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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Armando Quetzalcoatl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oleg Volkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Quetzalcoatl comes to the ring accompanied by El Rey y Yo. Volkov has chosen Stand By Me as his entrance music. The key to victory for Armando Quetzalcoatl has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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202 cm
18
279 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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190 cm
23
280 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Cuts easily |
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Good takedowns
Brawler
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Armando Quetzalcoatl! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Oleg Volkov! The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Volkov dives in and grabs Quetzalcoatl's left leg, looking for a takedown. Quetzalcoatl pushes down on Volkov's head and hops out. Volkov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Quetzalcoatl pinned against the ropes. Quetzalcoatl gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Volkov looking to score a takedown here. Quetzalcoatl is defending well but Volkov drives through and ends up in Quetzalcoatl's guard. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. Volkov drops back looking for a leg! Quetzalcoatl is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Quetzalcoatl manages to kick Volkov off! Volkov jumps back into Quetzalcoatl's guard. Quetzalcoatl is trying to control the position but Volkov postures up. Volkov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Volkov throwing strikes but missing. Quetzalcoatl is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Volkov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Quetzalcoatl knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Volkov on the ground. Volkov stopping the sweep attempt from Quetzalcoatl. Volkov stops Quetzalcoatl from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round. Quetzalcoatl working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Volkov. Quetzalcoatl preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Volkov throwing strikes but missing. Volkov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Quetzalcoatl is trying to control the position but Volkov postures up. Quetzalcoatl avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Quetzalcoatl avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Quetzalcoatl wants to stand up but Volkov is controlling him. Quetzalcoatl working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Volkov. Quetzalcoatl is breathing heavily. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Volkov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Volkov drops back looking for a leg! Quetzalcoatl is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Quetzalcoatl manages to kick Volkov off! Volkov jumps back into Quetzalcoatl's guard. The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring. Volkov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Volkov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Volkov won't allow Quetzalcoatl to get back to his feet. Volkov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Quetzalcoatl is looking to stand up but Volkov isn't so interested in that idea. Volkov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Volkov drops back looking for a leg! Quetzalcoatl is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Quetzalcoatl manages to kick Volkov off! Volkov jumps back into Quetzalcoatl's guard. Volkov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Volkov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Quetzalcoatl is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Volkov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Quetzalcoatl keeping full guard, as Volkov tries to pass. Quetzalcoatl is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Volkov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Quetzalcoatl works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Volkov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Quetzalcoatl's guard. Quetzalcoatl trying to control from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Volkov stops Quetzalcoatl from getting back to his feet.
Volkov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Quetzalcoatl doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Volkov. Volkov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Quetzalcoatl is trying to get back to full guard. Volkov throwing shots but Quetzalcoatl is blocking nicely. Volkov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Volkov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Quetzalcoatl has managed to free his arm - good work. Quetzalcoatl is looking to escape. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oleg Volkov dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!
Volkov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Quetzalcoatl but Quetzalcoatl pushes him off and we're back to square one. Nice takedown defense from Quetzalcoatl. No joy for Volkov on that attempt. Volkov fails with a takedown attempt. Armando Quetzalcoatl has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oleg Volkov. Quetzalcoatl is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Quetzalcoatl tries to close the distance and clinch but Volkov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Volkov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Quetzalcoatl's waist but Quetzalcoatl gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Volkov off to one side. Volkov is breathing heavily. Quetzalcoatl tries to clinch there but Volkov circles away.
Quetzalcoatl moves in looking to clinch but Volkov pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round. Volkov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Oleg Volkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Quetzalcoatl doesn't manage to clinch there - Volkov circles away.
Quetzalcoatl is looking to clinch. A kick lands to the mid section there for Quetzalcoatl. Volkov on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Quetzalcoatl tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Volkov paws at him with a jab and circles away. Armando Quetzalcoatl is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Quetzalcoatl scores with a spinning back kick! 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! Quetzalcoatl tries to close the distance and clinch up but Volkov swats him away and circles back towards the center. Quetzalcoatl fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Volkov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Quetzalcoatl lets loose with a powerful body kick. Volkov will feel that in the morning. Quetzalcoatl tries to clinch up.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Volkov sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Nice body kick there by Quetzalcoatl. Quetzalcoatl fails with an attempt to clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Quetzalcoatl. Quetzalcoatl pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Volkov back to the ropes. Quetzalcoatl follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. No luck with that takedown attempt from Volkov. Volkov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Quetzalcoatl as he jumps to the side. Quetzalcoatl wants to clinch up but Volkov keeps it at a distance. Quetzalcoatl slaps away a takedown attempt from Volkov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Quetzalcoatl moves in looking to clinch but Volkov pushes him off. Quetzalcoatl tries to clinch but Volkov moves out of range. Quetzalcoatl fails with an attempt to clinch.
Volkov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Quetzalcoatl defends it nicely. Volkov fails to land the takedown. Quetzalcoatl tries to close the distance and clinch but Volkov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Quetzalcoatl wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Quetzalcoatl tries to clinch up. Volkov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Volkov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Quetzalcoatl as he avoids it easily. Quetzalcoatl scores with a spinning back kick! Volkov fails with a takedown attempt. Quetzalcoatl tries to clinch up but Volkov circles away and keeps his distance. Armando Quetzalcoatl is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Quetzalcoatl wants to clinch. 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! Volkov swats away the attempt to clinch by Quetzalcoatl. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Armando Quetzalcoatl dominated that second round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Volkov with a poor takedown and Quetzalcoatl counters with a body kick. Quetzalcoatl fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Volkov, pushing him back against the ropes. Volkov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Quetzalcoatl prevents it.
Quetzalcoatl crunches a lovely knee into Volkov's ribcage. Quetzalcoatl lands a good knee to the midsection. Volkov won't want to take too many of those. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Volkov takes a knee to the side of the body. Quetzalcoatl digs a right hand underneath Volkov's ribcage. Volkov let out a lung full of air as it connected. Quetzalcoatl breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Quetzalcoatl goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Quetzalcoatl is looking to clinch. Both fighters circling a little - Quetzalcoatl finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Quetzalcoatl with a body punch. A glancing blow. Volkov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Quetzalcoatl sprawls well. Quetzalcoatl wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Volkov gets slowly back to his feet. Armando Quetzalcoatl has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oleg Volkov.
That's one minute gone in the round. A decent looking body kick lands there for Quetzalcoatl. Quetzalcoatl is looking to clinch but Volkov is avoiding it.
Quetzalcoatl is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Volkov can do to turn this around? Quetzalcoatl tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Volkov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Quetzalcoatl fails in his attempt to clinch. Quetzalcoatl instigates a clinch. Quetzalcoatl landing knees to the head.
A knee to the head by Quetzalcoatl.
Quetzalcoatl prevents the takedown attempt.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Quetzalcoatl obliges. Quetzalcoatl lands a hook that snaps the head of Volkov backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Quetzalcoatl breaks from the clinch.
Volkov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Volkov looking to finish with strikes here!
Volkov lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Volkov lands a heavy elbow. Quetzalcoatl is trying to stand up. Quetzalcoatl takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. Quetzalcoatl blocking the ground and pound. Volkov landing strikes, looking to finish! Oleg Volkov has got the better of the ground game so far. Volkov punching from mount but Quetzalcoatl doing a good job of avoiding damage. Volkov looking to secure an arm triangle but Quetzalcoatl defends it well. Volkov throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Quetzalcoatl is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Volkov landing strikes from the mount and Quetzalcoatl is in trouble! Quetzalcoatl working to try and regain half guard.
Quetzalcoatl is trying to stand. Quetzalcoatl is looking to get to half guard. Volkov with a couple of short strikes. Quetzalcoatl tries to reverse the position but Volkov maintains control. Volkov lands a nice shot to the head. Quetzalcoatl tries to hold on but Volkov postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Volkov quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Volkov but it's paid off an Quetzalcoatl is forced to tap! Nice work by Volkov.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Oleg Volkov!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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