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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Yuriy Volkov (ranked 2901 p4p, 3685 weight class) and Darion Kane (ranked 247 p4p, 305 weight class). Yuriy Volkov could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Darion Kane's chin.
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Yuriy Volkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Darion Kane!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paulsen Ambrosius and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Volkov looks for a takedown but Kane sprawls well.
Volkov tries to move into range but Kane moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Volkov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kane did well to prevent Volkov getting side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kane tries to kick Volkov off but Volkov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Volkov throwing shots but Kane is blocking nicely.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Volkov connects with a nice short shot to Kane's temple.
It looks like Darion Kane has been cut.
Kane avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Volkov.
Volkov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kane is looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov lands with a punch from half guard.
Kane looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kane really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Volkov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Volkov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kane's head.
Volkov is trying to control the action in half guard but Kane is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Volkov is nestled in close to Kane, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkov working the head and body with strikes.
Kane is rocked!
Kane is trying to stand.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Volkov connects with a nice short shot to Kane's temple.
Kane is still in real trouble! Can Volkov finish him?
Kane wants to get back to his feet.
Kane seems to have recovered his senses.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kane can do anything to dispel that myth.
Volkov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kane defending well though.
Kane taking some punishment here, with Volkov in his half guard.
Volkov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Volkov wants to take a breather but Kane is having none of it.
Kane looks like he's trying to stand up.
Volkov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kane is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Volkov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Volkov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volkov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Volkov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kane's head.
Kane makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Kane jabs Volkov right on the nose. Volkov blinks but takes it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kane works over Volkov's head and body with a nice combination.
Kane connects with a looping right hand.
Volkov fails with a takedown attempt.
Volkov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yuriy Volkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kane gets caught napping as Volkov dives in and scores a takedown. Kane manages to retain guard.
Volkov throws a big elbow that misses.
Kane wants to stand and escape but Volkov is having none of it.
Kane working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Volkov.
Volkov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Volkov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kane keeping moving, preventing Volkov from controlling successfully.
Volkov advances position into side control!
Volkov misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Volkov lands an elbow.
Volkov cracks Kane with an elbow. That is naaassty.
That has opened up Darion Kane's cut even more.
Volkov lands a strong strike to the head of Kane. That's dazed him! Volkov looking to finish here. Kane is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Volkov lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yuriy Volkov!
A victorious Yuriy Volkov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Darion Kane was interviewed post fight and said 'shit happens!'.
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RATING
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