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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Loren Castillo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and DaVinci Volkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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140 lbs
0 - 6 - 0 |
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176 cm
25
147 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced |
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Good wrestler
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Loren Castillo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, DaVinci Volkov!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, William Gold and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Volkov.
Castillo appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Castillo tries to sprawl but Volkov drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Volkov slows the pace down in half guard.
Volkov thows a huge punch but Castillo dodges it nicely.
Castillo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ground and pound from Volkov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov with the ground and pound but Castillo uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Volkov passes Castillo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Volkov slows the pace down in half guard.
Volkov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castillo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Volkov.
Volkov controlling the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A big left from Volkov misses.
Castillo drives through and clinches with Volkov against the cage.
Volkov gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Castillo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Volkov throwing shots but Castillo is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volkov working over Castillo with some ground and pound. Castillo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Volkov is controlling the pace.
Volkov working over Castillo with some ground and pound. Castillo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castillo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Volkov.
Volkov slows the pace down in half guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Volkov misses with a body shot.
Volkov misses with a wild body shot.
Volkov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Castillo was well out of range. Poor timing from Volkov.
Castillo slips under a jab.
Castillo feinted with a counter takedown.
Volkov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Volkov controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volkov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Castillo's head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Volkov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We've been informed that Volkov has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Volkov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DaVinci Volkov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Castillo ducks under a wild hook from Volkov.
Castillo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Volkov, pushing him back against the cage.
Volkov works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Volkov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Volkov passes Castillo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Volkov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov working Castillo over with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Volkov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
DaVinci Volkov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Volkov in particular looking to stall.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Castillo gets caught flat footed, as Volkov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Castillo wants to stand and escape but Volkov is having none of it.
Volkov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volkov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Castillo's head.
Castillo being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Volkov lands a couple of digs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkov is in close to Castillo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Volkov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Volkov throws a big elbow that misses.
Volkov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Castillo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Volkov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Castillo has momentary wrist control but Volkov slips an elbow through the middle.
Volkov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Volkov feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volkov passes Castillo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Still in half guard, Volkov seems content to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Volkov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DaVinci Volkov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Volkov misses with a body shot.
Volkov dives in and scores a takedown into Castillo's guard.
Castillo manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Volkov is trying to break the clinch but Castillo has him pressed against the cage.
Volkov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Volkov is trying to trip Castillo. He has hold of a leg but Castillo is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Volkov persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Castillo is wriggling around but Volkov manages to pass to half guard.
Volkov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in half guard, Volkov seems content to control.
Volkov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Castillo is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Oh Castillo is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Volkov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Volkov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Volkov lands with a punch from half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Volkov is trying for a kimura here. Castillo looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Volkov wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). DaVinci Volkov!
DaVinci Volkov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
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