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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between George St Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boris Volchenkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). St Pierre's entrance music is NOT AFRAID. A fine choice. Boris Volchenkov is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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230 lbs
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296 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, George St Pierre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Boris Volchenkov!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Ivan Kurochkin and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
St Pierre tries for a takedown but Volchenkov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
George St Pierre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
St Pierre misses with a takedown attempt - Volchenkov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
St Pierre misses with a takedown attempt - Volchenkov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George St Pierre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Volchenkov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A left and a right from Volchenkov both land. Nice combination.
It looks like George St Pierre has been cut.
St Pierre tries to keep at a distance but Volchenkov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by St Pierre as Volchenkov tries to tie him up.
Volchenkov digs a right hand into St Pierre's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on St Pierre's gas tank.
A left hand lands to the body for Volchenkov.
St Pierre is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A body shot lands from Volchenkov.
Volchenkov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt St Pierre or not.
Volchenkov is working St Pierre over against the cage.
Volchenkov connects with a nasty looking knee right to St Pierre's face.
Volchenkov cracks St Pierre with a nice body shot.
Volchenkov lands a body punch in the clinch.
St Pierre takes an elbow to the forehead.
Volchenkov stalling in the clinch but St Pierre improves position.
Volchenkov lands a left hand that snaps the head of St Pierre backwards.
Volchenkov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A right hook to the body lands for Volchenkov.
A body shot lands from Volchenkov.
Volchenkov lands with a right to the head.
Volchenkov works on St Pierre's body with a couple of short punches.
Volchenkov lands a left hand that snaps the head of St Pierre backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Volchenkov.
Volchenkov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Volchenkov scores with a knee to the head.
Volchenkov crunches a lovely knee into St Pierre's ribcage.
Volchenkov is struggling to control the position.
A right hand to the body from Volchenkov.
Volchenkov taking a breather.
Volchenkov digs a right hand into St Pierre's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on St Pierre's gas tank.
A body shot lands from Volchenkov.
Volchenkov lands a body punch.
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!
Volchenkov working St Pierre over with knees to the body.
Volchenkov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Volchenkov lands a shot to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Volchenkov.
St Pierre takes an elbow to the temple.
Volchenkov connects with a knee to the head.
Volchenkov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Volchenkov.
A right handed body shot lands from Volchenkov.
Volchenkov's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Volchenkov crunches a lovely knee into St Pierre's ribcage.
A hook to the body from Volchenkov.
Volchenkov taking a breather.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Volchenkov.
St Pierre being controlled against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volchenkov digs a right hand underneath St Pierre's ribcage. St Pierre let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from Volchenkov on the inside.
Volchenkov lands with a left to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Volchenkov.
Volchenkov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Volchenkov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from Volchenkov.
Volchenkov pushes St Pierre back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Volchenkov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Volchenkov pushes St Pierre back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Volchenkov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down St Pierre.
Volchenkov digs a right hand underneath St Pierre's ribcage. St Pierre let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Volchenkov stalling against the cage.
Good body shot from Volchenkov.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Volchenkov.
Volchenkov scores with a hook to the body.
Volchenkov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Volchenkov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Volchenkov as the two fighters clinch.
A short body shot lands from Volchenkov as the two fighters clinch.
Volchenkov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Volchenkov obliges.
Volchenkov crunches a lovely knee into St Pierre's ribcage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Volchenkov.
Volchenkov cracks St Pierre with a nice body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volchenkov lands a shoulder strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A hook to the body from Volchenkov.
Volchenkov lands a body shot.
Volchenkov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Volchenkov lands a body shot.
Nice body punch from Volchenkov.
Volchenkov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down St Pierre.
Volchenkov trying to stall but St Pierre improves his position.
Volchenkov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Volchenkov lands a hook that snaps the head of St Pierre backwards.
Volchenkov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Volchenkov lands a nice knee to the body.
Volchenkov cracks St Pierre with a nice body shot.
Volchenkov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt St Pierre or not.
A right handed body shot lands from Volchenkov.
Volchenkov is working St Pierre over against the cage.
Volchenkov displaying some good clinch control by pressing St Pierre up against the cage.
St Pierre looking to stall.
Volchenkov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Volchenkov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Volchenkov.
Volchenkov digs a right hand underneath St Pierre's ribcage. St Pierre let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Volchenkov is working St Pierre over against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volchenkov lands with a light punch inside.
Volchenkov is working St Pierre over against the cage.
Volchenkov with a knee to the head.
Volchenkov lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Volchenkov as the two fighters clinch.
A hook to the body from Volchenkov.
Volchenkov is pushing St Pierre up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Volchenkov wants to stall.
Good body shot from Volchenkov.
Volchenkov scores with a nice hook to the head.
St Pierre has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Volchenkov clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
St Pierre is looking for the choke from the back position but Volchenkov is controlling his hands well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Even with his hooks in, St Pierre manages to miss with strikes from the back.
St Pierre throwing sloppy strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boris Volchenkov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on George St Pierre's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Volchenkov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
St Pierre walks into a jab.
Volchenkov connects with an inside leg kick.
Volchenkov scores with a push kick.
George St Pierre is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Good standup being displayed there by Volchenkov as he connects with a hook.
St Pierre changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Volchenkov tries to avoid it but St Pierre manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Volchenkov to the ground. Volchenkov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Volchenkov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Volchenkov clinches with his opponent.
A right handed body shot lands from Volchenkov.
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!
Volchenkov works on St Pierre's body with a couple of short punches.
Volchenkov lands with a light punch inside.
Volchenkov looking to stall.
Volchenkov effectively controlling the action here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Volchenkov.
A knee to the head by Volchenkov.
Volchenkov is working St Pierre over against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Volchenkov.
Volchenkov lands a right hand.
Volchenkov lands a good knee to the midsection. St Pierre won't want to take too many of those.
Volchenkov lands with a short shot to the head.
Volchenkov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down St Pierre.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Volchenkov landing knees to the body.
Volchenkov connects with a knee to the head.
Volchenkov lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Pierre is trying to drag Volchenkov to the mat but Volchenkov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Volchenkov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Still in the clinch, Volchenkov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Volchenkov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A body shot lands from Volchenkov.
Volchenkov lands a shot to the body.
Volchenkov is leaning against St Pierre and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Volchenkov lands a left hand.
Volchenkov works on St Pierre's body with a couple of short punches.
Volchenkov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Volchenkov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down St Pierre.
Volchenkov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short left from Volchenkov.
Volchenkov lands a right hand.
Volchenkov lands a knee to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Volchenkov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Volchenkov.
Volchenkov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Volchenkov works on St Pierre's body with a couple of short punches.
Volchenkov is working St Pierre over against the cage.
Volchenkov stalls.
Volchenkov scores with a hook to the body.
Volchenkov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
St Pierre wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Volchenkov.
Volchenkov unloads a knee to the mid-section. St Pierre lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Volchenkov landing knees to the body.
Volchenkov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite St Pierre's efforts to push away.
Volchenkov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Volchenkov slows down the pace here.
Volchenkov trying to control the position but instead, St Pierre has worked for underhooks and has pushed Volchenkov into the cage.
St Pierre is working for takedown but Volchenkov is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George St Pierre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Volchenkov.
Volchenkov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Volchenkov digs a right hand underneath St Pierre's ribcage. St Pierre let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Volchenkov lands a right hand that snaps the head of St Pierre backwards.
Volchenkov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Volchenkov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
St Pierre tries to circle away but Volchenkov has him pinned against the cage.
Volchenkov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Volchenkov.
Knees in the clinch landing for Volchenkov.
Volchenkov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A left hand lands to the body for Volchenkov.
A right handed body shot lands from Volchenkov.
Nice body punch from Volchenkov - that landed with a thud.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre is trying to break the clinch but Volchenkov is controlling him.
St Pierre tries to break free but Volchenkov pushes him back against the cage.
Volchenkov unloads a knee to the mid-section. St Pierre lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
St Pierre has Volchenkov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Volchenkov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
St Pierre has a couple of punches blocked by Volchenkov.
Volchenkov looking to stall.
Nice body punch from Volchenkov - that landed with a thud.
A hook to the body from Volchenkov.
Volchenkov lands a shoulder strike.
Volchenkov unloads a knee to the mid-section. St Pierre lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Volchenkov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Volchenkov trying to stall but St Pierre improves his position.
Volchenkov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
St Pierre is looking to control Volchenkov's arms but Volchenkov gets an underhook and turns him. Now St Pierre has his back to the cage.
Volchenkov trying to stall but St Pierre improves his position.
Volchenkov lands a body punch.
A short right from Volchenkov on the inside.
St Pierre blocks the elbow strike.
St Pierre tries to break free but Volchenkov pushes him back against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Volchenkov just misses with a elbow thrown towards St Pierre's brow.
Volchenkov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Volchenkov pushes St Pierre back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short left from Volchenkov.
Volchenkov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite St Pierre's efforts to push away.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Volchenkov lands a body punch.
St Pierre wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Volchenkov stalling in the clinch.
St Pierre's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
St Pierre drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Volchenkov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Volchenkov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Volchenkov.
Volchenkov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Volchenkov lands a shot to the body.
Volchenkov landing knees to the body.
St Pierre looking to throw knees to the head but Volchenkov is blocking nicely.
A right hand to the body from Volchenkov.
Volchenkov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Volchenkov crunches a lovely knee into St Pierre's ribcage.
Volchenkov is trying to stall.
Volchenkov is pressed up against the cage. St Pierre has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Volchenkov down to the mat. Volchenkov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Volchenkov's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Volchenkov duly obliges.
St Pierre shoots in but no luck this time.
Volchenkov has managed to clinch.
Volchenkov is looking to control St Pierre's arms but St Pierre gets an underhook and turns him. Now Volchenkov has his back to the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boris Volchenkov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on George St Pierre's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
St Pierre keeps the fight on the outside.
St Pierre dives in and grabs Volchenkov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Volchenkov pushes down on St Pierre's head and hops out.
Good exchange - Volchenkov coming out on top.
Volchenkov closes the distance and clinches.
Volchenkov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
St Pierre is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Volchenkov lands a nice uppercut.
Volchenkov tries to stall but St Pierre uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A left hand lands to the body for Volchenkov.
Volchenkov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Volchenkov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Boris Volchenkov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Volchenkov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Volchenkov trying to control the position but instead, St Pierre has worked for underhooks and has pushed Volchenkov into the cage.
Volchenkov cracks St Pierre with a nice body shot.
Volchenkov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Volchenkov.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A body shot lands from Volchenkov.
A hook to the body from Volchenkov.
A right hand to the body from Volchenkov.
Volchenkov pushes St Pierre back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Volchenkov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
St Pierre tries to score a body lock takedown but Volchenkov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George St Pierre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Volchenkov lands a nice knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volchenkov lands a right hand.
Volchenkov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
St Pierre has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Volchenkov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Volchenkov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Volchenkov is pressed up against the cage. St Pierre has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Volchenkov down to the mat. Volchenkov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Volchenkov throws a head kick that St Pierre semi-blocks.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Volchenkov!
St Pierre shoots in looking for a takedown but Volchenkov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing St Pierre's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Volchenkov lands an overhand right.
Volchenkov lands a jab.
Volchenkov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Volchenkov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Volchenkov.
St Pierre 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.
Volchenkov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from St Pierre.
Volchenkov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and St Pierre has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Boris Volchenkov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
St Pierre misses with a takedown attempt
and Volchenkov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volchenkov throws a series of strikes that have St Pierre backpedaling.
Volchenkov fakes the leg kick and cracks St Pierre in the body.
St Pierre looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
St Pierre misses with a takedown attempt
and Volchenkov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Volchenkov lands a left hand that snaps the head of St Pierre backwards.
A body shot lands from Volchenkov.
Nice elbow from Volchenkov.
Volchenkov lands a left hand that snaps the head of St Pierre backwards.
Volchenkov lands an uppercut.
Volchenkov works on St Pierre's body with a couple of short punches.
St Pierre is trying to break free.
Volchenkov is leaning against St Pierre and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Volchenkov lands with a right to the head.
Volchenkov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Volchenkov digs a right hand into St Pierre's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on St Pierre's gas tank.
Volchenkov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Volchenkov - that landed with a thud.
Volchenkov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Volchenkov obliges.
Still in the clinch, Volchenkov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Volchenkov cracks St Pierre with a nice body shot.
Volchenkov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Volchenkov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
St Pierre wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Volchenkov has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volchenkov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nice body punch from Volchenkov - that landed with a thud.
St Pierre doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Volchenkov.
St Pierre tries to break the clinch but Volchenkov is controlling the position.
Volchenkov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Volchenkov - that landed with a thud.
Volchenkov lands a body shot.
Volchenkov presses St Pierre against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Volchenkov connects with a nasty looking knee right to St Pierre's face.
Volchenkov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of St Pierre backwards.
St Pierre is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A knee to the head by Volchenkov.
A right hand to the body from Volchenkov.
St Pierre can't break the clinch.
Volchenkov pushes St Pierre back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
St Pierre tries to score a body lock takedown but Volchenkov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Volchenkov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
St Pierre wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Volchenkov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Volchenkov works on St Pierre's body with a couple of short punches.
St Pierre has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Volchenkov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Volchenkov.
A left hand lands to the body for Volchenkov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre tries to break the clinch but Volchenkov is controlling the position.
Volchenkov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
St Pierre drops down looking for an ankle pick but Volchenkov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Volchenkov wants to clinch.
Volchenkov tries to clinch up but St Pierre circles away and keeps his distance.
Boris Volchenkov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Volchenkov lands a front kick.
Volchenkov lands a nice looking body kick.
Volchenkov rushes St Pierre and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Volchenkov pushes St Pierre back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Volchenkov.
Nice body punch from Volchenkov - that landed with a thud.
Volchenkov lands a nice shot to the body.
Good body shot from Volchenkov.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body punch from Volchenkov.
George St Pierre has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Volchenkov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of St Pierre backwards.
Volchenkov prevents St Pierre from breaking the clinch.
Volchenkov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Boris Volchenkov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Volchenkov works on St Pierre's body with a couple of short punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boris Volchenkov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Volchenkov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 24:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 24:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boris Volchenkov!
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