Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: AFC #22
Date: Nov 24, 2018

Event: Showdown in the Downtown #2
Date: Nov 02, 2018

#R1#
Foote takes a head kick and keeps coming. #CUT#
It looks like Shelby Foote has been cut.
Volkov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Foote tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Volkov darts in and clinches Foote up against the cage.
Foote misses with some punches.
Foote tries to work over Volkov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Volkov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Foote throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Volkov looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
No luck for Volkov with that takedown attempt.
Foote bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Volkov's head.
Foote throws a hook but Volkov avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foote closes this distance looking for a takedown but Volkov circles away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Volkov. That's going to slow Foote down.
Foote slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Foote scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
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!
Foote ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Foote tries a head kick but it misses.
Volkov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T1#
Volkov lands with a nice body kick.
Foote misses with a combination #TD#
and Volkov counters with a shoot takedown. Foote fights it but they end up in guard.
Foote being controlled here, momentarily.
Volkov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Volkov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Volkov wants to stand but Foote is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB2#
Foote is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Volkov defends well.
Volkov stopping the sweep attempt from Foote.
Volkov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2#
Foote keeping full guard, as Volkov tries to pass.
Foote is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Volkov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Volkov controlling from the top position.
Foote seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Volkov preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Foote is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Volkov defends well.#SUB2#
Foote is looking for a triangle but Volkov pushes his legs off easily.
Foote keeping moving, preventing Volkov from controlling successfully. #T3##SUB2#
Foote is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Volkov is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Foote manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Volkov manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Foote sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Volkov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Foote pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Volkov is keeping the position for now.
Foote trying to control but Volkov is working from the bottom. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Foote controlling from the top position.
Volkov is pulling down on Foote's head to control his posture.
Volkov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Volkov is trying to keep Foote in close.
Foote throwing strikes from guard but Volkov blocks nicely.
Volkov trying to strike off his back. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Volkov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Foote is trying to defend but Volkov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Volkov passes to full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ruslan Mstislav Volkov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Shelby Foote's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Foote moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Volkov keeps the fight on the outside.
Volkov tries to counter by clinching up but Foote breaks away and moves out of range.
Foote lands with a thumping leg kick.
Volkov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Shelby Foote seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice defenses there by Volkov.
Foote throws a series of punches but Volkov moves out of range.
Foote scores with a leg kick.
Foote throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Foote throws out a powerful jab.
Volkov shoots in for a takedown but Foote shows good takedown defense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foote shoots in and drives through. Volkov sprawls well.#TD2#
Foote shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Volkov napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Volkov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Foote wants to lay and pray for a moment but Volkov keeps working. #T1#
Volkov can't do much from the bottom here.
Volkov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Foote wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Volkov regains half guard.
Volkov is trying to maintain the position but Foote is very close to passing his half guard.
Foote throwing shots but Volkov is blocking nicely.
Volkov is looking for a sweep. Foote is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Foote is looking to take a break and control but Volkov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Foote throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Volkov tries to get to full guard but Foote has control of the leg.
Foote controlling the action here.
Foote not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2#
Volkov is defending against the submission attempts here by Foote.
Volkov is concentrating on defense, preventing Foote from advancing position.
Foote is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Volkov tries to roll over but Foote keeps him under control.#T3#
Foote passes to full mount!
Volkov is looking to improve his position but Foote isn't that keen on the idea.
Volkov is working hard here to advance position.
Volkov is trying to stand.
Foote working Volkov over with strikes here.
Volkov holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Foote tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
You get the feeling that Volkov really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Foote misses with a head shot.
Foote scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Volkov?
Shelby Foote has got the better of the ground game so far.
A nice elbow there by Foote.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Volkov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Foote scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Volkov?
Volkov is in all sorts of trouble here. #SUB2#
Foote working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Volkov is in a horrible position here. Foote smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Foote looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Foote tries to control but Volkov wriggling away.
Foote lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Volkov wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Foote.
Foote raining down hammerfists from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shelby Foote showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Shelby Foote's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Volkov closes the distance and clinches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Foote.
Volkov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Foote's elbow.
Foote tries to land knees in the clinch but Volkov avoids the damage to the body.
Foote misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Volkov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Volkov is looking to clinch.
Foote wants to land a leg kick but Volkov is out of range.
Volkov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Foote moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Volkov tries to clinch up but Foote circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Volkov closes the distance and pushes Foote back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov blocking some punches.
Foote lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Volkov backwards. #BC#
Volkov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Foote throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Volkov.
Foote darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Foote shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Volkov as he avoids it easily. #T1#
Foote pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Foote fails with the takedown.#CL#
Volkov closes the distance and pushes Foote back into the cage.
Volkov avoiding damage as Foote throws knees to the body.
Volkov is trying to pull guard but Foote has him pressed against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Volkov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Foote's brow. #BC#
Volkov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Volkov swings for the body but Foote moves out of range.
Foote tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Foote throws a quick inside leg kick.
Foote tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Volkov was well out of range. Poor timing from Foote.
Foote throws a body kick that misses.
Foote works over Volkov's head and body with a nice combination.
Volkov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Foote manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Foote tries to clinch but Volkov is having none of it.
Foote throws a low kick but Volkov moves out of range easily.
Foote avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Volkov fails with a takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Volkov.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ruslan Mstislav Volkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Volkov dives in for a single leg takedown but Foote sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Shelby Foote seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Foote scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Foote lands a nice short elbow.
Volkov wants to improve his position but Foote is controlling well.
Foote is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T3##SUB2#
Volkov is defending against the submission attempts here by Foote.
Foote wants to control but Volkov is keeping him busy.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Foote in particular looking to stall.
Volkov tries to roll over but Foote keeps him under control.
Volkov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Foote.
Volkov pushes Foote off looking to stand but Foote dives back in and keeps control. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Volkov missing with punches from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Foote there.
Volkov trying to control but Foote postures up.
Volkov is not content to let Foote control the position.
Foote takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Foote thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Foote lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Foote thows a huge punch but Volkov dodges it nicely.
Foote wants to free his trapped foot but Volkov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Foote wants to lay and pray for a moment but Volkov keeps working.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shelby Foote comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Foote has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shelby Foote!
Shelby Foote gave a mention to Organic Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
The defeated Ruslan Mstislav Volkov had this to say: 'Feck it'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 03, 2018

#R1#
Volkov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Munoz defends well and Volkov ends up having to push Munoz into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Munoz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Munoz lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Volkov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Munoz.#CUT#
It looks like Armondo Munoz has been cut.
Munoz blocks a low kick nicely.
Volkov misses with a body kick.
Munoz is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#CL2#
Munoz rushes Volkov and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Munoz has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Volkov is trying to keep an underhook but Munoz manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Munoz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Volkov is looking for a sweep. Munoz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Volkov pushes Munoz off looking to stand but Munoz dives back in and keeps control.
Volkov tries to get to full guard but Munoz has control of the leg.
Munoz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Munoz lands strikes from half guard.#T1#
Volkov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Munoz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Munoz not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Volkov holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Volkov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Munoz. #SUB2#
Munoz is looking for a kimura here.
Munoz thows a huge punch but Volkov dodges it nicely.
Volkov is pressing down on Munoz's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Munoz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Munoz with a nice head shot there.#T2#
Munoz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Volkov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Munoz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Volkov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Munoz postures up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Volkov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Munoz sprawls well initially but Volkov persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Volkov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Munoz works his way to full guard. Good work.
Volkov preventing the sweep.
Munoz wants to get back to his feet but Volkov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Volkov wants to control from the top but Munoz keeps moving. #T3#
Munoz is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Volkov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Munoz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Volkov wants to control from the top but Munoz keeps moving.
Volkov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Munoz is keeping the position for now.
Volkov preventing the sweep.
Munoz is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Munoz wants to sweep here but Volkov controlling him for the moment. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Munoz trying to control the position.
Volkov prevents Munoz from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A jab lands there for Volkov.#CL#
Volkov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Volkov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Volkov.
Nice body punch from Volkov.
Munoz looking for a takedown.
Munoz tries for a takedown but Volkov manages to get underhooks.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Volkov as Munoz tries to tie him up.
Volkov can't find room to land a body shot as Munoz controls the action. #TD#
Volkov lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Munoz is refusing to be controlled, as Volkov sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ruslan Mstislav Volkov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Armondo Munoz's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Munoz avoids the head kick by Volkov.
Munoz lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Munoz throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Munoz throws a low kick but Volkov moves out of range easily.
Munoz looks for a takedown but Volkov sprawls well.#CL#
Volkov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Volkov blocks the elbow strike.
Volkov stops a takedown attempt from Munoz.
A short right from Volkov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Munoz gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Volkov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Volkov tries to work over Munoz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hook to the body lands for Volkov.
Volkov avoiding damage as Munoz throws knees to the body. #T1#
Volkov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Munoz's elbow.
Munoz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice right hand lands inside from Volkov.
Munoz has Volkov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Volkov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ruslan Mstislav Volkov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Armondo Munoz.
Munoz is working for takedown but Volkov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Volkov lands a left hand. #BC#
Volkov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Volkov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Munoz counters with a left to the body.
Volkov is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Volkov throws a series of punches but Munoz avoids them all with ease.
Munoz misses with a series of wild punches.
Munoz paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#TD#
Volkov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Munoz manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Volkov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Munoz is keeping the position for now.
Volkov is looking to work some ground and pound but Munoz has wrist control.
Munoz keeping moving, preventing Volkov from controlling successfully.
Munoz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Volkov manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Munoz is in close to Volkov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Volkov trying to control the position.
Munoz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Volkov wants to stand up but Munoz is controlling him. #T3#
Munoz looking to sit in guard and control but Volkov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Munoz wants to sweep here but Volkov controlling him for the moment.
Volkov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Volkov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Volkov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Munoz keeping moving, preventing Volkov from controlling successfully.
Munoz is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Volkov wanted to stand there but Munoz had control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Munoz keeping moving, preventing Volkov from controlling successfully.
Volkov prevents Munoz from getting back to his feet. #T4#
Munoz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Volkov is one step ahead there.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Munoz trying to keep a closed guard but Volkov is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Munoz jabs Volkov right on the nose. Volkov blinks but takes it well.
A punch combination from Volkov misses.
Munoz lands a jab to the nose.
Munoz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Volkov.
Munoz throws a body shot but no joy.
Volkov closes the distance and clinches up with Munoz, looking for a takedown. Volkov pushes Munoz against the cage but Munoz circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Volkov fails with the takedown.
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 Ruslan Mstislav Volkov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Armondo Munoz's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Munoz scores with a jab to the jaw.
Volkov throws a leg kick but Munoz moved away.
Munoz counters with a body kick.
Munoz bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Volkov's head backwards.
Volkov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Munoz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Volkov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Munoz.
Munoz lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Munoz has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Volkov throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #CL#
Munoz gets tackled into the cage by Volkov. Volkov maintains the clinch.
Munoz looking for a takedown.
Munoz is working for takedown but Volkov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Volkov lands with a short shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov has Munoz pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Munoz manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Munoz tries for a takedown but Volkov manages to get underhooks.
Ruslan Mstislav Volkov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Armondo Munoz.
Volkov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Volkov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Munoz prevents it.
Munoz has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Volkov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T1#
Munoz drops down looking for an ankle pick but Volkov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Munoz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Munoz delivers a nice body kick.
Munoz goes for a double leg but Volkov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Volkov continues to drive forward.#CL2#
Munoz clinches with his opponent.
Munoz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Volkov avoids it.
Munoz goes for a takedown attempt but Volkov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Munoz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That kick from Volkov tenderised Munoz's leg. Munoz is trying to keep his angry face on.
Volkov closes the distance and clinches up with Munoz, looking for a takedown. Volkov pushes Munoz against the cage but Munoz circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Munoz thuds his right hand into Volkov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Volkov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Munoz sprawls well. Munoz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Volkov gets slowly back to his feet.
Munoz is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T2#
Munoz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Volkov gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CL#
Volkov drives through and clinches with Munoz against the cage.
Volkov has Munoz pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Munoz manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Volkov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Munoz wants a takedown but no success here.
Ruslan Mstislav Volkov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Munoz slows down the pace here.
Volkov lands a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Munoz is looking to take this one to the mat.
Munoz has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A right hook to the body lands for Volkov.
Volkov lands a hook that snaps the head of Munoz backwards. #T3#
Volkov tries to throw a body punch but Munoz avoids it by throwing Volkov back against the cage.
Volkov is leaning against Munoz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#TD#
Volkov has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Munoz uses from the top position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Volkov is on top in guard. #REVR#
Munoz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Volkov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Munoz is proving hard to escape from.
Armondo Munoz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ruslan Mstislav Volkov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Volkov won't allow Munoz to sweep him here.
Volkov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Munoz is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T4#
Volkov pushes down on Munoz's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Munoz won't allow Volkov to pass to mount.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Munoz wants to get back to full guard.
Volkov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Munoz keeps working. #SU#
Volkov escapes and gets back to his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Volkov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Volkov tries to clinch but Munoz is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ruslan Mstislav Volkov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Volkov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ruslan Mstislav Volkov!
Post fight, Ruslan Mstislav Volkov stared into the camera and said 'You were a good fighter laddy... But I've had stronger whiskey in me belly then them punches you be throwin.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 31, 2018

#R1##CL#
Volkov clinches.
Hugs blocks a body shot from Volkov.
Volkov lands a body punch. #BC#
Volkov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hugs misses with a body shot.
Hugs shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Volkov defends it nicely.
Volkov connects with a solid leg kick. #CL#
Volkov gets a clinch. #BC#
Volkov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Hugs gets caught napping as Volkov dives in and scores a takedown. Hugs manages to retain guard.
Volkov won't allow Hugs to sweep him here.
Volkov passes into half guard. #SUB#
Volkov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hugs has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#T1#
Volkov tries to pass to full mount but Hugs defends it.
Volkov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hugs won't allow Volkov to pass to mount.
Volkov prevents Hugs from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Volkov is stalling here. Hugs is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Volkov seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Hugs has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Volkov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hugs wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hugs in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Hugs cracks Volkov with a big elbow. #T2#
Volkov is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Hugs working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Volkov tries to bench press Hugs off him but Hugs keeps the position.
Hugs misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The strikes coming from Hugs are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Volkov defending against the ground and pound.
Hugs is looking to take a break and control but Volkov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hugs tries to advance to mount but Volkov denies him. #T3#
Hugs trying to control the action but Volkov is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Volkov wants to get back to his feet.
Volkov tries to bench press Hugs off him but Hugs keeps the position. #SUB2#
Hugs goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Volkov has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hugs but great work by Volkov.
Hugs takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Volkov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hugs keeps working.
An elbow from Volkov crashes against the mat. #T4#
Volkov tries to move to mount but Hugs blocks the move with his legs.
Volkov wants to control but Hugs is keeping him busy.
Volkov works to advance to full mount. Hugs defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Hugs is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Volkov looking to control but Hugs is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Volkov lands a big elbow.
Volkov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hugs really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ruslan Mstislav Volkov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##TD#
Volkov shoots in and gets a takedown into Hugs's guard.
Volkov trying to control but Hugs is working from the bottom.
Hugs wants to sweep but no luck.
Volkov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Volkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Hugs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Volkov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hugs trying to hold on to Volkov's head to control him but Volkov postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov prevents Hugs from improving his position.
Volkov is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Volkov advances to half guard. #T1#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Volkov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Volkov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hugs with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Still in half guard, Volkov seems content to control.
Hugs wants to improve his position but Volkov is controlling well.
Volkov trying to control the action but Hugs is working from the bottom.
Hugs is trying to get back to full guard.
Hugs wants to control but Volkov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Volkov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hugs does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hugs makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hugs.
Hugs trying to control the position. #T2#
Volkov trying to control but Hugs is working from the bottom.
Hugs trying to control the position here.
Volkov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Hugs is proving hard to escape from.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Hugs is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hugs dives in and grabs Volkov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Volkov pushes down on Hugs's head and hops out.
Volkov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hugs.
Volkov throws a nice head kick! #T3#
Volkov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Volkov wants it to stay on the feet.
Volkov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hugs tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
No joy there for Hugs, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hugs just misses with a punch to the body.
Hugs has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Volkov moves into the clinch.
Ruslan Mstislav Volkov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lodzov Hugs.#TD#
Volkov jumps guard.
Hugs throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ruslan Mstislav Volkov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Volkov wants to sweep but no luck.
Volkov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T4#
Hugs throws a big right hand that misses.
Volkov keeping moving, preventing Hugs from controlling successfully.
Hugs postures up in Volkov's guard and throws a big left but Volkov blocks it.
Volkov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL#
Volkov clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Volkov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Volkov defending well as Hugs loads up on a big left hand. #CL#
Volkov has closed the distance and engaged Hugs in a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Volkov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Volkov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD#
Volkov lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hugs desperately trying to maintain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ruslan Mstislav Volkov dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Volkov clinches up against the cage.
Hugs prevents a body shot from Volkov.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Volkov. #BC#
Volkov breaks from the clinch.
Volkov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hugs can do to turn this around?
Volkov swats away the attempt to clinch by Hugs.#CL#
Volkov has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC#
Volkov breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov connects with a looping right hand.
Lodzov Hugs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hugs throws a body shot but no joy.
Hugs misses with the combination.
Hugs tries for a takedown but Volkov circles away easily
and Volkov counters with a left and a right that stings Hugs. #T1#
Volkov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hugs. That did some damage!
Hugs tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Volkov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Hugs gets tackled into the cage by Volkov. Volkov maintains the clinch. #BC#
Volkov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Hugs moves into range and clinches up with Volkov.#BC#
Volkov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hugs stuns Volkov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Volkov blocks a jab.
Volkov is looking to counter the offense by Hugs and move into the clinch.
Hugs throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Volkov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hugs's guard.
Volkov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Volkov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB2#
Hugs looking for a guillotine here but Volkov defends easily.
Lodzov Hugs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Volkov postures up and lands a big shot to Hugs's brow.
Volkov scoring with punches to the head and body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Volkov forces his way into half guard.
Volkov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Volkov passes the guard and advances to mount!
Volkov wants to control the pace but Hugs is squirming around nicely. #T3#
Hugs tries to hold on but Volkov postures up.
Volkov lands a big elbow.
Volkov trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Volkov is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Hugs has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Ruslan Mstislav Volkov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hugs is trying to escape the mount.
Volkov content just to control the position here. #T4#
Volkov lands a big shot there that rocks Hugs but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Volkov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Volkov tries to control but Hugs wriggling away.
Volkov controlling from mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ruslan Mstislav Volkov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Volkov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ruslan Mstislav Volkov!
Ruslan Mstislav Volkov looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'You were a good fighter laddy... But I've had stronger whiskey in me belly then them punches you be throwin.'.
Lodzov Hugs was interviewed post fight and said 'this was bullshit'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 16, 2018

#R1#
Volkov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Volkov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Munoz is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Munoz swinging wildly here.
Volkov dives in for a single leg takedown but Munoz sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Volkov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Munoz stuffs the takedown attempt from Volkov. Volkov gets slowly back to his feet.
Munoz has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Volkov is landing a low percentage of strikes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ruslan Mstislav Volkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Munoz throws a good cross that connects.
Munoz with a jab.
Munoz looks to score with a jab to the body but Volkov is just out of range.
Volkov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Volkov throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #TD#
Volkov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Munoz manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Volkov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Munoz wants to stand up but Volkov is controlling him.
Volkov wants to pass the guard but Munoz is keeping the position.#SU#
Volkov decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Munoz, up you get! #T1#
Volkov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Munoz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Munoz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Volkov tries to land a body kick
and Munoz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD#
Volkov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Munoz won't allow Volkov to pass to mount.
Volkov wants to take a breather but Munoz is having none of it. #SUB#
Volkov is working for a submission of some sort.
Munoz is looking for a sweep. Volkov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Volkov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Munoz keeps working.
Volkov is really struggling to control Munoz but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Volkov trying to pass the guard but Munoz defending well. #T2#
Munoz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Munoz controlling the position well.
Munoz moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Volkov won't allow Munoz to get back to his feet.
Volkov wants to control from the top but Munoz keeps moving.
Munoz looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Munoz throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back. #T3#
Munoz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Munoz trying to control but Volkov is working from the bottom.
Volkov wants to stand and escape but Munoz is having none of it.
Volkov working a defensive guard here.
Munoz is fighting to break Volkov's control of his arms but Volkov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Munoz postures up and lands a big shot to Volkov's brow.
Volkov pulls Munoz in close to prevent any damage.
Volkov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Munoz is one step ahead there. #T4#
Volkov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Munoz advances to half guard.
Munoz landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Munoz trying to pass the guard but Volkov defending well.
Munoz working the head and body with strikes.
Volkov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Volkov is concentrating on defense, preventing Munoz from advancing position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Armondo Munoz dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Munoz defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Volkov.#CL#
Volkov rushes Munoz and presses him up against the cage.
Volkov lands a body shot.
Munoz misses with a punch on the inside. #TD#
Volkov pulls guard successfully.
Volkov controls Munoz momentarily but Munoz frees himself.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Munoz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Volkov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Munoz trying to control but Volkov is working from the bottom.
Ruslan Mstislav Volkov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Munoz's guard. #REVR#
Volkov tries to free his leg and advance position but Munoz is retaining full guard.
Munoz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Volkov passes Munoz's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T1#
Munoz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Volkov passes to side control.
Volkov tries to move into full mount but can't pass Munoz's legs.
Volkov advances nicely into full mount.
Volkov postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Munoz looks a forlorn figure.
Munoz is looking to improve his position but Volkov isn't that keen on the idea.
Volkov working Munoz over with strikes here.
Munoz is trying to stand.
Volkov lands with some strikes.
Munoz is in a horrible position here. Volkov smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position. #T2#
Volkov controlling from mount.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Volkov landing strikes from the mount.
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!
Munoz is trying to stand up.
Munoz is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Volkov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Munoz gets back to half guard.
Volkov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Munoz keeps working. #T3#
Volkov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Munoz knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Volkov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Munoz keeps working.
Munoz is trying is best to control the position here.
Volkov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Munoz tries to kick Volkov off but Volkov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Volkov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Munoz is staying active underneath Volkov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Volkov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Volkov is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped. #T4#
Volkov is taking a breather. Munoz says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Munoz wants to control but Volkov is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Munoz is defending against the submission attempts here by Volkov.
Volkov prevents Munoz from improving his position.
Munoz gets back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Volkov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Volkov trying to stand up but can't free himself from Munoz's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ruslan Mstislav Volkov dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Volkov drives through with a takedown into guard.
Volkov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Munoz is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SUB2#
Munoz seems to be working for a kimura but Volkov defends the submission attempt.
Munoz prevents Volkov from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov keeping control of the position.
Volkov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
Volkov tries to get to full guard but Munoz has control of the leg.
Munoz lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Munoz prevents Volkov from improving his position.
Volkov wants to control but Munoz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Volkov wants to improve his position but Munoz is controlling well. #SUB2#
Munoz is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Volkov has managed to free his arm - good work. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Volkov trying to control here.
Munoz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Volkov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Munoz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2#
Munoz is trying to work for a kimura but Volkov is defending well.
Munoz working over Volkov with some ground and pound. Volkov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T3##SUB2#
Munoz is trying to work for a kimura but Volkov is defending well.
Volkov is looking for a sweep. Munoz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice takedown defense from Munoz. No joy for Volkov on that attempt.
Volkov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A low kick from Volkov misses
and Munoz counters with a nice uppercut.
Volkov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Volkov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Munoz tries a quick counter leg kick but Volkov is wise to it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Volkov shoots for a double leg takedown but Munoz sprawls well. He's pushed Volkov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Munoz scores with a hook to the body. Volkov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL#
Volkov clinches.
Munoz tries to score a body lock takedown but Volkov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T4#
Munoz is looking for a takedown.
Munoz wants to take the fight to the mat but Volkov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ruslan Mstislav Volkov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Armondo Munoz.
Volkov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
Munoz breaks the clinch.
Munoz uses good footwork to get in and out, landing 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!
Munoz lands a jab-cross combination.
Munoz blocks a leg kick.
Munoz looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#TD#
Volkov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Munoz's half guard.
Munoz gets back to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Munoz is on top in guard. #REVB#
Volkov has his hands on Munoz's head, controlling the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Armondo Munoz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Munoz has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Armondo Munoz!
During a confident post fight interview, Armondo Munoz thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Ruslan Mstislav Volkov was interviewed post fight and said 'Feck it'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 13, 2018

#R1#
Kowalevitz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Volkov counters with a one-two to the body. #TD#
Kowalevitz gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Volkov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Volkov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Volkov landing some decent shots from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kowalevitz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Volkov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Volkov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Volkov tries to stand but Kowalevitz is controlling from the bottom.
Volkov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Volkov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Volkov lands a couple of digs.
Volkov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Kowalevitz looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Volkov puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Kowalevitz trying to hold on to Volkov's head to control him but Volkov postures up.
Volkov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kowalevitz trying to hold on to Volkov's head to control him but Volkov postures up.
Volkov controlling the pace. #T3#
Volkov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kowalevitz for as long as he can get away with.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kowalevitz fails with the takedown.#TD#
Volkov scores with a takedown into Kowalevitz's guard.#SUB2#
Kowalevitz throws his legs up looking for a submission but Volkov uses it to pass to side control.
Volkov working away.
Volkov is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Kowalevitz's shoulder. That is not cool.
Volkov wants to stand but Kowalevitz has his arm trapped. #SUB#
Volkov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T4#
Volkov controlling the position.
Kowalevitz is trying to control Volkov's posture but Volkov avoids it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kowalevitz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Volkov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kowalevitz is being controlled here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ruslan Mstislav Volkov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD#
Volkov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kowalevitz is trying to defend but Volkov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Ruslan Mstislav Volkov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kowalevitz holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Volkov is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Kowalevitz looking for submissions off his back.
Volkov slows the pace down in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Volkov frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Volkov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Volkov lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Kowalevitz wants to hold on but Volkov pushes him away.
Volkov is landing with some decent strikes but Kowalevitz is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#ROC#
Kowalevitz is rocked!
Volkov is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Kowalevitz goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Volkov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ruslan Mstislav Volkov!
As Ruslan Mstislav Volkov got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: You were a good fighter laddy... But I've had stronger whiskey in me belly then them punches you be throwin.'.

Event: Karate Ketsueki Supotsu 3
Date: May 06, 2018

#R1#
Sor Tienpoh throws a right and a left that Volkov avoids nicely.
Sor Tienpoh 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.#CL2#
Volkov has managed to clinch.
Sor Tienpoh has a couple of punches blocked by Volkov.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Volkov.
Sor Tienpoh has had enough of the clinch but Volkov keeps him there for the moment.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Volkov.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows. #BC#
Sor Tienpoh's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sor Tienpoh showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Volkov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov wants to clinch up but Sor Tienpoh keeps it at a distance.
Some wild striking there from Volkov.
We've been informed that Volkov has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Sor Tienpoh misses with a straight right. #T1#
Sor Tienpoh misses with a wild combination.
Volkov is looking for the big counter here.
Volkov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Good exchange - Sor Tienpoh coming out on top.
Sor Tienpoh scores with a sloppy right hand. Volkov should have avoided that one.
Volkov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sor Tienpoh.
Sor Tienpoh misses with a few strikes there.
Sor Tienpoh connects with a good right hand that stumbles Volkov. Volkov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Volkov tries to close the distance and clinch but Sor Tienpoh swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sor Tienpoh fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Volkov on the side of the head.
Volkov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sor Tienpoh throws out the jab.
Volkov avoids the head kick by Sor Tienpoh.
It seemed like Volkov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL2#
Volkov instigates a clinch.
Sor Tienpoh tries a body shot but Volkov blocks it. #BC#
Sor Tienpoh escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sor Tienpoh swats away the attempt to clinch by Volkov.
Sor Tienpoh throws a sloppy head kick and Volkov moves out of range easily.
Volkov fails in his attempt to clinch.
A head kick misses from Sor Tienpoh.
Volkov feints a counter leg kick.#CL2#
Volkov closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Volkov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Volkov tries to bum rush Sor Tienpoh with a series of wild strikes but Sor Tienpoh uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sor Tienpoh lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sor Tienpoh throws a head kick but Volkov moves out of range.
Sor Tienpoh blocks a head kick by Volkov.
Sor Tienpoh misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Volkov throws a sloppy head kick and Sor Tienpoh moves out of range easily. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T3##BC2#
Volkov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Volkov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sor Tienpoh.
A head kick misses from Volkov.
Jab by Sor Tienpoh.
Volkov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sor Tienpoh throws out the jab.
Sor Tienpoh swats away the attempt to clinch by Volkov.#CL2#
Sor Tienpoh tries to keep at a distance but Volkov has taken the fight into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Volkov.
Sor Tienpoh misses with some punches.
Sor Tienpoh throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Sor Tienpoh has had enough of the clinch but Volkov keeps him there for the moment.
Sor Tienpoh content to slow the pace in the clinch. #BC2#
Volkov breaks the clinch.
Volkov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sor Tienpoh.
Sor Tienpoh throws a lazy right hand but Volkov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sor Tienpoh misses with a double jab.
Sor Tienpoh throws a sloppy head kick #CL2#
and Volkov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Volkov. #BC2#
Volkov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sor Tienpoh tries a head kick but it misses.
Sor Tienpoh connects with a high kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Volkov moves into the clinch.
Volkov trying to stall but Sor Tienpoh improves his position. #BC2#
Volkov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Volkov pushes Sor Tienpoh up against the ropes in a clinch.
Volkov pressing his opponent against the ropes. #T5##BC#
Sor Tienpoh pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sor Tienpoh tries a head kick but it misses. #CL2#
Volkov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. #BC2#
Volkov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Volkov has closed the distance and engaged Sor Tienpoh in a clinch.
Volkov tries a body shot but Sor Tienpoh blocks it.
Volkov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Volkov tries to throw a body punch but Sor Tienpoh avoids it by throwing Volkov back against the ropes.
Sor Tienpoh is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Sor Tienpoh lands an uppercut.
Volkov has Sor Tienpoh pressed against the ropes. #T6#
Volkov stalling in the clinch. #BC#
Sor Tienpoh breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Volkov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL2#
Volkov moves into the clinch successfully.
Volkov has Sor Tienpoh pressed against the ropes, preventing Sor Tienpoh from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Volkov can't find room to land a body shot as Sor Tienpoh controls the action.
Sor Tienpoh lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Volkov or not.
Still in the clinch, Volkov scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Volkov misses with a body punch.
Sor Tienpoh wants to get back to striking at distance but Volkov won't allow it.
Volkov blocks an uppercut.
Volkov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sor Tienpoh up against the ropes.
Sor Tienpoh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T7#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Volkov is trying to stall.
Volkov is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
A frustrated look appears on Sor Tienpoh's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Sor Tienpoh escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Volkov closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Sor Tienpoh escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Volkov moves into the clinch successfully.
Volkov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.#BC#
Sor Tienpoh pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Volkov closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Volkov breaks the clinch.
Sor Tienpoh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T8#
Sor Tienpoh explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Volkov tries a head kick but it misses.
Volkov slips a straight right by Sor Tienpoh.
Sor Tienpoh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Volkov.
Sor Tienpoh is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Sor Tienpoh throws a lazy uppercut #CL2#
and Volkov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Volkov avoiding damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sor Tienpoh throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Volkov manages to break the clinch.
Sor Tienpoh swings for the body but Volkov moves out of range.
Volkov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sor Tienpoh misses with a hook.
Sor Tienpoh swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL2#
and Volkov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Volkov.
Volkov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T9#
Volkov blocking some punches.
Sor Tienpoh wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Sor Tienpoh breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Volkov clinches. #BC2#
Volkov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sor Tienpoh closes the distance looking to clinch
and Volkov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sor Tienpoh thinking.
Sor Tienpoh wants to clinch.
Volkov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#CL2#
Volkov closes the distance and clinches.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ruslan Mstislav Volkov.
I think Volkov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Ruslan Mstislav Volkov!
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Ruslan Mstislav Volkov!
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Ruslan Mstislav Volkov!

Ruslan Mstislav Volkov wins by unanimous decision!
Ruslan Mstislav Volkov took some time post fight to say the following; 'You were a good fighter laddy... But I've had stronger whiskey in me belly then them punches you be throwin.'.
The defeated Sangmanae Sor Tienpoh had this to say: 'Thank '.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 29, 2017

#R1#
Volkov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Tinto's head.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tinto is defended easily by Volkov.
A head kick misses from Volkov.
Volkov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tinto with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Volkov to counter with a crisp jab.
Tinto ducks under a wild hook from Volkov.
Tinto closes this distance looking for a takedown but Volkov circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Tinto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A shot to the liver by Volkov. Beautiful body shot.
A big right from Tinto misses.
Volkov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tinto fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tinto shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Volkov pinned against the cage. Volkov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tinto takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Tinto shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Volkov sprawls well. Volkov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tinto gets slowly back to his feet.
Tinto loads up on a big right hand but Volkov slips the punch.
Tinto misses with a takedown attempt - Volkov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tinto shoots for a takedown but Volkov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tinto takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tinto moves out of range of the strikes.
Volkov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Volkov blocks a head kick by Tinto.
Tinto with a poor takedown #CL2#
and Volkov moves into the clinch.
Volkov is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Volkov drags the fight down to the ground.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Volkov is adopting a defensive guard.
Volkov keeping moving, preventing Tinto from controlling successfully. #T2#
Tinto tries to free his leg and advance position but Volkov is retaining full guard.
Tinto controls from within his opponent's guard.
Volkov is looking to stand up but Tinto isn't so interested in that idea. #T3#
Tinto stopping the sweep attempt from Volkov.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tinto shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Volkov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tinto thinking.
Tinto has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT2#
It looks like Daniel Tinto has been cut.
Volkov lands with an uppercut that bounces Tinto off the cage and back into range.
Volkov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tinto moves away.
Tinto misses the shot to the body. #TD2#
Volkov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Volkov lands in his opponent's guard.
Volkov wants to stand but Tinto is controlling his posture from full guard.
Tinto working a defensive guard here. #T4##SUB#
Tinto looking for a guillotine here but Volkov defends easily.
Volkov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Volkov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tinto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Volkov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Volkov looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ruslan Mstislav Volkov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Daniel Tinto's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Tinto takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Daniel Tinto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tinto takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tinto misses with a takedown
and Volkov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tinto fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A swing and a miss from Tinto.
Volkov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tinto closes this distance looking for a takedown but Volkov circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Tinto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Volkov lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Tinto shoots in for a takedown but Volkov shows good takedown defense.
Tinto with a poor takedown
and Volkov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ruslan Mstislav Volkov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tinto misses with a takedown attempt #KD2#
and Volkov counters with a nice right hand that sends Tinto toppling to the canvas! Tinto scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Volkov finish him?!#ROC2#
Tinto is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Volkov punishes Tinto's body with a nice straight punch.
Oh Tinto is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Volkov throws a powerful right kick. Tinto tried to block low but the kick was high! Tinto was taken right off of his feet! Volkov jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ruslan Mstislav Volkov!
A determined Ruslan Mstislav Volkov didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 21, 2017

#R1#
Volkov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Pending has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Volkov lands with a good body shot.
Volkov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Volkov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Volkov lands with a good body shot.#KD#
Volkov drops Pending with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Pending 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. #ROC#
Pending is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Volkov throws a powerful right kick. Pending tried to block low but the kick was high! Pending was taken right off of his feet! Volkov jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ruslan Mstislav Volkov!
A determined Ruslan Mstislav Volkov didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!

Event: HFC 312 Satan vs Wade II
Date: May 06, 2017

#R1#
Jenkins takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Volkov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jenkins moves away.
Jenkins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jenkins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL#
Volkov closes the distance and clinches.
Jenkins looking to throw knees to the head but Volkov is blocking nicely.
Jenkins swings wildly with an uppercut but Volkov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Volkov.#BC2#
Jenkins manages to break the clinch.
Jenkins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jenkins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Volkov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Volkov misses with a head kick.
Jenkins misses with a wild combination.
Volkov lands a jab-cross combination. #T1#
Jenkins lands a head kick. Volkov smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Volkov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Volkov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jenkins scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Volkov checks the leg kick.
Jenkins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Volkov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jenkins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jenkins thumps Volkov with a low kick.#TD#
Volkov gets a takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Volkov in particular looking to stall.#T2##SUB#
Volkov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Volkov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jenkins's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Volkov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Volkov content to control rather than advance.
Volkov wants to pass to mount but Jenkins is defending the position.
Volkov not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SU#
Volkov decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Jenkins lands a head kick. Volkov smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Jenkins lands a head kick!
Jenkins throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Volkov's head.
Jenkins fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Volkov checks it well.
An attempted straight right counter from Volkov misses the target.
Volkov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Volkov throws out a loose jab but Jenkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Leeroy Jenkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Volkov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jenkins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jenkins stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Volkov.
Volkov misses with a straight right.
Jenkins tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Volkov defends well and Jenkins ends up having to push Volkov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Volkov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jenkins moves away.
Jenkins takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jenkins throws a sloppy head kick
and Volkov counters with an outside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ruslan Mstislav Volkov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Volkov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Jenkins tries a head kick but it misses.
Volkov throws a quick counter kick to the body but Jenkins avoids it.
Jenkins goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Jenkins throws a front kick aimed at Volkov's knee but Volkov avoids it well.
Leeroy Jenkins seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Volkov closes the distance and pushes Jenkins back into the cage.#TD#
Volkov has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Jenkins clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Volkov is riding his opponent, not letting Jenkins buck him off. #SUB#
Jenkins defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Volkov's arms.
Jenkins covering up well and avoiding damage.
Ruslan Mstislav Volkov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Volkov is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Volkov gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Volkov gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Volkov apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Jenkins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Volkov moves into the clinch.
Volkov jumps guard but Jenkins turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Volkov lands with a right to the head.
Volkov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jenkins is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jenkins has a couple of punches blocked by Volkov.
Volkov avoiding damage.
Volkov tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ruslan Mstislav Volkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Volkov avoiding damage as Jenkins throws knees to the body. #T2#
Jenkins tries to land knees in the clinch but Volkov avoids the damage to the body.
Volkov blocks an uppercut. #TD#
Volkov manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Volkov wants to sweep here but Jenkins controlling him for the moment.
Volkov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jenkins manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Volkov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Volkov working some strikes from top position.#T3#
Jenkins avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Volkov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jenkins utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Volkov is stalling in the full guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Volkov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jenkins's guard.
Volkov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Volkov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ruslan Mstislav Volkov dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Jenkins tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jenkins connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Volkov lands with a slapping head kick.
Jenkins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jenkins is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#CL#
Volkov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Volkov fails to pull guard.
Jenkins landing knees to the head. #BC#
Volkov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jenkins throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jenkins misses with a head kick.
Jenkins misses with a wild combination.
Volkov tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Jenkins manages to circle out of the way.
Volkov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Volkov checks a low kick from Jenkins.
Jenkins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Volkov tries to clinch but Jenkins is having none of it. #T1#
Jenkins has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Volkov.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jenkins.
Volkov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jenkins tries a head kick but it misses.
Jenkins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jenkins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jenkins shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jenkins misses with a double jab.
Volkov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jenkins.
Jenkins misses with a leg kick.
Jenkins throws a low kick, looking for Volkov's leg but Volkov calmly moves out of range.
Volkov scores with a nice head shot.
Jenkins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jenkins throws a head kick that misses.
An inside leg kick from Jenkins misses.
Volkov blocks a leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Volkov.
Jenkins tries a head kick but it misses. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Volkov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Volkov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Volkov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Jenkins for as long as he can get away with.
Volkov wants to free his trapped foot but Jenkins is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Volkov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T3#
Jenkins tries to get to full guard but Volkov has control of the leg.
Volkov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jenkins with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Volkov winds up and cracks Jenkins with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jenkins trying to control here.
Volkov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Volkov is nestled in close to Jenkins, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Volkov stalling. #T4#
Jenkins wants to improve his position but Volkov is controlling well.
Volkov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Volkov scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB#
Volkov is working for a kimura but Jenkins is defending it quite comfortably.
Volkov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ruslan Mstislav Volkov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Volkov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ruslan Mstislav Volkov!
A determined Ruslan Mstislav Volkov didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
Leeroy Jenkins was interviewed post fight and said 'Juast luck mate...'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 03, 2017

#R1#
One blocks a head kick by Volkov.
Volkov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Volkov there as he acknowledges the shot.
One throws a leg kick that misses.
Volkov tries to counter with a clinch but One shakes him off and moves away.
One has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Skulls house of pain in the buildup to the fight.
One lands with a nice body punch.
Sparbot One seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
One throws a nice looking combination but Volkov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
One misses with a body shot. #CL2#
Volkov has managed to clinch.
A nice left hand lands by One.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Volkov has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#BC2#
Volkov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
One connects with a jab.
Volkov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A nice inside leg kick there by One. That's going to slow Volkov down.
Volkov thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on One if he has to take too many more of those.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Volkov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
One misses with a double jab. #T1#
Volkov misses with a hook. One ducked under it nicely.
Volkov misses with a low kick.
One lands with a nice body kick.
One looks to score with a jab to the body but Volkov is just out of range.
Volkov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A cross from One lands.
One lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
One swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Volkov.
Volkov looks to land a body kick but One moved away.
One tries to work over Volkov's front leg with a kick but Volkov checks it.
One looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Volkov wants to counter with a clinch but One pushes him away.
Volkov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by One.
One checks a low kick from Volkov.
One uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Volkov.
One swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
One turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
One uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Volkov.#T2#
Nice uppercut there from Volkov.
One is looking to clinch.
One misses with a few strikes there.
Volkov misses with a head kick.
One ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Volkov moves away.
Volkov looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Volkov just misses with a punch to the body.
Volkov lands with a slapping head kick.
One lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Volkov circles away quickly and effectively.
Volkov lands a hook that stumbles One back into the cage. Volkov follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping One to the canvas! Volkov pounces and lands several unanswered shots - One has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Ruslan Mstislav Volkov!
Ruslan Mstislav Volkov took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

Event: gc118
Date: Oct 08, 2016

#R1##CL#
Atkins has managed to clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Volkov as Atkins tries to tie him up.
Volkov blocking some punches. #BC2#
Volkov breaks the clinch.
Atkins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Volkov swats him away and circles back towards the center. #KD2#
Volkov drops Atkins with a beautiful combination! Atkins stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Volkov is looking for the KO!
Atkins swinging wildly here.
Atkins tries a head kick but it misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Volkov throws a sloppy head kick and Atkins moves out of range easily.
Atkins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice body punch from Volkov.
Atkins tries to clinch up.
Atkins thuds a left hand into Volkov's body.
Atkins looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Volkov misses with a head kick. #CL#
Atkins clinches.
Volkov tries to pull guard but Atkins holds him up against the cage and eventually Volkov drops back down to his feet.
Volkov wants a takedown but no success here. #T1#
Volkov blocks a punch to the side of the head. #TD2#
Volkov jumps guard and drags Atkins to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Atkins wants to control from the top but Volkov keeps moving. #SUB#
Atkins drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Volkov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Atkins has Volkov in his guard.#REVB#
Volkov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Atkins escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Volkov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Volkov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB#
Atkins working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Volkov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Volkov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Atkins is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Atkins doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Volkov slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Atkins is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Volkov pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Volkov wants to stand but Atkins has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #T3##SUB#
Atkins looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Atkins looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Volkov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Atkins is just riding it out for now. Volkov eventually gives up the hold.
Atkins is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Volkov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Volkov's back!
Volkov trying to control the hands but Atkins won't let him. #SUB#
Atkins looking for the RNC. #T4##SUB#
Volkov preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Atkins.
Volkov rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Atkins is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Atkins is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Volkov defends it well.
Atkins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Volkov keeps working.
Atkins not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ruslan Mstislav Volkov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Volkov misses with a leg kick.
Atkins misses with a series of wild punches.
Volkov throws a big counter head kick but Atkins avoids it with no problem.
Atkins throws a head kick that misses.
Atkins takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Atkins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Volkov.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Volkov jumps guard.
Volkov trying to control the position here.
Atkins stopping the sweep attempt from Volkov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atkins looking to sit in guard and control but Volkov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Atkins is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Volkov scoring with punches to the head and body. #T1#
Volkov wants to pass the guard but Atkins is keeping the position.#SUB#
Atkins has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Volkov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Volkov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Volkov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB#
Atkins looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Atkins has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Volkov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Volkov is pushing down on Atkins's leg trying to pass to half guard. Atkins is fighting to maintain full guard but Volkov has managed to sneak the leg through.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Volkov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Volkov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Atkins tries to get to full guard but Volkov has control of the leg.
Atkins missing with punches from the bottom.
Atkins is looking to improve his position.
Volkov wants to stand up but Atkins is controlling the position. #SUB2#
Volkov seems to be working for a kimura but Atkins defends the submission attempt.
Volkov trying to control from half guard but Atkins is working away. #T3#
Atkins is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Atkins looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Atkins punching from the bottom.
Atkins wants to get back to full guard.
Volkov is trying to control the action in half guard but Atkins is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Atkins on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Volkov prevents Atkins from improving his position.
Volkov stalling.
Volkov working Atkins over with strikes. #T4#
Atkins throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Volkov is trying to control the action in half guard but Atkins is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Atkins trying to control but Volkov postures up.
Volkov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Atkins does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Atkins is trying to get back to full guard.
Ruslan Mstislav Volkov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Volkov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Atkins has hold of Volkov's hands but Volkov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Volkov drops an elbow to the side of Atkins's head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Atkins looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Volkov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Atkins sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ruslan Mstislav Volkov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Volkov lands a head kick!
Atkins tries to clinch
and Volkov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Volkov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Volkov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Volkov trying to land knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Atkins lands a nice uppercut.
Atkins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Atkins throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Volkovs head. #TD2#
Volkov drags the fight down to the ground. #SUB#
Atkins drops back, looking for a kneebar! Volkov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Volkov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Volkov! #REVB#
Atkins gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Atkins is looking for a sweep. Volkov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Atkins is staying active underneath Volkov, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T1#
Atkins trying to control from the bottom.
Volkov is taking a breather. Atkins says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB#
Atkins actively working from the bottom here.
Volkov stalling.
Atkins is trying to control but can't.
Volkov uses his free foot to push down on Atkins's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Atkins.
Volkov controlling from mount.
Volkov has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Atkins's face.
Volkov lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#T2#
Atkins looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Atkins turns into Volkov and is now in his guard. #SUB#
Atkins postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Volkov is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Atkins, into his guard. #REVB#
Volkov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Atkins working for submissions but it's allowed Volkov to get to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Volkov passes to side control.
Volkov trying to control the action but Atkins is working from the bottom.
Volkov tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. #T3#
You can see the frustration on Atkins's face as Volkov controls the position.
Atkins is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Volkov is trying to get an arm triangle but Atkins is defending well.
Atkins tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Volkov trying to control the position but Atkins is working away.
Atkins tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Volkov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Volkov cracks Atkins with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T4#
Volkov working the ground and pound.
Atkins is trying to work for a sweep but Volkov has mounted him!
Atkins tries to hold on but Volkov pushes him away.
Atkins tries to improve his position but instead Volkov has taken his back!
Atkins is keeping busy.
Volkov controlling from the back.#SUB2#
Volkov working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB2#
Volkov patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
You can see the frustration on Atkins's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Speedy Atkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

And that's the end of the fight!
Ruslan Mstislav Volkov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Volkov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ruslan Mstislav Volkov!
A pretty intense looking Ruslan Mstislav Volkov took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.

Event: gc115
Date: Sep 17, 2016

#R1#
Calirante tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Volkov was well out of range. Poor timing from Calirante.
Calirante throws a series of punches but Volkov moves out of range.
Volkov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Calirante is fending him off so far but Volkov persists. Nope, Calirante circles away and we're back to standing.
Calirante goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Calirante throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Volkov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Volkov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Calirante on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice body punch from Calirante.
Volkov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Calirante has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD: Lightning Kicks (MaxID266K) in the buildup to the fight.
Calirante steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Volkov.
Calirante fires out a quick counter leg kick but Volkov just manages to avoid it.
Volkov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Calirante takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Calirante, right into the meat.
Volkov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Volkov scores with a shot to the body. #T1#
Calirante uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Volkov.
Volkov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Calirante can pounce on him.
Calirante throws a body punch but Volkov moves out of range.
Calirante rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Volkov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Volkov lands a really nice looking cross but Calirante seems unphased.
Volkov swats away the attempt to clinch by Calirante.
Volkov throws an off balance right hand
and Calirante counters with a nice low kick that buckles Volkov's knee momentarily.
Volkov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Volkov takes a swing at Calirante's ribcage but misses.
Volkov loads up on a big right hand but Calirante slips the punch.
Volkov misses with the combination.
Volkov throws a head kick that Calirante semi-blocks. #T2#
Volkov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Volkov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The fight stays on the outside here - Calirante looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Good leg kick by Calirante there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Calirante avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#CL#
Calirante fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Volkov, pushing him back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Calirante.
Volkov blocking some punches.
Volkov is trying to pull guard but Calirante has him pressed against the cage.
Calirante misses with a hook to the ribs. #TD2#
Volkov pulls guard effortlessly. #T3#
Volkov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Calirante is one step ahead there.
Calirante trying to control the position from guard on top but Volkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Calirante is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Volkov trying to control the position.
Calirante throws a strike but Volkov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Calirante is controlling Volkov's posture.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Calirante controls Volkov momentarily but Volkov frees himself.
Volkov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Volkov trying to control but Calirante is working from the bottom.
Calirante looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Volkov puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Calirante wants to improve his position but Volkov is controlling well.
Volkov is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Calirante tries to hold on but Volkov postures up.
Volkov landing shots from mount.
Volkov avoids the attempt from Calirante to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ruslan Mstislav Volkov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Calirante stuffs the takedown.
Calirante is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#TD2#
Volkov looking to score a takedown here. Calirante is defending well but Volkov drives through and ends up in Calirante's guard.
Calirante managing to control the position.
Volkov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Volkov stopping the sweep attempt from Calirante.
Volkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Calirante is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Calirante seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Volkov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Volkov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Volkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Calirante is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Volkov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Calirante is on top in guard. #REVR#
Volkov seems keen to control Calirante's posture.
Volkov wants to sweep but no luck.
Volkov controlling Calirante's posture.
Volkov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Volkov is pulling down on Calirante's head to control his posture. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Calirante controls from within his opponent's guard.
Volkov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Calirante throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Calirante showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ruslan Mstislav Volkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Volkov throws a head kick that half lands. #CUT2#
It looks like Santiago Calirante has been cut.
Calirante does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Volkov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T3#
Calirante throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Volkov throws out a counter right but Calirante avoids it with no problem.
Volkov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Calirante manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Volkov throws an overhand right that lands on Calirante's shoulder, as Calirante tries to avoid the shot.
Volkov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Volkov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Volkov checks a leg kick.
Volkov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Calirante.
Volkov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Calirante scores with a kick to the body.
Calirante lands the left hand.
Volkov misses the body punch
and Calirante counters with a good low kick that Volkov was not able to check.
Calirante on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Calirante throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Volkov looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.#T4#
Calirante tries to clinch but Volkov is having none of it.
Calirante throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Volkov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
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!
Calirante leaves Volkov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Calirante slips under a jab from Volkov.
A little feinted left hand from Calirante on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd cheers as Calirante lands an impressive looking overhand right. Volkov doesn't seem phased though.
Calirante shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Calirante tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Volkov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Calirante pivots, looking for a leg kick but Volkov is out of range and Calirante settles back down.
Volkov tries a quick counter leg kick but Calirante is wise to it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Volkov misses with a left hand
and Calirante counters with a right hand to the body.
Calirante throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Volkov takes a swing at Calirante's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ruslan Mstislav Volkov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Santiago Calirante's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Volkov misses with a combination
and Calirante counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Volkov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Volkov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Volkov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Calirante connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Calirante has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A chopping leg kick lands by Calirante. #CL#
Calirante clinches.
Santiago Calirante has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Calirante lands a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Calirante to keep the fight standing.
Volkov goes for a takedown attempt but Calirante pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Volkov throws a sloppy head kick and Calirante moves out of range easily.
Calirante is looking to counter punch.
Ruslan Mstislav Volkov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Volkov throws a head kick but Calirante moves out of range. #CL#
Calirante gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T1##TD#
Calirante tightens his grip and picks Volkov up, before dumping him to the ground. Volkov manages to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Calirante is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ruslan Mstislav Volkov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Calirante trying to control but Volkov is working from the bottom.
Volkov controls Calirante momentarily but Calirante frees himself.
Calirante with a flurry of punches that miss.
Volkov keeping moving, preventing Calirante from controlling successfully. #T2#
Calirante is in close to Volkov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Volkov looking to control but Calirante passes into half guard.
Calirante trying to control the action but Volkov is working from the bottom.
Calirante performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Calirante is trying to control the action in half guard but Volkov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3#
Volkov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Calirante is working away from the top position though.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Calirante keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Santiago Calirante has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ruslan Mstislav Volkov.
Nice uppercut lands for Volkov. That snapped Calirante's head back.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Volkov crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Calirante - the referee stops the clock and Volkov gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Calirante. Volkov manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Volkov throws a head kick but Calirante moves out of range.
Santiago Calirante is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick misses from Volkov.
Calirante sizes up Volkov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CUT#
It looks like Ruslan Mstislav Volkov has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Calirante. Volkov does a little dance to reset his feet.
A clash of legs there as Volkov blocks the low kick.
Volkov misses with a kick to the body.
Volkov throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
Volkov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Calirante just misses with a punch to the body.
Volkov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Calirante can pounce on him.
Volkov lands with a slapping head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Volkov is looking to score with low kicks.
Calirante checks a low kick from Volkov.
Volkov misses with a low kick.
Volkov goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Calirante misses with a kick to the body.
Volkov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Calirante defends it well.
Calirante misses with a wild body shot.
Volkov throws a head kick but Calirante moves out of range.
Volkov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Santiago Calirante showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Volkov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ruslan Mstislav Volkov!
Ruslan Mstislav Volkov took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

Event: gc112
Date: Aug 27, 2016

#R1#
Volkov throws a body shot but no joy.
A low kick from Volkov is predictable there
and Lineker makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Volkov really felt that one!
Volkov misses with a kick to the body.
Ruslan Mstislav Volkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A lazy body kick from Volkov
and Lineker counters with a low kick, right behind Volkov 's knee.
Volkov throws a leg kick
and Lineker counters with a leg kick.
Lineker avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lineker tried to counter with a leg kick but Volkov avoided it.
Volkov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov throws a body punch but Lineker moves out of range.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Lineker crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Volkov - the referee stops the clock and Lineker gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Volkov. Lineker manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Lineker doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Volkov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Volkov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lineker. Lineker obviously looking to wear him down.
Volkov is looking to chop away at Lineker's legs.
Lineker jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#T1#
Lineker looks to land a body kick but Volkov moved away.
Volkov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lineker slips a jab from Volkov.
Lineker dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Volkov. That did some damage!
A low kick from Volkov misses
and Lineker counters with a nice body kick.
Volkov throws out a loose jab but Lineker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lineker fires out a quick counter leg kick but Volkov just manages to avoid it.
Volkov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Volkov tries a low kick but Lineker avoids it.
Lineker looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Volkov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Volkov misses with an uppercut. Lineker saw that one coming.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lineker, right into the meat.
Volkov throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Lineker lands a nice leg kick that just misses Volkov's sensitive parts.
Lineker is looking to chop away at Volkov's legs.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lineker.
Volkov throws a lazy head kick
and Lineker counters with a thumping low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Volkov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lineker fires out a quick counter leg kick but Volkov just manages to avoid it.
Good work by Lineker as he checks the leg kick.
Lineker fires out a quick counter leg kick but Volkov just manages to avoid it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lineker.
Volkov lands with a slapping head kick.
Lineker moves out of range of the strikes.
Lineker half committed to a counter leg kick.
Volkov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lineker. That did some damage!
Volkov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Volkov misses with a body shot.
Lineker fires out a quick counter leg kick but Volkov just manages to avoid it.
Lineker throws a head kick but Volkov moves out of range.
Volkov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And Lineker counters with a quick kick to the body but Volkov blocks it.#T3#
Volkov throws a leg kick
and Lineker counters with an inside leg kick.
Volkov missing with a left hand there. Lineker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lineker steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Volkov. That one must have hurt.
Volkov checks the leg kick.
A head kick by Volkov misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Lineker throws a leg kick which misses Volkov's front leg but catches the back leg as Volkov tries to avoid it.
Volkov throws a lazy head kick
and Lineker counters with a nice body kick.
Volkov looks to score with a jab to the body but Lineker is just out of range.
Volkov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Volkov misses.
As Volkov backs away, Lineker returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Volkov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Volkov misses with a kick to the body. #T4#
Volkov misses with a hook. Lineker ducked under it nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lineker.
Volkov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Lineker misses the target.
Volkov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A low kick from Lineker misses #TD2#
and Volkov counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Lineker!
Lineker is trying to control Volkov's posture but Volkov avoids it.
A lull in the action here.
Lineker isn't going anywhere.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ruslan Mstislav Volkov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Volkov swings for the body but Lineker moves out of range.
Volkov missing with a left hand there. Lineker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Volkov blocks a leg kick.
A solid body kick from Volkov.
Ruslan Mstislav Volkov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Volkov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Volkov with a hook.#ROC2#
Lineker is rocked!
An inside leg kick from Volkov misses.
Oh Lineker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lineker throws a low kick but Volkov avoids it.
Lineker connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Volkov throws an overhand right that lands on Lineker's shoulder, as Lineker tries to avoid the shot.
Lineker tried to counter with a leg kick but Volkov avoided it.
Lineker is looking to score with low kicks.
Lineker seems to have got his legs back now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lineker tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Volkov is able to avoid easily.
Lineker takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Lineker motions for Volkov to come forward. Lineker throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Volkov tries a low kick but Lineker avoids it.
Lineker takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Volkov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Volkov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lineker appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Volkov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lineker manages to avoid it.
Lineker throws a sloppy head kick and Volkov moves out of range easily.
Lineker connects with an inside leg kick.
Volkov is looking to chop away at Lineker's legs.
Volkov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Volkov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lineker appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Volkov scores with a head kick. Lineker tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Lineker tries to score with a low kick but Volkov moves his leg out of the way.
Volkov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T2#
Lineker fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Volkov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Volkov throws a leg kick but Lineker moved away.
Lineker is looking to counter with a body kick.
Volkov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Volkov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
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!
Lineker thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Volkov if he has to take too many more of those.
Volkov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lineker throws a low kick but it's checked well by Volkov.
Lineker takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lineker thows a body kick. Volkov tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Volkov lands a jab.
Volkov throws a low kick but Lineker avoids it.
Lineker lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T3#
Lineker shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lineker takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Volkov throws a solid leg kick but Lineker takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Volkov.
Lineker appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Volkov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lineker moves out of range of the strikes.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lineker.
Lineker checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Good work by Lineker as he checks the leg kick.
Volkov misses with a straight left.
Volkov misses with a few strikes there.
Volkov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lineker. Lineker obviously looking to wear him down.
Volkov blocks a low kick nicely.#T4#
Volkov connects with a leg kick. Lineker looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Volkov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lineker manages to avoid it.
Lineker appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Volkov fakes the leg kick and cracks Lineker in the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lineker. That's going to slow Volkov down.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Volkov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lineker misses with a low kick.
Volkov throws a low kick, looking for Lineker's leg but Lineker calmly moves out of range.
Lineker staying out of range there.
Volkov throws a looping overhand right but Lineker ducks down to avoid it.
Lineker takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Volkov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Volkov throws a looping overhand right but Lineker ducks down to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ruslan Mstislav Volkov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Volkov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lineker slips a jab from Volkov.
Volkov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lineker tries to work over Volkov's front leg with a kick but Volkov checks it.
Lineker feints and then cracks Volkov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Volkov down.
Lineker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Volkov.
Volkov is looking to slow Lineker down with leg kicks.
Volkov throws out a loose jab but Lineker uses good head movement to avoid it.
A low kick from Volkov is predictable there
and Lineker counters with a thumping low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lineker shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lineker takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Lineker does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Volkov misses with a kick to the body. #T1#
Lineker looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lineker throws a leg kick but Volkov checks it.
Lineker throws a leg kick that is checked
and Volkov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Lineker moves out of range as Volkov throws a body kick.
Lineker moves out of range of the body kick from Volkov.
Volkov looks to land a body kick but Lineker moved away.
Lineker throws a leg kick
and Volkov counters with a nice uppercut.
Lineker throws a leg kick but Volkov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lineker throws a chopping leg kick but Volkov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lineker will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Volkov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Volkov throws an off balance right hand
and Lineker counters with a good, hard body kick but Volkov shrugs it off. #T2#
Volkov throws a head kick but Lineker moves out of range.
Volkov gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Lineker counters with a slapping leg kick.
Lineker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Volkov throws out the jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Volkov.
Volkov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lineker misses with a low kick.
Lineker wants to slow Volkov down by chopping away at his legs.
Volkov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Volkov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Volkov tries a head kick but it misses.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Lineker - that will leave a mark!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lineker will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
John Lineker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Volkov throws a chopping leg kick but Lineker manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lineker thinks about countering with a head kick.
Volkov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lineker throws the kick towards the body but Volkov avoids it.
Lineker wants to land a leg kick but Volkov is out of range.
Lineker moves out of range of the strikes.
Volkov throws a looping overhand right but Lineker ducks down to avoid it.
Lineker misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lineker slips under a jab.
Lineker slips a straight right by Volkov.
Lineker thumps Volkov with a low kick.
Lineker fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Volkov is out of range.
Volkov tries to land a leg kick but Lineker saw it coming and moves away. #T4#
Lineker fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Volkov checks it well.
A nice side step and Volkov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Volkov misses with a body shot
and Lineker counters with an outside leg kick.
Volkov misses the jab.
Volkov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Volkov throws a poor cross that misses
and Lineker counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Volkov walks forward, straight into a front kick from Lineker.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lineker. That's going to slow Volkov down.
Volkov explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lineker swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lineker, right into the meat.
Volkov misses with a double jab.
Volkov throws a right and a left that Lineker avoids nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ruslan Mstislav Volkov.
Well Volkov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ruslan Mstislav Volkov!
Ruslan Mstislav Volkov opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

Event: SP-ICON:Fireworks
Date: Jul 04, 2016

#R1#
Volkov throws a sloppy head kick and Susi moves out of range easily.
Volkov throws a lazy body kick #TD2#
and Susi counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Susi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Susi is looking for a kimura but Volkov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Susi to get the leverage.
Susi is looking to advance position but Volkov won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov manages to get to full guard.
Susi won't allow Volkov to sweep him here. #T1##SUB2#
Susi drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Volkov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Susi has Volkov in his guard.#REVR#
Volkov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Susi keeping full guard, as Volkov tries to pass. #SUB2#
Susi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Volkov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Volkov passes Susi's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T2#
Susi wants to improve his position but Volkov is controlling well.
Volkov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Volkov trying to pass the guard but Susi defending well.
Susi trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Susi is trying desperately to improve position.
Susi has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Susi tries to lock up and control but Volkov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Susi is desperately trying to improve his position but Volkov has a good base and remains in mount.#T3#
Susi wants to control but Volkov is having none of it.
Volkov looking to control but Susi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Volkov lands with some strikes.
Susi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Susi gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Volkov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Susi looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
Volkov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Susi actively working from the bottom here.
Volkov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Susi looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ruslan Mstislav Volkov will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
A swing and a miss from Volkov.
Volkov slaps away a takedown attempt from Susi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Volkov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Susi.
Volkov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Susi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nice defenses there by Susi.
Susi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ruslan Mstislav Volkov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keni Susi.
Volkov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Susi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Volkov swivels and escapes.
Susi shoots in but no luck this time.
Susi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Volkov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov loads up on a big right hand but Susi slips the punch.
Susi shoots in looking for a takedown. Volkov tries to sprawl out of it but Susi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Volkov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Volkov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Susi.
Volkov is looking to counter punch.
Ruslan Mstislav Volkov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Susi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Volkov sprawls well. Volkov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Susi gets slowly back to his feet.
Susi tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Volkov defends well and Susi ends up having to push Volkov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Susi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Volkov loads up on a big right hand but Susi slips the punch.
Susi blocks a head kick by Volkov.
Volkov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Volkov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Susi defending well as Volkov loads up on a big left hand.
Susi shoots in for a takedown but Volkov shows good takedown defense.
Nice sprawl there from Volkov as Susi shoots in.
Volkov stuffs the takedown attempt from Susi. Susi gets slowly back to his feet.
Susi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Volkov throwing a counter right hand but Susi manages to avoid it.#T2#
Volkov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Susi is breathing heavily.
Susi shoots in looking for a takedown. Volkov tries to sprawl out of it but Susi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Volkov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Volkov looks to throw the jab but Susi is out of range.
Susi shoots in for a double leg but Volkov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Susi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ruslan Mstislav Volkov is winning the standup battle so far.
Susi goes for a double leg but Volkov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Volkov continues to drive forward.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Susi fails with the takedown.
Volkov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Susi can do to turn this around?
Susi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Volkov tries to avoid it but Susi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Volkov to the ground. Volkov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Volkov throws a jab but it's blocked by Susi.
Susi blocks a head kick by Volkov.
Susi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Susi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Volkov.
Susi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Volkov tries to avoid it but Susi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Volkov to the ground. Volkov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Volkov throws a solid leg kick but Susi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Volkov.#T3#
Susi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Volkov can pounce on him.
Susi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Volkov pinned against the cage. Volkov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Volkov lands with a shot to the body.
Volkov throws a shot to the body.
Volkov throws a hook but Susi avoids it easily.
Susi moves out of range of the strikes.#TD2#
Susi shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Susi showed some decent athleticism there.
Volkov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T4#
Volkov controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Volkov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Susi is looking for a kimura but Volkov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Susi to get the leverage. #SUB#
Volkov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Susi 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.
Susi wants to pass to mount but Volkov is defending the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ruslan Mstislav Volkov dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Susi.
Susi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Susi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Volkov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ruslan Mstislav Volkov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keni Susi.
Susi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Volkov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Volkov scores with a jab.
Susi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Volkov pinned against the cage. Volkov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Volkov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Volkov is predictable there #TD2#
and Susi counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Susi.
Volkov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Susi's guard. #REVR#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Susi working for a triangle but Volkov defends it easily.
Susi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Volkov advances position into side control!#SUB#
Volkov goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Susi has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Volkov but great work by Susi.
Volkov tries to buck Susi off but Susi is having none of it.
Volkov is trying to control Susi's posture but Susi avoids it. #T2#
An elbow from Susi crashes against the mat. #SUB2#
Susi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Volkov is trying to control Susi's posture but Susi avoids it. #SUB2#
Susi swings around for an armbar but Volkov sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Susi's guard.
Susi keeping full guard, as Volkov tries to pass. #SUB2#
Volkov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Susi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Volkov has managed to get both his arms back between Susi's legs - danger averted.#T3##SUB2#
Susi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Volkov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Volkov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Volkov controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Susi throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Volkov escapes and throws Susi's legs to the side, diving into side control! #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Susi is not content to let Volkov control the position.
Susi manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Susi has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Volkov. Oh but Susi has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Volkov goes limp - he's gone! Susi jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Keni Susi!
A victorious Keni Susi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SP-ICON:Jangles V.S. Richards
Date: May 21, 2016

#R1#
White lands with a cross.
White tries to clinch up.
White avoids the head kick by Volkov.
Volkov tries to land a front kick but White steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
White connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Volkov momentarily.
White blocks a jab.
Volkov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
White throws a nice outside leg kick.
Volkov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#TD2#
White feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Volkov controls White momentarily but White frees himself.
Volkov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
White stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Volkov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Volkov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1#
Volkov keeping moving, preventing White from controlling successfully.
White preventing the sweep.
Volkov pulls White in close to prevent any damage.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Volkov has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but White has passed into side control.
Volkov takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Volkov is looking for a sweep.#T2#
White in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Volkov manages to work his way to half guard, despite White's best efforts.
White slips a nice elbow through Volkov's hands, connecting with Volkov's forehead.
White scoring with strikes to the body and head.
White wants to control but Volkov is keeping him busy.
White slips a nice elbow through Volkov's hands, connecting with Volkov's forehead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
White sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Volkov defending well though.
White has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
White avoids the attempt from Volkov to control.#T3#
White pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
White working the ground and pound effectively. #ROC2#
Volkov is rocked!
White has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Volkov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
White looking to control but Volkov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
White scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Volkov?
White working the ground and pound effectively.
Oh Volkov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Oooh a big shot lands for White! Volkov is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Danny White!
A less than humble Danny White misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: SP-ICON:Hoo V.S. Adams
Date: Apr 23, 2016

#R1#
Volkov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Xiii in his tracks.
Volkov throws an overhand right that lands on Xiii's shoulder, as Xiii tries to avoid the shot.
Nice straight punches there by Volkov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Volkov.
Volkov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Xiii sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Volkov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Xiii throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Volkov is looking to counter with a body kick.
Volkov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Xiii throws a sloppy head kick and Volkov moves out of range easily.
Volkov is looking to land body kicks.
Volkov throws an off balance right hand
and Xiii counters with a low kick, right behind Volkov 's knee.
Volkov defending well as Xiii loads up on a big left hand.
Volkov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov throws a lazy right hand but Xiii sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Xiii moves out of range as Volkov strikes.
Xiii steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Volkov misses with a body shot
and Xiii counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Xiii throws out a leg kick but Volkov moves out of range and Xiii only half commits.
Volkov throws a body punch but Xiii moves out of range. #T1#
Volkov tries to score with a low kick but Xiii moves his leg out of the way.
Xiii is trying to counter with his kicks.
Volkov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Xiii on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Xiii throws a push kick but Volkov slaps the foot to one side.
Xiii feints and then cracks Volkov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Volkov down.
Nice jab there from Xiii.
Volkov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Xiii ducks under a wild hook from Volkov.
A looping hook to the body misses from Volkov. Xiii does a little dance to reset his feet.
Volkov ducks under a wild hook from Xiii.
Volkov throws the left hand but Xiii avoids the punch easily.
Volkov backing away here, and Xiii unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Volkov throws a right hand that misses
letting Xiii counter with a right hand.
Xiii feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Volkov's calf.
Nice jab there from Volkov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Xiii throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T2#
Volkov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Xiii tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Xiii stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ruslan Mstislav Volkov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Xiii shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Volkov defends it nicely.
Volkov misses with a leg kick
and Xiii counters with a thumping low kick.
Xiii takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Xiii avoids the head kick by Volkov.
Xiii checks the leg kick nicely there.
Volkov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#TD2#
Volkov gets caught flat footed, as Xiii shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Xiii showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3#
Xiii trying to control but Volkov is working from the bottom.
Xiii postures up in Volkov's guard and throws a big left but Volkov blocks it.
Volkov pulls Xiii in to control the position.
Xiii in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Volkov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Xiii has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Xiii throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Xiii postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Volkov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An attempted straight right counter from Volkov misses the target.
Xiii lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #T4#
Xiii checks the leg kick nicely there.
Volkov slips under a jab from Xiii.
A jab from Volkov misses.
Ruslan Mstislav Volkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Volkov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Xiii avoids the head kick by Volkov.
Xiii throws a head kick but Volkov moves out of range.
Xiii dodges the punch combination from Volkov.
Xiii throws a poor cross that misses
and Volkov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Volkov tries to bum rush Xiii with a series of wild strikes but Xiii uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Xiii throws a nice inside leg kick.
Volkov scores with a nice body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Volkov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Xiii moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ruslan Mstislav Volkov will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Xiii blocks the body kick.
Xiii misses with a head kick.
Xiii tries to score with a low kick but Volkov moves his leg out of the way.
Volkov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Volkov throws a head kick but Xiii moves out of range.
Volkov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xiii was well out of range. Poor timing from Volkov.
Xiii fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Volkov.#TD2#
Xiii bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The ground and pound from Xiii seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov is trying to control Xiii's posture but Xiii avoids it.
Volkov tries to buck Xiii off but Xiii is having none of it.#T1#
Check out the look on Xiii's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Xiii is working Volkov over with some ground and pound from side control.
Xiii throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Xiii wants to control but Volkov is keeping him busy.
Xiii lands a few punches from side control.
Volkov struggling a bit here.
Volkov is looking for a sweep.
Xiii is looking to take a break and control but Volkov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Volkov struggling a bit here.
Volkov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Xiii wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Volkov is working hard here to advance position.
Xiii throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Volkov dodges the ground and pound from Xiii.#T3#
The strikes coming from Xiii are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Volkov tries to improve position but can't.
Xiii trying to control the position but Volkov is working away. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Volkov slips a jab from Xiii.
Volkov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Xiii.
Volkov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Volkov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Volkov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Xiii. That did some damage!
Volkov tries to score with a low kick but Xiii moves his leg out of the way.
Xiii misses with a lunging right hand
and Volkov counters with a solid body kick.
Xiii moves out of range of the body kick from Volkov.
Volkov misses the jab.
Xiii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
Xiii looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Xiii avoids the body shot from Volkov.
Volkov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xiii manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Volkov misses its intended target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Xiii uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Volkov.
Volkov looks to score with a jab to the body but Xiii is just out of range.
Xiii blocks a jab.
Xiii scores with a head kick.
Xiii lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Volkov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Volkov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Xiii moves away.
Volkov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Xiii avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Wedge Xiii will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
#R3#
Volkov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Xiii doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Volkov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Xiii bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Volkov throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Xiii lands a glancing blow to the side of Volkov's head.
Volkov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Xiii's head.
A shot to the liver by Xiii. Beautiful body shot.
Xiii throws a half hearted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov misses with a hook
and Xiii counters with an outside leg kick.
Volkov loads up on a big right hand but Xiii slips the punch.
A nice side step and Xiii releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Xiii throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Volkov throws an overhand right that lands on Xiii's shoulder, as Xiii tries to avoid the shot.
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!
Volkov looks to throw the jab but Xiii is out of range. #T1#
Xiii takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Xiii staying out of range there.
Xiii throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Volkov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Volkov drops his hands momentarily and Xiii takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Volkov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Xiii works Volkov's body with a nice hook.
Ruslan Mstislav Volkov is winning the standup battle so far.
Volkov misses with a leg kick.
Volkov misses the shot to the body.
Volkov throws a hook but Xiii blocks it.
And Xiii responds with a good body kick, but Volkov manages to step out the way in time.
Volkov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Xiii moves away.
Volkov throws a head kick that misses.
Xiii misses with a leg kick. #T2#
Volkov throws a low kick but Xiii avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Xiii on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Volkov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Xiii swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A swing and a miss from Volkov.
Xiii throws the left hand but Volkov avoids the punch easily.
Xiii looks to score with a jab to the body but Volkov is just out of range.
Volkov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Xiii throws a hook to the side of Volkov's head but Volkov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Xiii chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Volkov can pounce on him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Volkov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Xiii moves out of range of the body kick from Volkov.
Xiii moves away from the strike by Volkov.
Xiii throws a big shot that misses.
Xiii avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3#
Volkov throws a hook but Xiii blocks it.
Xiii swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Xiii defending well as Volkov loads up on a big left hand.
Volkov takes a swing at Xiii's ribcage but misses.
Xiii uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Volkov.
Volkov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Xiii darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #TD#
Volkov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Xiii looking for a sweep. Not yet Xiii, not yet.
Xiii looking to control.
Xiii pulls Volkov in close to his closed guard and prevents Volkov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Volkov wants to control from the top but Xiii keeps moving. #T4#
Volkov preventing the sweep.
Xiii has his hands on Volkov's head, controlling the position.
Xiii looking to hit a scissor sweep but Volkov is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Xiii connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Volkov momentarily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ruslan Mstislav Volkov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Volkov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Josh West scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Wedge Xiii!
A victorious Wedge Xiii thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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