Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: AEW 32
Date: Sep 07, 2019

#R1#
A nice combination there by Lydon.
Lydon thuds his shin into the meat of Volland's side.
Volland buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Volland avoids the body shot from Lydon.
Volland fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lydon.
Lydon throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lydon lands a front kick.
Volland throws a chopping leg kick but Lydon manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lydon appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Volland avoids a kick to the body.
Lydon cracks Volland with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lydon takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Volland misses the shot to the body.
Volland looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Volland takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #ROC#
Volland is rocked!
Lydon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Volland lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lydon's sensitive parts.
Volland throws a chopping leg kick but Lydon manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#TD2#
Volland shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lydon manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Lydon wants to stand and escape but Volland is having none of it.
Volland wants to control from the top but Lydon keeps moving.
Volland is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1#
Lydon keeping moving, preventing Volland from controlling successfully.
Volland stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lydon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Volland passes Lydon's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lydon pushes Volland off looking to stand but Volland dives back in and keeps control. #SUB2#
Volland is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lydon has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lydon keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Volland seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Volland is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lydon defends it well.
Lydon is trying to stand up here but Volland is controlling him well.
Lydon blocking the ground and pound attempt from Volland.
Volland passes to full mount!
Volland throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Volland sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lydon holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Volland tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip. #T3#
Volland controlling his opponent.
Volland landing shots from mount.
Volland scoring with strikes but Lydon is staying in there.
Volland has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Volland looking to control and managing it successfully.
Volland tries to control but Lydon wriggling away.
Lydon avoids a series of strikes thrown by Volland.
Lydon wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here. #T4##SUB2#
Volland swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Lydon is now in Volland's guard. A big mistake from Volland there, giving up the dominant position! #SUB2#
Volland has his foot on Lydon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lydon works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Volland looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lydon would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SU#
Lydon stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Johnny Lydon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lydon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Volland circles away quickly and effectively.
Volland throws a leg kick but Lydon sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Lydon lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lydon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Volland. #TD2#
Volland looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Christian Volland will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Lydon misses with a head kick. #KD#
Lydon lands a left and a right that send Volland crashing to the mat, dazed. Lydon thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Volland is still on wobbly legs! Can Lydon finish him?#CUT#
It looks like Christian Volland has been cut.
Volland tries to score with a low kick but Lydon moves his leg out of the way.
Lydon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
An inside leg kick lands from Volland.
Johnny Lydon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lydon misses with a two punch combination.
Lydon buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Volland fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lydon has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
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!#CL#
Lydon moves into the clinch successfully.
Lydon is leaning against Volland and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC#
Lydon manages to break the clinch.
Volland get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Volland stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Lydon runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Johnny Lydon!
An out of breath and clearly excited Johnny Lydon thanked VanDam Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: AEW 23
Date: Aug 10, 2019

#R1#
Shlemenko stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Volland.
Volland is trying hard to land a takedown here. Shlemenko sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Shlemenko tries to close the distance and clinch but Volland swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shlemenko moves out of range of the leg kick from Volland.
Volland with a poor takedown
letting Shlemenko counter with a right hand.
Some bone on bone action there as Shlemenko checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Volland drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Shlemenko moves into range and connects with a jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Shlemenko blocks the leg kick. #TD#
Volland scores with a takedown into Shlemenko's guard.
Shlemenko looking for a sweep. Not yet Shlemenko, not yet.
Shlemenko keeping moving, preventing Volland from controlling successfully.
Shlemenko looking to hit a scissor sweep but Volland is one step ahead there.
Shlemenko is trying to keep Volland in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Volland tries to free his leg and advance position but Shlemenko is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Volland drops back looking for a leg! Shlemenko is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Shlemenko manages to kick Volland off! Volland jumps back into Shlemenko's guard. #SUB2#
Shlemenko has his foot on Volland's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Volland works his way back into a safe position though.
Volland definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Volland trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Shlemenko throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Shlemenko 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.
Volland slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Volland is trying to work for a kimura but Shlemenko is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Volland trying to mount his opponent but Shlemenko defends it.
Shlemenko wants to get back to full guard.
Shlemenko moves into full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Volland looking to pass the guard.
Shlemenko is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T3#
Volland trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Volland advances to half guard.
Volland wants to control but Shlemenko is keeping him busy.
Shlemenko wants to control but Volland is keeping busy.
Volland wants to take a breather but Shlemenko is having none of it.
Shlemenko gets back to full guard.
Volland works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Shlemenko wants to improve his position but Volland is controlling well.
Shlemenko is refusing to be controlled, as Volland sits in half guard. #T4#
Shlemenko is looking to control Volland's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Shlemenko avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Volland wants to work for an arm triangle but Shlemenko is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Shlemenko moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Volland makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Volland stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shlemenko swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Shlemenko working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Volland doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Volland manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Volland trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Volland trying to control the position from guard on top but Shlemenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Christian Volland dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Shlemenko scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A looping hook to the body misses from Volland. Shlemenko does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD2#
Shlemenko looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Ground and pound from Shlemenko. #SUB#
Volland looking for submissions off his back.
Volland taking some punishment here, with Shlemenko in his half guard.
Shlemenko 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volland trying to hold on to Shlemenko's head to control him but Shlemenko postures up.
Shlemenko looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Volland with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Shlemenko looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Volland has hold of Shlemenko's hands but Shlemenko slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T1#
Nice strikes from Shlemenko there. #ROC2#
Volland is rocked!
Alexander Shlemenko has got the better of the ground game so far.
Volland trying to control but Shlemenko postures up.
Oh Volland is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Volland is refusing to be controlled, as Shlemenko sits in half guard.
Volland taking some punishment here, with Shlemenko in his half guard. #SUB2#
Shlemenko is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Volland is looking to improve his position.
Volland seems to have got his legs back now.#SUB#
Volland looking for submissions off his back.
Volland is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Volland gets full guard.#SUB#
Volland looking for a guillotine here but Shlemenko defends easily.
Shlemenko is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Volland working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shlemenko.
Shlemenko stopping the sweep attempt from Volland.#SUB#
Volland is looking for a triangle but Shlemenko pushes his legs off easily.
Shlemenko with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Volland working for a triangle but Shlemenko defends it easily.
Shlemenko postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T3##SUB#
Volland is looking for a triangle but Shlemenko pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Volland looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Volland can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Shlemenko controls the pace.
Shlemenko scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Shlemenko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shlemenko scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Volland looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Shlemenko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4#
Shlemenko throwing strikes from guard but Volland blocks nicely.
Volland preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Volland looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shlemenko is one step ahead there.
Shlemenko wants to control from the top but Volland keeps moving.
Volland is trying to keep Shlemenko in close.
Volland working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shlemenko.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Volland is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Shlemenko scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Shlemenko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Shlemenko takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Shlemenko throws a quick inside leg kick. #TD#
Volland bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Volland wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Shlemenko, who protects the arm well.
Volland fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Shlemenko is looking for a sweep.
Shlemenko is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Volland is one step ahead and moves to full mount!#SUB#
Volland is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Shlemenko is surviving well by controlling Volland's body position as best he can.
Volland thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Shlemenko is in a horrible position here. Volland smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position. #SUB#
Volland goes for an armbar but Shlemenko turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Shlemenko. #T1#
Shlemenko stopping the sweep attempt from Volland.
Shlemenko passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Shlemenko is looking to take a break and control but Volland is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Shlemenko working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Shlemenko tries for a kimura but Volland is defending well. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Volland is trying to get back to half guard.
Volland is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Shlemenko off and has taken his back!#SUB#
Volland is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Shlemenko is defending well though. Volland let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
Volland has got his arm under Shlemenko's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Shlemenko has spun round into Volland's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shlemenko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Shlemenko with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Shlemenko lands a couple of digs.
Shlemenko lands a couple of elbows.#T3##SUB#
Volland has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shlemenko can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Shlemenko is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Shlemenko's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Shlemenko avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Shlemenko trying to control but Volland is working from the bottom.
Shlemenko arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Volland's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Alexander Shlemenko!
Alexander Shlemenko decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: AEW 15
Date: Jul 13, 2019

#R1#
Volland lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hazlehurst's sensitive parts.
Hazlehurst has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Volland.#TD#
Hazlehurst shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hazlehurst was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Hazlehurst lands a few punches from side control.
Volland tries to bench press Hazlehurst off him but Hazlehurst keeps the position.
Hazlehurst tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Volland is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hazlehurst wants to lay and pray for a moment but Volland keeps working.
Volland sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Hazlehurst wants to take a breather but Volland is having none of it.
Volland is looking for a sweep. Hazlehurst is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Volland is still trying to improve position.#T1##SUB2#
Volland is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hazlehurst pulls his head out easily.
Volland gets back to full guard.
Volland trying to control the position.
Volland being controlled here, momentarily.
Hazlehurst trying to control the position from guard on top but Volland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Volland tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hazlehurst with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hazlehurst working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Volland's head.
Volland is trying to keep Hazlehurst in close. #SUB2#
Volland has his foot on Hazlehurst's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hazlehurst works his way back into a safe position though.
Hazlehurst is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB2#
Volland looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hazlehurst scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Volland working for a triangle but Hazlehurst defends it easily.
Volland 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.
Hazlehurst trying to control the position from guard on top but Volland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3##SUB2#
Hazlehurst got a little sloppy there for a moment and Volland has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hazlehurst has managed to get both his arms back between Volland's legs - danger averted.
Hazlehurst trying to control the position from guard on top but Volland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Volland looking to control. #SUB2#
Volland working for a triangle but Hazlehurst defends it easily. #SUB2#
Volland working for submissions but it's allowed Hazlehurst to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Volland is refusing to be controlled, as Hazlehurst sits in half guard.
Volland trying to control here. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Volland is looking for a sweep. Hazlehurst is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Volland is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hazlehurst pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Volland is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hazlehurst pulls his head out easily.
Volland wants to control but Hazlehurst is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Volland looking for submissions off his back.
Volland gets back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Hazlehurst got a little sloppy there for a moment and Volland has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hazlehurst has managed to get both his arms back between Volland's legs - danger averted.
Hazlehurst is looking to work some ground and pound but Volland has wrist control.
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 Daniel Hazlehurst will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Hazlehurst looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Volland!
Volland is looking for a sweep.
Hazlehurst throws a strike aimed at the side of Volland's head but Volland avoids it well.
Hazlehurst is trying to move to mount but Volland reverses beautifully and ends up in Hazlehurst's guard.
Hazlehurst looking to hit a scissor sweep but Volland is one step ahead there.
Volland pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hazlehurst is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volland trying to control the position from guard on top but Hazlehurst is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Volland stopping the sweep attempt from Hazlehurst.#T1#
Volland trying to control the position from guard on top but Hazlehurst is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Volland sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hazlehurst trying to control the position.
Hazlehurst seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Volland in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Volland trying to control the position from guard on top but Hazlehurst is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Volland pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hazlehurst is keeping the position for now.
Volland is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Volland passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB2#
Volland wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hazlehurst, who protects the arm well.
Hazlehurst tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Volland wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hazlehurst sneaks back into half guard.
Volland passes the guard and advances to mount!
Poor strikes thrown by Volland there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Hazlehurst keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T3##SUB2#
Volland swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Hazlehurst is now in Volland's guard. A big mistake from Volland there, giving up the dominant position! #SUB2#
Volland had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hazlehurst defends it easily.#SUB2#
Volland working for a triangle but Hazlehurst defends it easily.
Hazlehurst trying to control the position from guard on top but Volland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hazlehurst makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T4##SUB2#
Volland is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Hazlehurst has his hands clasped together but Volland extends and breaks Hazlehurst's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Volland.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Christian Volland!
Our winner, Christian Volland, 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: AEW 10
Date: Jun 22, 2019

#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Volland.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Volland, right into the meat.
Volland finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Volland throws out a loose jab but Brathwaite uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brathwaite throws out a counter right but Volland avoids it with no problem.
Volland tries to score a power double leg takedown but Brathwaite sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Volland somewhat.
Volland throws out a leg kick but Brathwaite moves out of range and Volland only half commits.
Brathwaite throws a low kick but it's checked well by Volland.
Volland 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volland misses with a looping right.
Volland fails with the takedown
and Brathwaite counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christian Volland. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brathwaite lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Brathwaite 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.
Volland looks to land a right hand but Brathwaite moved out of range.#T1#
A low kick from Volland misses
enabling Brathwaite to counter with a crisp jab.
Volland throws a low kick, looking for Brathwaite's leg but Brathwaite calmly moves out of range.
Volland tries to score with a low kick but Brathwaite moves his leg out of the way.
Volland looks to score with a jab to the body but Brathwaite is just out of range.
Brathwaite throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Volland throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Volland steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brathwaite.
A left and a right from Brathwaite both land. Nice combination.
Volland throws an off balance right hand
and Brathwaite counters with a stiff right hand.
Volland throws a leg kick
and Brathwaite counters with a nice low kick that buckles Volland's knee momentarily.
Volland tries for a takedown but Brathwaite sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Brathwaite appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Brathwaite has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Volland with a lazy takedown attempt
and Brathwaite counters with a stiff right hand.
Brathwaite slips under a jab.
Brathwaite is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Brathwaite slips under a jab from Volland.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Volland misses with a series of wild punches. #T2#
Brathwaite scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Brathwaite is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Brathwaite keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Volland misses with a takedown attempt
and Brathwaite counters with a stiff right hand.
Volland is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Brathwaite's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Volland scores with a hook.
Volland shoots in but Brathwaite avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Volland doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Brathwaite counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Volland is breathing heavily.
Volland tries to land a leg kick but Brathwaite saw it coming and moves away.
Volland tries to land a leg kick but Brathwaite saw it coming and moves away.
Volland throws a leg kick that misses.
Brathwaite tries to counter with a clinch but Volland shakes him off and moves away.
Good standup being displayed there by Volland as he connects with a hook.#T3#
Volland on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Volland throws a leg kick
and Brathwaite counters with an outside leg kick.
Volland throws a low kick but Brathwaite moves out of range easily.
Brathwaite lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Volland throws a leg kick but Brathwaite checks it.
Volland misses with an uppercut.
Nice cross by Brathwaite.
A clash of legs there as Brathwaite blocks the low kick.
Volland throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Brathwaite to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC2#
Volland is rocked!
Volland closes this distance looking for a takedown but Brathwaite circles away.
Oh Volland is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brathwaite is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Brathwaite changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Volland misses the body punch #CL2#
and Brathwaite moves into the clinch.
Brathwaite lands a hook that snaps the head of Volland backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brathwaite lands a nice shot to the body.
Brathwaite digs a right hand into Volland's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Volland's gas tank.
Brathwaite lands a right hand that snaps the head of Volland backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Brathwaite.
A left hand lands to the body for Brathwaite.
Brathwaite is working Volland over against the cage.
Brathwaite lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Volland backwards.
Brathwaite lands a shot to the body.#T4#
Brathwaite throws a big uppercut that drops Volland! More strikes from Brathwaite and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Volland lies dazed against the cage as Brathwaite celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Philo Brathwaite!

Event: AEM 2
Date: May 24, 2019

#R1#
Volland buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Volland fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Volland 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 Mason has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mason and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mason throwing a counter right hand but Volland manages to avoid it.
Volland with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #KD#
Mason lands a left and a right that send Volland crashing to the mat, dazed. Mason thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT#
It looks like Christian Volland has been cut.
Volland scoring well with a low kick there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mason stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#ROC#
Volland is rocked!
Volland gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Mason gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Volland is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dean Mason!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 10, 2019

#R1#
A swing and a miss from Mills.
Volland lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#TD#
Volland scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Volland takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Volland seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Mills is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Christian Volland!
Christian Volland bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
The defeated Bryan Mills had this to say: 'Good luck.'.

Event: DUEL#119 Vee vs Hauser
Date: Dec 30, 2017

#R1#
Smith fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Some bone on bone action there as Smith checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Smith tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Volland manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Volland replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Smith blocks it well.
Volland throws a leg kick which misses Smith's front leg but catches the back leg as Smith tries to avoid it.
Volland looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
Volland waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
Smith thows a leg kick but Volland checks it
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Volland is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Smith connects with the punch.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL2#
Volland rushes Smith and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Volland swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Volland forces Smith back against the cage and clinches.
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!#BC#
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T1#
Smith connects with a high kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Smith as he connects with a hook.
Volland scores with a jab.
Smith cracks Volland with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#ROC#
Volland is rocked!
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Volland moves out of range easily.
Volland is still on wobbly legs! Can Smith finish him?
Volland closes the distance looking to clinch
and Smith counters with a big right hand! Oh Volland is in trouble here! Smith follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Smith!
Mike Smith very nearly forgot to thank Mohito Fightwear (Laundry) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: DFN#28 Scarface vs Allen
Date: Nov 25, 2017

#R1#
Volland lands a nice leg kick that just misses Golem's sensitive parts.
Volland feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Golem's calf.
Volland dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Golem. That did some damage!
Volland thows a left - swing and a miss!
A right-left combo lands from Golem.
Golem tries to bum rush Volland with a series of wild strikes but Volland uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Volland doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Volland looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Golem misses with a hook
and Volland counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Emet Golem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Golem misses with an uppercut. Volland saw that one coming.
Volland defending well as Golem loads up on a big left hand.
Volland half committed to a counter leg kick.
Volland with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A telegraphed right hand from Golem misses the target.
Golem rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Volland counters with a shoot takedown. Golem fights it but they end up in guard. #SUB#
Volland drops back looking for a leg! Golem is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Golem manages to kick Volland off! Volland jumps back into Golem's guard.
Volland wants to control from the top but Golem keeps moving. #T1#
Volland is looking to pass into half guard but Golem pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Golem is in guard.#REVB#
Volland controls Golem momentarily but Golem frees himself. #SUB#
Volland has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Golem can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Golem postures up.
Golem wants to stand but Volland is controlling his posture from full guard.
Golem postures up. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Volland looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Volland working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Golem doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Golem manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Golem stopping the sweep attempt from Volland.#SUB#
Volland working for a triangle but Golem defends it easily.
Golem really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Volland. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Golem stopping the sweep attempt from Volland.#SUB#
Volland escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Golem gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Golem wants to get up but he can't break Volland's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T3##SUB#
Volland working for a triangle but Golem defends it easily. #SUB#
Volland has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Golem can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Volland had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Golem defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Volland not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Golem throws a series of punches but Volland avoids them all with ease.
Golem misses with a left hand
and Volland counters with a good low kick that Golem was not able to check.
Golem throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Golem throws a poor cross that misses
and Volland counters with a nice low kick that buckles Golem's knee momentarily.
Volland defending well as Golem loads up on a big left hand.
Volland uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Golem.
Golem tries to bum rush Volland with a series of wild strikes but Volland uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Golem throws a body shot but no joy.
A little feinted left hand from Volland on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Golem lands a jab to the nose.
Volland attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Volland throws a quick inside leg kick.
Volland throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #CUT#
It looks like Emet Golem has been cut.#CL#
Volland rushes Golem and presses him up against the cage.
Volland scores with a shoulder strike. #TD#
Golem is fighting off a takedown attempt but Volland is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Golem to the mat. Golem regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Volland trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Christian Volland dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Emet Golem's cut.
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#
Volland keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Volland misses with a straight left.
Golem scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Emet Golem is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A slapping body kick lands there for Volland.
Golem throws a combination that misses
and Volland makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Golem really felt that one!
Golem scores with a three punch combo!
Golem misses the shot to the body.
Volland shoots in looking for a takedown but Golem manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Volland's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Golem scores with a hook.
Golem lands a jab-cross combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A punch combination from Golem misses.
Golem lands an overhand right.
Golem throws an off balance right hand
and Volland connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Volland throws a good cross that connects. #TD#
Golem gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Volland to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Volland wants to control from the top but Golem keeps moving. #T1#
Volland tries to free his leg and advance position but Golem is retaining full guard.
Volland stands and throws Golem's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Volland trying to control the action but Golem is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Volland is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Golem knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Volland tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Volland has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Volland is trying to get an arm triangle but Golem is defending well.
Golem sneaks back into half guard.
Volland performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Volland has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3#
Golem won't allow Volland to pass to mount.
Volland is just content to waste time from the top position. Golem takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #SUB#
Volland drops back looking for a leg! Golem is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Golem manages to kick Volland off! Volland jumps back into Golem's guard.
Volland looking to sit in guard and control but Golem gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Volland manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Golem manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##T4#
Volland slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Volland has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Golem!
Golem is squirming around, avoiding Volland's attempts to control the action.
Golem stops Volland from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #SUB#
Volland swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Golem is now in Volland's guard. A big mistake from Volland there, giving up the dominant position!
Volland wants to sweep here but Golem controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Emet Golem will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Emet Golem's cut.
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#
Golem misses with a lunging right hand
and Volland counters with a leg kick.
Golem lands a nice shot to the body.
Volland doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Golem throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Volland slips a jab and a cross from Golem.
Golem misses with a jab, cross combination.
Volland on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Golem throws a right and a left that Volland avoids nicely. #TD#
Volland shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Golem manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB#
Volland drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Volland jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Volland drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Golem manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Volland has Golem in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
Volland is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Golem defends well.#T1##SUB#
Volland looking for a guillotine here but Golem defends easily. #SUB#
Volland is looking for a triangle here but Golem uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Volland gets back to half guard.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Golem is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Volland slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Volland trying to keep a closed guard but Golem is proving a slippery customer.
Christian Volland overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Golem trying to stand up but can't free himself from Volland's guard.
Volland working a defensive guard here. #T3##SUB#
Volland is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Golem defends well.#SUB#
Volland working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Golem has passed into half guard! #SUB#
Volland looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Volland looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Volland is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Golem is thwarting Volland's attempts to control the position.
Volland is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Golem is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Volland is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Golem misses with a double jab
and Volland counters with a lovely straight right hand!

And that's the end of the fight!
Emet Golem comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Golem 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:29

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

Event: DUEL#105 Army vs Farrelly
Date: Nov 04, 2017

#R1#
Volland lands with a straight right. Gilas didn't see that one coming.
Gilas scores with a decent looking hook.
Volland tries a head kick but it misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gilas! But no joy.
Volland looks to score with a jab to the body but Gilas is just out of range.
Volland rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gilas moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gilas appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Volland.
Volland throws a right hand that misses
and Gilas counters with an inside leg kick.
Volland with a nice cross.
Nice body punch from Gilas.
Gilas connects with a high kick.
We've been informed that Gilas 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.
Gilas wants to land a leg kick but Volland is out of range.
A low kick from Volland misses
and Gilas counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gilas takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T1#
Volland throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Volland with a jab.
Volland with a nice cross.
Volland thows a leg kick but Gilas checks it
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Volland lands with an uppercut that bounces Gilas off the cage and back into range.
An inside leg kick lands from Volland.
Gilas lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gilas takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Volland on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Volland on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gilas. Gilas obviously looking to wear him down.
Gilas throws a leg kick
and Volland counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Volland connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gilas cracks Volland with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gilas lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL#
Volland closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gilas blocks the elbow strike.
Volland lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gilas backwards.
Volland working aggressively here.
Volland throws a head punch that misses.
Gilas prevents a body shot from Volland.
A shot in the inside from Volland.
Our sources have told us that Volland has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Volland doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Volland tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gilas stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Nice body punch from Volland. #T3#
Volland doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gilas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Volland backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gilas.
Gilas blocks a body shot from Volland.
Gilas lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Volland fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gilas lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gilas lands a shoulder strike.
Volland softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Volland tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Volland can't find room to land a body shot as Gilas controls the action.
Volland working aggressively here.
Volland misses with a punch to the body.
Volland lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gilas backwards. #TD#
Volland pulls guard successfully.
Gilas tries to free his leg and advance position but Volland is retaining full guard. #T4##SUB#
Volland isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Gilas stacks Volland on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Gilas!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Volland is looking for a sweep.
Gilas is chipping away with strikes.
Volland tries to buck Gilas off but Gilas is having none of it.
Gilas connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Volland some visible discomfort.
Volland is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Volland's face as Gilas controls the position.
Volland takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Volland tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gilas cracks Volland with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Gilas immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Volland is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Gilas!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Neil Gilas!
Neil Gilas thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: KAMIKAZE 56: Only Hardcore
Date: Oct 06, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Volland has closed the distance and engaged Manjuelez in a clinch.
Volland struggles to land a body shot inside as Manjuelez controls his hands.
A left hand lands to the body for Volland.
Manjuelez prevents a body shot from Volland.
Volland lands a nice uppercut.
Volland doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Manjuelez prevents a body shot from Volland.
Manjuelez blocks a body shot from Volland.
Manjuelez prevents a body shot from Volland.
Volland can't find room to land a body shot as Manjuelez controls the action.
A right hook to the body lands for Volland.
Manjuelez tries to score a body lock takedown but Volland shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Manjuelez wants to take the fight to the mat but Volland manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Volland creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volland tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Manjuelez avoids it.
Manjuelez wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pablo Manjuelez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Volland tries to work over Manjuelez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Volland told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Volland throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Manjuelezs head.
Volland lands a body shot in the clinch.
Volland scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1#
Volland lands a body shot in the clinch.
Manjuelez is breathing heavily.
Manjuelez tries to pull guard but Volland holds him up against the cage and eventually Manjuelez drops back down to his feet.
Volland is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Manjuelez is defending well for now.
Volland lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Manjuelez tries to score a body lock takedown but Volland shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Volland lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#
It looks like Pablo Manjuelez has been cut.#TD2#
Volland manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
We've been hearing that Manjuelez has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB2#
Volland is looking to cinch up a triangle. Manjuelez throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Volland's body to avoid the submission. Volland has instead reached around Manjuelez's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Volland arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Christian Volland!
An out of breath Christian Volland thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: KAMIKAZE 51: Never Too Late
Date: Sep 15, 2017

#R1#
Volland is looking to slow Keller down with leg kicks.
Volland throws a hook to the side of Keller's head but Keller sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Keller slips under a jab from Volland.
Keller follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Keller looks for a takedown but Volland sprawls well.
Nice body punch from Volland.
Volland is looking to land body kicks.
Keller misses the shot to the body.
Keller slips a jab and a cross from Volland.
Keller with the counter takedown but Volland avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keller goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #TD2#
Keller closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Volland to the mat! Volland manages to get full guard. #SUB#
Volland working for submissions but it's allowed Keller to get to half guard. #SUB#
Volland is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Keller pulls his head out easily. #T1##SUB#
Volland actively working from the bottom here.
Volland wants to improve his position but Keller is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Volland looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Volland looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Volland looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Volland tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Keller has advanced to mount. Uh oh. #T2#
Keller with the ground and pound from mount.
Keller controlling his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Volland slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Keller trying to control the action but Volland is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Volland is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Keller pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Volland is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Keller pulls his head out easily.
Volland tries to get to full guard but Keller has control of the leg. #T3##SUB#
Volland looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Volland looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Keller is trying to control. Volland wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Volland is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Keller pulls his head out easily.
Volland moves into full guard. #SUB#
Volland throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Keller escapes and throws Volland's legs to the side, diving into side control! #SUB2#
Keller looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Volland is trying to work for a sweep but Keller has mounted him!#T4#
Volland tries to reverse the position but Keller maintains control.
Keller lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Volland is trying desperately to improve position.
Keller trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Volland is trying desperately to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Virgil Keller dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Volland takes a swing at Keller's ribcage but misses.
Volland throws a lazy head kick
and Keller counters with a one-two to the body.
Volland misses the shot to the body.
Keller tries to clinch but Volland moves out of range.
Volland misses with a straight left.
Volland fails with the takedown.
Volland throws a hook to the side of Keller's head but Keller sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD2#
Keller closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Volland to the mat! Volland manages to get full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keller trying to control the position from guard on top but Volland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Volland looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Keller passes into half guard.
Keller wants to lay and pray for a moment but Volland keeps working. #T1##SUB#
Volland actively working from the bottom here.
Keller wants to control but Volland is keeping him busy.
Volland is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Volland looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Volland regains full guard. Nicely done.
Volland keeping moving, preventing Keller from controlling successfully.
Keller trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Volland throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Volland has an active guard here but Keller has managed to pass into half guard. #SUB#
Volland looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Keller seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Volland does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Volland looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Volland looking for submissions off his back.#T3##SUB#
Volland is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Keller pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Volland looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Volland actively working from the bottom here.
Keller has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Volland looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Keller lands a nice short elbow.
Keller lands strikes from half guard.#SUB#
Volland looking for submissions off his back.
Keller looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Volland with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T4##SUB#
Volland looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Keller is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped. #SUB#
Volland looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Volland actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Volland looking for submissions off his back.
Keller prevents Volland from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Volland actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Virgil Keller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Keller blocks a head kick by Volland.
A swing and a miss from Volland.
Keller will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Keller swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Volland counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Volland connects with a body shot.
Christian Volland is winning the standup battle so far.
Volland defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Keller.
Volland lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Volland takes a swing at Keller's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volland misses with an uppercut #TD2#
and Keller counters with a takedown into side control.
Volland is looking for a sweep.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Volland gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Keller is keen to just control but Volland is a slippery customer.#T1#
Keller content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Volland actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB#
Volland looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Volland is not content to let Keller control the position.#SUB#
Volland looking for submissions off his back.
Virgil Keller has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Volland is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Keller pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Volland looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Christian Volland has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Keller wants to free his trapped foot but Volland is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Volland is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Keller pulls his head out easily.
Keller tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #SUB2#
Keller seems to be working for a kimura but Volland defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Volland looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Volland looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3##SUB#
Volland is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Keller pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Volland looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Keller wants to work for an arm triangle but Volland is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Volland actively working from the bottom here.
Keller works his foot free and advances to mount.
Keller with good strikes from the mount here!#T4#
Volland is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Volland is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Volland is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Volland is working hard here to advance position.
Keller tries to control but Volland wriggling away.
Volland is looking to improve his position but Keller isn't that keen on the idea.
Keller punishing his opponent with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Keller can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Volland is looking to escape.
Volland is trying to escape the mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Virgil Keller comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Keller 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Virgil Keller!
A relieved looking Virgil Keller 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: KAMIKAZE 37: Death
Date: Jul 15, 2017

#R1#
Wagner misses with a hook
and Volland connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A low kick from Wagner is predictable there #CL2#
and Volland counters by clinching up. #TD2#
Volland turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Volland wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wagner keeps working.
Volland working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Volland wants to take a breather but Wagner manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Volland.
Volland won't allow Wagner to sweep him here.
Wagner looking to control.
Volland sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Volland trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wagner is looking to stand up but Volland isn't so interested in that idea.
Wagner keeping moving, preventing Volland from controlling successfully. #T1#
Volland sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Wagner looking to control.
Volland preventing the sweep.
Volland's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Wagner will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Wagner has Volland pulled in close to control his posture.
Volland wants to control from the top but Wagner keeps moving.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Wagner is trying to control the position but Volland postures up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
Volland darts in and clinches Wagner up against the cage.
Wagner struggles to land a body shot inside as Volland controls his hands.
Volland blocking some punches.
A frustrated look appears on Wagner's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Volland digs a right hand underneath Wagner's ribcage. Wagner let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Volland tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Wagner blocks a body shot from Volland.
Wagner has a couple of punches blocked by Volland.
Volland wants a takedown.
Volland misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wagner swings wildly with an uppercut but Volland uses good head movement to avoid it.
Volland doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Volland looking for a takedown. #BC#
Wagner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wagner misses with a lunging right hand
letting Volland counter with a right hand.
Wagner throws a leg kick but Volland moved away.
Volland is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Volland lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Volland takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wagner is looking to chop away at Volland's legs.
Volland throws out a counter right but Wagner avoids it with no problem.
Wagner moves away from the strike by Volland.
Micke Wagner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Volland staying out of range there.#T3#
Wagner misses with a double jab
and Volland counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wagner misses with an uppercut. Volland saw that one coming.
Wagner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Volland slips a jab and a cross from Wagner.
Volland now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Wagner misses the jab.
Wagner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Volland.
A punch lands to the side of Wagner 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wagner blocks a jab.
Wagner ducks under a wild hook from Volland.
Wagner was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wagner throws a body shot but no joy.
Wagner checks a low kick from Volland.#T4#
Volland missing with a left hand there. Wagner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wagner fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wagner throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Volland counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wagner trying to control the position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Volland stopping the sweep attempt from Wagner.
Volland trying to control the position from guard on top but Wagner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wagner pulls Volland in close to his closed guard and prevents Volland from doing any damage or advancing position.
Volland is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Wagner keeping moving, preventing Volland from controlling successfully.
Volland is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Volland stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wagner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Christian Volland dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Wagner swings for the body but Volland moves out of range.
Volland wants to counter the offense by Wagner and move into the clinch position.
Wagner throws a lazy right hand but Volland sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little jabbing left from Volland on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wagner tries to score with a low kick but Volland moves his leg out of the way.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wagner. Volland does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Volland clinches with his opponent.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wagner.
Wagner working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wagner works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Volland is trying to drag Wagner to the mat but Wagner just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Volland goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wagner tries to circle away but Volland has him pinned against the cage.
Volland struggles to land a body shot inside as Wagner controls his hands.
Wagner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wagner misses with a punch on the inside.
Wagner prevents a takedown attempt there.
Wagner throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Wagner prevents a body shot from Volland. #BC#
Wagner breaks from the clinch.
Wagner bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Volland's head.
Volland connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wagner's hands.
Volland walks into a left hand.
Wagner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Volland manages to avoid it.
Volland let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Wagner tries to work over Volland's front leg with a kick but Volland checks it.
A little jabbing left from Volland on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Volland might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Volland uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wagner.
Wagner looks to land a right hand but Volland moved out of range.
Wagner misses with a wild body shot.
Volland appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Volland.
Volland looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A lazy left from Wagner finds it's target.#T2#
Volland connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wagner's hands.
Wagner throws a head kick that misses
and Volland connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Volland moves away from the strike by Wagner.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Volland slips a straight right by Wagner.
Volland appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Volland has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Wagner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice uppercut lands for Wagner. That snapped Volland's head back.
A swing and a miss from Volland.
Micke Wagner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wagner throws out a powerful jab.
Wagner connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#ROC#
Volland is rocked!
Wagner 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.
Volland swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Wagner counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Volland is still on wobbly legs! Can Wagner finish him?
Wagner scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Wagner drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Volland's head, knocking him out cold! Wagner is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Micke Wagner!
A very excited looking Micke Wagner made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: KAMIKAZE 25: Arena On Fire!
Date: Jun 04, 2017

#R1##TD#
Ragnarson 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.
Volland tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ragnarson landing some decent shots from guard.
Volland keeping full guard, as Ragnarson tries to pass.
Ragnarson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Volland looking for a guillotine here but Ragnarson defends easily.
Volland is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SUB2#
Volland is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ragnarson won't allow Volland to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Volland is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ragnarson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ragnarson is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Volland is trying to control. Ragnarson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ragnarson is pressing down on Volland's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Volland looking to sit in guard and control but Ragnarson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ragnarson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ragnarson chips away with some ground and pound.
Volland 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.
Volland manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ragnarson manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Volland stays in close to Ragnarson's body and controls the position.
Volland pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ragnarson is keeping the position for now.
Volland is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Volland advances to half guard.
Ragnarson is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Volland slips a nice elbow through Ragnarson's hands, connecting with Ragnarson's forehead.#T2#
Ragnarson wants to control but Volland is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ragnarson is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Volland seems to be looking for submissions.
Volland wants to control but Ragnarson is keeping him busy.
Volland content to control rather than advance.
Volland is looking to take a break and control but Ragnarson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Volland might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ragnarson haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Ragnarson manages to get to full guard.
Ragnarson keeping moving, preventing Volland from controlling successfully.
Ragnarson has Volland pulled in close to control his posture. #T3#
Volland trying to control the position from guard on top but Ragnarson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ragnarson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Volland trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ragnarson working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Volland scores with a hook.
Gustav Ragnarson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Ragnarson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Volland was covering up waiting for the punch and Ragnarson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Volland wants to sweep here but Ragnarson controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Volland has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ragnarson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T4#
Ragnarson is in close to Volland's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ragnarson stopping the sweep attempt from Volland.
Ragnarson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Volland trying to control the position.
Volland tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ragnarson lands a couple of digs.
Volland is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ragnarson landing with the ground and pound.
Ragnarson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ragnarson connects with a couple of short punches.#ROC#
Volland is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ragnarson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Volland is keeping the position for now.
Volland is still in real trouble! Can Ragnarson finish him?
Volland looking for a sweep. Not yet Volland, not yet.
Volland seems to have recovered his senses.
Ragnarson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB2#
Volland is looking for a triangle but Ragnarson pushes his legs off easily.
Volland looking for a sweep. Not yet Volland, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gustav Ragnarson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD#
Ragnarson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ragnarson lands in his opponent's guard.
Ragnarson preventing the sweep.
Ragnarson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Volland can do to turn this around?
Ragnarson arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Volland's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Gustav Ragnarson!
Gustav Ragnarson is the new light heavyweight champion!
Gustav Ragnarson thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: KAMIKAZE 22: Fight Club
Date: May 27, 2017

#R1#
Keller closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CL#
Keller has taken the fight to the clinch. #TD#
Keller wants the takedown. Volland is fighting it off but Keller persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Volland's guard against the cage.
Volland looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Volland working for a triangle but Keller defends it easily.
Volland tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Volland keeping moving, preventing Keller from controlling successfully.
Volland has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Keller has passed into side control.
Volland tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Keller presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Volland tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Keller landing shots from mount. #T1#
Volland is working to get back to half guard.
Keller can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Volland is looking to escape.
Volland wants to hold on but Keller pushes him away.
Keller throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Volland is desperately trying to improve his position but Keller has a good base and remains in mount.
Volland tries to improve his position but instead Keller has taken his back!
Volland tries to escape but Keller has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Keller gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Keller trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Keller lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Keller. #T2#
Keller lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Keller has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Volland.
Volland tries to roll but Keller sticks to his back.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Volland keeps trying to improve his position.
Keller is trying to stick to Volland's back but Volland is turning into Keller. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Keller's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Volland.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Keller is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Volland advances position into side control!
Volland is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Keller stops Volland from passing to mount.
Keller gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T3#
Volland works his way into full mount!
Volland can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Keller is looking to escape.
Volland might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Keller haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Keller is controlling an arm, preventing Volland from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Volland throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Keller is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Volland controlling from mount.
Volland wants to control but Keller has made it back to half guard. Nice work. #T4##SUB#
Keller looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Keller makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Keller.
Volland wants to control from the top but Keller keeps moving.
Keller controls Volland momentarily but Volland frees himself.
Volland looking to pass the guard.
Keller not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Volland stopping the sweep attempt from Keller.
Volland is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Keller has momentary wrist control but Volland slips an elbow through the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Virgil Keller dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Volland scores with a sloppy right hand. Keller should have avoided that one. #CL#
Keller drives through and clinches with Volland against the cage.
Volland misses with a punch to the body. #TD2#
Volland is trying to trip Keller. He has hold of a leg but Keller is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Volland persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Volland is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Let's hope that Volland has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Volland trying to control the position from guard on top but Keller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Keller has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Volland can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Volland tries to free his leg and advance position but Keller is retaining full guard. #T1#
Keller is trying to keep Volland in close.
Keller bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Volland's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Volland is looking to cinch up a triangle. Keller throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Volland's body to avoid the submission. Volland has instead reached around Keller's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Volland arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Christian Volland!

Event: BRFC 57
Date: Jan 21, 2017

#R1#
Jim misses with a hook to the body
enabling Volland to counter with a crisp jab.
Jim blocks a jab.
Jim tries to bum rush Volland with a series of wild strikes but Volland uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jim scores with a jab. Volland acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jim throws a lazy right hand but Volland sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Volland avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Volland wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Volland takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A jab from Jim finds it's way through Volland's defenses.
Volland thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jim lands with an overhand left.
Volland keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A left lands for Jim.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jim catches Volland with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T1#
Jim throws a right hand that Volland ducks under and follows up with a left that Volland also avoids with ease.
Volland attempts a counter takedown but Jim avoids it well and moves away.
We've been hearing reports that Volland has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Jim smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#ROC2#
Volland is rocked!
Volland showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jim.
Oh Volland is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Volland rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jim counters with a big right hand! Oh Volland is in trouble here! Jim follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Taiga Jim!
Our winner, Taiga Jim, 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: BRFC 55
Date: Dec 10, 2016

#R1#
A big left from Nutzzzz misses.
Volland looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nutzzzz throws an off balance right hand
and Volland makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nutzzzz lands a nice leg kick that just misses Volland's sensitive parts.
Volland uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nutzzzz.
Volland is looking to counter the offense by Nutzzzz and move into the clinch.
Volland moves out of range of the strikes.
Nutzzzz feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Vollands jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nutzzzz connects with a good right hand that stumbles Volland. Volland circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CL2#
Volland tries to keep at a distance but Nutzzzz has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volland misses with a body punch.
Volland wants to take the fight to the mat but Nutzzzz manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Volland tries to score a body lock takedown but Nutzzzz shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Nutzzzz working aggressively here.
Good body shot from Volland.
Nutzzzz scores with a shot to the side of Volland's head. #T1#
Volland blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Volland tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christian Volland. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nutzzzz working aggressively here.
Nutzzzz pushes Volland back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Volland lands a right hand.
Volland digs a right hand underneath Nutzzzz's ribcage. Nutzzzz let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Volland misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Volland is looking for a takedown.
Volland softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Volland can't find room to land a body shot as Nutzzzz controls the action.
Nutzzzz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Volland can't find room to land a body shot as Nutzzzz controls the action.
A right handed body shot lands from Volland.
Volland tries to throw a body punch but Nutzzzz avoids it by throwing Volland back against the ropes.
Nutzzzz misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Volland. #BC2#
Nutzzzz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A low kick from Nutzzzz misses
and Volland cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Nutzzzz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Volland.
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!
Volland bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL#
Volland gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Volland blocking some punches.
Nutzzzz prevents a body shot from Volland.
Nutzzzz tries to work over Volland's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Volland is working Nutzzzz over against the ropes.
Nutzzzz can't find room to land a body shot as Volland controls the action.
Volland misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nutzzzz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Volland backwards.
Nutzzzz tries to throw a body punch but Volland avoids it by throwing Nutzzzz back against the ropes.
Volland struggles to land a body shot inside as Nutzzzz controls his hands.
Volland doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nutzzzz cracks Volland with a nice body shot.
Volland tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nutzzzz works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Volland wants to take the fight to the mat but Nutzzzz manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T3#
A head punch on the inside from Nutzzzz fails to land.
Nutzzzz prevents a body shot from Volland.
Volland goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Nutzzzz scores with a nice short uppercut.
Volland misses with a hook to the ribs.
Volland misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Nutzzzz.
Nutzzzz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nutzzzz throws a punch but it's blocked by Volland.
Volland is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nutzzzz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Volland blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Volland tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nutzzzz has a couple of punches blocked by Volland.
Nutzzzz working aggressively here. #TD#
Volland manages to pull guard.
Nutzzzz controls from within his opponent's guard.
Volland is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
Volland 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.
Nutzzzz looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Volland keeping moving, preventing Nutzzzz from controlling successfully.
Volland bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nutzzzz's guard. #REVR#
Nutzzzz is trying to keep Volland in close.
Volland not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nutzzzz is trying to keep Volland in close.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Volland slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Deez Nutzzzz dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Nutzzzz lands a nice shot to the body.
Volland misses with a hook. Nutzzzz ducked under it nicely.
Volland tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nutzzzz swivels and escapes.
Deez Nutzzzz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nutzzzz throws a poor cross that misses
and Volland counters with a nice uppercut.
Volland on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nutzzzz. Nutzzzz obviously looking to wear him down.
Nutzzzz lands a leg kick that knocks Volland off balance momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volland moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice body punch from Nutzzzz.
Volland uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nutzzzz.
Volland throwing a counter right hand but Nutzzzz manages to avoid it.
Volland throws the left hand but Nutzzzz avoids the punch easily.
Nutzzzz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nutzzzz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Nutzzzz tests Volland's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Volland uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nutzzzz.
Nutzzzz tries a low kick but Volland avoids it.
Volland tried to counter with a leg kick but Nutzzzz avoided it.
Volland rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nutzzzz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Volland tries to clinch but Nutzzzz is having none of it. #CL2#
Volland tries to keep at a distance but Nutzzzz has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nutzzzz is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Nutzzzz lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nutzzzz is trying to break the clinch but Volland is controlling him.
Volland goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nutzzzz struggles to land a body shot inside as Volland controls his hands.
Volland struggles to land a body shot inside as Nutzzzz controls his hands. #T2#
Volland struggles to land a body shot inside as Nutzzzz controls his hands.
Volland struggles to land a body shot inside as Nutzzzz controls his hands.
Nutzzzz misses with a body punch.
Nutzzzz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nutzzzz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Volland backwards. #ROC2#
Volland is rocked!
A short body shot lands from Volland as the two fighters clinch.
Oh Volland is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Volland blocks an uppercut.
Nutzzzz gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Volland.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christian Volland. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Volland looking for a takedown.
Volland seems to have got his legs back now.
Nutzzzz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Volland backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nutzzzz swings wildly with an uppercut but Volland uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nutzzzz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Volland blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Volland misses with a punch to the body.
Volland misses with a hook to the ribs. #TD#
Volland lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Volland wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nutzzzz keeps working. #T3#
Nutzzzz wants to control but Volland is keeping busy.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Volland wants to pass the guard but Nutzzzz is defending well. #SUB2#
Nutzzzz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Volland pulls his head out easily.
Volland trying to control from Nutzzzz's half guard. Nutzzzz has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Volland is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Volland slips nicely into half guard.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Nutzzzz is refusing to be controlled, as Volland sits in half guard.
Volland is just content to waste time from the top position. Nutzzzz takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Nutzzzz pulls Volland in close to prevent any damage.
Volland trying to control but Nutzzzz is working from the bottom.
Nutzzzz looking for a sweep. Not yet Nutzzzz, not yet. #SUB2#
Nutzzzz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Volland is aware though and is defending well.
Nutzzzz trying to control the position.
Nutzzzz might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Volland haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Volland controlling from the top position.
Volland postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Deez Nutzzzz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Nutzzzz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Volland manages to avoid it.#CL#
Volland closes the distance and pushes Nutzzzz back into the ropes.#BC2#
Nutzzzz manages to break the clinch.
Nutzzzz throws a hook but Volland avoids it easily.
Nutzzzz has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nutzzzz there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nutzzzz misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Volland counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Nutzzzz!
Volland tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Volland wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nutzzzz keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Nutzzzz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nutzzzz manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T1#
Nutzzzz holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB#
Volland is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Volland prevents Nutzzzz from improving his position.
Volland is thwarting Nutzzzz's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Volland is trying to work for a kimura but Nutzzzz is defending well.
Nutzzzz wants to control but Volland is keeping busy.
Volland tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nutzzzz knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nutzzzz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Volland is working away from the top position though.
Nutzzzz is not content to let Volland control the position.#SUB#
Volland is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nutzzzz defends it well.
Volland is looking to take a break and control but Nutzzzz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Volland uses his free foot to push down on Nutzzzz's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Nutzzzz.
Nutzzzz is controlling an arm, preventing Volland from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Volland avoids the attempt from Nutzzzz to control.#T3#
Volland wants to control the pace but Nutzzzz is squirming around nicely.
Volland avoids the attempt from Nutzzzz to control.
Volland sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Volland can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nutzzzz is looking to escape.
Volland breaks from Nutzzzz's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Volland wants to control the pace but Nutzzzz is squirming around nicely.
Nutzzzz tries to reverse the position but Volland maintains control.
Nutzzzz is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T4#
Volland trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Christian Volland overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nutzzzz tries to hold on but Volland pushes him away.
Volland can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nutzzzz is looking to escape.
Nutzzzz is controlling an arm, preventing Volland from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Volland trying to control but Nutzzzz is having none of it.
Volland is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Nutzzzz is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Volland controlling the position easily from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nutzzzz is looking to improve his position but Volland isn't that keen on the idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Christian Volland clearly takes that round.
That's time! Volland's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Volland looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nutzzzz takes a swing at Volland's ribcage but misses.
Nutzzzz throws a leg kick that is checked
and Volland counters with a straight right hand.
Volland lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nutzzzz. That's going to slow Volland down.
Volland scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nutzzzz scores with a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nutzzzz takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nutzzzz looks to land a left hand but Volland moved out of range nicely.
Volland slips under a jab from Nutzzzz.
Volland swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Volland blocks the body kick.
Nutzzzz swats away the attempt to clinch by Volland.
It seemed like Nutzzzz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nutzzzz misses with a body punch
and Volland counters with a stiff right hand.
Nutzzzz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Volland.
A head kick misses from Nutzzzz.
Volland tries to counter with a takedown but Nutzzzz is quick to defend against it.
Nutzzzz stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Volland.#TD#
Volland shoots in and gets a takedown into Nutzzzz's guard.
Volland wants to control from the top but Nutzzzz keeps moving.
Nutzzzz keeping full guard, as Volland tries to pass. #T2#
Volland is working hard here to advance position.
Volland forces his way into half guard.
Nutzzzz trying to control from the bottom.
Volland trying to mount his opponent but Nutzzzz defends it.
Volland is thwarting Nutzzzz's attempts to control the position.
Volland tries to pass to full mount but Nutzzzz defends it. #T3#
Volland wants to take a breather but Nutzzzz is having none of it.
Nutzzzz is looking to control Volland's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nutzzzz avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Nutzzzz actively working from the bottom here.
Nutzzzz won't allow Volland to pass to mount.
Nutzzzz tries to get to full guard but Volland has control of the leg.
Nutzzzz makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nutzzzz.
Nutzzzz keeping moving, preventing Volland from controlling successfully.
Volland tries to free his leg and advance position but Nutzzzz is retaining full guard. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nutzzzz is trying to keep Volland in close.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Volland trying to control but Nutzzzz is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nutzzzz takes a swing at Volland's ribcage but misses.
Nutzzzz throws a hook to the side of Volland's head but Volland sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nutzzzz ducks under a wild hook from Volland.#TD#
Volland closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Nutzzzz did well to prevent Volland getting side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nutzzzz wants to control but Volland is keeping busy.
Volland trying to control the action but Nutzzzz is working from the bottom.
Volland keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Christian Volland had his way with Deez Nutzzzz in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Nutzzzz misses with a looping right.
Volland misses with a straight left.
Volland displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nutzzzz throws out the jab.
Nutzzzz missing with a left hand there. Volland was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nutzzzz scores with a jab.
Volland scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nutzzzz lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nutzzzz scores with a crisp jab that stopped Volland in his tracks.
Nutzzzz throws a looping overhand right but Volland ducks down to avoid it.
Volland throws a looping overhand right but Nutzzzz ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Nutzzzz loads up on a big right hand but Volland slips the punch.
Volland was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A swing and a miss from Nutzzzz.
Nutzzzz misses with a low kick.
Volland seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Nutzzzz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nutzzzz throws a shot from downtown. Volland moves away and avoids it.
A good leg kick by Volland.
Nutzzzz throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nutzzzz jabs at Volland's body.
Nutzzzz misses with a left hand
and Volland counters with a nice body shot. #T2#
Nutzzzz cracks a nice hook into Volland's ribs.
Volland ducks under a wild hook from Nutzzzz.
Volland fails with the takedown.
Nutzzzz only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Nutzzzz looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nutzzzz connects with a body shot.
Nutzzzz throws a looping overhand right but Volland ducks down to avoid it.
Volland swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Volland shoots for a takedown but Nutzzzz saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T3#
Nutzzzz throws a leg kick which misses Volland's front leg but catches the back leg as Volland tries to avoid it.
Nutzzzz tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL2#
Nutzzzz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Volland, pushing him back against the ropes.
Volland misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Nutzzzz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nutzzzz just misses with a punch to the body.
Volland 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.
Nutzzzz misses with a straight left.
Volland pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nutzzzz is out of range and Volland settles back down.
Nutzzzz let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nutzzzz scores with a nice strike.#T4#
Nutzzzz misses with a wild body shot.
Volland changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nutzzzz. Volland does a little dance to reset his feet.
Volland drops down looking for a counter takedown but Nutzzzz sprawls and moves away.
Nutzzzz misses with a body shot.
Volland swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nutzzzz tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Volland is able to avoid easily.
Volland is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Nutzzzz.
Nutzzzz throws a leg kick
and Volland counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Volland looks to clinch
and Nutzzzz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nutzzzz swings for the body but Volland moves out of range.
A jab from Nutzzzz does it's job there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nutzzzz throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL2#
Nutzzzz forces Volland back against the ropes and clinches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Deez Nutzzzz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nutzzzz 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Deez Nutzzzz!
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Deez Nutzzzz!

Deez Nutzzzz wins by majority decision!
Deez Nutzzzz is the new middleweight champion!

Event: BRFC 53
Date: Nov 12, 2016

#R1##CL#
Volland gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Volland tries a body shot but Klimov blocks it.
Klimov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Volland throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Volland.
Volland misses with a hook from the clinch.
Volland tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Klimov's elbow.
Volland gets through Klimov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Klimov lands a right hand.
Volland doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Volland throws a head punch that misses.
Klimov throws a head punch that misses.
Klimov working aggressively here.
Volland goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Volland tries to work over Klimov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Klimov prevents a body shot from Volland.
Volland misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Klimov.
Volland lands a shot to the body.
Volland misses with a body punch.
Volland lands on the inside with an 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!
Klimov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Volland has him pressed against the cage.#T1#
Volland lands with a right to the head.
Volland has Klimov pressed against the cage, preventing Klimov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Klimov struggles to land a body shot inside as Volland controls his hands.
Klimov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Volland tries to score a body lock takedown but Klimov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Volland.
Klimov blocks an uppercut.
Klimov blocks a body shot from Volland.
Klimov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Volland 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.
Klimov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Volland throws a punch but it's blocked by Klimov.
Klimov working hard to break the clinch.
Klimov working some nice short punches in the clinch.#TD#
Volland lands a nice trip takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Volland looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB#
Volland is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Klimov felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T2#
Volland tries to pass the half guard into mount. Klimov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Volland uses his free foot to push down on Klimov's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Klimov.
Volland prevents Klimov from getting the reversal.
Klimov holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Volland tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Klimov holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Volland tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Volland looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Klimov manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Klimov wants to improve his position but Volland is controlling well.
Klimov is in trouble now - Volland has advanced to mount! #T3#
Volland misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Volland throws some wild stikes that Klimov manages to avoid easily.
Klimov manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Volland trying to mount his opponent but Klimov defends it.
Volland throwing shots but Klimov is blocking nicely.
Klimov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Volland.
Volland working Klimov over with strikes.
Klimov won't allow Volland to pass to mount.
Klimov moves into full guard.
Klimov pulls Volland in to control the position.
Volland won't allow Klimov to sweep him here.
Volland pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Klimov is keeping the position for now.
Klimov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T4#
Klimov slows the pace down in half guard.
Volland tries to get to full guard but Klimov has control of the leg.
Volland is working hard here to advance position.
Klimov not doing much here.
Klimov is continuing to stall.
Volland is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Volland is not content to let Klimov control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Christian Volland 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#
Volland closes the distance looking to clinch
and Klimov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Klimov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Klimov.
Volland displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Klimov throws out the jab. #CL#
Volland moves into range and clinches up with Klimov.
Klimov stalling the fight. #BC2#
Klimov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Volland connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Klimov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Volland.
Klimov throws a hook but Volland blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volland shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Klimov sprawls well. Klimov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Volland gets slowly back to his feet.
Volland misses with a hook. Klimov ducked under it nicely.
Volland bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Volland tried to score with a low kick but Klimov checks it.
Klimov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Volland manages to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Volland misses the target.
Vova Klimov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Klimov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Klimov keeps the fight on the outside.
Volland pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Klimov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Volland ducks under a wild hook from Klimov.
Klimov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Klimov tries to move into range but Volland moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Vova Klimov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Klimov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Volland.
A big right from Klimov misses.
Volland throws a leg kick but Klimov sees it coming and checks it nicely. #TD#
Klimov tries to sprawl but Volland drives through with a takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Volland throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T2#
Klimov pushes Volland off looking to stand but Volland dives back in and keeps control.
Klimov tries to get to full guard but Volland has control of the leg.
Volland is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Klimov looks like he's trying to stand up.
Volland uses his free foot to push down on Klimov's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Klimov.
Volland misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Volland thowing shots but they're missing.
Klimov wants to hold on but Volland pushes him away.
Volland looking to ground and pound but Klimov is blocking nicely.
Volland misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Klimov sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Klimov trying to control from the bottom.
Christian Volland overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Volland is looking to advance position but Klimov won't allow it.
Volland 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.#T3#
Volland throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Volland wants to pass to mount but Klimov is defending the position. #SUB#
Volland is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Klimov trying to hold on to Volland's head to control him but Volland postures up.
Klimov is holding on to half guard well.
Volland thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Klimov's head.
Klimov tries to get to full guard but Volland has control of the leg.
Volland sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Klimov defending well though. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Volland not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Volland sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Klimov defending well though.
Klimov wants to improve his position but Volland is controlling well.
Volland seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Klimov tries to get to full guard but Volland has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Volland prevents Klimov from standing back up.
Klimov has his hands clasped together around Volland's back. He's all about the action.
Volland frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Klimov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Klimov is desperately trying to improve his position but Volland has a good base and remains in mount.
Volland throwing strikes here but Klimov is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Volland prevents Klimov from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Christian Volland dominated that second round.
That's time! Volland's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Klimov throws a shot from downtown. Volland moves away and avoids it.#CL#
Volland instigates a clinch.
Klimov blocks a body shot from Volland.
Volland scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Volland lands with a light punch inside.
Volland throws a punch but it's blocked by Klimov.
Volland tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Klimov's elbow.
Nice body punch from Klimov.
Volland scores with a hook to the body.
Volland is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Klimov can do to turn this around?
Volland has Klimov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Klimov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Volland can't find room to land a body shot as Klimov controls the action.
Volland takes a shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klimov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Volland or not.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Volland creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Volland.
Volland tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Klimov's elbow.
Klimov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Volland up against the cage.
Volland is leaning against Klimov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T1#
Volland lands with a right to the head.
Klimov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A short right from Volland on the inside.
Klimov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Klimov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Klimov blocks a body shot from Volland.
Volland is working Klimov over against the cage.
Volland is leaning against Klimov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Volland softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Volland tries to work over Klimov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Volland is looking for a takedown.
Volland misses with a hook to the ribs.
Klimov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Volland scores with a hook to the body.
Volland lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Klimov or not.
A short uppercut from Volland.
Volland misses with a punch to the body. #T2##TD#
Volland pulls guard.
Volland wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Volland looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Klimov won't allow Volland to sweep him here.
Klimov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Volland wants to sweep here but Klimov controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Volland has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Klimov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Klimov stopping the sweep attempt from Volland.#T3##SUB#
Volland is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Klimov pushing down on Volland's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Volland is trying to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Klimov in particular looking to stall.
Volland is trying to get back to full guard.
Volland manages to get to full guard.
Klimov tries to stand but Volland is controlling from the bottom. #T4#
Klimov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Volland swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Klimov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Volland has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Klimov has managed to get both his arms back between Volland's legs - danger averted.
Klimov trying to control the position from guard on top but Volland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Volland has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Klimov should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Volland has tightened it up now! Klimov should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Christian Volland!
Christian Volland retains his middleweight title!
Vova Klimov spoke after the fight, saying 'Сука,блять на хуй .'.

Event: BRFC 50
Date: Oct 08, 2016

#R1#
Coyoca uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Volland.
Volland throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Coyoca counters with a nice uppercut.
Christian Volland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coyoca displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Volland.
Coyoca throws a head kick but Volland moves out of range.
Coyoca fails with a takedown attempt.
Coyoca lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Volland misses.
Volland swings for the body but Coyoca moves out of range.
Volland digs a good hook to Coyoca's body. #CL#
Coyoca clinches up against the ropes.#T1#
Volland tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Volland.
Volland goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Volland misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Volland goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Volland tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Coyoca's elbow.
Coyoca goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Volland takes a shot to the head.
Coyoca lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Volland doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Coyoca lands an elbow that stopped Volland in his tracks for a moment.
Volland goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Coyoca misses with some punches.
Coyoca misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Volland digs a right hand into Coyoca's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Coyoca's gas tank.
Coyoca is breathing heavily.
Coyoca prevents a body shot from Volland.
Volland blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Volland presses Coyoca against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Volland lands a body punch.
Volland can't find room to land a body shot as Coyoca controls the action.
Volland lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Coyoca backwards.
Volland misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Coyoca prevents a body shot from Volland. #TD2#
Volland ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Volland no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Volland bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Coyoca's guard. #REVB#
Coyoca can't keep his opponent in guard - Volland advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Coyoca wants to improve his position but Volland is controlling well.
Coyoca is in trouble now - Volland has advanced to mount! #SUB2#
Volland working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Coyoca is wriggling around trying to escape.
Volland with a couple of short strikes.
Coyoca is desperately trying to improve his position but Volland has a good base and remains in mount.
Volland lands a big shot there that rocks Coyoca but he's holding on and managing to survive for now. #T3#
Volland looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Volland lands a nice shot to the head.
Coyoca avoids a series of strikes thrown by Volland.
Coyoca is looking to get to half guard.
Coyoca is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Bonsai Club MMA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Volland working the ground and pound effectively.
Volland lands a heavy elbow.
Volland lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Coyoca hang on?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Coyoca is working to get back to half guard.
Volland raining down hammerfists from mount.#T4#
Volland misses with a head shot.
Coyoca is looking to get to half guard.
Volland lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Volland lands a big shot there that rocks Coyoca but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Volland misses with a head shot.
Volland scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Coyoca?
Volland lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Volland in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas. #ROC2#
Coyoca is rocked!
Volland breaks from Coyoca's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Oh Coyoca is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Volland lands a big elbow - Coyoca is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Coyoca is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Christian Volland!
Christian Volland is the new middleweight champion!

Event: BRFC 47
Date: Aug 20, 2016

#R1#
Volland throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That kick from Volland tenderised Kennedy's leg. Kennedy is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've been hearing reports that Volland has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Kennedy misses with a looping right.
Volland tries to clinch up
and Kennedy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kennedy 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.
Kennedy slips under a jab from Volland.
A swing and a miss from Volland.
Volland backing away here, and Kennedy unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kennedy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Volland was well out of range. Poor timing from Kennedy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volland misses the shot to the body.
Volland backing away here, and Kennedy unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Volland misses with a wild body shot.
Kennedy throws a body punch but Volland moves out of range.
Volland swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Volland connects with a leg kick. Kennedy looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T1#
Kennedy misses the shot to the body.
Volland misses with a hook
and Kennedy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Volland misses with an uppercut.
Volland with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kennedy to score with a decent uppercut.
A low kick from Kennedy is predictable there
and Volland makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kennedy throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Volland throws a right hand that misses #CL2#
and Kennedy holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Volland fails to land.
Kennedy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Volland misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kennedy.
Kennedy tries to throw a body punch but Volland avoids it by throwing Kennedy back against the ropes.
Volland tries to work over Kennedy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Volland tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Volland goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Volland is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Kennedy's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Volland scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T2#
Volland blocks a body shot from Kennedy.
Kennedy misses with a punch to the body.
Volland lands a body shot in the clinch.
Volland misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Volland tries to work over Kennedy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Volland tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Volland as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kennedy prevents a body shot from Volland.
Volland tries to throw a body punch but Kennedy avoids it by throwing Volland back against the ropes.
Volland lands an uppercut.
Kennedy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kennedy.
Kennedy misses with some punches.
Kennedy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kennedy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Volland softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Kennedy pushes Volland back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Volland tries a body shot but Kennedy blocks it.
Kennedy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kennedy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Volland tries to pull guard but Kennedy won't allow it. #T3#
Volland works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kennedy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Volland misses with the head strike.
A right hand to the body from Kennedy.
Kennedy lands a shoulder strike.
Volland struggles to land a body shot inside as Kennedy controls his hands.
Kennedy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kennedy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kennedy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Kennedy - that landed with a thud.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Volland. #TD#
Volland pulls guard effortlessly.
Kennedy stopping the sweep attempt from Volland.
Volland is working hard here to advance position.#T4##SUB#
Kennedy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kennedy wants to pass the guard but Volland is keeping the position.
Volland is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kennedy stopping the sweep attempt from Volland.
Volland is looking to sweep but instead, Kennedy has passed into half guard.
Kennedy tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Volland wants to get back to full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Volland is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Chris Kennedy will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Volland misses with a looping right.
Kennedy checks a low kick from Volland.
Volland keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kennedy.
Volland throws a hook to the side of Kennedy's head but Kennedy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Volland throws a poor cross that misses
and Kennedy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Volland wants to clinch up but Kennedy keeps it at a distance.
Kennedy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Volland.
Volland misses with a hook
and Kennedy counters with a leg kick.
Volland takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volland misses with a wild body shot. #TD#
Volland scores with a takedown into Kennedy's guard.
Volland stands and throws Kennedy's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T1#
Kennedy sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Volland seems to be working for a kimura but Kennedy defends the submission attempt.
Volland wants to control but Kennedy is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Volland is working for a submission of some sort.
Kennedy is concentrating on defense, preventing Volland from advancing position.
Volland trying to pass the guard but Kennedy defending well.
Kennedy is refusing to be controlled, as Volland sits in half guard.
Kennedy keeping control of the position. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Volland is pressing down on Kennedy's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kennedy is holding on for now.
Kennedy is trying to maintain the position but Volland is very close to passing his half guard.
Kennedy is controlling Volland's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Kennedy on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Volland is looking to take a break and control but Kennedy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kennedy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Volland is working away from the top position though.#T3#
Volland is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Kennedy is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Volland postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Kennedy looks a forlorn figure.
Volland throwing strikes but Kennedy bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top. #SUB#
Volland looking for a guillotine here but Kennedy defends easily.
Volland is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Volland missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Volland thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T4#
Kennedy preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Kennedy is trying to get back to full guard.
Kennedy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Volland not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Christian Volland overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Volland thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Volland wants to advance to full mount but Kennedy doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
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!
Volland missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Volland wants to pass the guard but Kennedy is keeping the position.
Kennedy has control of Volland's left arm, preventing Volland from doing any damage.
Volland wants to control from the top but Kennedy keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Christian Volland dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Volland throws an overhand right that lands on Kennedy's shoulder, as Kennedy tries to avoid the shot.
Kennedy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Volland.
Kennedy lands a nice looking body shot.
Volland gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kennedy counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Chris Kennedy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kennedy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Volland manages to avoid it.
Volland throws a right hand that misses
and Kennedy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Volland is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kennedy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kennedy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Volland throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Volland just misses with a punch to the body.
Volland missing with a left hand there. Kennedy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kennedy replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Volland blocks it well.#T1#
Kennedy ducks under a wild hook from Volland.
Kennedy has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kennedy walks into a straight right hand from Volland.
Kennedy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kennedy slips under a jab from Volland.
Kennedy looks to land a right hand but Volland moved out of range.
Kennedy throws a shot to the body.
Kennedy misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Volland counters with a nice body shot.
Volland misses with a hook
and Kennedy counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Volland moves out of range of the leg kick from Kennedy.
Volland connects with an inside leg kick.#TD#
Volland closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kennedy did well to prevent Volland getting side control.
Kennedy is trying to stand back up but Volland is controlling him #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Volland tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kennedy knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Volland seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kennedy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Volland throwing shots but Kennedy is blocking nicely.
Volland throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Volland is stalling here. Kennedy is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Volland seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Kennedy has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Kennedy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Volland keeps working.
Volland is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Kennedy tries to advance to mount but Volland denies him.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kennedy taking a breather here.
Volland tries to improve position but can't.
Volland is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Volland tries to get to full guard but Kennedy has control of the leg.
Volland is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Kennedy jumps into side control!#T4#
Volland tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kennedy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Volland keeps working.
Volland tries to bench press Kennedy off him but Kennedy keeps the position.
Volland is trying to work for a sweep but Kennedy has mounted him!
Kennedy tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Volland is trying to escape the mount.
Kennedy can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Volland is looking to escape.
Volland is in all sorts of trouble here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Kennedy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kennedy 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Christian Volland!
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Chris Kennedy!
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Christian Volland!

Christian Volland wins by split decision!

Event: BRFC 45
Date: Jul 30, 2016

#R1#
Makhachev scores with a jab to the head.
Islam Makhachev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Makhachev misses with a hook. Volland ducked under it nicely.
Makhachev misses with a double jab
and Volland counters with a stiff right hand.
Volland thuds his right hand into Makhachev's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Volland misses with a double jab.
Makhachev misses with an uppercut.
Volland looks to land a left hand but Makhachev moved out of range nicely.
Volland takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Makhachev ducks under a wild hook from Volland.
We've been hearing reports that Volland has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Makhachev walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Makhachev misses with an uppercut. Volland saw that one coming.#KD2#
Makhachev steps into range and cracks Volland with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Volland flops backwards and Makhachev dives into his guard looking to finish! #ROC2#
Volland is rocked!
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!#SUB#
Volland is looking for a triangle but Makhachev pushes his legs off easily.
Oh Volland is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Makhachev has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Volland is proving hard to escape from.
Makhachev preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Volland is on top in guard. #REVR#
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Volland stops Makhachev from standing up.
Makhachev avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Volland stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Makhachev swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Volland seems to have got his legs back now.
Makhachev working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Volland.
Volland trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Volland stands and throws Makhachev's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Volland working the ground and pound but Makhachev is defending the strikes.
Volland in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Volland postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Volland working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Makhachev is not content to let Volland control the position.
Volland cracks Makhachev with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Volland scoring with punches from side control. #T2#
Volland lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Makhachev down.
Volland tries to score with some ground and pound. Makhachev controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Makhachev is trying to buck Volland off.
Makhachev dodges the ground and pound from Volland.
Makhachev wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Makhachev is working to avoid the ground and pound but Volland connects with a decent elbow.
Volland scoring with punches from side control.
Makhachev takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Makhachev is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Makhachev takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain. #ROC#
Makhachev is rocked!
Volland cracks Makhachev with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Volland immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Makhachev is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Volland!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Christian Volland!

Event: BRFC 41
Date: Jul 02, 2016

#R1#
Nice uppercut there from Nutzzzz.
Nutzzzz misses the jab.
Volland swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nutzzzz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Volland catches Nutzzzz with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Volland ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nutzzzz throws a sloppy body shot
letting Volland counter with a right hand.
A punch lands to the side of Nutzzzz 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Volland rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nutzzzz makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Volland throws a shot to the body.
Volland throws an off balance right hand
and Nutzzzz counters with a leg kick.
Volland's corner calls for a 1-2. Volland obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Volland throws out a loose jab but Nutzzzz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Volland throws a quick inside leg kick.
Volland throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nutzzzz follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Nutzzzz misses the target.
Nutzzzz wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Volland swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nutzzzz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nutzzzz lands with a right hand.
Volland swings for the body but Nutzzzz moves out of range. #T1#
Volland takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nutzzzz moves out of range of the strikes.
Christian Volland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nutzzzz misses with a kick to the body.
Volland misses with a right hand
enabling Nutzzzz to counter with a crisp jab.
Volland has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Axis of Evil in the buildup to the fight.
Nutzzzz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Volland.
Nutzzzz connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#ROC2#
Volland is rocked!
That kick from Nutzzzz tenderised Volland's leg. Volland is trying to keep his angry face on.
Oh Volland is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nutzzzz closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Volland out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Deez Nutzzzz!
Deez Nutzzzz is the new middleweight champion!

Event: BRFC 38 Jamie's Birthday Bash
Date: Jun 04, 2016

#R1#
Bickle throws out a loose jab but Volland uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bickle throws an overhand right that lands on Volland's shoulder, as Volland tries to avoid the shot.
Volland misses with a body kick.
A swing and a miss from Volland.
A nice side step and Bickle releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Volland misses with a wild body shot.
Volland looks to land a body kick but Bickle moved away.
Volland misses with a left hand
and Bickle counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bickle throws a body punch but Volland moves out of range.
A jab from Volland misses. #CL#
Volland clinches up against the ropes.
Volland tries to throw a body punch but Bickle avoids it by throwing Volland back against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bickle blocks a body shot from Volland.
Volland misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bickle blocks a body shot from Volland.
Bickle tries to break the clinch but Volland is controlling the position.
Bickle scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bickle blocks a body shot from Volland. #T1#
Volland goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Volland cracks Bickle with a nice body shot.
Volland struggles to land a body shot inside as Bickle controls his hands.
Volland misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Volland can't find room to land a body shot as Bickle controls the action.
Volland has Bickle pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Bickle manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Volland tries to pull guard but Bickle holds him up against the ropes and eventually Volland drops back down to his feet. #TD#
Volland jumps guard. #SUB#
Volland has his foot on Bickle's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bickle works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Volland had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bickle defends it easily.
Bickle stopping the sweep attempt from Volland.
Bickle wants to stand but Volland has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T2##SUB#
Volland working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bickle doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Volland is tightening it up a little... Bickle has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Bickle reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Bickle taps out! Nice BJJ there by Volland!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Christian Volland!
Christian Volland retains his middleweight title!

Event: BRFC 34
Date: May 07, 2016

#R1#
Diggs lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Volland throws a wild body kick that Diggs sees coming a mile off.
Volland slips under a jab.
Volland tries to clinch but Diggs moves out of range.
We've been told by Diggs's head coaches at Convicted Fight Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Volland keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diggs has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Diggs there as he acknowledges the shot.
Diggs blocks a head kick by Volland.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Diggs.
Diggs misses with a lunging right hand
and Volland makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Diggs really felt that one!
Diggs looks to land a left hand but Volland moved out of range nicely.
Volland takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Volland throws a shot from downtown. Diggs moves away and avoids it.
Volland 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.
Diggs loads up on a big right hand but Volland slips the punch.
Volland slips under a jab.
Volland moves out of range of the body kick from Diggs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diggs looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Diggs keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Diggs is looking to counter with head kicks.
Volland avoids a kick to the body.
Diggs scores with a jab.
Diggs pushes Volland away with a front kick.
Diggs pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Volland feints the counter takedown.#T1#
Volland throws a front kick that sends Diggs stumbling back into the ropes.
Volland moves out of range of the strikes.
Diggs loads up on a big right hand but Volland slips the punch.
Diggs misses with a looping left.
Diggs throws out a powerful jab.
Diggs avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Diggs misses with the body kick#TD2#
and Volland counters with a shoot takedown. Diggs fights it but they end up in guard.
Volland pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diggs is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Volland passes into half guard.
Diggs wants to control but Volland is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Volland looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
Volland is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Diggs defends it well. #T2#
Diggs is controlling Volland's trapped leg to prevent Volland from advancing to side control.
Diggs wants to control but Volland is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Volland wants to free his trapped foot but Diggs is holding on for dear life with his legs.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Volland is looking for a kimura but Diggs is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Volland to get the leverage.
Volland passes to side control.
Diggs knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Volland on the ground.#SUB2#
Volland is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Diggs looks calm but he's in trouble here. Volland gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Diggs is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Volland lets go of the hold and Diggs can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Christian Volland!
Christian Volland is the new middleweight champion!

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