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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Boris Volkonof (ranked 2149 p4p, 127 weight class) and Bjorg Fjordlinginsson (ranked 2679 p4p, 159 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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150 cm
26
135 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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169 cm
28
136 lbs
9 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced |
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
Determined |
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Boris Volkonof! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bjorg Fjordlinginsson! The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Ben Hemmingworth and Topper Green.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Fjordlinginsson shoots in but Volkonof avoids the takedown attempt easily. Volkonof 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. Fjordlinginsson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Fjordlinginsson closes the distance and clinches up with Volkonof, looking for a takedown. Fjordlinginsson pushes Volkonof against the cage but Volkonof circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Boris Volkonof has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bjorg Fjordlinginsson. Fjordlinginsson fails with the takedown. Volkonof with a hook. Volkonof scores with a sloppy right hand. Fjordlinginsson should have avoided that one. Volkonof stuns Fjordlinginsson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Volkonof scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Fjordlinginsson goes for a double leg but Volkonof avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Volkonof continues to drive forward. Fjordlinginsson shoots in for a double leg but Volkonof sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Volkonof lands a nice looking kick to the body. Fjordlinginsson takes a step back to recover. Volkonof leaves Fjordlinginsson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Volkonof was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Fjordlinginsson looks winded! Volkonof works Fjordlinginsson's body with a nice hook. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Volkonof changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Fjordlinginsson fails with the takedown and Volkonof makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round. Fjordlinginsson fails with the takedown. It looked like Volkonof wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Volkonof connects with a body shot. Volkonof scores with a hook to the body. Fjordlinginsson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Bjorg Fjordlinginsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Volkonof misses with a body kick. Volkonof feints a jab promting Fjordlinginsson to slip. Volkonof then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Fjordlinginsson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Fjordlinginsson is rocked! A combination from Volkonof does no damage. Fjordlinginsson is still on wobbly legs! Can Volkonof finish him? Volkonof scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Fjordlinginsson seems to have recovered his senses. Fjordlinginsson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Volkonof with a nice cross. Fjordlinginsson drops his hands for a split second and Volkonof immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Fjordlinginsson face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Volkonof follows up with a right hand that knocks Fjordlinginsson into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Boris Volkonof! After the big win, Boris Volkonof made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors UnderGround Supplements and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
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