lands an elbow just above Volkov 's eye.
A nice right hand lands inside from Volkov. #BC2#
Volkov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Volkov fakes the leg kick and cracks Shin in the body.
Shin throws an off balance right hand
and Volkov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Volkov misses with a low kick.
Volkov looks to throw the jab but Shin is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ilya Mstislav Volkov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Shin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Volkov.
Volkov lands a nice looking kick to the body. Shin takes a step back to recover.
Ilya Mstislav Volkov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Volkov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Volkov misses with a low kick.
Volkov lands a jab to Shin's midsection.
Shin takes one on the button.
Volkov explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Volkov misses with a right hand
enabling Shin to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Volkov finds it's way through Shin's defenses.
Shin misses the jab.
Volkov tries to counter by closing the distance.
Volkov looks to land a right hand but Shin moved out of range.
Shin takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T1#
Volkov swings for the body but Shin moves out of range.
Volkov has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Shin.
Shin will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Shin attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Volkov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shin misses with a wild body shot.
Volkov thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Shin if he has to take too many more of those.
Volkov slips a jab from Shin.
Good standup being displayed there by Volkov as he connects with a hook.
Shin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Volkov. Shin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shin looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Shin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Shin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Volkov doesn't seem bothered though. #T2#
Shin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Volkov was well out of range. Poor timing from Shin.
Shin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Volkov lands a really nice looking cross but Shin seems unphased.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Volkov jabs Shin right on the nose. Shin blinks but takes it well.
Volkov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Volkov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Shin counters with a stiff right hand.
Shin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Shin slips a straight right by Volkov.
Nice defenses there by Volkov.
Volkov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Volkov throws a push kick but Shin slaps the foot to one side. #T3#
A nice inside leg kick there by Volkov. That's going to slow Shin down.
A clash of legs there as Shin blocks the low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shin. Volkov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Volkov throws out a leg kick but Shin moves out of range and Volkov only half commits.
Volkov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Shin misses with a body shot.
Volkov throws a poor cross that misses
and Volkov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shin throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Shin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Shin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Volkov sprawls well. Volkov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Shin gets slowly back to his feet.#T4#
Volkov lands a nice looking body shot.
Shin steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Volkov. That one must have hurt.
Volkov blocks a jab.
Volkov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Volkov checks it well.
Shin staying out of range there.
Shin throws a body kick that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Volkov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Volkov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Shin just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ilya Mstislav Volkov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Shin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Volkov connects with a leg kick. Shin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nice uppercut lands for Volkov. That snapped Shin's head back.
Volkov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shin.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Shin lands with a kick to the temple. Volkov shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Volkov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shin.
Volkov throws a jab but it's blocked by Shin.
Volkov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Volkov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov throws a looping overhand right but Shin ducks down to avoid it.
Volkov scores with a hook to the body. Shin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Shin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Volkov. Volkov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Shin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Volkov throws a sloppy head kick and Shin moves out of range easily.
It looked like Shin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Volkov throws a low kick, looking for Shin's leg but Shin calmly moves out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Volkov!
A clash of legs there as Volkov blocks the low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Shin misses the target.
Volkov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Shin just misses with a punch to the body.
Volkov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nice body punch from Volkov.
Volkov misses with a low kick.
Shin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Volkov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shin moves away.
Shin blocks the body kick. #T2#
Volkov staying out of range there.
Volkov only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Volkov throws a lazy head kick
and Shin counters with a low kick, right behind Volkov 's knee.
Volkov looks to land a right hand but Shin moved out of range.
Shin thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little jabbing left from Volkov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shin misses with a double jab #CL2#
and Volkov counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC2#
Volkov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Volkov takes a swing at Shin's ribcage but misses.
Shin blocks the body kick.
Volkov jabs at Shin's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Volkov misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Shin avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Shin appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nice jab there from Volkov.
Shin will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Shin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Volkov scoring well with a low kick there.
Volkov misses with a hook. Shin ducked under it nicely.
Volkov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shin.
Volkov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Volkov misses with a body shot.
Shin throwing a counter right hand but Volkov manages to avoid it.
A bone on bone clash there as Shin blocks the leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shin. Volkov does a little dance to reset his feet.
That kick from Volkov tenderised Shin's leg. Shin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Shin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T4#
Volkov looks to score with a jab to the body but Shin is just out of range.
Shin throws a predictable looking body shot
and Volkov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A slow jab from Volkov misses its intended target.
Shin misses with a body shot.
Shin slips under a jab from Volkov.
Shin swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Volkov throws a leg kick
and Shin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Volkov scores with a nice head shot.
Volkov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Shin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Volkov.
Shin jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Shin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Shin misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ilya Mstislav Volkov really dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Volkov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Volkov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Volkov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Volkov looks to score with a jab to the body but Shin is just out of range.
Volkov just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromShin.
Volkov thumps Shin with a low kick.
Volkov walks into a straight right hand from Shin.
Shin throws a leg kick but Volkov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Shin misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Volkov.
Shin swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Volkov swings for the body but Shin moves out of range.
Shin connects with a solid leg kick.
Shin throws a right hand that Volkov ducks under and follows up with a left that Volkov also avoids with ease.#T1#
Volkov digs a good body shot into Shin's ribs.
Shin looks for the body kick but Volkov saw that one coming.
Shin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Shin there as he acknowledges the shot.
Volkov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Volkov fails to land with a series of punches.
Shin is looking to counter with a body kick.
A shot to the body from Shin misses
and Volkov counters with a straight right hand.
Volkov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Shin checks a leg kick.
Shin misses with a looping left.
Volkov avoids the body shot from Shin.
Shin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Volkov manages to avoid it.#T2#
Shin avoids the body shot from Volkov.
Volkov throws a wild body kick that Shin sees coming a mile off.
Shin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Volkov jabs Shin right on the nose. Shin blinks but takes it well.
Shin looks to land a right hand but Volkov moved out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shin blocks a jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Shin.
Shin moves forwards but Volkov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Shin 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 lands a jab.
An inside leg kick from Shin misses.
Shin thuds a left hand into Volkov's body.#T3#
Shin blocks a jab.
A big right from Volkov misses.
Shin delivers a nice body kick.
Volkov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Volkov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Volkov tries to work over Shin's front leg with a kick but Shin checks it.
Volkov misses with a body kick.
Shin tries to move into range but Volkov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Shin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Volkov.
Shin tries to close the distance and clinch but Volkov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It seemed like Volkov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4#
Shin misses with a looping left.
Volkov tries to counter with a clinch but Shin shakes him off and moves away.
Shin scores with a nice strike.
Shin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Shin fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Volkov is out of range.
A clash of legs there as Shin blocks the low kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Volkov throws a wild body kick that Shin sees coming a mile off.
Shin misses with a two punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ilya Mstislav Volkov dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5#
Shin throws a nice inside leg kick.
Volkov walks into a straight right hand from Shin.
Volkov throws the left hand but Shin avoids the punch easily.
Volkov thuds his right hand into Shin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Shin throws a looping overhand right but Volkov ducks down to avoid it.
Volkov only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Volkov connects with a solid leg kick.
Shin lands with an overhand left.
Volkov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov misses with a hook. Shin ducked under it nicely.
Volkov throws a body kick that misses.
It looked like Shin was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Volkov.
Volkov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Shin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Volkov scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
A jab from Volkov misses.
Volkov missing with a left hand there. Shin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Volkov moves out of range as Shin strikes.
Shin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Volkov.
Shin defending well as Volkov loads up on a big left hand.
Shin misses with a low kick.
Volkov looks to land a body kick but Shin moved away.
Good leg kick by Volkov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Shin tries to clinch up.
Shin misses the shot to the body.
Lao Shin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Volkov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Volkov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Volkov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Shin on the side of the head.
Volkov jabs Shin right on the nose. Shin blinks but takes it well.
Shin looks to score with a jab to the body but Volkov is just out of range.
Shin moves away from the strike by Volkov.
Shin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Volkov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Volkov misses with a straight right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shin ducks under a wild hook from Volkov.
A shot to the liver by Volkov. Beautiful body shot.
Ilya Mstislav Volkov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Shin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Volkov cracks the inside of Shin's front leg.
Volkov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Shin is out of range.
Shin scores with a jab to the body.
Volkov throws an overhand right that lands on Shin's shoulder, as Shin tries to avoid the shot.
Shin appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Shin slips a straight right by Volkov.
A counter left hand to the body from Shin misses its target.
Shin thows a body kick. Volkov tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Volkov misses with a hook to the body
and Shin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shin missing with a left hand there. Volkov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Volkov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shin slips a jab from Volkov.
Volkov digs a good hook to Shin's body. #T4#
Shin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Shin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Volkov misses with a low kick.
Shin feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Volkov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Shin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Volkov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Volkov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Volkov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shin.
Shin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Shin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Volkov.
Shin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Volkov lands with a hook. Shin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ilya Mstislav Volkov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Volkov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 45:50
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 45:50
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ilya Mstislav Volkov!
Ilya Mstislav Volkov is the new welterweight champion!
After winning the bout, Ilya Mstislav Volkov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: GAMMA#598 Williams v Shin
Date: Dec 03, 2016

#R1#
Pereira misses with a wild combination.
Volkov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pereira has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Pereira ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Volkov punishes Pereira's body with a nice straight punch.
Volkov misses with a body shot.
Volkov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Volkov thuds a left hand into Pereira's body.
A telegraphed right hand from Pereira misses the target.
Pereira drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Volkov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Volkov sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Volkov tried to score with a low kick but Pereira checks it.
Pereira cracks Volkov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Good leg kick by Pereira there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Volkov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Miguel Pereira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Pereira throws an off balance right hand
and Volkov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Volkov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pereira lands with an uppercut that bounces Volkov off the cage and back into range.
Volkov looks to land a right hand but Pereira moved out of range.
Volkov throws a right and a left that Pereira avoids nicely.
Volkov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pereira.
Pereira ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Volkov moves away.
Volkov staying out of range there.
Pereira thumps Volkov with a low kick.
Volkov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pereira manages to avoid it.
Volkov misses with a low kick.
Despite the aggression on Pereira's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL2#
Pereira gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pereira tries to work over Volkov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Volkov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC#
Volkov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pereira swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Volkov tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Pereira manages to circle out of the way.
Volkov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T2#
Volkov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pereira.
Pereira has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pereira there as he acknowledges the shot.
Pereira slips a straight right by Volkov.
Nice straight punches there by Volkov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Volkov.
Pereira scoring well with a low kick there.
Pereira throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big right from Pereira misses.
Volkov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Pereira's calf.
Pereira takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Pereira tries to clinch but Volkov is having none of it.
A bone on bone clash there as Volkov blocks the leg kick.
Volkov looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Volkov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Pereira misses with a looping right.
Pereira misses with a hook
and Volkov counters with a straight right hand.
Volkov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pereira manages to avoid it.
Volkov lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash. #T3#
A shot to the body from Pereira misses
and Pereira takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pereira swings away with a body shot that misses
and Volkov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Pereira looks to land a left hand but Volkov moved out of range nicely.
Pereira swings widly with a right hand
and Volkov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pereira throws a hook to the side of Volkov's head but Volkov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Volkov misses the shot to the body.
Nice cross by Volkov.
Pereira shoots and misses
and Volkov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Volkov is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Pereira.
Volkov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Pereira takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Volkov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pereira.
Volkov throws a hook to the side of Pereira's head but Pereira sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Volkov throws the left hand but Pereira avoids the punch easily.
Pereira throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Volkov throws a big shot that misses.#T4#
Pereira uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Volkov.
Volkov moves out of range as Pereira throws a body kick.
Volkov connects with a solid leg kick. #TD2#
Pereira looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Volkov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Volkov wants to get back to his feet but Pereira is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Pereira tries to free his leg and advance position but Volkov is retaining full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pereira is still trying to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pereira trying to control the position from guard on top but Volkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ilya Mstislav Volkov will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Volkov misses with a looping left.
Volkov throws the kick towards the body but Pereira avoids it.
A low kick from Volkov is predictable there
enabling Pereira to counter with a crisp jab.
Pereira throws out a loose jab but Volkov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Volkov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Volkov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A swing and a miss from Volkov.
A nice leg kick lands there from Volkov.
Volkov slips a straight right by Pereira.
Volkov appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Pereira dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A good leg kick by Volkov.
Pereira wants to clinch but Volkov slips to the side
and Volkov counters with a straight right hand.
Pereira tries to close the distance and clinch but Volkov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pereira throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Volkov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Volkov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The fighters circling - Pereira throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Volkov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pereira.
Ilya Mstislav Volkov is winning the standup battle so far.
Volkov scores with a jab.
Volkov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Volkov feints and then cracks Pereira's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pereira down.
Volkov walks into a stiff left hand from Pereira.
Volkov throws out a leg kick but Pereira moves out of range and Volkov only half commits.
Pereira now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Pereira looks to score with a jab to the body but Volkov is just out of range.
Volkov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Volkov avoids the head kick by Pereira.
Pereira throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The fighters circling - Pereira throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pereira steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Volkov. That one must have hurt.
Volkov lands with an overhand left.
Pereira misses the shot to the body.
Volkov lands with a kick to the temple. Pereira shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pereira moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Volkov. No joy for Pereira on that attempt.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Pereira checks a leg kick.
Pereira takes a swing at Volkov's ribcage but misses.
Volkov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Pereira shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Pereira will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Pereira takes one to the chin there.
Volkov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Pereira misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Volkov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pereira avoids the body shot from Volkov.
Pereira misses with an uppercut. Volkov saw that one coming.
Volkov throws the left hand but Pereira avoids the punch easily.
Pereira throws a body punch but Volkov moves out of range.
Pereira swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Volkov quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Pereira throws a leg kick but Volkov sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T3#
Pereira cracks Volkov with an open hand slap.
Volkov throws a big shot that misses.
Volkov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pereira.
Volkov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pereiras jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Volkov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Pereira scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Pereira tries a low kick but Volkov avoids it.
Pereira loads up on a big right hand but Volkov slips the punch.
Volkov misses with a kick to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Volkov.
Pereira takes one on the button.
Pereira lands a head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Volkov throws a poor cross that misses
and Pereira counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A shot to the liver by Volkov. Beautiful body shot.
Pereira scores with a sloppy right hand. Volkov should have avoided that one. #T4#
Pereira works over Volkov's head and body with a nice combination.
Pereira goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Pereira checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Volkov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pereira throws out the jab.
Pereira throws a leg kick #CL#
and Volkov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Pereira tries to work over Volkov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Volkov lands a hook to the side of the head.
I was talking to Volkov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Volkov throws a punch but it's blocked by Pereira.
Volkov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Volkov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pereira stalling in the clinch but Volkov improves position.
Volkov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pereira gets through Volkov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pereira.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Volkov misses with some punches.
Volkov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Volkov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pereira's elbow.
Volkov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ilya Mstislav Volkov will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Volkov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Pereira misses with a two punch combination.
Pereira lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Pereira on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Volkov. Volkov obviously looking to wear him down.
Volkov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Volkov throws a low kick but Pereira avoids it.
A countering left hand to the body from Pereira misses.
Volkov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pereira.
Volkov walks into a straight right hand from Pereira.
Volkov misses with a hook
letting Pereira counter with a right hand.
Pereira throws a shot from downtown. Volkov moves away and avoids it.
Volkov tried to counter with a leg kick but Pereira avoided it.
Volkov tries to move into range but Pereira moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pereira lands a jab to the head.
Pereira lands a jab.
Pereira misses with a combination
and Volkov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Volkov lands a nice shot that snaps Pereira's head back.
Pereira throws out a leg kick but Volkov moves out of range and Pereira only half commits.
Volkov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Volkov cracks Pereira with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Pereira swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Volkov jabs at Pereira's body.
Volkov swings for the body but Pereira moves out of range.
Volkov lands with an uppercut that bounces Pereira off the cage and back into range.
Volkov misses with a straight left.
A shot to the body from Pereira misses
and Volkov counters with a stiff right hand.
Pereira looks for the body kick but Volkov saw that one coming.
Volkov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Volkov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pereira's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Volkov throws a hook but Pereira avoids it easily.
Pereira has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Pereira throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Miguel Pereira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Pereira is looking to slow Volkov down with leg kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pereira keeps Volkov at a distance using the push kick.
Pereira lets loose with a powerful body kick. Volkov will feel that in the morning.
A thudding body kick lands there by Pereira!
Pereira misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Volkov.
Volkov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Pereira just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pereira. Volkov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Volkov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Volkov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Volkov feints and then cracks Pereira's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pereira down.
Pereira cracks Volkov with an open hand slap.
The fighters circle momentarily. Volkov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Pereira shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pereira takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pereira misses with a hook to the body
and Volkov counters with a nice body kick.
Pereira swings for the body but Volkov moves out of range.
Ilya Mstislav Volkov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Pereira misses with a body punch
letting Volkov counter with a right hand.
A left lands for Volkov.
Pereira throws an off balance right hand
and Volkov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Pereira takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Pereira takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pereira blocks a head kick by Volkov.
A telegraphed right hand from Pereira misses the target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Volkov.
Pereira misses with a few strikes there.
Volkov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Volkov lands the left hand.
Pereira walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Volkov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Volkov blocks the body kick.
Volkov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Pereira walks into a stiff left hand from Volkov.#T4#
Pereira drops his hands momentarily and Volkov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Pereira throws a right hand that misses
and Volkov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Volkov checks a leg kick.
Volkov tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Pereira manages to circle out of the way.
Pereira walks into a jab.
Pereira takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Volkov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Volkov - that will leave a mark!
Pereira throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Pereira takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pereira drops his hands momentarily and Volkov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A right-left combo lands from Volkov.
Pereira takes a swing at Volkov's ribcage but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Volkov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Volkov lands a nice shot to the body.
Pereira has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Volkov.
Pereira misses with a low kick.
Pereira throws a solid leg kick but Volkov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pereira.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ilya Mstislav Volkov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Volkov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ilya Mstislav Volkov!
After winning the bout, Ilya Mstislav Volkov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: GAMMA#594 Rufus v Williams 3
Date: Nov 12, 2016

#R1#
Volkov scores with a jab.
Nice shot by Boma.
Volkov misses with an attempted mid kick.
A clash of legs there as Volkov blocks the low kick.
Boma misses with a lunging right hand
and Volkov counters with a right hand to the body.
Boma throws a hook but Volkov avoids it easily.
Volkov half committed to a counter leg kick.
Volkov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Boma jabs Volkov to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL2#
Boma clinches.
Volkov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Volkov misses with a punch on the inside.
Volkov misses with a punch on the inside.
Volkov misses with some punches.
Boma misses with some punches.
Boma misses with a hook to the ribs.
Volkov swings wildly with an uppercut but Boma uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Volkov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Boma backwards.
Boma manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Volkov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Boma misses with the head strike. #T1#
Volkov lands with a short shot to the head.
Boma is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boma.
Boma scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Volkov.
Boma lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Boma struggles to land a body shot inside as Volkov controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Volkov.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Boma.
Boma tries a body shot but Volkov blocks it.
Boma blocking some punches.
Volkov lands a shoulder strike.
Volkov tries to work over Boma's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Volkov blocks an uppercut.
Volkov digs a right hand underneath Boma's ribcage. Boma let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC#
Volkov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
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!
A swing and a miss from Boma.
Boma swings for the body but Volkov moves out of range.
A lazy left from Volkov finds it's target.
Boma scores with a body shot.
Boma cracks the inside of Volkov's front leg.
Volkov cracks the inside of Boma's front leg.
A jab from Volkov finds it's way through Boma's defenses.
Nice jab there from Boma.
Boma connects with a solid leg kick.
Boma tries to score with a low kick but Volkov moves his leg out of the way.
Boma scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Volkov lands a jab to Boma's midsection.
Volkov looks to score with a jab to the body but Boma is just out of range.
Volkov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Boma.
Boma motions for Volkov to come forward. Boma throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Boma throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Boma tries to clinch there but Volkov circles away.
Volkov throws a big shot that misses.
Boma misses with a straight right.
Volkov feints and then cracks Boma's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Boma down. #CL2#
Boma clinches with his opponent.
Boma wants to stall.
Volkov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Boma misses with a punch on the inside.
Boma misses with a hook to the ribs.
Boma fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Volkov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Boma pressing his opponent against the cage.
Boma cracks Volkov with a nice body shot.
Volkov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T4#
Volkov gets through Boma's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Boma lands a body shot in the clinch.
Boma misses with a punch on the inside.
Volkov prevents a body shot from Boma.
Volkov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bomas head.
Boma lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Volkov misses with the head strike.
Boma lands with a light punch inside.
Volkov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Volkov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Volkov fails to land.
Boma misses with the head strike.
Boma blocks a body shot from Volkov.
Volkov misses with some punches.
A bit of stalling here from Boma.
Volkov has a couple of punches blocked by Boma.
Volkov digs a right hand into Boma's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Boma's gas tank.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC#
Volkov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ilya Mstislav Volkov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Volkov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Volkov takes one to the side of the head.
Boma jabs Volkov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Boma bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Volkov's head backwards.
A swing and a miss from Boma.
A head kick from Boma lands but Volkov takes it in his stride.
Boma on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A punch lands to the side of Volkov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Boma avoids the body shot from Volkov.
A jab from Boma does it's job there.
Boma tries a head kick but it misses.
Volkov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Boma uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Volkov.
Volkov slips under a jab from Boma.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boma throws a looping overhand right but Volkov ducks down to avoid it.
Volkov blocks a leg kick.
Volkov looks to score with a jab to the body but Boma is just out of range.#T1#
Boma lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Boma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Volkov manages to avoid it.
Boma takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Volkov scores with a nice head shot.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Volkov.
A clash of legs there as Boma blocks the low kick.
A shot to the liver by Volkov. Beautiful body shot.
Volkov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Boma! But no joy.
Volkov misses with a low kick.
Boma misses with a two punch combination.
Volkov tries to counter by clinching up but Boma breaks away and moves out of range.
Boma throws a nice looking combination but Volkov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A jab from Boma misses.
Volkov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Oscar Boma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Volkov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Boma sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Boma misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Boma throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Volkov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Volkov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boma was well out of range. Poor timing from Volkov.
Volkov moves out of range as Boma strikes.
Volkov appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Volkov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boma was well out of range. Poor timing from Volkov.
Volkov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Boma has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Boma takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Volkov loads up on a big right hand but Boma slips the punch.
Volkov takes a swing at Boma's ribcage but misses.
Volkov misses with a looping right.
Boma tries to clinch but Volkov is having none of it.
Boma lands a nice leg kick that just misses Volkov's sensitive parts.
Nice jab there from Boma.
A telegraphed right hand from Boma misses the target.
Volkov is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Boma.
Boma takes one to the chin there.
Boma avoids the body shot from Volkov. #T3#
Boma slips under a jab.
Boma tries a head kick but it misses.
Volkov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Volkov blocks a jab.
Volkov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boma.
Volkov looks to land a right hand but Boma moved out of range.
Volkov cracks Boma with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Boma fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Volkov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Boma throws a big shot that misses.
Boma misses with a hook
and Volkov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Boma waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Volkov.
Volkov checks the leg kick.
Volkov scores with a nice body kick.
Volkov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
Volkov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Boma looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Volkov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Boma connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Volkov scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Volkov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boma was well out of range. Poor timing from Volkov.
Volkov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Volkov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Boma.
Volkov misses with a body shot.
Boma misses with a two punch combination.
Volkov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boma.
Volkov is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Boma.
Boma staying out of range there.
Boma cracks Volkov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Boma changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Boma throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Volkov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Boma misses with a hook.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Boma.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Oscar Boma will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Volkov slips under a jab from Boma.
Volkov moves out of range as Boma strikes.
Boma slips under a jab.
Boma ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Boma is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Volkov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Volkov scores with a decent looking hook.
Volkov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Volkov looks to throw the jab but Boma is out of range.
Boma throws a leg kick that misses.
Boma moves out of range as Volkov strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boma uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Volkov has time to react.
Volkov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Volkov looks to land a right hand but Boma moved out of range.
Boma throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Volkov's head.
Volkov misses with a hook. Boma ducked under it nicely.
Boma looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Boma lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Boma slips a jab from Volkov.
Volkov scores with a body shot.
Volkov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Volkov throws the left hand but Boma avoids the punch easily.
Boma misses with a looping left.
Volkov seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Volkov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Volkov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Boma slips a straight right by Volkov.
Volkov thumps Boma with a low kick.
Volkov throws a body punch but Boma moves out of range.
Boma is looking to clinch but Volkov is avoiding it.
Volkov feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Boma moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CL2#
Boma has taken the fight to the clinch.
Volkov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T2#
A nice left hand lands by Volkov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Volkov blocks a body shot from Boma.
A short body shot lands from Boma as the two fighters clinch.
Volkov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Boma or not.
Boma working aggressively here.
A short right from Volkov.
Boma blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Volkov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boma looking to stall. #BC#
Volkov breaks from the clinch.
Boma attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Volkov checks a leg kick.
Boma tries a head kick but it misses.
Volkov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Volkov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Volkov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Boma stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T3#
Volkov motions for Boma to come forward. Volkov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Boma misses with a low kick as Volkov jumps back.
Boma takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Boma misses the jab.
A jab from Volkov finds it's way through Boma's defenses.
Boma moves out of range as Volkov strikes.
Ilya Mstislav Volkov is winning the standup battle so far.
Boma misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Volkov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boma is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Volkov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Volkov throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Boma to counter with a crisp jab.
Volkov misses with a straight left.
Boma throws a quick inside leg kick.
Volkov misses with a leg kick.
Volkov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
Boma chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Volkov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Volkov throws a body punch but Boma moves out of range.
Volkov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boma slips a straight right by Volkov.
Boma is looking to chop away at Volkov's legs.
Boma misses with a leg kick.
Volkov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Boma looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Volkov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Volkov misses the shot to the body.
Boma jabs Volkov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A low kick from Volkov is predictable there
and Boma counters with a straight right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ilya Mstislav 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ilya Mstislav Volkov!
Our winner, Ilya Mstislav Volkov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: GAMMA#590 Lewis v Williams
Date: Oct 22, 2016

#R1#
Sundvison moves out of range of the body kick.
Volkov looks to throw the jab but Sundvison is out of range.
Volkov moves out of range as Sundvison throws a body kick.
Sundvison swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sundvison throws a right hand that misses
and Volkov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Volkov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Volkov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sundvison.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Volkov checks a leg kick.
Volkov is looking to slow Sundvison down with leg kicks.
Sundvison takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sundvison throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Volkov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Volkov throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Volkov tries to score with a low kick but Sundvison moves his leg out of the way.
Sundvison dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sundvison motions for Volkov to come forward. Sundvison throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sundvison connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sundvison throws a low kick but it's checked well by Volkov.
Sundvison throws a poor cross that misses
and Sundvison takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Volkov looks to throw the jab but Sundvison is out of range. #T1#
A shot to the liver by Sundvison. Beautiful body shot.
Sundvison avoids a kick to the body.
Volkov throws a leg kick but Sundvison sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A left lands for Sundvison.
Volkov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Volkov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Volkov slips a jab from Sundvison.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sundvison. Volkov does a little dance to reset his feet.
A bone on bone clash there as Sundvison blocks the leg kick.
Volkov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sundvison jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Volkov scores with a jab to the head.
Sundvison's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Volkov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sundvison scrambles back to his feet.
Volkov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sundvison was well out of range. Poor timing from Volkov.
Sundvison has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Volkov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sundvison throws a shot from downtown. Volkov moves away and avoids it.
Volkov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sundvison.
As Volkov looks to move away, Sundvison throws a big counter combo but Volkov just gets out of the way.#T2#
Sundvison throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sundvison misses with a low kick.
Sundvison misses with an uppercut. Volkov saw that one coming.
Volkov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sundvison.
Sundvison throws a wild body kick that Volkov sees coming a mile off.
Sundvison swings for the body but Volkov moves out of range.
Volkov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sundvison blocks a jab.
Sundvison throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sundvison throws an overhand right that lands on Volkov's shoulder, as Volkov tries to avoid the shot.
Sundvison goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sundvison misses with a combination
and Volkov counters with a stiff right hand.
Volkov moves out of range as Sundvison strikes.
Volkov lands with a good body shot.
Sundvison stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Volkov.
Sundvison takes one to the chin there.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Sundvison. Volkov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Despite the aggression on Volkov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Sundvison fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sundvison misses with a leg kick.
Sundvison throws a leg kick
and Volkov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mats Sundvison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Volkov moves out of range of the body kick from Sundvison.
Sundvison sets himself, and Volkov steps forward looking for the clinch! Sundvison avoids it this time.
Volkov moves away from the strike by Sundvison.
Volkov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Volkov lands with a straight right. Sundvison didn't see that one coming.
Volkov thumps Sundvison with a low kick.
A good leg kick by Sundvison.
Volkov defending well as Sundvison loads up on a big left hand.
Volkov lands with a right hand.
Volkov ducks under a wild hook from Sundvison.
Volkov tests Sundvison's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Volkov throws a right hand that misses
and Sundvison counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Volkov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sundvison is able to avoid easily.
Volkov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T4#
Good standup being displayed there by Volkov as he connects with a hook.
Volkov connects with a jab.#ROC2#
Sundvison is rocked!
Sundvison on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Oh Sundvison is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sundvison checks a leg kick.
Sundvison was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sundvison seems to have got his legs back now.
Volkov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sundvison is looking to chop away at Volkov's legs.
Volkov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sundvison fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Volkov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sundvison misses with a looping left.
Volkov looks to score with a jab to the body but Sundvison is just out of range.
Sundvison tries a low kick but Volkov avoids it.
Sundvison ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Volkov moves away.
Volkov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Sundvison had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Volkov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sundvison.
The fighters circling - Sundvison throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sundvison throws a body shot but no joy.
Sundvison motions for Volkov to come forward. Sundvison throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Volkov follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Sundvison lands a nice looking kick to the body. Volkov takes a step back to recover.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ilya Mstislav Volkov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Sundvison throws a solid leg kick but Volkov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sundvison.
Sundvison looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sundvison throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Volkov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've been told by Sundvison's head coaches at LOD: Legion's PIT Fight Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sundvison. Volkov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sundvison keeps Volkov at a distance using the push kick.
Volkov throws a jab but it's blocked by Sundvison.
Volkov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Volkov scores with a three punch combo!
Volkov scores with a jab.
Sundvison pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Volkov lands with an uppercut that bounces Sundvison off the cage and back into range.
Sundvison throws a low kick but it's checked well by Volkov.
Sundvison sets himself, and Volkov steps forward looking for the clinch! Sundvison avoids it this time.
Sundvison throws out a powerful jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sundvison throws a body punch but Volkov moves out of range.
Volkov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Volkov checks a leg kick.
Sundvison takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Volkov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T1#
Sundvison lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sundvison cracks the inside of Volkov's front leg.
Sundvison thows a leg kick but Volkov checks it
and Volkov counters with a good low kick that Sundvison was not able to check.
Volkov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Volkov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sundvison.
Sundvison jabs at Volkov's body.
Volkov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A counter left hand to the body from Sundvison misses its target.
Volkov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sundvison scores with a nice right hand.
Sundvison rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Volkov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sundvison's knee momentarily.
Volkov scores with a punch to the head.
Volkov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sundvison will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Volkov avoids the body shot from Sundvison.
Ilya Mstislav Volkov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Volkov lands with an uppercut that bounces Sundvison off the cage and back into range.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Volkov tests Sundvison's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Volkov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sundvison.
Sundvison checks a low kick from Volkov.
Sundvison misses with a kick to the body.
An inside leg kick from Sundvison misses.
Volkov tries to counter with a clinch but Sundvison shakes him off and moves away.
Volkov ducks under a wild hook from Sundvison.
Volkov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sundvison can pounce on him.
Volkov lands a nice shot that snaps Sundvison's head back.
Volkov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sundvison's hands.
Sundvison misses with a body shot.
Sundvison fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Volkov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sundvison moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Volkov lands a nice hook to Sundvison's body. Sundvison takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Volkov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sundvison fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Volkov manages to avoid it.
Volkov throws a body shot but no joy.
Sundvison throws a body punch but Volkov moves out of range. #T3#
Volkov looks to score with a jab to the body but Sundvison is just out of range.
Volkov misses with a series of wild punches.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Sundvison throws a push kick but Volkov slaps the foot to one side.
Volkov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sundvison blocks a jab.
Sundvison tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Volkov was well out of range. Poor timing from Sundvison.
Volkov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sundvison counters with an inside leg kick.
Volkov misses with a hook. Sundvison ducked under it nicely.
Sundvison is looking to counter punch.
Volkov is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sundvison.
A jab lands there for Volkov.
Sundvison misses with a double jab.
Sundvison tries to land a front kick but Volkov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sundvison 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 tries to land a front kick but Sundvison steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sundvison.
Sundvison throws a body shot but no joy.
A punch combination from Sundvison misses. #T4#
Sundvison throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sundvison throws a solid leg kick but Volkov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sundvison.
Sundvison swings for the body but Volkov moves out of range.
Sundvison misses with a wild body shot.
Volkov misses with a straight right.
Sundvison was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Volkov lands a jab to the nose.
Volkov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sundvison fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Volkov checks it well.
Volkov takes a swing at Sundvison's ribcage but misses.
No joy there for Sundvison, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sundvison throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Volkov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sundvison misses with a looping right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Volkov walks into a stiff left hand from Sundvison.
A left lands for Volkov.
Volkov lands a head shot.#KD2#
Volkov cracks Sundvison with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Sundvison looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Volkov finish him?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ilya Mstislav Volkov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Sundvison throws a hook but Volkov blocks it.
It seemed like Volkov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A cross from Sundvison lands.
Sundvison looks to score with a jab to the body but Volkov is just out of range.#KD2#
Volkov lands a big uppercut and Sundvison crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Sundvison looks OK. Volkov waves Sundvison back to his feet!
Volkov connects with a jab.
Volkov feints and then cracks Sundvison's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sundvison down.
Sundvison avoids the body shot from Volkov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Volkov blocks a leg kick.
Sundvison misses with a combination
and Volkov counters with a leg kick.
Sundvison misses with a body shot.
Sundvison throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nice jab there from Volkov.
Volkov swings for the body but Sundvison moves out of range.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Sundvison might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Sundvison lands with an overhand left.
Sundvison looks to throw the jab but Volkov is out of range.
Volkov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sundvison misses with an uppercut. Volkov saw that one coming.
Sundvison throws a leg kick that misses.
Volkov wants to counter the offense by Sundvison and move into the clinch position.
Volkov lands a right hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sundvison connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sundvison lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T1#
Sundvison lands with a cross.
Volkov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Volkov connects with a body shot.
Volkov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sundvison misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Volkov.
A nice leg kick lands there from Volkov.
Sundvison misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sundvison takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Volkov lands with a right hand.
Nice straight punches there by Volkov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Volkov.
Volkov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Sundvison rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Volkov counters with a nice uppercut.
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!
Sundvison misses with a low kick.
Volkov throws a front kick aimed at Sundvison's knee but Sundvison avoids it well.
Sundvison throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Volkov lands with a right hand.
Sundvison looks to land a right hand but Volkov moved out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Volkov! But no joy.
Mats Sundvison has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Volkov sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Sundvison's defenses. It connects perfectly with Sundvison's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ilya Mstislav Volkov!
Our winner, Ilya Mstislav Volkov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: GAMMA#585 McTearson v Lewis 3
Date: Oct 01, 2016

#R1#
Williams misses with a wild body shot.
Volkov misses the jab.
Williams looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Williams misses the target.
Volkov throws out a counter right but Williams avoids it with no problem.
That kick from Williams tenderised Volkov's leg. Volkov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Williams ducks under a wild hook from Volkov.
Williams blocks a low kick nicely.
Williams swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Volkov throws a leg kick but Williams sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Williams is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Volkov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A jab from Williams finds it's way through Volkov's defenses.
Williams tried to score with a low kick but Volkov checks it.
Volkov checks a leg kick.
Williams is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Volkov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Williams darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Volkov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Volkov drops his hands momentarily and Williams takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Williams throws a front kick aimed at Volkov's knee but Volkov avoids it well. #T1#
Volkov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Williams moves away.
Volkov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Volkov tries to land a leg kick but Williams saw it coming and moves away.
Williams looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Volkov avoids the body shot from Williams .
Volkov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Williams misses with a low kick.
Williams ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Volkov.
A nice inside leg kick there by Volkov. That's going to slow Williams down.
Williams steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Volkov.
Volkov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Williams was well out of range. Poor timing from Volkov.
Volkov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Williams has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Williams there as he acknowledges the shot.
Williams misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Williams misses.
Volkov thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
Volkov looks to land a left hand but Williams moved out of range nicely.
Williams half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Williams bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Volkov's head.
Stanly Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Volkov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Volkov.
Volkov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Williams throws out a loose jab but Volkov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Volkov steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Volkov checks a low kick from Williams .
Williams misses with a leg kick
and Volkov counters with a nice body kick.
Williams fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Volkov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Williams throws a body shot but no joy.
Williams scores with a kick to the body.
Williams on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice body kick there by Williams .
Williams throws out a leg kick but Volkov moves out of range and Williams only half commits.
Williams scores with a nice right hand.
Williams thows a left - swing and a miss!
Williams sets himself, and Volkov steps forward looking for the clinch! Williams avoids it this time.
A telegraphed right hand from Williams misses the target. #T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Volkov misses the target.
Williams swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Volkov takes a swing at Williams 's ribcage but misses.
Volkov misses with a straight right.
Volkov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Williams sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Volkov scores with a sloppy right hand. Williams should have avoided that one.
Good shot there by Williams .
Williams lets loose with a powerful body kick. Volkov will feel that in the morning.
Volkov slips a straight right by Williams .
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Volkov checks a leg kick.
Volkov tries to counter by closing the distance.
Williams misses the shot to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Williams .
Volkov misses with a right hand #TD#
and Williams counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Williams .
Williams trying to control but Volkov is working from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Williams in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T4#
Williams lands a couple of digs.
Volkov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Williams working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Williams trying to control but Volkov is working from the bottom.
Williams in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Williams postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Williams working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Williams works over Volkov with some ground and pound from guard.
Williams trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Volkov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Williams .
Williams has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Volkov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Volkov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stanly Williams dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Volkov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Williams sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Williams scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Volkov doesn't seem bothered though.
Williams throws a jab but it's blocked by Volkov.
A countering left hand to the body from Volkov misses.
Williams is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Volkov can do to turn this around?
Williams slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Williams scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Volkov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Williams 's calf.
A chopping leg kick lands by Volkov.
Williams displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Volkov throws out the jab.
Volkov lands a leg kick that knocks Williams off balance momentarily.
Volkov misses with a hook.
Williams takes a swing at Volkov's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Volkov looks to land a right hand but Williams moved out of range.
Volkov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Volkov cracks the inside of Williams 's front leg.
A telegraphed right hand from Williams misses the target. #T1#
Volkov pushes Williams away with a front kick.
Volkov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Volkov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Williams .
Volkov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Williams .
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Volkov! But no joy.
Volkov misses with a hook. Williams ducked under it nicely.
Volkov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Williams moves away.
Volkov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Williams .
Volkov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Williams 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Volkov under the eye.
Volkov cracks Williams with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Volkov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Williams was well out of range. Poor timing from Volkov.
Williams rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Volkov counters with an inside leg kick.
Williams looks to score with a jab to the body but Volkov is just out of range.
Volkov connects with a leg kick. Williams looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Volkov moves away.
Volkov appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Williams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Volkov. #T2#
Williams tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Volkov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Volkov throws a head kick that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Volkov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Williams throws a shot from downtown. Volkov moves away and avoids it.
Williams drops his hands momentarily and Volkov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Volkov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Williams misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Volkov! But no joy.
Williams ducks under a wild hook from Volkov.
Volkov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Williams . Williams obviously looking to wear him down.
Volkov misses with an uppercut. Williams saw that one coming.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Williams , as that shot connected.
Volkov looks to land a combination but Williams avoids it well.
Volkov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Volkov avoids the body shot from Williams .
Volkov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #T3#
Williams looks to land a right hand but Volkov moved out of range.
Volkov flicks out a counter leg kick but Williams steps away.
Donk. Volkov catches Williams right on the button with a cross.
Williams walks into a jab.
Williams works Volkov's body with a nice hook.
Williams misses the shot to the body.
Volkov lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Stanly Williams is winning the standup battle so far.
Williams slips a jab from Volkov.
Williams appears to be looking for a big counter.
Williams fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Volkov manages to avoid it.
Williams throws a big shot that misses.
Volkov connects with a body shot.
Volkov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Williams looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Williams looks to land a combination but Volkov avoids it well.
Volkov is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Volkov scores with a nice strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Williams misses with a body shot.
Volkov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T4#
Volkov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Williams tried to counter with a leg kick but Volkov avoided it.
Volkov looks to land a body kick but Williams moved away.
Volkov looks to throw the jab but Williams is out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Williams .
A big left from Volkov misses.
Williams throws a leg kick but Volkov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Volkov throws a series of punches but Williams avoids them all with ease.
Volkov staying out of range there.
Volkov misses with a looping right.
Volkov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Volkov lands a nice looking body kick.
Volkov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Volkov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Williams misses the shot to the body.
Williams avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ilya Mstislav Volkov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Williams misses with a jab, cross combination.
Williams throws a low kick, looking for Volkov's leg but Volkov calmly moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Williams .
Williams swings for the body but Volkov moves out of range.
Volkov misses with an uppercut. Williams saw that one coming.
Williams scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Williams throws a body shot but no joy.
Volkov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Williams .
Williams looks to land a right hand but Volkov moved out of range.
Williams tries to move into range but Volkov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Williams throws a hook to the side of Volkov's head but Volkov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams punishes Volkov's body with a nice straight punch.
Volkov throws out a leg kick but Williams moves out of range and Volkov only half commits.
Volkov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Volkov tries to land a leg kick but Williams saw it coming and moves away. #T1#
Williams will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Williams keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Williams is looking to land body kicks.
Volkov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Williams looks to land a left hand but Volkov moved out of range nicely.
Volkov misses with an uppercut. Williams saw that one coming.
A jab from Williams misses.
Volkov only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Volkov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Williams .
It seemed like Volkov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Volkov misses with a low kick.
Volkov throws a right and a left that Williams avoids nicely.
Williams swings for the body but Volkov moves out of range.
Volkov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Volkov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Volkov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Williams moves away.
Volkov lands a lovely overhand right.#T2#
Volkov checks a leg kick.
Williams takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Volkov connects with a body shot that sends Williams 's belly button to the back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Williams misses with a wild body shot.
Williams throws the left hand but Volkov avoids the punch easily.
Volkov feints a counter leg kick.
Williams throws a low kick but Volkov moves out of range easily.
Volkov catches Williams with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Williams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Volkov.
Volkov missing with a left hand there. Williams was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Williams moves out of range of the strikes.
Williams swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Volkov is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Williams .
Williams throws a low kick, looking for Volkov's leg but Volkov calmly moves out of range.
Volkov looks to land a left hand but Williams moved out of range nicely.
Williams waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Volkov.#T3#
Volkov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Volkov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Williams is out of range.
Williams throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Volkov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Volkov misses its intended target.
Williams attempts a counter takedown but Volkov avoids it well and moves away.
Williams finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Volkov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Williams has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Williams works Volkov's body with a nice hook.
Volkov throws a body kick that misses.
Williams 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.
Volkov throws a front kick aimed at Williams 's knee but Williams avoids it well.
Williams throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Williams misses with a looping right.
Volkov is looking to slow Williams down with leg kicks.
Williams throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Volkov sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T4#
Williams keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Volkov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Williams .
Williams is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Williams looks to score with a jab to the body but Volkov is just out of range.
Williams misses with a hook. Volkov ducked under it nicely.
Williams looks to score with a jab to the body but Volkov is just out of range.
Volkov tries a quick counter leg kick but Williams is wise to it.
Williams lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Volkov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Williams has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A decent looking cross lands there for Volkov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Williams throws a hook but Volkov avoids it easily.
Williams lands with a kick to the ribs.
Williams pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A cross from Williams lands.
Williams misses with a hook.
Williams takes a swing at Volkov's ribcage but misses.
Volkov unleashes a big counter combination but Williams bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Stanly Williams showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Williams 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stanly Williams !
Jumping up and down and very excited, Stanly Williams waved his t-shirt featuring King of Fists's logo in front of the cameras.
In defeat, Ilya Mstislav Volkov stepped up to the mic, saying 'Stepping up to fight a LHW was great challenge for me, i want to say thanks to my opponent, and good job!'.

Event: GAMMA#581 Beloff v Eerkilaa
Date: Sep 10, 2016

#R1#
Volkov takes a swing at Kullervo's ribcage but misses.
Volkov throws the kick towards the body but Kullervo avoids it.
Kullervo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A left lands for Kullervo.
A slapping leg kick lands for Volkov.
A head kick by Kullervo misses
and Volkov counters with a body kick.
Kullervo connects with a looping right hand.
Nice defenses there by Kullervo.
Kullervo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kullervo lands a head kick. Volkov smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Volkov slips a jab from Kullervo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Volkov scores with a nice strike.#CUT#
It looks like Evil Kullervo has been cut.
Kullervo misses with a hook
and Volkov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Volkov swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T1#
Kullervo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Volkov throws a shot from downtown. Kullervo moves away and avoids it.
Kullervo throws a head kick but Volkov moves out of range.
Kullervo tries to close the distance and clinch but Volkov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kullervo walks into a left hand.
Kullervo with a hook.
Kullervo walks into a left hand.
Volkov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kullervo throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kullervo scores with a decent looking hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kullervo scores with a jab to the head.
Volkov lands a head shot.#ROC#
Kullervo is rocked!
A head kick by Volkov - that's a beauty! Kullervo is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Volkov can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ilya Mstislav Volkov!
Ilya Mstislav Volkov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Evil Kullervo spoke after the fight, saying 'I think my heart is broken.'.

Event: GAMMA#576 Beloff v Murphy
Date: Aug 13, 2016

#R1#
Volkov pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #TD2#
Kehoe closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Volkov did well to prevent Kehoe getting side control.
Kehoe sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Volkov defending well though.
Kehoe throwing shots but Volkov is blocking nicely.
Volkov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kehoe.
Kehoe throwing shots but Volkov is blocking nicely.
Volkov gets back to full guard.
Volkov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kehoe.
Volkov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Volkov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kehoe chips away with some ground and pound.
Kehoe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kehoe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Volkov works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Kehoe postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kehoe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Volkov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kehoe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Volkov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kehoe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kehoe chips away with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kehoe tries to free his leg and advance position but Volkov is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kehoe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Volkov works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Volkov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kehoe moves away.
Volkov throws a looping overhand right but Kehoe ducks down to avoid it.
Kehoe jabs Volkov right on the nose. Volkov blinks but takes it well.
Kehoe lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Volkov circles away quickly and effectively.
Kehoe fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Volkov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kehoe feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Volkovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kehoe takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Volkov misses with a straight left. #T2#
Kehoe connects with a body shot.
Ilya Mstislav Volkov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Volkov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kehoe swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kehoe fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Volkov avoids it really well and circles away.
Kehoe is looking to score with low kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Volkov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kehoe works the jab nicely.
Kehoe dives in and grabs Volkov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Volkov pushes down on Kehoe's head and hops out.
Kehoe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Volkov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kehoe sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Kehoe closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Kehoe throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Kehoe has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The ground and pound from Kehoe seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Volkov parries the strikes from Kehoe easily there. Kehoe is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Volkov to escape.
Volkov parries the strikes from Kehoe easily there. Kehoe is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Volkov to escape. #T3#
Kehoe trying to control the position but Volkov is working away.
Kehoe throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Volkov managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Kehoe.
Kehoe fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Kehoe working the head and body with strikes.
Kehoe throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Kehoe cracks Volkov with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Volkov taking punishment in the form of punches.
Volkov struggling a bit here.
Kehoe creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Volkov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kehoe thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Volkov's head.
Kehoe working Volkov over with strikes. #T4#
Volkov is trying to get back to full guard.
Kehoe wants to take a breather but Volkov is having none of it.
Kehoe is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Kehoe missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Volkov is trying to stand up here but Kehoe is controlling him well.
Kehoe throwing shots but Volkov is blocking nicely.
Kehoe not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Volkov pushes Kehoe off looking to stand but Kehoe dives back in and keeps control. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kehoe slips under a jab from Volkov.
Volkov throws a looping overhand right but Kehoe ducks down to avoid it.
Kehoe misses with a hook
and Volkov counters with a slapping leg kick.
Volkov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kehoe paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Andrew Kehoe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Volkov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Volkov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kehoe flicks out a counter leg kick but Volkov steps away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrew Kehoe dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Volkov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kehoe.
Kehoe moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Volkov connects with the punch.#CUT#
It looks like Andrew Kehoe has been cut.
Kehoe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kehoe. #TD2#
Kehoe scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kehoe throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kehoe throwing shots but Volkov is blocking nicely.
Kehoe landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Volkov is concentrating on defense, preventing Kehoe from advancing position.
Kehoe thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Volkov's head.
Volkov is staying active underneath Kehoe, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Volkov tries to get to full guard but Kehoe has control of the leg.
Andrew Kehoe has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kehoe misses with a head shot. Volkov uses the momentum to regain guard.
Volkov has Kehoe pulled in close to control his posture. #T1#
Kehoe working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kehoe stopping the sweep attempt from Volkov.
Kehoe missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kehoe postures up and lands a big shot to Volkov's brow.
Kehoe distracts Volkov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kehoe tries to free his leg and advance position but Volkov is retaining full guard.
Kehoe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kehoe working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Volkov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A slow jab from Volkov misses its intended target.
Kehoe takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kehoe.#T2#
Kehoe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Volkov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kehoe is looking to score with low kicks.
Volkov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Volkov throws a hook but Kehoe blocks it.
Nice takedown defense from Volkov. No joy for Kehoe on that attempt.
Kehoe throws a body punch but Volkov moves out of range.
Kehoe slips under a jab.
Kehoe doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kehoe misses with a takedown attempt - Volkov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ilya Mstislav Volkov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrew Kehoe.
Kehoe throws a hook but Volkov avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Volkov misses the target.
Kehoe tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Volkov swivels and escapes.
Volkov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kehoe to score with a decent uppercut.
A bone on bone clash there as Volkov blocks the leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A leg kick checked by Kehoe.
Kehoe tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Andrew Kehoe seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD2#
Kehoe shoots in and gets a takedown into Volkov's guard.#T3#
Kehoe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kehoe trying to control but Volkov is working from the bottom.
Volkov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Volkov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kehoe sitting in guard here, content to control.
Volkov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kehoe is controlling him.
Kehoe working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Volkov working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kehoe shoots in looking for a takedown. Volkov tries to sprawl out of it but Kehoe keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Volkov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kehoe takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Volkov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kehoe can pounce on him.
Kehoe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Volkov.
Volkov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kehoe manages to avoid it.
Kehoe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Volkov throws a quick counter kick to the body but Kehoe avoids it.
Kehoe is looking to chop away at Volkov's legs.
Kehoe misses with an uppercut. Volkov saw that one coming.
Kehoe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kehoe moves out of range of the body kick from Volkov.
Volkov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kehoe. Kehoe obviously looking to wear him down. #TD2#
Kehoe shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Volkov wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrew Kehoe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Andrew Kehoe's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Kehoe scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Volkov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Volkov lands a right hook to the body.
Kehoe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Volkov manages to avoid it.
Volkov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kehoe tries to score a power double leg takedown but Volkov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kehoe somewhat.
Volkov throws out a powerful jab.
Volkov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kehoe misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kehoe lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Volkov at a distance.
Volkov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T1##TD2#
Kehoe feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Volkov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kehoe is one step ahead there.
Volkov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Volkov wants to stand but Kehoe is controlling the position.
Kehoe wants to control from the top but Volkov keeps moving.
Kehoe won't allow Volkov to sweep him here.
Volkov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Volkov wants to sweep but no luck.
Volkov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kehoe just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Kehoe lands a jab to Volkov's midsection.
Volkov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kehoe.
Kehoe throws an overhand right that lands on Volkov's shoulder, as Volkov tries to avoid the shot.
Kehoe lands a body shot.
Kehoe shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Volkov pinned against the cage. Volkov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ilya Mstislav Volkov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrew Kehoe.
Kehoe avoids the body shot from Volkov.
Kehoe getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Volkov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kehoe. That did some damage!
Kehoe takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kehoe tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kehoe throws a shot from downtown. Volkov moves away and avoids it.
Kehoe sizes up Volkov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kehoe misses with a body shot.
Kehoe fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Volkov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Andrew Kehoe is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Volkov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kehoe has time to react.
Volkov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Volkov misses with a looping right.
Kehoe takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kehoe shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Volkov but Volkov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kehoe misses with a straight left.
Kehoe cracks Volkov with a good jab.
Volkov scores with a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Volkov misses the target.
Volkov loads up on a big right hand but Kehoe slips the punch.
Kehoe throws a hook but Volkov avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Kehoe misses the target.
Kehoe throws a leg kick but Volkov sees it coming and moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Kehoe misses the target.
Kehoe looks to land a right hand but Volkov moved out of range.
Ilya Mstislav Volkov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
A nice leg kick lands there from Kehoe.
Kehoe throws the left hand but Volkov avoids the punch easily.
Volkov misses with a low kick as Kehoe jumps back.
Volkov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
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!
A swing and a miss from Volkov.
Volkov throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice side step and Kehoe releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nice body punch from Kehoe.
Kehoe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kehoe throws the left hand but Volkov avoids the punch easily.
Nice uppercut there from Kehoe.
Volkov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kehoe stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Volkov throws out a leg kick but Kehoe moves out of range and Volkov only half commits.
Volkov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Volkov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kehoe.
Nice takedown defense from Volkov. No joy for Kehoe on that attempt.
Volkov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kehoe takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Andrew Kehoe.
Well Kehoe has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 28:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrew Kehoe!
Our winner, Andrew Kehoe, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated Ilya Mstislav Volkov had this to say: 'Stepping up to fight a LHW was great challenge for me, i want to say thanks to my opponent, and good job!'.

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