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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Christian Volland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vova Klimov (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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204 lbs
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195 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Christian Volland!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vova Klimov!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Volland gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Volland tries a body shot but Klimov blocks it.
Klimov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Volland throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Volland.
Volland misses with a hook from the clinch.
Volland tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Klimov's elbow.
Volland gets through Klimov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Klimov lands a right hand.
Volland doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Volland throws a head punch that misses.
Klimov throws a head punch that misses.
Klimov working aggressively here.
Volland goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Volland tries to work over Klimov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Klimov prevents a body shot from Volland.
Volland misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Klimov.
Volland lands a shot to the body.
Volland misses with a body punch.
Volland lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Klimov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Volland has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volland lands with a right to the head.
Volland has Klimov pressed against the cage, preventing Klimov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Klimov struggles to land a body shot inside as Volland controls his hands.
Klimov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Volland tries to score a body lock takedown but Klimov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Volland.
Klimov blocks an uppercut.
Klimov blocks a body shot from Volland.
Klimov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Volland has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Klimov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Volland throws a punch but it's blocked by Klimov.
Klimov working hard to break the clinch.
Klimov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Volland lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Volland looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Volland is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Klimov felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volland tries to pass the half guard into mount. Klimov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Volland uses his free foot to push down on Klimov's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Klimov.
Volland prevents Klimov from getting the reversal.
Klimov holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Volland tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Klimov holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Volland tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Volland looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Klimov manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Klimov wants to improve his position but Volland is controlling well.
Klimov is in trouble now - Volland has advanced to mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volland misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Volland throws some wild stikes that Klimov manages to avoid easily.
Klimov manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Volland trying to mount his opponent but Klimov defends it.
Volland throwing shots but Klimov is blocking nicely.
Klimov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Volland.
Volland working Klimov over with strikes.
Klimov won't allow Volland to pass to mount.
Klimov moves into full guard.
Klimov pulls Volland in to control the position.
Volland won't allow Klimov to sweep him here.
Volland pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Klimov is keeping the position for now.
Klimov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klimov slows the pace down in half guard.
Volland tries to get to full guard but Klimov has control of the leg.
Volland is working hard here to advance position.
Klimov not doing much here.
Klimov is continuing to stall.
Volland is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Volland is not content to let Klimov control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Volland dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Volland closes the distance looking to clinch
and Klimov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Klimov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Klimov.
Volland displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Klimov throws out the jab.
Volland moves into range and clinches up with Klimov.
Klimov stalling the fight.
Klimov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Volland connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Klimov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Volland.
Klimov throws a hook but Volland blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volland shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Klimov sprawls well. Klimov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Volland gets slowly back to his feet.
Volland misses with a hook. Klimov ducked under it nicely.
Volland bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volland tried to score with a low kick but Klimov checks it.
Klimov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Volland manages to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Volland misses the target.
Vova Klimov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Klimov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Klimov keeps the fight on the outside.
Volland pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Klimov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Volland ducks under a wild hook from Klimov.
Klimov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Klimov tries to move into range but Volland moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Vova Klimov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Klimov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Volland.
A big right from Klimov misses.
Volland throws a leg kick but Klimov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Klimov tries to sprawl but Volland drives through with a takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Volland throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klimov pushes Volland off looking to stand but Volland dives back in and keeps control.
Klimov tries to get to full guard but Volland has control of the leg.
Volland is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Klimov looks like he's trying to stand up.
Volland uses his free foot to push down on Klimov's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Klimov.
Volland misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Volland thowing shots but they're missing.
Klimov wants to hold on but Volland pushes him away.
Volland looking to ground and pound but Klimov is blocking nicely.
Volland misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Klimov sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Klimov trying to control from the bottom.
Christian Volland overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Volland is looking to advance position but Klimov won't allow it.
Volland has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volland throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Volland wants to pass to mount but Klimov is defending the position.
Volland is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Klimov trying to hold on to Volland's head to control him but Volland postures up.
Klimov is holding on to half guard well.
Volland thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Klimov's head.
Klimov tries to get to full guard but Volland has control of the leg.
Volland sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Klimov defending well though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Volland not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Volland sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Klimov defending well though.
Klimov wants to improve his position but Volland is controlling well.
Volland seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Klimov tries to get to full guard but Volland has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Volland prevents Klimov from standing back up.
Klimov has his hands clasped together around Volland's back. He's all about the action.
Volland frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Klimov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Klimov is desperately trying to improve his position but Volland has a good base and remains in mount.
Volland throwing strikes here but Klimov is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Volland prevents Klimov from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Volland dominated that second round.
That's time! Volland's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Klimov throws a shot from downtown. Volland moves away and avoids it.
Volland instigates a clinch.
Klimov blocks a body shot from Volland.
Volland scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Volland lands with a light punch inside.
Volland throws a punch but it's blocked by Klimov.
Volland tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Klimov's elbow.
Nice body punch from Klimov.
Volland scores with a hook to the body.
Volland is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Klimov can do to turn this around?
Volland has Klimov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Klimov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Volland can't find room to land a body shot as Klimov controls the action.
Volland takes a shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klimov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Volland or not.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Volland creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Volland.
Volland tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Klimov's elbow.
Klimov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Volland up against the cage.
Volland is leaning against Klimov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volland lands with a right to the head.
Klimov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A short right from Volland on the inside.
Klimov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Klimov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Klimov blocks a body shot from Volland.
Volland is working Klimov over against the cage.
Volland is leaning against Klimov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Volland softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Volland tries to work over Klimov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Volland is looking for a takedown.
Volland misses with a hook to the ribs.
Klimov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Volland scores with a hook to the body.
Volland lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Klimov or not.
A short uppercut from Volland.
Volland misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volland pulls guard.
Volland wants to sweep but no luck.
Volland looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Klimov won't allow Volland to sweep him here.
Klimov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Volland wants to sweep here but Klimov controlling him for the moment.
Volland has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Klimov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Klimov stopping the sweep attempt from Volland.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volland is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Klimov pushing down on Volland's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Volland is trying to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Klimov in particular looking to stall.
Volland is trying to get back to full guard.
Volland manages to get to full guard.
Klimov tries to stand but Volland is controlling from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klimov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Volland swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Klimov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Volland has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Klimov has managed to get both his arms back between Volland's legs - danger averted.
Klimov trying to control the position from guard on top but Volland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Volland has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Klimov should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Volland has tightened it up now! Klimov should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Christian Volland!
Christian Volland retains his middleweight title!
Vova Klimov spoke after the fight, saying 'Сука,блять на хуй .'.
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