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Event:
KoF:IW Underground
Date: Dec 05, 2020 |
#R1##TD#
Volkov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into El's guard.
Volkov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Volkov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Volkov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
El utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Volkov lands a couple of digs.
Volkov controlling from the top position.
Volkov preventing the sweep.
El utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
El lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
El slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
El throws a big elbow that misses.
El content to stall in guard here.
El won't allow Volkov to sweep him here.
Volkov will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
El trying to control but Volkov is working from the bottom.
Volkov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Volkov tries to get out of the position.
Volkov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
El trying to control but Volkov is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Volkov shoots in for a takedown but El shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Volkov has been working on his balance at Gym of Rock, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by El.
Volkov staying out of range there.
Marax El is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
El scores with a punch to the head.#CUT2#It looks like Abraham Volkov has been cut.
Volkov closes this distance looking for a takedown but El circles away.
El throws a shot from downtown. Volkov moves away and avoids it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Volkov.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abraham Volkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Volkov shoots for a takedown but El saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
El looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Volkov slips a straight right by El.
Abraham Volkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
El looks to land a combination but Volkov avoids it well.
El blocks a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from El! But no joy.
Volkov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from El.#T3#
Nice sprawl there from El as Volkov shoots in.
Volkov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and El counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Volkov blocks a jab.
Volkov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. El tries to avoid it but Volkov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag El to the ground. El escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
El throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
El fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Volkov manages to avoid it.
Volkov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with El but El pushes him off and we're back to square one.
El cracks Volkov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
El throws a series of strikes that have Volkov backpedaling.
#CUT2#Abraham Volkov's cut is getting worse.
Good shot there by El.
El misses with a jab, cross combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
El throws a hook to the side of Volkov's head but Volkov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Volkov shoots in but El avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T4#
Volkov shoots and misses
and El counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from El misses the target.
Volkov is trying hard to land a takedown here. El sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD#
Volkov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. El manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
We've been informed that El has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Volkov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as El works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
El working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Volkov.
El preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Volkov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
El trying to keep a closed guard but Volkov is proving a slippery customer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marax El dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Abraham Volkov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
El throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Volkov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from El.#TD#
Volkov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Volkov showed some decent athleticism there.
Volkov controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Volkov is trying to control. El wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
El wants to improve his position but Volkov is controlling well.
Volkov with the ground and pound but El uses the opportunity to regain guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Abraham Volkov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Volkov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down El for as long as he can get away with.
Volkov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
El has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
El trying to keep a closed guard but Volkov is proving a slippery customer.
Volkov throwing strikes from guard but El blocks nicely.
El controlling the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
El misses with a two punch combination.
#TD#
El gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Volkov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Volkov with a nice head shot there.
Volkov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Volkov with a flurry of punches that miss.
El lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
#SUB#
Volkov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and El defends well.
El missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3#
El trying to control the position from guard on top but Volkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Volkov controlling the position.
Volkov wants to sweep but no luck.
Volkov has control of El's left arm, preventing El from doing any damage.
El postures up in Volkov's guard and throws a big left but Volkov blocks it.
Volkov keeping moving, preventing El from controlling successfully.
El with a flurry of punches that miss. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
El trying to control but Volkov is working from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Volkov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
El stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and El wants it to stay on the feet.
El swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
El 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.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by El.
El misses with the combination.
Horrible takedown attempt by Volkov or perhaps it was just good defense by El, which made it look bad.
A little jabbing left from El on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#TD#
Volkov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Volkov lands in his opponent's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now El is on top in guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marax El showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Abraham Volkov's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Volkov walks into a left hand.
El misses with a wild combination.
#TD#
Volkov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for El!
Volkov takes a little break here. El wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
El tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El trying to remain calm as Volkov controls from the top position.
El wants to control but Volkov postures up.#T1#
El is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Volkov asserts his dominance and retains side control.
El is trying to improve his position.
Volkov is looking to take a break and control but El is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The strikes coming from Volkov are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
El is not content to let Volkov control the position.
Volkov controlling from side mount. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
El keeps Volkov under control for a moment.
Volkov misses with the ground and pound.
Volkov trying to control the action but El is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
El lands a nice looking body shot.
El swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Volkov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around El's waist but El gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Volkov off to one side.
El lands the left hand.
A punch combination from El misses. #T3#
Volkov shoots for a takedown but El saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD#
Volkov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
El wants to get back to full guard.
Volkov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Volkov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
El trying to control but Volkov postures up.
El avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Volkov.
El tries to get to full guard but Volkov has control of the leg.
Volkov slips a nice elbow through El's hands, connecting with El's forehead.
El is looking for a sweep. Volkov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Volkov thows a huge punch but El dodges it nicely.
Volkov not doing much here.
Volkov winds up and cracks El with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
El is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
El trying to control here.
Abraham Volkov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Volkov controlling the action here.
Marax El is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Volkov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Marax El.
I've got El 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marax El! |
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Event:
KoF:IW Golden Claws IX
Date: Nov 07, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nokkau throws a nice looking combination but Volkov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Volkov's coach down at Gym of Rock was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Volkov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Volkov moves away from the strike by Nokkau.
Nokkau looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Nokkau pushes Volkov up against the cage in a clinch.
Nokkau lands with a left to the head.
Volkov managing to block the knees to the body from Nokkau.
Nokkau lands with a right to the head.
Nokkau scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nokkau working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nokkau scores with a shoulder strike.
Volkov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Volkov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Volkov tries to stall but Nokkau uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Nokkau scores a nice knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nokkau goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T1#
Nokkau lands with a right to the head.
Nokkau lands a shoulder strike. #CUT#It looks like Abraham Volkov has been cut.
Nokkau trying to stall but Volkov improves his position.
Nokkau lands a right hand.
A short right from Nokkau.
Nokkau scores a nice knee to the body.
Volkov looks winded!
Nokkau lands a damaging elbow.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Nokkau lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nokkau misses with a knee to the head.
Nokkau lands on the inside with an uppercut. #CUT#That has opened up Abraham Volkov's cut even more.
A hook to the body from Nokkau.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nokkau pushes Volkov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
A short uppercut from Nokkau.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Volkov swings wildly with an uppercut but Nokkau uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Nokkau.
Volkov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC#
Nokkau breaks from the clinch.
Nokkau fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nokkau digs a good body shot into Volkov's ribs.
Nokkau lands a jab to Volkov's midsection.
Volkov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nokkau lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Volkov falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kamalu Nokkau! |
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Event:
KoF: New Blood III
Date: Oct 03, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zatlers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Volkov was well out of range. Poor timing from Zatlers.#TD#
Volkov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Zatlers's guard.
Volkov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Zatlers is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Volkov works over Zatlers with some ground and pound from guard.
Volkov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Volkov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov is stalling in the full guard. #T1#
Zatlers not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Volkov 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.
Zatlers has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Volkov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Volkov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zatlers on the ground.
Volkov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Zatlers's head.
Zatlers can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Volkov controls the pace.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Zatlers bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Volkov's guard. #REVB#
Zatlers is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Volkov wants to sweep here but Zatlers controlling him for the moment.
Volkov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Volkov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Volkov wants to sweep but no luck.
Volkov is controlling Zatlers's posture.#T3#
Zatlers is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A slow jab from Volkov misses its intended target. #TD#
Volkov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Zatlers!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Zatlers tries to improve position but can't.
Volkov looking to control but instead Zatlers has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Zatlers avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Volkov.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zatlers trying to control from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Volkov in particular looking to stall.
We've been informed that Zatlers has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#SUB2#
Zatlers looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
Volkov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Zatlers with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ground and pound from Volkov.
Volkov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Volkov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Zatlers is refusing to be controlled, as Volkov sits in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Volkov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Zatlers is looking to control Volkov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Zatlers avoid being mounted?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abraham Volkov dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Zatlers is defended easily by Volkov.
Valdis Zatlers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zatlers takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Zatlers moves out of range as Volkov strikes.
Zatlers steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Volkov.
Zatlers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Volkov.
#TD#
Volkov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Zatlers has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Volkov is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Volkov 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. #T1#
Zatlers wants to improve his position but Volkov is controlling well.
Abraham Volkov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Volkov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Volkov winds up and cracks Zatlers with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Volkov wants to control but Zatlers is keeping him busy.
Volkov lands strikes from half guard.
Volkov is looking to take a break and control but Zatlers is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zatlers blocking the ground and pound attempt from Volkov.
Zatlers is looking to control Volkov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Zatlers avoid being mounted?
Volkov lands with a punch from half guard. #T2#
Volkov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Zatlers does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Volkov prevents Zatlers from improving his position.
Volkov is looking to advance position but Zatlers won't allow it.
Volkov content to control rather than advance.
Volkov is looking to stall here but Zatlers recovers full guard.
Volkov with a nice head shot there.
Volkov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zatlers can do to turn this around?#T3#
Volkov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Volkov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Volkov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Volkov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Zatlers for as long as he can get away with.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Zatlers walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#CL#
Volkov has Zatlers up against the cage in a clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Volkov.
Volkov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Zatlers trying to stall but Volkov improves his position.
Zatlers is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Volkov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Zatlers drops down looking for an ankle pick but Volkov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Abraham Volkov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Valdis Zatlers.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zatlers rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Volkov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Volkov tries to close the distance and clinch but Zatlers swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zatlers on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Zatlers uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Volkov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abraham Volkov dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##TD#
Volkov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Zatlers's guard.
Volkov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Zatlers trying to keep a closed guard but Volkov is proving a slippery customer.
Volkov lands a couple of digs.
Volkov content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Zatlers has his foot on Volkov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Volkov works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zatlers working a defensive guard here.
Volkov showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
Zatlers avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Volkov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Volkov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Zatlers wants to sweep but no luck.
Volkov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Volkov cracks Zatlers with a solid left hand.
Volkov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Volkov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T2#
Volkov landing some decent shots from guard.
Volkov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zatlers is keeping the position for now.
Volkov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Zatlers keeping moving, preventing Volkov from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Zatlers fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Zatlers takes a jab right on the kisser.
Volkov seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Zatlers shoots for a double leg takedown but Volkov sprawls well. He's pushed Zatlers's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Volkov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#TD#
Volkov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Zatlers is working to avoid the ground and pound but Volkov connects with a decent elbow.
A lull in the action here as Volkov stalls from top position.
Volkov lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Zatlers down.
#T4#
Zatlers seems a little lost for a moment, as Volkov dominates the positioning.
Volkov cracks Zatlers with a big elbow.
Volkov lands a few punches from side control.
Volkov scores with a couple of short elbows.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Volkov misses with the ground and pound.
Volkov takes a little break here. Zatlers wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Zatlers is looking for a sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zatlers managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Volkov.
Volkov lands some shots froms side control.
Valdis Zatlers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Abraham Volkov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Volkov working the ground and pound from side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Abraham Volkov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Volkov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abraham Volkov! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 06, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Volkov takes the fight into the clinch.
Volkov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Johnson tries to break free but Volkov pushes him back against the cage.
Johnson wants to stall.
Volkov avoiding damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1#
Volkov stalling against the cage.
Johnson stalling in the clinch but Volkov improves position.
A head punch on the inside from Volkov fails to land.
Still in the clinch, Volkov scores with a nice short uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Snappy Johnson has been cut.
Volkov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Stalling in the clinch from Volkov.
Volkov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#T2#
Volkov pressing his opponent against the cage.
Volkov dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Abraham Volkov.
Volkov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Volkov misses with a double jab.
And Johnson responds with a good body kick, but Volkov manages to step out the way in time.
Nice takedown defense from Volkov. No joy for Johnson on that attempt. #T3##CL#
Volkov clinches up with Johnson and pushes him back against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Volkov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Johnson up against the cage.
Volkov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Volkov misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Volkov misses with a punch on the inside.
Volkov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Johnson up against the cage.
Volkov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Volkov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Johnson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Johnson dodges the punch combination from Volkov.
Johnson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Volkov throws a big shot that misses.
Johnson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Volkov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Johnson with the counter takedown but Volkov avoids it easily.
Johnson moves away from the strike by Volkov.
Johnson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#TD#
Volkov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Johnson's half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abraham Volkov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Snappy Johnson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Johnson throws a push kick but Volkov slaps the foot to one side.
Snappy Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Volkov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#TD#
Volkov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Johnson's half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson is trying to maintain the position but Volkov is very close to passing his half guard.
Volkov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Johnson trying to hold on to Volkov's head to control him but Volkov postures up.
Volkov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Johnson on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ground and pound from Volkov. #T1#
Volkov is controlling the pace.
Volkov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?
Volkov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Volkov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Volkov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Volkov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Johnson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Volkov.
Johnson taking some punishment here, with Volkov in his half guard. #CUT#That has opened up Snappy Johnson's cut even more.
Volkov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Volkov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#CUT#Snappy Johnson's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Snappy Johnson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Abraham Volkov! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 19, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Volkov has his takedown stuffed
and Outback counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Abraham Volkov has been cut.
We've been told by Outback's head coaches at GWad's Playpen that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Volkov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Outback counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Volkov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Macca Outback has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abraham Volkov.
Volkov with a nice cross.
Volkov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Volkov misses with a takedown
and Outback counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov throws a nice looking combination but Outback bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Volkov lands the left hand.
Volkov throws a right hand that misses
and Outback counters with a nice body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Outback works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T1#
Volkov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Outback counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Volkov thinking.
Volkov looks winded!
Good exchange - Outback coming out on top.#CUT#That has opened up Abraham Volkov's cut even more.
Volkov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Outback counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Volkov out cold! What a finish! Outback is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Macca Outback! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 28, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Volkov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bichette.
Volkov shoots in looking for a takedown but Bichette manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Volkov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Volkov misses with a left hand
and Bichette counters with a one-two to the body.
Volkov throws a combination that misses
and Bichette counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Abraham Volkov has been cut.
Volkov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Volkov shoots for a double leg takedown but Bichette sprawls well. He's pushed Volkov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Volkov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bichette.
Bichette with a jab.
Bichette tries to bum rush Volkov with a series of wild strikes but Volkov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bichette scores with a body shot.
Volkov misses with a takedown attempt - Bichette sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abraham Volkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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!
Bichette connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Volkov momentarily.
#KD2#
Bichette drops Volkov with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Volkov looks back up at him and smiles so Bichette waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC2#Volkov is rocked!
Volkov looks to land a right hand but Bichette moved out of range.
Oh Volkov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bichette defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Volkov.
Volkov seems to have got his legs back now.#T1#
Bichette knocks out Volkov with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Bichette before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Bichette picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bo Bichette! |
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