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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boris Volchenkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cristian Romero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys are coming into the fight with injuries so let's see if that has a bearing on the fight. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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296 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin |
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Boris Volchenkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Cristian Romero!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Aleksandr Martynov and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Volchenkov tries to clinch up.
Romero looks gassed!
Volchenkov gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Romero to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Romero trying to control the position from guard on top but Volchenkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Romero won't allow Volchenkov to sweep him here.
Volchenkov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Romero is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Romero trying to control but Volchenkov is working from the bottom.
Volchenkov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Romero is one step ahead there.
Volchenkov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volchenkov keeping moving, preventing Romero from controlling successfully.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Cristian Romero hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Volchenkov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Romero paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Volchenkov lands a jab to the head.
Volchenkov takes the fight into the clinch.
Volchenkov is leaning against Romero and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Volchenkov is working Romero over against the cage.
Volchenkov lands a nice shot to the body.
Volchenkov is leaning against Romero and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Romero managing to block the knees to the body from Volchenkov.
Volchenkov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Romero.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romero goes for a takedown attempt but Volchenkov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Romero shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Volchenkov as he jumps to the side.
Volchenkov is looking to clinch but Romero is avoiding it.
Romero avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Romero.
Boris Volchenkov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cristian Romero.
Volchenkov wants to clinch.
Volchenkov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Romero keeps the fight on the outside.
Volchenkov moves into the clinch successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volchenkov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Romero or not.
A body shot lands from Volchenkov.
Volchenkov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Romero lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A short body shot lands from Volchenkov as the two fighters clinch.
Nice body punch from Volchenkov.
Volchenkov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Volchenkov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Volchenkov lands a damaging elbow.
Volchenkov is looking to control Romero's arms but Romero gets an underhook and turns him. Now Volchenkov has his back to the cage.
Volchenkov lands an elbow that stopped Romero in his tracks for a moment.
Nice body punch from Volchenkov.
Volchenkov is trying to stall.
Volchenkov pushes Romero back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Volchenkov.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Romero as Volchenkov tries to tie him up.
Volchenkov scores with a nice hook to the head.
A body shot lands from Volchenkov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Volchenkov lands with a right to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volchenkov lands with a left to the head.
Volchenkov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Volchenkov lands a body shot.
Volchenkov is looking to control Romero's arms but Romero gets an underhook and turns him. Now Volchenkov has his back to the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Volchenkov.
Volchenkov crunches a lovely knee into Romero's ribcage.
Romero goes for a takedown attempt but Volchenkov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Both fighters circling a little - Volchenkov finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Volchenkov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Volchenkov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Volchenkov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Volchenkov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boris Volchenkov dominated that round.
That's time! Volchenkov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Romero circles away from the clinch attempt.
Romero has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Volchenkov tries to clinch up but Romero circles away and keeps his distance.
Volchenkov connects with a solid leg kick.
Volchenkov tries to clinch up but Romero circles away and keeps his distance.
Volchenkov is looking to clinch but Romero is avoiding it.
Volchenkov clinches.
Volchenkov scores with a shot to the side of Romero's head.
Volchenkov tries to stall but Romero uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Boris Volchenkov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Volchenkov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A shot in the inside from Volchenkov.
Volchenkov pushes Romero back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Volchenkov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Romero backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Volchenkov.
Volchenkov cracks Romero with a nice body shot.
Romero tries for a takedown. No joy.
Volchenkov lands a hook that snaps the head of Romero backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volchenkov looking to slow down the pace here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Romero is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Volchenkov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Romero has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Volchenkov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Boris Volchenkov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cristian Romero.
Volchenkov works on Romero's body with a couple of short punches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Volchenkov just leaning against Romero, taking a breather.
Romero is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Romero tries to score a body lock takedown but Volchenkov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Volchenkov taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Boris Volchenkov.
Romero looks for a takedown but Volchenkov sprawls well.
Volchenkov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Volchenkov throws a head kick that half lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volchenkov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Romero swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Volchenkov is looking to score with low kicks.
Volchenkov throws out a leg kick but Romero moves out of range and Volchenkov only half commits.
Volchenkov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Romero fails to land the takedown.
Volchenkov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Romero tries to move into range but Volchenkov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Romero takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Volchenkov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Romero manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Volchenkov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Volchenkov doesn't manage to clinch there - Romero circles away.
Romero fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Boris Volchenkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romero tries to score a power double leg takedown but Volchenkov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Romero somewhat.
Volchenkov lands a nice looking body kick.
Volchenkov tries to clinch but Romero moves out of range.
Volchenkov connects with a jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Volchenkov as he connects with a hook.
Volchenkov feints a jab promting Romero to slip. Volchenkov then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Romero slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Volchenkov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Romero looking to score a takedown here. Volchenkov is defending well but Romero drives through and ends up in Volchenkov's guard.
Romero passes into half guard.
Romero thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romero sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Volchenkov defending well though.
Romero is looking to take a break and control but Volchenkov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Volchenkov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Romero scores with a couple of nice shots.
Romero performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Romero thows a huge punch but Volchenkov dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boris Volchenkov dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Volchenkov lands a nice shot to the body.
Volchenkov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Volchenkov lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Good standup being displayed there by Volchenkov as he connects with a hook.
Volchenkov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Volchenkov wants to clinch up but Romero keeps it at a distance.
Volchenkov darts in trying to clinch
and Romero counters with a nice double leg into side control. Volchenkov won't be happy with that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sloppy strikes there by Romero.
Volchenkov parries the strikes from Romero easily there. Romero is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Volchenkov to escape.
Romero is working Volchenkov over with some ground and pound from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volchenkov is not content to let Romero control the position.
Romero fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Romero grinds an elbow into Volchenkov's temple.
The ground and pound from Romero seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Romero trying to control the position but Volchenkov is working away.
Volchenkov dodges the ground and pound from Romero.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Romero is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Romero is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Volchenkov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Romero tries to score with some ground and pound. Volchenkov controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romero looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Volchenkov is avoiding damage well.
The ground and pound from Romero seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Volchenkov is trying to buck Romero off.
Romero wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Volchenkov, who protects the arm well.
Volchenkov is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romero is trying to get an arm triangle but Volchenkov is defending well.
Romero working away.
Romero tries for a kimura but Volchenkov is defending well.
Volchenkov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cristian Romero has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boris Volchenkov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Romero working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cristian Romero comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Volchenkov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boris Volchenkov!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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