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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexei Volkov (ranked 1863 p4p, 182 weight class) and Justin Sider (ranked 4683 p4p, 430 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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288 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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205 cm
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250 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Alexei Volkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Justin Sider!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Volkov lands a jab to Sider's midsection.
Volkov throws the left hand but Sider avoids the punch easily.
Volkov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
It looks like Justin Sider has been cut.
Volkov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've been told by Volkov's head coaches at Kushiage MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Volkov feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Sider sprawling to the canvas! Sider rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Volkov finish him?!
Alexei Volkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Volkov misses with a looping right.
Volkov looks to throw the jab but Sider is out of range.
Sider appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A big right from Volkov misses.
Sider keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Volkov.
Volkov looks to throw the jab but Sider is out of range.
Sider looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Volkov throws a hook but Sider avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Volkov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sider counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sider steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Volkov.
Nice body punch from Volkov.
Volkov misses with a body punch
and Sider counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Volkov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Volkov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Volkov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Volkov scores with a jab to the body.
Volkov drops Sider with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Sider looks back up at him and smiles so Volkov waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Volkov connects with a right that clearly hurt Sider. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Volkov proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Sider collapses and taps out under the pressure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexei Volkov!
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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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FIGHT
RATING
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