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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Irish Power (ranked 138 p4p, 472 weight class) and Ivan Volkov (ranked 17 p4p, 55 weight class). Irish Power is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Red Belt
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Irish Power!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 14 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Volkov!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Aafke Stam and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Power darts in and clinches Volkov up against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Power.
Power misses with a punch on the inside.
Volkov misses with a punch to the body.
Power blocks a body shot from Volkov.
Volkov looking for a takedown.
A short left from Volkov.
Volkov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Powers head.
A short left from Power.
Power lands a hook that snaps the head of Volkov backwards.
Volkov has Power pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Power manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Power throws a punch but it's blocked by Volkov.
Power tries to land knees in the clinch but Volkov avoids the damage to the body.
Volkov is trying to maintain a safe position but Power gets an underhook and turns Volkov into the cage.
Volkov is leaning against Power and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Power misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Volkov.
Volkov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Irish Power has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Volkov.
Power struggles to land a body shot inside as Volkov controls his hands.
Volkov misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hook to the body lands for Volkov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Power throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Volkovs head.
Volkov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Power pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Power tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Volkov's elbow.
Volkov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Volkov can't find room to land a body shot as Power controls the action.
Power lands with a left to the head.
Volkov blocks an uppercut.
Volkov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Power prevents it.
Power lands a right hand that snaps the head of Volkov backwards.
Volkov manages to break the clinch.
Power fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Volkov, pushing him back against the cage.
Power lands a hook to the side of the head.
Power gets underhooks to prevent Volkov's takedown attempt.
Volkov tries a body shot but Power blocks it.
Power working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Power lands a nice knee to the body.
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!
Power throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Volkovs head.
Power tries to work over Volkov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volkov wants a takedown but no success here.
Power softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Power.
Power lands with a short shot to the head.
Power fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Volkov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Power is pressed up against the cage. Volkov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Power down to the mat. Power avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Power cracks Volkov with an open hand slap.
Volkov throws a hook to the side of Power's head but Power sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Power throwing a counter right hand but Volkov manages to avoid it.
A jab from Volkov misses.
Power fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Volkov checks it well.
Volkov pushes Power up against the cage in a clinch.
Power prevents a body shot from Volkov.
Power working aggressively here.
Power scores with a shot to the side of Volkov's head.
Power lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Volkov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Power lands with a right to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Power tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Volkov's elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Volkov.
Power throws a punch but it's blocked by Volkov.
Volkov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Power seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Volkov can turn it around.
Power tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Power has a couple of punches blocked by Volkov.
Power struggles to land a body shot inside as Volkov controls his hands.
Volkov is working for takedown but Power is calmly controlling the position for now.
Volkov lands a hook that snaps the head of Power backwards.
Power tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Power.
Volkov tries a body shot but Power blocks it.
Power gets through Volkov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Volkov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Volkov has clasped his hands together around Power's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Power pushes Volkov away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Volkov gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Power is looking to regain half guard here but Volkov keeps moving and retains side control.
Power is trying to buck Volkov off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volkov wants to control but Power is keeping him busy.
Power knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Volkov on the ground.
Volkov in side control, throwing shots but Power defends.
Power wants to control but Volkov postures up.
Power is trying to get back to his feet.
Volkov misses with the ground and pound.
Volkov looking to control but instead Power has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Power is trying to get back to full guard.
Power is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Alpha Brasil that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Volkov lands with a punch from half guard.
Volkov passes to side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Irish Power dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Volkov sizes up Power with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Power throws a good cross that connects.
Power lands a really nice looking cross but Volkov seems unphased.
Ivan Volkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Volkov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Volkov darts in looking for a takedown but Power gets double underhooks and turns Volkov into the cage.
Volkov slips a jab from Power.
The fighters circling - Power throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Volkov tries to move into range but Power moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Power tries to clinch there but Volkov circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Power connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Power throws a jab but it's blocked by Volkov.
Power works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Volkov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Power sprawls well. Power wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Volkov gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Power throws a jab when Volkov was well out of range.
Volkov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Volkov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Power.
Power circles away from the clinch attempt.
Power wants to land a leg kick but Volkov is out of range.
Volkov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A little feinted left hand from Power on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Irish Power has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Volkov.
Volkov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Power listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Power has closed the distance and engaged Volkov in a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Volkov.
Power throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volkov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Volkov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Volkov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Volkov blocks an elbow strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Volkov.
Power is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Volkov can do to turn this around?
Power lands 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!
Nice body punch from Volkov - that landed with a thud.
Volkov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Power tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Power connects with an inside leg kick.
Volkov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Power avoids it really well and circles away.
Volkov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Irish Power is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Power lands with a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Power. No joy for Volkov on that attempt.
Volkov takes one on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from Volkov misses the target.
Volkov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Power.
Volkov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Power has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Power lands a jab.
Power scores with a jab. Volkov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Volkov scores with a punch to the head.
Power misses with a jab, cross combination.
Power misses with a hook. Volkov ducked under it nicely.
A nice side step and Volkov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Power gets caught flat footed, as Volkov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Volkov scoring with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volkov pushing down on Power's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Power manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Volkov keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Irish Power has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Volkov can't find room to land a body shot as Power controls the action.
Volkov has Power pressed against the cage.
Power tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Power misses with a punch on the inside.
Volkov gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Power wants to get back to his feet.
Volkov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Volkov trying to mount his opponent but Power defends it.
Ivan Volkov has got the better of the ground game so far.
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.
Volkov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Irish Power dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Volkov has Power up against the cage in a clinch.
Power is pressed up against the cage. Volkov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Power down to the mat. Power avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Volkov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Power.
Volkov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Power swings widly with a right hand
and Volkov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Volkov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Volkov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Volkov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Volkov cracks Power with a big right hand but Power just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Volkov in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Power is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkov controlling from side mount.
Power bucks up and tries to throw Volkov off but instead Volkov has got his back!
Power tries to escape but Volkov has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Even with his hooks in, Volkov manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Power is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volkov working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Power is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Volkov has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Power taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ivan Volkov!
Ivan Volkov is the new featherweight champion!
Ivan Volkov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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