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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ruslan Mstislav Volkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yaniv Schulmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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157 lbs
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145 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Ruslan Mstislav Volkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Yaniv Schulmann!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Phil Schofield and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Volkov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Schulmann counters with a straight right hand.
Volkov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Schulmann was well out of range. Poor timing from Volkov.
Volkov throws out a leg kick but Schulmann moves out of range and Volkov only half commits.
Volkov blocks the body kick.
Volkov throws a low kick but Schulmann moves out of range easily.
Schulmann avoids the body shot from Volkov.
Schulmann uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Schulmann lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Schulmann lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Schulmann.
It looks like Ruslan Mstislav Volkov has been cut.
Schulmann throws out a leg kick but Volkov moves out of range and Schulmann only half commits.
Schulmann throws a big shot that misses.
Volkov thumps Schulmann with a low kick.
Schulmann looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Schulmann keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Volkov misses with a leg kick.
Volkov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That kick from Volkov tenderised Schulmann's leg. Schulmann is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Schulmann there.
Schulmann checks a leg kick.
Volkov cracks the inside of Schulmann's front leg.
Volkov lands with a cross.
Volkov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Schulmann counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Volkov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Schulmann.
Schulmann throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Volkov misses the jab.
Volkov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Schulmann shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Volkov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Schulmann controls the pace.
Volkov keeping moving, preventing Schulmann from controlling successfully.
Volkov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Volkov is looking to sweep but instead, Schulmann has passed into half guard.
Schulmann trying to control from half guard but Volkov is working away.
Schulmann is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Volkov tries to get to full guard but Schulmann has control of the leg.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Schulmann trying to control from half guard but Volkov is working away.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Volkov throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Schulmann counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Volkov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Schulmann.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Schulmann has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Volkov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Schulmann checks it well.
Schulmann replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Volkov blocks it well.
Schulmann throws a body punch but Volkov moves out of range.
Schulmann walks into a left hand.
Schulmann throws a low kick but Volkov moves out of range easily.
Volkov misses with a low kick as Schulmann jumps back.
A low kick from Volkov is predictable there
and Schulmann cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Volkov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Schulmann.
And Volkov counters with a quick kick to the body but Schulmann blocks it.
Schulmann throws a body shot but no joy.
Volkov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Schulmann throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Volkov throws a lazy right hand but Schulmann sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Volkov throws a leg kick that misses.
Volkov feints and then cracks Schulmann's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Schulmann down.
Volkov throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Schulmann cracks Volkov with a good jab.
Schulmann slips under a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A solid body kick from Schulmann.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Volkov.
Schulmann stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Volkov.
Volkov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Volkov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Schulmann 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.
Volkov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Schulmann.
Schulmann tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Volkov was well out of range. Poor timing from Schulmann.
Volkov throws a leg kick
and Schulmann counters with an inside leg kick.
Volkov tries a head kick but it misses.
Volkov lands a nice looking body kick.
Volkov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Volkov misses with a wild body shot.
Schulmann misses the shot to the body.
Volkov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Schulmann is out of range.
Volkov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Yaniv Schulmann will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ruslan Mstislav Volkov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Schulmann throws out a loose jab but Volkov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yaniv Schulmann seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice shot lands for Schulmann.
Schulmann uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Volkov.
Schulmann shoots in but Volkov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Schulmann checks the leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Schulmann finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Volkov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Schulmann throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Schulmann finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Volkov avoids the body shot from Schulmann.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schulmann feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Volkovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Schulmann waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Volkov.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Volkov wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Schulmann misses the target.
Schulmann connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Volkov momentarily.
Jab, jab by Volkov - just one landing.
Schulmann swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Schulmann on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Volkov throws a body kick that misses.
Schulmann scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Schulmann checks a leg kick nicely.
Schulmann throws an overhand right that lands on Volkov's shoulder, as Volkov tries to avoid the shot.
A slow jab from Volkov misses its intended target.
Schulmann throws a jab but it's blocked by Volkov.
A left lands for Schulmann.
Schulmann misses the shot to the body.
Volkov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Volkov throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Volkov throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schulmann throws out a leg kick but Volkov moves out of range and Schulmann only half commits.
Schulmann's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Schulmann stuns Volkov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Volkov looks to land a body kick but Schulmann moved away.
Schulmann tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Schulmann slips a straight right by Volkov.
Volkov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Volkov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Volkov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Schulmann moves away.
Volkov throws a nice inside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Volkov. That's going to slow Schulmann down.
Schulmann has a takedown stuffed.
Volkov throws a body shot but no joy.
Volkov stuffs the takedown attempt from Schulmann. Schulmann gets slowly back to his feet.
Ruslan Mstislav Volkov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yaniv Schulmann.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Volkov. No joy for Schulmann on that attempt.
Schulmann blocks the body kick.
Volkov connects with a crisp jab.
Volkov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Volkov.
Schulmann lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Schulmann jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Volkov has Schulmann up against the cage in a clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Volkov.
A body shot lands from Volkov.
A head punch on the inside from Volkov fails to land.
Schulmann goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Schulmann working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Schulmann scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Volkov pushes Schulmann back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Schulmann has a couple of punches blocked by Volkov.
Volkov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volkov tries to throw a body punch but Schulmann avoids it by throwing Volkov back against the cage.
Volkov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Schulmann lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Volkov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Volkov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Schulmann lands a hook to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Schulmann.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Schulmann.
Volkov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Volkov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Schulmann's elbow.
Volkov is trying to break free.
Volkov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Schulmann fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Schulmann working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Schulmann.
Schulmann lands a shot to the body.
Schulmann fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Volkov digs a right hand into Schulmann's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Schulmann's gas tank.
Schulmann misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ruslan Mstislav Volkov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ruslan Mstislav Volkov's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Volkov avoids the body shot from Schulmann.
Jab, jab by Volkov - just one landing.
Volkov staying out of range there.
Nice jab there from Schulmann.
Volkov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Volkov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Schulmann's calf.
Schulmann avoids the body shot from Volkov.
Schulmann keeps Volkov at a distance using the push kick.
Volkov's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Volkov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Schulmann fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A clash of legs there as Schulmann blocks the low kick.
Volkov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Volkov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Volkov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Volkov tries to land a leg kick but Schulmann saw it coming and moves away.
Despite the aggression on Schulmann's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkov just misses with a punch to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Schulmann - that will leave a mark!
Schulmann avoids a kick to the body.
Schulmann slips a straight right by Volkov.
Volkov misses with an uppercut. Schulmann saw that one coming.
A low kick from Schulmann is predictable there
and Volkov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Schulmann blocks a jab.
Schulmann looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Volkov throws a body kick that misses.
Volkov tries to land a front kick but Schulmann steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nice defenses there by Volkov.
Schulmann lands with a shot to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Volkov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Volkov throws a head kick that misses.
Volkov tries to clinch but Schulmann is having none of it.
Schulmann gets tackled into the cage by Volkov. Volkov maintains the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A short uppercut from Schulmann.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schulmann content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Schulmann.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Schulmann misses with a hook from the clinch.
Schulmann misses with a punch to the body.
Schulmann breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Schulmann throws a leg kick which misses Volkov's front leg but catches the back leg as Volkov tries to avoid it.
Volkov looks to land a body kick but Schulmann moved away.
A good leg kick by Schulmann.
Schulmann scores with a leg kick.
Volkov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Schulmann throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Volkov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Schulmann moves forwards but Volkov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Schulmann throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Volkov rushes Schulmann and presses him up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkov misses with a punch to the body.
Schulmann looking to throw knees to the head but Volkov is blocking nicely.
Schulmann blocks an uppercut.
Yaniv Schulmann seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Schulmann doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Volkov blocks a body shot from Schulmann.
Schulmann has a couple of punches blocked by Volkov.
Schulmann blocks a body shot from Volkov.
Volkov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Volkov controlling the action here for a moment.
Schulmann misses with a short punch on the inside.
Schulmann lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Volkov tries to work over Schulmann's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Schulmann has a couple of punches blocked by Volkov.
Volkov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Schulmann has a couple of punches blocked by Volkov.
Volkov tries to throw a body punch but Schulmann avoids it by throwing Volkov back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volkov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Schulmann pulls Volkov into guard.
Schulmann keeping moving, preventing Volkov from controlling successfully.
Volkov tries to free his leg and advance position but Schulmann is retaining full guard.
Schulmann is trying to control the position but Volkov postures up.
Schulmann escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Volkov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Volkov trying to control but Schulmann is working from the bottom.
Schulmann working for a triangle but Volkov defends it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yaniv Schulmann comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Schulmann 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 James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yaniv Schulmann!
A relieved looking Yaniv Schulmann thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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hype
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RATING
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