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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Volkovniakoiv (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gerry Chandler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Volkovniakoiv comes to the cage accompanied by Russian National Anthem - Rock Version. Chandler has chosen Silverchair - Tomorrow as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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281 lbs
7 - 0 - 0 |
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192 cm
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212 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Brawler
Experienced |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
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
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Vladimir Volkovniakoiv!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gerry Chandler!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Bruno Hogan and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chandler throws a head kick but Volkovniakoiv moves out of range.
Chandler throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chandler keeps the fight on the outside.
Chandler throws a head kick but Volkovniakoiv moves out of range.
Chandler connects with a high kick.
Volkovniakoiv moves in looking to clinch but Chandler pushes him off.
Chandler tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Volkovniakoiv shoots in looking for a takedown but Chandler manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Volkovniakoiv's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Volkovniakoiv is looking to clinch.
Volkovniakoiv tries to clinch up but Chandler circles away and keeps his distance.
Volkovniakoiv moves in looking to clinch but Chandler pushes him off.
Chandler throws a head kick but Volkovniakoiv moves out of range.
Volkovniakoiv tries to clinch there but Chandler circles away.
A head kick misses from Chandler.
Volkovniakoiv blocks a head kick by Chandler.
Chandler misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chandler tries a head kick but it misses.
Volkovniakoiv tries to clinch there but Chandler circles away.
Chandler misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chandler gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Volkovniakoiv is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkovniakoiv's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Volkovniakoiv trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Volkovniakoiv is working hard here to advance position.
Volkovniakoiv won't allow Chandler to get back to his feet.
Volkovniakoiv controls from within his opponent's guard.
We're going to have a standup here because Vladimir Volkovniakoiv wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Volkovniakoiv fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volkovniakoiv tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chandler paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chandler throws a head kick that Volkovniakoiv semi-blocks.
Chandler tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice takedown defense from Chandler. No joy for Volkovniakoiv on that attempt.
Chandler misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Volkovniakoiv tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Volkovniakoiv gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Volkovniakoiv drags the fight down to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Volkovniakoiv is trying to keep Chandler in close.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Volkovniakoiv working for submissions but it's allowed Chandler to get to half guard.
Volkovniakoiv wants to control the action here but instead Chandler manages to pass to full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkovniakoiv is looking to improve his position but Chandler isn't that keen on the idea.
Volkovniakoiv sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Volkovniakoiv is looking for a sweep. Chandler is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Volkovniakoiv moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Volkovniakoiv has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chandler can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volkovniakoiv looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Volkovniakoiv wants to sweep here but Chandler controlling him for the moment.
Volkovniakoiv has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Chandler doesn't defend quickly enough and Volkovniakoiv has managed to lock this one up! Can Chandler escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Volkovniakoiv on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Vladimir Volkovniakoiv!
Vladimir Volkovniakoiv decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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