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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Raphael Red (ranked 3978 p4p, 4314 weight class) and Bogdan Volkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Raphael Red!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bogdan Volkov!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Dmitry Maklakov and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Red throws a sloppy head kick and Volkov moves out of range easily.
Red lands a head kick. Volkov smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Bogdan Volkov has been cut.
Volkov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Red but Red pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Volkov clinches up with Red and pushes him back against the cage.
Red misses with a hook from the clinch.
Red can't break the clinch.
Red breaks from the clinch.
Volkov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Red with a nice calf kick.
Red scores with a push kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Red gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Volkov has had enough of the clinch but Red keeps him there for the moment.
Red misses with a short punch on the inside.
Red throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Red misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Red being controlled against the cage.
Red is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Volkov pulls Red into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Volkov wants to sweep but no luck.
Red pushing down on Volkov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Volkov wants to improve his position but Red is controlling well.
Red stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volkov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Volkov.
Volkov controls Red momentarily but Red frees himself.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Volkov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Red avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Red won't allow Volkov to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Red slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Volkov is trying to control Red's posture but Red avoids it.
Volkov tries to improve position but can't.
Red trying to control the action but Volkov is working from the bottom.
Volkov is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Red has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Red is looking to take a break and control but Volkov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Red with a hook.
Red fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Volkov, pushing him back against the cage.
Volkov tries for a takedown but Red manages to get underhooks.
Volkov blocking some punches.
Volkov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Red just stands there and leans against the cage.
Raphael Red has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bogdan Volkov.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Red.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Red throws a punch but it's blocked by Volkov.
Red letting Volkov take a breather here.
Volkov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Volkov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Raphael Red dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bogdan Volkov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Horrible takedown attempt by Volkov or perhaps it was just good defense by Red, which made it look bad.
Volkov closes the distance and clinches up with Red, looking for a takedown. Volkov pushes Red against the cage but Red circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Red lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Red tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Volkov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Red tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Volkov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Red lands a two punch combo.
Volkov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Volkov fails with a takedown attempt.
Raphael Red has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bogdan Volkov.
Red lands with a nice body kick.
Volkov takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Volkov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Red gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Volkov prevents a body shot from Red.
Volkov is looking to break free of the clinch but Red has double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Red after a bit of a struggle.
Volkov prevents a body shot from Red.
Volkov blocks a body shot from Red.
Volkov breaks from the clinch.
Red throws a lazy head kick
and Volkov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Volkov.
Volkov can't get the takedown.
Volkov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Red after a bit of a struggle.
Volkov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Red goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Red has a couple of punches blocked by Volkov.
Red breaks from the clinch.
Red tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Volkov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Red backing away here, and Volkov unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Raphael Red is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Red throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Raphael Red is winning the standup battle so far.
Volkov misses with a takedown attempt - Red sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Red wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Red looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Volkov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Volkov is defended easily by Red.
Red went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Volkov is defended easily by Red.
Volkov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Volkov tries to clinch there but Red circles away.
Red throws a right hand that Volkov ducks under and follows up with a left that Volkov also avoids with ease.
Volkov moves out of range as Red strikes.
Bogdan Volkov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkov shoots in but no luck this time.
Volkov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Volkov clinches with his opponent.
Volkov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Red is defending well.
Red fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Volkov leaning against his opponent.
Volkov wants to stall.
Red escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Red throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick misses from Red.
Red lands with a kick to the temple. Volkov shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Volkov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Red as he avoids it easily.
Red throws a nice looking combination but Volkov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Volkov closes the distance and clinches up with Red, looking for a takedown. Volkov pushes Red against the cage but Red circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Donk. Red catches Volkov right on the button with a cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volkov moves into the clinch.
Red scores with a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Red throws a punch but it's blocked by Volkov.
Red tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Volkov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Volkov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Red avoids it.
Volkov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Red is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Volkov is breathing heavily.
Volkov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Volkov.
Red swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Volkov blocking some punches.
Red working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Red fails to land.
Volkov is trying to force a seperation but Red has the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Raphael Red dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bogdan Volkov's cut.
That's time! Red's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Red tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Volkov tries a head kick but it misses.
Volkov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Red throws a sloppy head kick and Volkov moves out of range easily.
Volkov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Red sprawls well. Red wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Volkov gets slowly back to his feet.
Red fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Volkov.
Red lands with an overhand left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid body kick from Red.
Red is looking to slow Volkov down with leg kicks.
Red lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Volkov at a distance.
Red tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Volkov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkov shoots in for a takedown but Red shows good takedown defense.
Red seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Volkov takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Volkov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Volkov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Red tries a head kick but it misses.
Volkov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Red avoids the head kick by Volkov.
Red tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Red misses with a body kick.
Red jabs Volkov right on the nose. Volkov blinks but takes it well.
Volkov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Volkov throws a head kick that misses.
Red lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Volkov has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Red.
Red stuffs the takedown attempt from Volkov. Volkov gets slowly back to his feet.
Raphael Red has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bogdan Volkov.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Red - that will leave a mark!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volkov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Red lands with a nice combination. Volkov backs away looking to recover.
Red scores with a head kick. Volkov tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
That has opened up Bogdan Volkov's cut even more.
Volkov wants to clinch up but Red keeps it at a distance.
Red stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Red wants it to stay on the feet.
Red pushes Volkov away with a front kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Red.
Red jabs Volkov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A head kick misses from Red.
And Volkov tries to counter it with a takedown but Red pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Red tries to close the distance and clinch but Volkov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Red looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Volkov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Red digs a good hook to Volkov's body.
Red scores with a head kick. Volkov tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Volkov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Red sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Volkov somewhat.
Red throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A head kick by Red misses
and Volkov counters with a two punch combo.
Red scores with a three punch combo!
Volkov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Red swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Red lands with a nice body kick.
Red scores with a kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Volkov avoids the head kick by Red.
Volkov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Volkov lands a slapping body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Red throws a lazy right hand but Volkov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Volkov is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Raphael Red seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Red misses with a wild body shot.
Volkov closes the distance and clinches.
Red working aggressively here.
Volkov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Red prevents it.
Red breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Raphael Red is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Red connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Volkov momentarily.
Red clobbers Volkov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Volkov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Red missing with a left hand there. Volkov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Red pushes Volkov away with a front kick.
Volkov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bogdan Volkov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Volkov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Red but Red pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that's the end of the fight!
Raphael Red showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Red 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raphael Red!
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