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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bart Cubbedge (ranked 1906 p4p, 209 weight class) and Aleksandr Volkov (ranked 3444 p4p, 338 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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166 lbs
11 - 9 - 0 |
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159 lbs
12 - 7 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent MT
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bart Cubbedge !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aleksandr Volkov!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Volkov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Volkov throws a sloppy head kick and Cubbedge moves out of range easily.
Volkov instigates a clinch.
Cubbedge avoiding damage as Volkov throws knees to the body.
Cubbedge blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Volkov as Cubbedge tries to tie him up.
Volkov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Volkov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Cubbedge is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Volkov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cubbedge wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bart Cubbedge . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Volkov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Our sources have told us that Cubbedge has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Cubbedge stalling in the clinch.
Cubbedge gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Volkov.
Volkov avoiding damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cubbedge has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Volkov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Volkov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Cubbedge leaning his opponent against the cage.
Cubbedge is looking for a takedown.
Cubbedge tries for a takedown but Volkov manages to get underhooks.
Cubbedge has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Volkov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Volkov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cubbedge .
Volkov gets underhooks to prevent Cubbedge 's takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Volkov tries to land a knee to the head but Cubbedge blocks with his arms.
Cubbedge is looking for a takedown.
Volkov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cubbedge blocks it with crossed arms.
Volkov manages to break the clinch.
Volkov throws a body shot but no joy.
Cubbedge clobbers Volkov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Volkov jabs Cubbedge right on the nose. Cubbedge blinks but takes it well.
Cubbedge shoots in looking for a takedown. Volkov tries to sprawl out of it but Cubbedge keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Volkov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice takedown defense from Volkov. No joy for Cubbedge on that attempt.
Cubbedge tries to clinch up.
Aleksandr Volkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cubbedge takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A jab from Cubbedge misses.
Volkov fails to land with a series of punches.
Volkov moves out of range of the strikes.
Cubbedge throws a body punch but Volkov moves out of range.
Volkov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Volkov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cubbedge takes one to the side of the head.
Volkov has managed to clinch.
Cubbedge drops down looking for an ankle pick but Volkov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Cubbedge tries to clinch up.
Cubbedge forces Volkov back against the cage and clinches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Volkov has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Cubbedge uses from the top position.
Volkov working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cubbedge sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Volkov keeping moving, preventing Cubbedge from controlling successfully.
Cubbedge sitting in guard here, content to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cubbedge wants to control from the top but Volkov keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksandr Volkov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Cubbedge ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Volkov moves away.
Cubbedge with a lazy takedown attempt
and Volkov counters with a stiff right hand.
Volkov swings for the body but Cubbedge moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Volkov. No joy for Cubbedge on that attempt.
Volkov scores with a nice right hand.
Cubbedge stuffs the takedown.
Cubbedge cracks Volkov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cubbedge misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bart Cubbedge . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Volkov slips a jab from Cubbedge .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cubbedge moves in looking to clinch but Volkov pushes him off.
Volkov moves into the clinch.
Cubbedge stops a takedown attempt from Volkov.
Cubbedge breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Cubbedge instigates a clinch.
Volkov has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Cubbedge is trying to keep an underhook but Volkov manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Volkov not doing much here.
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.
Cubbedge is trying to control but can't.
Cubbedge gets full guard.
Cubbedge is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volkov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Volkov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Volkov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Volkov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Volkov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Volkov lands a jab to Cubbedge 's midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cubbedge darts in trying to clinch
and Cubbedge takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Volkov misses
and Cubbedge counters with a shoot takedown. Volkov fights it but they end up in guard.
Cubbedge trying to control the position from guard on top but Volkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cubbedge is stalling in the full guard.
Cubbedge postures up.
Volkov has Cubbedge pulled in close to control his posture.
Cubbedge tries to free his leg and advance position but Volkov is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volkov is pulling down on Cubbedge 's head to control his posture.
Cubbedge trying to control the position from guard on top but Volkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cubbedge is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Volkov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cubbedge fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Volkov to the ground. Cubbedge is now in Volkov's guard.
Volkov is controlling Cubbedge 's posture.
Volkov keeping moving, preventing Cubbedge from controlling successfully.
Cubbedge 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksandr Volkov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Cubbedge 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Volkov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cubbedge shoots in and drives through. Volkov sprawls well.
Volkov tries to land a leg kick but Cubbedge saw it coming and moves away.
Volkov throws a sloppy head kick and Cubbedge moves out of range easily.
Cubbedge appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Volkov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cubbedge manages to avoid it.
Volkov throws a hook but Cubbedge blocks it.
A jab from Cubbedge finds it's way through Volkov's defenses.
Volkov connects with a body shot that sends Cubbedge 's belly button to the back.
Cubbedge looking to score a takedown here. Volkov is defending well but Cubbedge drives through and ends up in Volkov's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cubbedge not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Volkov keeping moving, preventing Cubbedge from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cubbedge stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Volkov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cubbedge trying to control but Volkov is working from the bottom.
Volkov controlling the position.
Volkov keeping moving, preventing Cubbedge from controlling successfully.
Cubbedge wants to pass the guard but Volkov is keeping the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Volkov swats away the attempt to clinch by Cubbedge .
Bart Cubbedge has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cubbedge is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Volkov's half guard.
Cubbedge passes to full mount!
Cubbedge is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Volkov can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Cubbedge can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Volkov is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkov tries to hold on but Cubbedge pushes him away.
Cubbedge goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Volkov is on top in guard.
Volkov looking to sit in guard and control but Cubbedge gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Cubbedge pushes down on Volkov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cubbedge wants to pass to mount but Volkov is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cubbedge seems to be looking for submissions.
Cubbedge is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Volkov holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bart Cubbedge showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Volkov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aleksandr Volkov!
Aleksandr Volkov 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.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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