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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John MacTavish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Volkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alexander Volkov will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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235 lbs
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240 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, John MacTavish!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alexander Volkov!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Winston Howard and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacTavish throws a left and a right that both miss
and Volkov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
MacTavish is breathing heavily.
Volkov blocks a leg kick.
MacTavish pivots, looking for a leg kick but Volkov is out of range and MacTavish settles back down.
MacTavish fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Volkov is out of range.
MacTavish throws a series of punches but Volkov moves out of range.
Volkov misses with a few strikes there.
MacTavish throws a left and a right that both miss
and Volkov counters with a series of strikes that sends MacTavish to the canvas! Volkov follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacTavish looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
MacTavish utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Volkov throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Volkov throws a big right hand that misses.
Volkov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkov wants to pass the guard but MacTavish is keeping the position.
Volkov wants to get up but he can't break MacTavish's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Volkov content to stall in guard here.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Alexander Volkov was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Volkov misses with a double jab.
MacTavish will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
MacTavish seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volkov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
MacTavish throws an off balance right hand
and Volkov counters with a one-two to the body.
Volkov throws a right and a left that MacTavish avoids nicely.
Volkov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by MacTavish.
MacTavish will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sloppy strikes from Volkov. Those never looked like landing.
Some wild striking there from Volkov.
Volkov misses with a few strikes there.
MacTavish scores with a three punch combo!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkov misses with a few strikes there.
MacTavish misses with a left hand
and Volkov counters with a two punch combo.
MacTavish throws a poor cross that misses
and Volkov counters with a left and a right that stings MacTavish.
MacTavish fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Volkov avoids it really well and circles away.
Volkov catches MacTavish with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A right-left combo lands from Volkov.
MacTavish swings widly with a right hand
and Volkov counters with a three punch combo that has MacTavish backing up. MacTavish nods at Volkov to acknowledge the strikes.
Volkov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacTavish rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Volkov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
MacTavish clinches up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MacTavish wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Volkov wants to break free but MacTavish has control.
Volkov has had enough of the clinch but MacTavish keeps him there for the moment.
Volkov is looking to break free of the clinch but MacTavish has double underhooks.
Volkov is looking to break free of the clinch but MacTavish has double underhooks.
Volkov is trying to break the clinch but MacTavish has him pressed against the cage.
Volkov is trying to break the clinch but MacTavish has him pressed against the cage.
MacTavish breaks the clinch.
MacTavish tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Volkov counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
MacTavish rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Volkov to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Volkov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Volkov misses with a two punch combination.
MacTavish is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Volkov's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Some wild striking there from MacTavish.
MacTavish misses with a left hand
and Volkov counters with a three punch combo that has MacTavish backing up. MacTavish nods at Volkov to acknowledge the strikes.
MacTavish rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Volkov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Volkov throws a right hand that MacTavish ducks under and follows up with a left that MacTavish also avoids with ease.
MacTavish misses with an uppercut
and Volkov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Volkov looks to land a combination but MacTavish avoids it well.
Volkov misses with a wild combination.
Volkov misses with a few strikes there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Volkov checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacTavish misses with a low kick.
MacTavish lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
MacTavish throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Volkov looks to land a combination but MacTavish avoids it well.
MacTavish moves in looking to clinch but Volkov pushes him off.
MacTavish wants to clinch but Volkov slips to the side
and Volkov counters with a two punch combo.
MacTavish dives in and grabs Volkov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Volkov pushes down on MacTavish's head and hops out.
Volkov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Volkov misses with the combination.
MacTavish lands a lovely overhand right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacTavish takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Alexander Volkov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Volkov lands a two punch combo.
MacTavish 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Volkov misses with a wild combination.
John MacTavish seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacTavish throws a poor cross that misses
and Volkov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
MacTavish misses with an uppercut
and Volkov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
MacTavish lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
MacTavish pivots, looking for a leg kick but Volkov is out of range and MacTavish settles back down.
Some wild striking there from Volkov.
MacTavish takes a swing at Volkov's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkov misses with a two punch combination.
MacTavish wants to clinch up but Volkov keeps it at a distance.
MacTavish misses with a body punch
and Volkov counters with a three punch combo that has MacTavish backing up. MacTavish nods at Volkov to acknowledge the strikes.
Volkov works over MacTavish's head and body with a nice combination.
MacTavish misses with a left hand
and Volkov counters with a three punch combo that has MacTavish backing up. MacTavish nods at Volkov to acknowledge the strikes.
Volkov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from MacTavish.
MacTavish throws a lazy uppercut
and Volkov counters with a left and a right that stings MacTavish.
MacTavish is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Volkov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacTavish throws a lazy uppercut
and Volkov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Volkov misses with a series of wild punches.
MacTavish misses with a right hand
and Volkov counters with a series of strikes. MacTavish will be more careful next time no doubt.
Volkov circles away from the clinch attempt.
MacTavish throws a series of punches but Volkov moves out of range.
MacTavish checks the leg kick nicely there.
MacTavish misses the body punch
and Volkov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
MacTavish throws a right and a left that both miss.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sloppy strikes from MacTavish. Those never looked like landing.
Volkov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Alexander Volkov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! MacTavish's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
MacTavish tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
MacTavish throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
MacTavish throws a poor cross that misses
and Volkov counters with a nice uppercut.
Volkov is working the combinations to good effect here.
MacTavish throws a nice looking combination but Volkov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
MacTavish throws a poor cross that misses
and Volkov counters with a two punch combo.
Volkov misses with a two punch combination.
Volkov lands a two punch combo.
MacTavish misses with a double jab.
MacTavish takes a shot to the body in his stride.
No luck for MacTavish with that takedown attempt.
Volkov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkov misses with a double jab.
Volkov moves out of range of the strikes.
Volkov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by MacTavish.
MacTavish throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Volkov counters with a series of strikes. MacTavish will be more careful next time no doubt.
Danga de danga de dang - MacTavish scores with a four punch combination!
MacTavish swings widly with a right hand
and Volkov counters with a one-two to the body.
MacTavish fails with the takedown.
MacTavish misses with a hook
and Volkov counters with a two punch combo.
MacTavish throws a solid leg kick but Volkov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at MacTavish.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volkov scores with a three punch combo!
MacTavish misses with a few strikes there.
MacTavish throws a lazy uppercut
and Volkov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Decent striking displayed by MacTavish there.
Nice uppercut there from MacTavish.
MacTavish is trying hard to land a takedown here. Volkov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John MacTavish. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Volkov swinging wildly here.
MacTavish scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
MacTavish swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkov stalks MacTavish and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into MacTavish's face. MacTavish staggers backwards, shaken.
MacTavish misses with a low kick.
MacTavish tries to clinch
and Volkov counters with a three punch combo that has MacTavish backing up. MacTavish nods at Volkov to acknowledge the strikes.
MacTavish showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Volkov.
Volkov misses with a series of wild punches.
Some wild striking there from MacTavish.
Volkov scores with a one two! MacTavish had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volkov staying out of range there.
MacTavish takes a swing at Volkov's ribcage but misses.
Volkov throws a series of punches but MacTavish moves out of range.
MacTavish misses with a combination
letting Volkov counter with a right hand.
Volkov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
MacTavish misses with a left hand
and Volkov counters with a two punch combo.
A solid leg kick lands there for MacTavish.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
MacTavish misses with a right hand
and Volkov counters with a one-two to the body.
John MacTavish has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alexander Volkov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
MacTavish throws a leg kick
and Volkov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Alexander Volkov.
Well Volkov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Volkov!
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