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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rob Callard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dmitry Volkov (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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180 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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World class MT
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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
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rob Callard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dmitry Volkov!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Volkov throws a body punch but Callard moves out of range.
Volkov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Callard to score with a decent uppercut.
Callard fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Callard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Callard takes a swing at Volkov's ribcage but misses.
Callard connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Volkov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Callard avoids the body shot from Volkov.
Callard smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Callard misses with a hook to the body
and Volkov counters with a slapping leg kick.
Callard throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Callard swings away with a body shot that misses
and Volkov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circling - Callard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Callard throws a body punch but Volkov moves out of range.
Callard misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkov just misses with a punch to the body.
Callard lands a nice hook to Volkov's body. Volkov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rob Callard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Callard throws a half hearted mid kick.
Volkov takes a swing at Callard's ribcage but misses.
Volkov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Callard counters with a one-two to the body.
Volkov misses with a hook.
Callard has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hugs & Kisses in the buildup to the fight.
Callard misses the shot to the body.
Callard connects with a leg kick. Volkov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Volkov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Volkov throws a body shot but no joy.
A shot to the liver by Volkov. Beautiful body shot.
Volkov moves out of range of the body kick from Callard.
A little jabbing left from Volkov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Volkov throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Callard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Callard throws a half hearted mid kick.
Callard defending well as Volkov loads up on a big left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Volkov has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Callard.
Callard misses with a jab to the body
and Volkov counters with a right hand to the body.
Callard displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Volkov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Callard counters with a low kick, right behind Volkov 's knee.
Callard lands a nice leg kick that just misses Volkov's sensitive parts.
Callard looks to land a right hand but Volkov moved out of range.
Callard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Volkov.
A jab from Volkov misses.
Callard appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Callard scores with a nice strike.
Volkov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Callard throws a leg kick
and Volkov counters with an outside leg kick.
Volkov throws a leg kick but Callard checks it.
Volkov moves out of range of the strikes.
Callard moves out of range of the leg kick from Volkov.
Volkov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Callard feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Volkovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Volkov takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Callard throws a head kick that misses.
Volkov is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Callard.
Nice straight punches there by Callard. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Callard.
Callard tests Volkov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Callard swings for the body but Volkov moves out of range.
Callard takes one to the side of the head.
Callard lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Volkov circles away quickly and effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Callard avoids the body shot from Volkov.
Callard feints and then cracks Volkov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Volkov down.
Callard throws a sloppy head kick and Volkov moves out of range easily.
Volkov misses with a lunging right hand
and Callard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Callard throws a leg kick that misses.
Volkov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Callard backing away here, and Volkov unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Volkov throws a lazy right hand but Callard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Callard throws a nice head kick!
Callard swings away with a body shot that misses
and Volkov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Callard lands an overhand right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Callard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Callard misses with a few strikes there.
Volkov throws a fast counter high kick but Callard manages to duck under it in time.
Volkov misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Callard dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Volkov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Callard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Volkov can do to turn this around?
Callard gets a double leg takedown into Volkov's guard.
Callard postures up in Volkov's guard and throws a big left but Volkov blocks it.
Callard is looking to work some ground and pound but Volkov has wrist control.
Callard throws a big elbow that misses.
Callard wants to pass the guard but Volkov is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Callard passes into half guard.
Volkov is looking to control Callard's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Volkov avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov is trying to get back to full guard.
Volkov is still trying to improve position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Callard there.
Callard not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Callard looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Volkov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Callard seems to be working for a kimura but Volkov defends the submission attempt.
Volkov wants to improve his position but Callard is controlling well.
Volkov is not content to let Callard control the position.
Volkov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Callard's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Callard's back!
Callard is keeping busy.
Volkov has the hooks in. Callard is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Callard is working hard here to advance position.
Callard is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Volkov.
Volkov tries to keep control of the position but Callard is staying busy.
Volkov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Callard haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Callard is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Callard trying to control the hands but Volkov breaks the grip.
Callard is in bad spot here.
Volkov tries to keep control of the position but Callard is staying busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Callard is really stuck here.
Volkov avoiding Callard 's attempts to control his hands.
Volkov doesn't have the hooks in and Callard manages to turn into his guard.
Callard missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Callard chips away with some ground and pound.
Callard passes into half guard.
Callard takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Volkov is looking for a sweep. Callard is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Volkov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Callard working Volkov over with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Callard not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Volkov is trying to get back to full guard.
Callard throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Volkov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Callard scores with a couple of nice shots.
Callard is looking to stall here but Volkov recovers full guard.
Volkov trying to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Callard missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Callard wants to control from the top but Volkov keeps moving.
Volkov wants to sweep here but Callard controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Callard dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Callard blocks a jab.
Callard tries to bum rush Volkov with a series of wild strikes but Volkov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A countering left hand to the body from Volkov misses.
Callard throws a jab when Volkov was well out of range.
Callard throws a nice inside leg kick.
Callard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Volkov was well out of range. Poor timing from Callard.
A cross from Volkov lands.
The fighters circling - Volkov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Callard throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Volkov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Callard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Volkov moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov moves out of range of the body kick.
Callard is looking to wear down Volkov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Volkov misses with a hook to the body
and Callard counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Volkov explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Volkov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Callard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Callard.
Callard takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Callard misses with an uppercut. Volkov saw that one coming.
Callard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Volkov.
Volkov lands a leg kick that knocks Callard off balance momentarily.
Callard throws out a loose jab but Volkov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Volkov avoids the body shot from Callard.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Volkov! But no joy.
Callard throws a head kick that misses.
Volkov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Volkov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Callard moves forwards but Volkov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Callard rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Volkov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A clash of legs there as Callard blocks the low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Callard.
Callard throws out a leg kick but Volkov moves out of range and Callard only half commits.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Callard displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Volkov throws out the jab.
Callard is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Donk. Volkov catches Callard right on the button with a cross.
Callard throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Volkov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Callard lands a jab to the nose.
Volkov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Callard scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Volkov throws a leg kick but Callard sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Callard just misses with a punch to the body.
Volkov throws an off balance right hand
and Volkov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Callard is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Callard fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Callard lands an overhand right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkov missing with a left hand there. Callard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Callard falls off balance throwing a combination
and Volkov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Volkov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Volkov throws a jab but it's blocked by Callard.
It looked like Callard wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The fighters circling - Volkov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Callard doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Volkov counters with a stiff right hand.
Volkov takes one to the side of the head.
Callard misses with a hook to the body
enabling Volkov to counter with a crisp jab.
Callard is rocked!
Volkov circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Callard to the canvas! Callard doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Volkov keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dmitry Volkov!
Dmitry Volkov took some time post fight to say the following; 'Yeah bitches.'.
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