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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charles Barkley (ranked 896 p4p, 1624 weight class) and Vitaly Volkanov (ranked 113 p4p, 198 weight class). Barkley's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Space Jam. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Charles Barkley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vitaly Volkanov!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Ackerman and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Volkanov looks to land a right hand but Barkley moved out of range.
Barkley getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
It looks like Vitaly Volkanov has been cut.
Barkley fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Volkanov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Barkley's corner calls for a 1-2. Barkley obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Volkanov throws an off balance right hand
and Barkley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Barkley misses the target.
Barkley lands a lovely overhand right.
Volkanov throws a jab but it's blocked by Barkley.
Volkanov is looking to clinch but Barkley is avoiding it.
Nice shot by Barkley.
Volkanov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Volkanov scores with a nice right hand.
It looks like Charles Barkley has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barkley ducks under a wild hook from Volkanov.
It looked like Barkley wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkanov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Volkanov takes one to the side of the head.
Volkanov throws a jab but it's blocked by Barkley.
Volkanov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barkley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Volkanov throws a hook but Barkley blocks it.
Barkley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Volkanov.
As Volkanov looks to move away, Barkley throws a big counter combo but Volkanov just gets out of the way.
Barkley throws a good cross that connects.
Barkley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Volkanov.
Barkley is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Barkley with a hook.
Volkanov swats away the attempt to clinch by Barkley.
Barkley moves out of range as Volkanov strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volkanov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Barkley makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Good exchange - Volkanov coming out on top.
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!
Barkley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Volkanov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Barkley misses the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Volkanov! But no joy.
Volkanov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Barkley counters with a left to the body.
Volkanov tries to clinch up
and Barkley counters with a left to the body.
Volkanov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Barkley can pounce on him.
Volkanov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Barkley's corner calls for a 1-2. Barkley obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkanov throws a lazy uppercut
and Barkley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Volkanov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Barkley scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Barkley misses with a straight right.
Vitaly Volkanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barkley is looking to chop away at Volkanov's legs.
Volkanov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Barkley looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Volkanov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Volkanov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Barkley connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Volkanov scrambles back to his feet.
Volkanov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Barkley throws a front kick aimed at Volkanov's knee but Volkanov avoids it well.
Barkley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Volkanov throws out the jab.
Barkley is looking to land body kicks.
Barkley is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Volkanov looks to land a right hand but Barkley moved out of range.
Barkley jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Volkanov throws a nice looking combination but Barkley bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volkanov moves forwards but Barkley connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Volkanov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Volkanov cracks Barkley with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Volkanov scores with a jab to the body.
Volkanov swings for the body but Barkley moves out of range.
Volkanov 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.
Volkanov cracks Barkley with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Volkanov has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Barkley to stand back up!
Charles Barkley's cut is getting worse.
Barkley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barkley looks to score with a jab to the body but Volkanov is just out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barkley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Barkley has managed to clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Barkley.
Volkanov tries to land knees in the clinch but Barkley avoids the damage to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Barkley dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Barkley scores with a jab. Volkanov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Volkanov has Barkley up against the cage in a clinch.
Volkanov looking to slow down the pace here.
Volkanov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Barkley blocks it with crossed arms.
Barkley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barkley is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Barkley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Volkanov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Barkley.
Barkley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barkley blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Volkanov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Barkley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barkley works on Volkanov's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barkley.
Volkanov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Barkley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Volkanov blocks a body shot from Barkley.
Good body shot from Barkley.
Volkanov is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barkley lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Volkanov.
Barkley throws a punch but it's blocked by Volkanov.
Barkley presses Volkanov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Barkley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barkley.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barkley.
Barkley lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Volkanov backwards.
A right hand to the body from Barkley.
Barkley lands with a short shot to the head.
Barkley lands a right hand that snaps the head of Volkanov backwards.
Barkley lands a right hand that snaps the head of Volkanov backwards.
A right hand to the body from Barkley.
Barkley is working Volkanov over against the cage.
Barkley working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Volkanov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barkley lands a body shot.
Barkley gets through Volkanov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Barkley tries to throw a body punch but Volkanov avoids it by throwing Barkley back against the cage.
Barkley lands a left hand.
Barkley misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Barkley.
Volkanov working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Barkley.
Barkley gets through Volkanov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Volkanov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Barkleys head.
Volkanov blocking some punches.
Volkanov blocking some punches.
Barkley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Volkanov can do to turn this around?
Volkanov blocks a body shot from Barkley.
A shot in the inside from Barkley.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Volkanov.
Volkanov blocks a body shot from Barkley.
Barkley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Volkanov's elbow.
Barkley lands a left hand.
Volkanov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Barkley has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Barkley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Volkanov tries to land a knee to the head but Barkley blocks with his arms.
Barkley throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Volkanovs head.
Barkley throws a head punch that misses.
Barkley misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkanov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barkley throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Barkley pushes Volkanov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Barkley misses with the head strike.
Barkley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Volkanov's elbow.
Barkley scores with a nice hook to the head.
Barkley working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barkley.
Barkley lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Barkley softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Volkanov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barkley scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Barkley on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Barkley.
Volkanov is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barkley lands a hook to the side of the head.
Volkanov is still on wobbly legs! Can Barkley finish him?
Still in the clinch, Barkley scores with a nice short uppercut.
Barkley throws a punch but it's blocked by Volkanov.
Barkley lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Barkley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Volkanov seems to have recovered his senses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barkley scores with a shot to the side of Volkanov's head.
Barkley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barkley has a couple of punches blocked by Volkanov.
Volkanov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Barkley backwards.
Barkley works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Barkley blocking some punches.
Volkanov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Barkley tries to work over Volkanov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barkley lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barkley scores with a nice hook to the head.
Barkley lands with a light punch inside.
Barkley lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Barkley presses Volkanov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Barkley lands with a right to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barkley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Volkanov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Barkley.
Barkley working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Barkley digs a right hand into Volkanov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Volkanov's gas tank.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Barkley dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Volkanov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Charles Barkley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Volkanov missing with a left hand there. Barkley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barkley scores with a spinning back kick!
Barkley digs a good body shot into Volkanov's ribs.
Barkley fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Volkanov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Vitaly Volkanov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Volkanov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Barkley keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkanov throws a right hand that misses
enabling Barkley to counter with a crisp jab.
Volkanov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Barkley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Volkanov throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Barkley counter with a right hand.
Volkanov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Barkley bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Volkanov's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkanov throws a right hand that misses
and Barkley counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Barkley's corner calls for a 1-2. Barkley obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Barkley gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Volkanov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Barkley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barkley lands a right hand.
Charles Barkley has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Barkley lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short left from Volkanov.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Barkley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Volkanov taking a breather.
Barkley misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hook to the body lands for Barkley.
Barkley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Barkley on the inside.
Barkley lands a hook that snaps the head of Volkanov backwards.
Barkley lands with a right to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barkley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Volkanov's elbow.
Barkley lands a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Barkley - that landed with a thud.
Volkanov takes a shot to the head.
Barkley lands with a short shot to the head.
Barkley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Volkanov's elbow.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Barkley throws a head punch that misses.
Barkley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barkley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barkley lands with a left to the head.
Barkley makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Barkley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barkley lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Volkanov.
Volkanov misses with a punch on the inside.
Barkley pushes Volkanov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Barkley tries to throw a body punch but Volkanov avoids it by throwing Barkley back against the cage.
Barkley tries to work over Volkanov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Volkanov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Still in the clinch, Barkley scores with a nice short uppercut.
Volkanov misses with a knee to the head.
Barkley scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Barkley lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Volkanov wants to stall.
Barkley pushes Volkanov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barkley lands a shot to the body.
Volkanov lands a left hand.
Barkley tries to throw a body punch but Volkanov avoids it by throwing Barkley back against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Barkley as Volkanov tries to tie him up.
Barkley throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Volkanovs head.
Barkley creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Volkanov with a big uppercut! Volkanov tries to clinch up but Barkley pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Volkanov to the mat! Volkanov covers up and Barkley unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Charles Barkley!
A very excited looking Charles Barkley 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.
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