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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between O Brian Nortega (ranked 2539 p4p, 2659 weight class) and Ratibor Volkov (ranked 208 p4p, 217 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, O Brian Nortega!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ratibor Volkov!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nortega misses with an attempted mid kick.
A jab from Volkov finds it's way through Nortega's defenses.
Volkov throws a body shot but no joy.
Nortega misses with a hook. Volkov ducked under it nicely.
Volkov misses with a hook.
Nortega throws a head kick but Volkov moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Volkov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nortega looks for a takedown but Volkov sprawls well.
Volkov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Volkov misses with the combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Nortega misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov scores with a jab. Nortega acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Volkov lands a nice hook to Nortega's body. Nortega takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nortega walks into a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nortega.
Volkov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nortega moves away.
Volkov connects with the punch.
Nortega uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Volkov.
Volkov takes one to the chin there.
Nortega swings widly with a right hand
and Volkov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nortega seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Volkov scores with a nice right hand.
Volkov lands with a good body shot.
Volkov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Volkov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nortega throws a hook to the side of Volkov's head but Volkov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A nice side step and Volkov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Volkov connects with the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Volkov. Nortega does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nortega misses with an uppercut.
Nortega tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Volkov lands with an overhand left.
Volkov blocks a head kick by Nortega.
It seemed like Volkov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A punch lands to the side of Volkov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ratibor Volkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nortega misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Volkov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Nortega back to the cage. Volkov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Nortega walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nortega tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Volkov was well out of range. Poor timing from Nortega.
Nortega throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Volkov misses with an uppercut. Nortega saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nortega looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Volkov throws a body shot but no joy.
Volkov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Volkov misses with an uppercut
and Nortega counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Volkov looks to score with a jab to the body but Nortega is just out of range.
Volkov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Volkov avoids a kick to the body.
Volkov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nortega misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nortega throws a body kick that misses
and Volkov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Volkov.
Volkov scores with a jab to the body.
Nortega misses with a body shot
and Volkov counters with a left to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volkov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Volkov slips under a jab from Nortega.
Nortega takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nortega ducks under a wild hook from Volkov.
A quick step to the side and Nortega tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nortega rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Volkov counters with a straight right hand.
Volkov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Nortega had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Volkov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Nortega misses the target.
Volkov misses with a body shot.
Volkov thuds a left hand into Nortega's body.
Volkov scores with a nice head shot.
Nortega misses with a right hand
and Volkov counters with a three punch combo that has Nortega backing up. Nortega nods at Volkov to acknowledge the strikes.
Nortega doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nortega ducks under a wild hook from Volkov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ratibor Volkov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nortega gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Volkov.
Volkov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nortega tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nortega throws a poor cross that misses
and Volkov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Volkov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nortega went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Volkov throws a hook to the side of Nortega's head but Nortega sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A left lands for Volkov.
Nortega walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Volkov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Volkov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nortega displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Volkov throws out the jab.
Nortega is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nortega staying out of range there.
Nortega defending well as Volkov loads up on a big left hand.
Volkov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nortega moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nortega with a nice cross.
Volkov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nortega was well out of range. Poor timing from Volkov.
Ratibor Volkov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jab by Volkov.
Nortega misses with a looping left.
Volkov lands the left hand.
Nortega gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Volkov misses with a straight left.
Volkov scores with a punch to the head.
Volkov misses with a two punch combination.
Volkov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nortega.
Nortega half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nortega fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volkov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Volkov jabs Nortega to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Volkov misses with an uppercut.
Volkov misses with an uppercut
and Nortega finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Nortega tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nortega moves out of range of the strikes.
Nortega feinted with a counter takedown.
We've been informed that Volkov has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Volkov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Volkov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nortega.
Volkov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nortega.
Good shot there by Volkov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkov misses with a hook
and Nortega counters with a slapping leg kick.
Volkov throws an overhand right that lands on Nortega's shoulder, as Nortega tries to avoid the shot.
Volkov throws a jab when Nortega was well out of range.
Nortega appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nortega displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Volkov throws out the jab.
Volkov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nortega takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Volkov misses with a body shot.
Nortega misses with a body punch
and Volkov counters with a left to the body.
Nortega misses with a kick to the body
and Volkov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab from Volkov finds it's way through Nortega's defenses.
Ratibor Volkov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Volkov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volkov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Volkov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nortega is looking for a counter combo.
Volkov slips a jab from Nortega.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Volkov, as that shot connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nortega throws a head kick that misses.
Nortega lands a head kick. Volkov smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Volkov sizes up Nortega with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nortega swings for the body but Volkov moves out of range.
Nortega shoots for a takedown but Volkov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Volkov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nortega doesn't seem bothered though.
Volkov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nortega misses with a head kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ratibor Volkov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Volkov throws a jab but it's blocked by Nortega.
Ratibor Volkov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nortega throws a right and a left that Volkov avoids nicely.
Volkov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nortega gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Volkov.
Nortega throws a jab but it's blocked by Volkov.
Volkov lands a jab to Nortega's midsection.
Nortega looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nortega walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Volkov throws a hook to the side of Nortega's head but Nortega sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Volkov throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov throws the left hand but Nortega avoids the punch easily.
Volkov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Volkov scores with a nice right hand.
Nortega needs to keep his hands up - Volkov had a free shot at his head there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkov scores with the left hand. Nortega knows he should have avoided that one.
Volkov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nortega looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Volkov looks to score with a jab to the body but Nortega is just out of range.
Nortega closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Volkov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nortega looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Volkov catches Nortega with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nortega takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Volkov throws a body punch but Nortega moves out of range.
Volkov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Volkov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nortega was well out of range. Poor timing from Volkov.
Nortega misses with a double jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nortega keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Volkov avoids the head kick by Nortega.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nortega.
Volkov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Nortega on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Volkov.
Nortega is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A head kick by Nortega misses
and Volkov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sloppy strikes from Volkov. Those never looked like landing.
Nortega swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nortega throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Volkov lands with a good body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkov looks to land a left hand but Nortega moved out of range nicely.
Volkov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Nortega might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Nortega on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Volkov lands a body shot.
Volkov checks a low kick from Nortega.
Volkov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Volkov misses with a body shot.
Nortega throws a head kick that misses.
Nortega misses with a looping right.
Nortega takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nortega takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nortega avoids the body shot from Volkov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volkov lands with a good body shot.
Volkov lands with a good body shot.
Nortega tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Volkov scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Volkov misses the shot to the body.
Volkov lands a nice shot to the body.
Nortega moves out of range as Volkov strikes.
Nortega takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Volkov throws a jab but it's blocked by Nortega.
Volkov lands a nice looking body shot.
O Brian Nortega has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nortega looks to land a right hand but Volkov moved out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ratibor Volkov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Volkov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ratibor Volkov!
Ratibor Volkov thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, O Brian Nortega stepped up to the mic, saying 'For those who don’t know what the eagle does is the eagle lives for 70 years. At the 40-year mark, the eagle loses the sharpness of its beak, the feathers aren’t as good, and its talons are weak. So it has a choice: The choice is to die, keep doing what you’re doing and living the way you are,'.
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