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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Volkov (ranked 3527 p4p, 5311 weight class) and Paul Sacky (ranked 353 p4p, 443 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Big heart |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ivan Volkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Sacky!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Atkins and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Volkov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sacky is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Volkov throws a shot to the body.
Sacky showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Volkov.
A looping hook to the body misses from Volkov. Sacky does a little dance to reset his feet.
Volkov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Volkov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sacky.
Sacky is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Volkov swinging wildly here.
Despite the aggression on Sacky's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Volkov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sacky counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sacky. Sacky obviously looking to wear him down.
Sacky throws a series of punches but Volkov moves out of range.
Volkov feints and then cracks Sacky's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sacky down.
Donk. Volkov catches Sacky right on the button with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sacky scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Volkov throws an off balance right hand
and Sacky counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sacky takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
It looks like Paul Sacky has been cut.
Sacky tries to bum rush Volkov with a series of wild strikes but Volkov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sacky needs to keep his hands up - Volkov had a free shot at his head there.
Volkov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Volkov throws a leg kick
and Sacky cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Volkov throws a one two combo.
That kick from Volkov tenderised Sacky's leg. Sacky is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice defenses there by Sacky.
Sacky fails to land with a series of punches.
Volkov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sacky has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Volkov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Sacky is rocked!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Volkov engages and cracks Sacky with a massive lead left hook - Sacky tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Volkov is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ivan Volkov!
After winning the bout, Ivan Volkov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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