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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kruger Vance (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Volkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Vance might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Snap Your Fingers, Snap Your Neck. The crowd seem to be enjoying Volkov's choice of entrance music: Major Lazer & DJ Snake - Lean On (feat. MØ). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Alexander Volkov enters the cage!
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201 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
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190 cm
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192 lbs
7 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Powerful takedowns
Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kruger Vance!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alexander Volkov!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, John Kavanagh and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the body from Volkov misses
and Vance counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Vance as Volkov tries to tie him up.
Vance misses with an elbow over the top.
Vance tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
I was talking to Vance's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Vance lands a right hand that snaps the head of Volkov backwards.
It looks like Alexander Volkov has been cut.
Volkov is stalling here.
Vance can't find room to land a body shot as Volkov controls the action.
Vance scores with a shot to the side of Volkov's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vance.
Still in the clinch, Vance scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good body shot from Vance.
Vance misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vance.
Vance misses with a hook from the clinch.
Volkov misses with the head strike.
Vance misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkov looking to stall.
Vance misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vance creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vance blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Volkov takes a shot to the head.
Vance throws a punch but it's blocked by Volkov.
Volkov breaks the clinch.
Vance defending well as Volkov loads up on a big left hand.
Vance throwing a counter right hand but Volkov manages to avoid it.
Vance misses the jab.
Volkov misses with a hook
and Vance cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vance connects with a jab.
Volkov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Volkov throws a hook but Vance avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vance takes the fight into the clinch.
Volkov stalls.
A short left from Vance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vance is working Volkov over against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Vance throws a head punch that misses.
Vance leaning against his opponent.
Volkov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Volkov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Volkov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Vance goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vance makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vance scores with a hook to the body.
Vance lands with a short shot to the head.
Vance throws a punch but it's blocked by Volkov.
Vance lands a hook that snaps the head of Volkov backwards.
Vance swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vance lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Volkov is trying to break the clinch but Vance is controlling him.
Vance lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Volkov or not.
Volkov looks winded!
Vance can't find room to land a body shot as Volkov controls the action.
Vance doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Vance as Volkov tries to tie him up.
Volkov trying to stall but Vance improves his position.
Volkov is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Vance has denied him.
A hook to the body from Vance.
Vance lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Volkov backwards.
Vance tries to throw a body punch but Volkov avoids it by throwing Vance back against the cage.
Vance is leaning against Volkov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Vance lands a shoulder strike.
Vance lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Volkov taking a breather.
Vance misses with some punches.
Vance misses with a punch to the body.
Volkov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vance.
Volkov tries to throw a body punch but Vance avoids it by throwing Volkov back against the cage.
Volkov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vance lands with a short head shot on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vance creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That has opened up Alexander Volkov's cut even more.
Vance lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Volkov.
Vance struggles to land a body shot inside as Volkov controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kruger Vance dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Volkov's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Volkov throws a looping overhand right but Vance ducks down to avoid it.
Volkov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Vance is able to avoid easily.
Vance was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Volkov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vance cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big right from Vance misses.
Vance slips a straight right by Volkov.
Vance appears to be looking for a big counter.
Vance throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Volkov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Vance has time to react.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vance takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Volkov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vance counters with a stiff right hand.
Volkov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vance slips under a jab from Volkov.
Vance tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Volkov manages to circle out of the way.
Vance catches Volkov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Volkov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vance.
Volkov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Volkov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Volkov cracks Vance with a good jab.
Volkov sizes up Vance with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jab by Volkov.
Volkov jabs at Vance's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vance lands a body shot.
Kruger Vance is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Volkov misses with a takedown attempt - Vance sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Vance is looking to counter punch.
A cross from Vance lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A cross from Vance lands.
Volkov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vance counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Volkov lands a nice hook to Vance's body. Vance takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Volkov swings for the body but Vance moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Vance tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vance scores with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vance dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vance takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Volkov misses with a hook. Vance ducked under it nicely.
Vance tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Volkov manages to circle out of the way.
Volkov loads up on a big right hand but Vance slips the punch.
Vance tries to counter by clinching up but Volkov breaks away and moves out of range.
Vance takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Volkov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Volkov looks to land a combination but Vance avoids it well.
As Volkov tries to get set, Vance tries to push him back and clinch up but Volkov manages to avoid the attempt.
Vance jabs Volkov right on the nose. Volkov blinks but takes it well.
Volkov tries for a takedown but Vance sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Vance misses the target.
Kruger Vance has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Volkov.
Vance scores with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volkov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Vance counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Volkov looks to score with a jab to the body but Vance is just out of range.
Volkov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vance counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vance tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vance is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Vance.
Volkov trying to stall but Vance improves his position.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Vance as Volkov tries to tie him up.
Volkov tries to pull guard but Vance forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Volkov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Volkov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Vance is keeping busy.
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 Kruger Vance will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alexander Volkov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Volkov tries for a takedown but Vance circles away easily
and Vance counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Volkov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Vance on the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Volkov. Vance does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vance throwing a counter right hand but Volkov manages to avoid it.
Vance clinches with his opponent.
Vance pushes Volkov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vance goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vance tries to throw a body punch but Volkov avoids it by throwing Vance back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vance backwards.
Vance lands a body punch.
Vance lands with a light punch inside.
Vance is stalling here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vance tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Volkov's elbow.
Volkov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Volkov prevents a body shot from Vance.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Vance misses with the head strike.
Vance has Volkov pressed against the cage, preventing Volkov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Volkov blocks a body shot from Vance.
Vance working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Volkov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vance lands a left hand that snaps the head of Volkov backwards.
Volkov prevents a body shot from Vance.
Still in the clinch, Vance scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vance lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Volkov is rocked!
Vance lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Volkov is still on wobbly legs! Can Vance finish him?
Volkov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Vance lands a hook that snaps the head of Volkov backwards.
Vance creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Volkov's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Volkov drops to his knees and Vance pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kruger Vance!
In his post fight interview, Kruger Vance started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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