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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Stroev stuffs the takedown attempt from Volkov. Volkov gets slowly back to his feet.
Volkov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stroev was well out of range. Poor timing from Volkov.
Stroev is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Stroev tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Volkov is able to avoid easily.
Volkov thinks about countering with a head kick.#CL2#
Stroev has closed the distance and engaged Volkov in a clinch.
#BC#
Volkov breaks the clinch.
Volkov throws a head kick that Stroev semi-blocks.
#CL2#
Stroev gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Stroev is struggling to control the position.
Stroev is defending well against a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Volkov breaks from the clinch.
Volkov throws a low kick but Stroev moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Stroev rushes Volkov and presses him up against the cage.
Volkov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Volkov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Stroev's efforts to push away.#T1#
Volkov is trying to stall.
The referee is keeping an eye on Stroev - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Stroev keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Volkov's efforts to push away.#TD2#
Stroev has picked Volkov up - he's going for a ride! Stroev dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Volkov trying to control but Stroev postures up.
Volkov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Stroev is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T2#
Stroev controlling the action here.
Stroev looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Volkov wants to control but Stroev is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Stroev is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Volkov missing with punches from the bottom.
Volkov wants to control but Stroev is keeping busy and won't allow it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Volkov is defended easily by Stroev.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksandr Volkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Stroev is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Volkov's half guard.#T4#
Stroev sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Volkov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Volkov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Stroev is working away from the top position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Volkov is looking for a sweep. Stroev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Stroev 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 shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Stroev counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Stroev.
Stroev prevents a takedown attempt there.
Stroev misses with an elbow over the top.
Stroev has Volkov pressed against the cage, preventing Volkov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD2#
Stroev turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Stroev manages to end up in side control.
Volkov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Stroev moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Volkov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Stroev decides to stand back up. Stroev steps back and let's Volkov get back to his feet.#T1#
Stroev shoots in for a takedown but Volkov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Stroev throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Aleksandr Volkov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Volkov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stroev swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Volkov throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Stroev counters with a shoot takedown. Volkov fights it but they end up in guard.
Volkov is wriggling around but Stroev manages to pass to half guard.
Stroev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#REVR#
Well, if Stroev is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Volkov is trying to maintain the position but Stroev is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
Stroev is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Stroev wants to stand but Volkov has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Stroev moves into full mount! Volkov won't be happy about that!
Victor Stroev has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stroev avoids the attempt from Volkov to control.#T3#
Volkov trying desperately to get to his feet.
Stroev breaks from Volkov's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Stroev tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Volkov wants to control but Stroev is having none of it.
Stroev unloading with bombs!
Volkov tries to hold on but Stroev postures up.
Stroev scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Volkov?
#T4#
Volkov can't escape the position.
Stroev looking to control and managing it successfully.
Stroev with shots to the head and body - Volkov looks very uncomfortable down there.
Stroev takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Stroev has hold of Volkov's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Volkov manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Stroev landing strikes from the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Stroev 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! This is the final round!
#R3#
Volkov looks to land a combination. Stroev sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Volkov looks to land a combination but Stroev avoids it well. #CL2#
Stroev darts in and clinches Volkov up against the cage.
Stroev throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#BC2#
Stroev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Volkov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stroev. #CL2#
Stroev drives through and clinches with Volkov against the cage.
#TD2#
Stroev pulls guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Stroev can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB2#
Volkov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Stroev is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Volkov is controlling him.
Volkov throwing strikes from guard but Stroev blocks nicely. #T1#
Stroev wants to sweep but no luck.
Stroev looking to control.
Volkov wants to control from the top but Stroev keeps moving. #SUB2#
Stroev had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Volkov defends it easily.
Stroev is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Volkov is controlling him. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Stroev is pulling down on Volkov's head. It's preventing any offense from Volkov, at least for the moment.
Volkov trying to control but Stroev is working from the bottom.
Stroev managing to control the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Volkov tries to clinch up#TD2#
so Stroev counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #T3#
Volkov looking to control but Stroev passes into half guard.
Volkov trying to control but Stroev postures up.
Stroev with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Volkov punching from the bottom.
Volkov trying to control here.
Stroev keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Stroev seems to be working for a kimura but Volkov defends the submission attempt.
Stroev prevents Volkov from standing back up.
Volkov is trying to maintain the position but Stroev is very close to passing his half guard.
Volkov is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stroev content to control rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Victor Stroev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Stroev 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Victor Stroev!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 05, 2018 |
#R1#
Volkov avoids the head kick by Aliev.
Volkov misses with a takedown attempt - Aliev sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Volkov.
Volkov content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #SUB2#
Volkov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Aliev has escaped the position, nice work there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov looks up at the clock and then as Aliev takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Volkov smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
#T1#
Volkov advances nicely into full mount.
Volkov looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB2#
Volkov working for a submission but Aliev is keeping him at bay.
Aliev regains half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Volkov lands a nice short elbow.
Volkov is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T2##SU2#
Volkov gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Volkov plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Nice takedown defense from Volkov. No joy for Aliev on that attempt.
Aliev shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Volkov but Volkov pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD2#
Volkov gets a takedown into half guard.
Aliev is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Volkov scores with a couple of nice shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SU2#
Volkov decides to stand and escape the position. #T3#
Aliev stuffs the takedown.
A head kick by Aliev misses #CL2#
and Volkov moves into the clinch.
Aliev is breathing heavily.#BC2#
Volkov breaks the clinch.
Volkov swinging wildly here.
#CL2#
Volkov forces Aliev back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Volkov pulls Aliev into guard.
Volkov is pulling down on Aliev's head. It's preventing any offense from Aliev, at least for the moment.#SUB2#
Aliev got a little sloppy there for a moment and Volkov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Aliev has managed to get both his arms back between Volkov's legs - danger averted.#T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Aliev won't allow Volkov to sweep him here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Volkov can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB2#
Volkov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Aliev can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Volkov pulls Aliev in to control the position.
Let's hope that Volkov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Volkov looking for a sweep. Not yet Volkov, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksandr Volkov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Volkov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Aliev circles away quickly and effectively.
A quick step to the side and Aliev tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aliev stuffs the takedown.
Aliev dives in and grabs Volkov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Volkov pushes down on Aliev's head and hops out.#CL2#
Volkov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Volkov is trying to drag Aliev to the mat but Aliev just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Volkov is stalling here.
#TD2#
Volkov decides to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T1#
Aliev trying to control but Volkov is working from the bottom.
Volkov seems keen to control Aliev's posture.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Volkov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Volkov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Aliev gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Aliev is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Volkov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Volkov has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Volkov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3##SUB2#
Volkov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Aliev is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Aliev has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Volkov has his foot on Aliev's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Aliev works his way back into a safe position though.#ES2#
Volkov has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Aliev has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#T4#
Volkov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Aliev's face.
Aliev wants to break free but Volkov has control.
#BC2#
Volkov manages to break the clinch.
Aliev looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Aliev on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Aliev defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Volkov.
Albert Aliev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksandr Volkov.
Volkov fails to land the takedown.
Aliev wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aliev lands with a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksandr Volkov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Volkov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Aliev swivels and escapes.
Aliev avoids the head kick by Volkov.
#CL2#
Volkov darts in and clinches Aliev up against the cage.
Volkov wants to take the fight to the mat but Aliev manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Aliev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC2#
Volkov breaks the clinch.
Volkov shoots in for a takedown but Aliev shows good takedown defense.
Albert Aliev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksandr Volkov.
Volkov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL#
Aliev moves into range and clinches up with Volkov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Aliev is defending well.
Volkov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Aliev has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Volkov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Aliev stops a takedown attempt from Volkov.
Volkov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#T1#
Volkov tries to score a body lock takedown but Aliev shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Volkov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Aliev fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Aliev lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CL#
Aliev gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Aliev tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Volkov smiles and moves away.
Volkov fails to land the takedown.#CL2#
Volkov has Aliev up against the cage in a clinch.
#T2##TD2#
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 Aliev uses from the top position.
Volkov pulls Aliev in to control the position. #SUB2#
Volkov throws his legs up looking for a submission but Aliev uses it to pass to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aliev working away.
Volkov sneaks back into half guard.
Volkov gets full guard.
Aleksandr Volkov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Aliev passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T3##ES2#
Volkov throws Aliev to one side and escapes!
Aliev scores with a hook to the body. Volkov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL2#
Volkov darts in and clinches Aliev up against the cage.#TD2#
Volkov successfully pulls guard.
Aliev stops Volkov from standing up.
Volkov wants to get back to his feet but Aliev passes into half guard.
Volkov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Aliev wanted to stand there but Volkov had control of the position. #T4#
Volkov controlling Aliev's posture. #SUB2#
Volkov working for a triangle but Aliev defends it easily.
Volkov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Aleksandr Volkov.
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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aleksandr Volkov!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Jimenez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Volkov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Volkov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jimenez.
Aleksandr Volkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Volkov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jimenez 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 really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jimenez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jimenez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Jimenez has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Volkov doesn't defend quickly enough and Jimenez has managed to lock this one up! Can Volkov escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Jimenez on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Nelson Jimenez!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Volkov avoids the body shot from Jimenez.
Volkov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jimenez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Volkov throws a combination. Jimenez tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Jimenez throws a jab when Volkov was well out of range.
Volkov darts in looking for a takedown but Jimenez gets double underhooks and turns Volkov into the cage.
Volkov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jimenez pinned against the cage. Jimenez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nelson Jimenez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksandr Volkov.
Volkov slips a jab from Jimenez.
Jimenez throws out a loose jab but Volkov uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jimenez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Volkov is fending him off so far but Jimenez persists. Nope, Volkov circles away and we're back to standing.
Jimenez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Volkov is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jimenez missing with a left hand there. Volkov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jimenez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Volkov was well out of range. Poor timing from Jimenez.#T1#
Volkov dives in and grabs Jimenez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jimenez pushes down on Volkov's head and hops out.
Volkov looks winded!
Jimenez missing with a left hand there. Volkov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Volkov unleashes a big counter combination but Jimenez bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Volkov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Volkov throws a fast counter high kick but Jimenez manages to duck under it in time.
Jimenez throws the left hand but Volkov avoids the punch easily.
Jimenez 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.
Volkov has a takedown stuffed.
Jimenez misses the body punch
and Volkov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Volkov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jimenez throws a jab but it's blocked by Volkov.
Aleksandr Volkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Volkov fails with a takedown attempt.
Jimenez misses with a hook. Volkov ducked under it nicely. #T2#
Jimenez throws a big shot that misses.
Jimenez throws a poor cross that misses
and Volkov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Jimenez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Volkov tries to avoid it but Jimenez 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 thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Jimenez if he has to take too many more of those.
Jimenez misses with a straight right. #TD2#
Volkov drives through with a takedown into Jimenez's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Volkov is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Jimenez has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Volkov is looking to defend but Jimenez has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Volkov! Jimenez pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Volkov taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Nelson Jimenez!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 26, 2018 |
#R1#
Aliev misses with a body kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Aliev or perhaps it was just good defense by Volkov, which made it look bad.
Volkov is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Volkov misses with an uppercut. Aliev saw that one coming.
Volkov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Aliev throwing a counter right hand but Volkov manages to avoid it.#CL#
Aliev darts in and clinches Volkov up against the cage.
Aliev prevents the takedown attempt.
Aliev trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aliev is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Volkov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Aliev fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD2#
Volkov ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Volkov no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #T1##SUB2#
Volkov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Volkov 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.
Aliev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Volkov throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Aliev escapes and throws Volkov's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Aliev throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Volkov regains half guard.
Volkov keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Volkov is looking for a sweep. Aliev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Aliev trying to control from half guard but Volkov is working away.
Volkov manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Volkov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T3#
Aliev wants to control from the top but Volkov keeps moving.
Aliev trying to stand up but can't free himself from Volkov's guard.
Volkov trying to control the position here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Volkov is looking for a triangle but Aliev pushes his legs off easily.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Volkov looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Aliev has picked Volkov up and slammed him! Volkov can't keep hold of the triangle and Aliev manages to pass to side control!
Volkov can't do much from the bottom here.
Aliev trying to control the action but Volkov is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Volkov holds on to Aliev's head and controls the position momentarily. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Volkov shoots in but Aliev avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Aleksandr Volkov will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Volkov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Aliev counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Volkov closes the distance and clinches up with Aliev, looking for a takedown. Volkov pushes Aliev against the cage but Aliev circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Aliev appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Aliev fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Volkov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Aliev.
Volkov goes for a double leg but Aliev avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Aliev continues to drive forward.
Volkov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Aliev sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Volkov somewhat.
Albert Aliev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksandr Volkov.
Volkov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Volkov wants it to stay on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov stuffs the takedown.
Volkov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Volkov wants it to stay on the feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Aliev has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Volkov counters by clinching up. #T1##TD2#
Volkov gets control of Aliev's arms and successfully pulls guard. Volkov will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Volkov has control of Aliev's left arm, preventing Aliev from doing any damage.
Volkov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Aliev wanted to stand there but Volkov had control of the position. #SUB2#
Volkov is looking for a triangle but Aliev pushes his legs off easily.
Volkov strikes from his own guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Volkov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Volkov looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Volkov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Aliev did well to prevent Volkov getting side control.
Volkov content to control rather than advance.
Volkov is thwarting Aliev's attempts to control the position.#T3#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Volkov in particular looking to stall.
Aleksandr Volkov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Volkov lands strikes from half guard.
Volkov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Volkov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Volkov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Volkov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Volkov not doing much here.
Volkov is thwarting Aliev's attempts to control the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aliev has hold of Volkov's hands but Volkov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksandr Volkov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Volkov moves into the clinch successfully.
Volkov pressing his opponent against the cage. #BC2#
Volkov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Volkov rushes Aliev and presses him up against the cage.
Aliev prevents the takedown attempt.
Aliev is pressed up against the cage. Volkov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Aliev down to the mat. Aliev avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Aliev closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aliev is pressed up against the cage. Volkov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Aliev down to the mat. Aliev avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Albert Aliev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksandr Volkov.
Volkov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Aliev.
Aliev looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Volkov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Volkov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Aliev misses with a two punch combination.
Volkov dives in for a single leg takedown but Aliev sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Volkov tries a head kick but it misses.
Aliev moves into range and connects with a jab.
Volkov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Volkov wants it to stay on the feet.
Aliev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Volkov.#CL2#
Volkov clinches.
Aliev is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Volkov is defending well.
Volkov pressing his opponent against the cage. #TD#
Aliev jumps guard and drags Volkov to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #T2#
Volkov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Volkov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Aliev's guard.
Aliev is looking to improve his position.
Volkov performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T3##SU2#
Volkov stands up and beckons Aliev to join him on the feet.
Volkov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Aliev fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Aliev shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Volkov pinned against the cage. Volkov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Volkov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Aliev sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A slapping leg kick lands for Volkov.
#CL2#
Volkov moves into the clinch successfully.
Volkov goes for a takedown attempt but Aliev pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Volkov fails with a takedown attempt.
Aliev fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Volkov avoids it really well and circles away.
Volkov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Aliev.
Albert Aliev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aleksandr Volkov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Volkov clinches with his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aleksandr 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aleksandr Volkov!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 23, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Volkov closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Volkov manages to pull guard.
Cooper throws a big right hand that misses.
Cooper could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#SU#
Cooper stands and steps away. Volkov gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Volkov slaps away a takedown attempt from Cooper, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL2#
Volkov takes the fight into the clinch.
Volkov is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Volkov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Cooper has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Volkov uses from the top position.
Volkov stops Cooper from standing up.
Cooper striking off his back but it's not causing Volkov any problems. #T1#
Cooper tries to strike from the bottom.
Volkov throws an elbow that misses. Cooper uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Volkov's guard. Nice move by Cooper!#REVR#
Cooper stops Volkov from standing up.
Cooper wants to control from the top but Volkov keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cooper postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Volkov looking to control but Cooper passes into half guard.
Cooper thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cooper has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Cooper thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cooper controlling the action here.#SU#
Cooper gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #T2#
Volkov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#TD2#
Volkov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Volkov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Volkov controls the position from side control.
Cooper really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Cooper pushes Volkov away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Volkov gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Volkov wants to take a breather but Cooper manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Volkov. #T3##ES#
Cooper scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#TD2#
Cooper gets caught napping as Volkov dives in and scores a takedown. Cooper manages to retain guard.#ES#
Cooper is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Volkov presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Cooper scores a nice knee to the body.
Volkov avoiding damage as Cooper throws knees to the body.
#TD2#
Volkov gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#ES#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cooper has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Volkov off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T4#
Cooper with a poor takedown
and Volkov counters with a nice body shot.
Cooper fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcel Cooper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cooper shoots in looking for a takedown but Volkov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cooper's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Volkov replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Cooper blocks it well.
Cooper is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Volkov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES#
Cooper has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Volkov is on him like a limpet, forcing Cooper back against the cage.#TD2#
Volkov pulls Cooper into guard.
Volkov wants to hit a switch here but Cooper passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Volkov there!
Cooper trying to control but Volkov is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcel Cooper dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Volkov clinches. #TD#
Cooper jumps guard and drags Volkov to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Cooper working for a triangle but Volkov defends it easily.
Volkov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#ES#
Cooper wriggles free and stands up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Cooper gets caught napping as Volkov dives in and scores a takedown. Cooper manages to retain guard.#ES#
Cooper pushes Volkov off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Aleksandr Volkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Cooper has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cooper there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice takedown defense from Volkov. No joy for Cooper on that attempt.
Volkov scoring well with a low kick there.
Volkov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CL2#
Volkov closes the distance and clinches.
Volkov stalling the fight.
Volkov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Volkov continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.#BC2#
Volkov breaks from the clinch.
#T2##CL2#
Volkov clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Volkov gets a trip takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cooper tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Volkov is looking to stall here but Cooper recovers full guard.
Volkov is breathing heavily.
Cooper manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Volkov manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T3#
Volkov pulls Cooper in close to his closed guard and prevents Cooper from doing any damage or advancing position.
Cooper wants to control from the top but Volkov keeps moving.
Cooper content to stall in guard here.
Cooper seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Volkov for as long as he can get away with.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SU#
Cooper decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL2#
Volkov clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
Volkov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Volkov takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Volkov breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Aleksandr Volkov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
A nice leg kick lands there from Volkov. #TD2#
Cooper gets caught napping as Volkov dives in and scores a takedown. Cooper manages to retain guard.#ES#
Cooper has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Volkov has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#TD2#
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 Cooper uses from the top position.
Volkov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Marcel Cooper overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cooper throwing strikes but missing. #SU#
Cooper decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL2#
Volkov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Volkov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Volkov breaks the clinch.
#T1##TD2#
Volkov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Volkov lands in his opponent's guard.#ES#
Cooper wriggles free and stands up. #CL2#
Volkov clinches up with Cooper and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Cooper manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Cooper keeping moving, preventing Volkov from controlling successfully.
Volkov postures up.
Cooper pulls Volkov in to control the position. #T2#
Cooper trying to strike off his back.
#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Cooper manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
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!#TD2#
Volkov pulls Cooper into guard.
Cooper working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cooper scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Cooper 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#
Cooper is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Volkov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T3#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Volkov connects with a nice short shot to Cooper's temple. #ES#
Cooper manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Volkov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cooper shoots in and drives through. Volkov sprawls well.#CL2#
Volkov rushes Cooper and presses him up against the cage.
Volkov pressing his opponent against the cage. #TD2#
Volkov pulls guard. #T4#
Cooper stays in close to Volkov's body and controls the position.
Cooper throwing strikes from guard but Volkov blocks nicely.
Volkov controls Cooper momentarily but Cooper frees himself.
Cooper is stalling in the full guard.
Cooper slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Volkov.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Marcel Cooper.
I think Cooper 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:29
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Marcel Cooper!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Volkov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#CL2#
Lee tries to keep at a distance but Volkov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lee has Volkov pushed against the cage.#TD2#
Volkov jumps guard.
Lee preventing the sweep. #SU#
Lee stands and steps away. Volkov gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Lee fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#TD2#
Volkov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lee manages to work his way to half guard, despite Volkov's best efforts.
Volkov looks winded!#SUB#
Lee looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lee manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Lee 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. Oh but Lee is tightening it up a little... Volkov has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Volkov reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Volkov taps out! Nice BJJ there by Lee!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Fletcher Lee!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 19, 2018 |
#R1#
Volkov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
William uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Volkov.
Volkov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Volkov wants it to stay on the feet.
Volkov shoots in but William avoids the takedown attempt easily.
William takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Aleksandr Volkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has William pinned against the cage. William gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
As Volkov looks to move away, William throws a big counter combo but Volkov just gets out of the way.
Fabian William has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksandr Volkov.
William looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T1#
A thudding body kick lands there by Volkov!
Volkov dives in for a single leg takedown but William sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
William pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Volkov throws a counter combo.#CL2#
Volkov moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Volkov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Volkov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of William's head.#TD#
William scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Volkov looks winded!
A control attempt from Volkov but he's now mounted!
William sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T2#
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!
William won't let Volkov get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. #SUB#
William is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Volkov has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Volkov is working to get back to half guard.
#T3#
William punishing his opponent with strikes. #SUB#
Volkov defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from William.
Volkov takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Volkov is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
William looking to control and managing it successfully. #T4#
William with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Volkov is wriggling around trying to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee warns Volkov that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
William dominating with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fabian William dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Volkov dives in for a single leg takedown but William sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Volkov doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and William counters by clinching up.
Volkov is trying to pull guard but William turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Fabian William has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksandr Volkov.
Volkov stops a takedown attempt from William.
Volkov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but William is keeping busy.#TD#
William drags the fight down to the ground.
Volkov trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but William manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
William sitting in guard here, content to control.
William is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Volkov can do to turn this around?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
William scoring with some ground and pound.
Volkov is breathing heavily.
William is in close to Volkov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
William working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
William is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
William works over Volkov with some ground and pound from guard.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
William landing some decent shots from guard.
William with a nice head shot there.
William lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
William wants to stand but Volkov has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Volkov seems keen to control William's posture.
William working some strikes from top position.
William is looking to stand up but Volkov won't let him. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
William misses with a head kick.
Volkov darts in looking for a takedown but William gets double underhooks and turns Volkov into the cage.
Some wild striking there from Volkov.
William is looking to counter the offense by Volkov and move into the clinch.
Fabian William is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Volkov closes the distance and clinches up with William, looking for a takedown. Volkov pushes William against the cage but William circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Volkov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from William.
Volkov scores with a head kick.
#CL2#
Volkov has closed the distance and engaged William in a clinch.
Volkov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by William after a bit of a struggle. #TD#
William jumps guard and drags Volkov to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
William has control of Volkov's left arm, preventing Volkov from doing any damage. #T4#
William continues to stall.
Fabian William overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
William is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB#
William is looking for a kimura but Volkov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for William to get the leverage.
Volkov trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but William manages to pass to mount!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Volkov can do anything to dispel that myth.
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!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A nice elbow there by William.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fabian William dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
William shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than William was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Volkov tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
William keeps control of the position as Volkov tries to break free.
Volkov trying to control the position but William manages to sink in the hooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bit of a pause in the action here. William controlling the positon.
Volkov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB#
William patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T1#
Volkov wants to get back to his feet.
Volkov tries to roll but William sticks to his back.
William has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
William scores with punches to the body.
Volkov wants to get back to his feet.
William is punishing Volkov with strikes - can he finish him?!
William is working the ground and pound. Can Volkov escape?#T2#
Volkov trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB#
William working for a choke but Volkov is defending well.
What can Volkov do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Volkov trying to control the hands but William breaks the grip. #T3#
Volkov is in bad spot here.
William scores with punches from the back.
#SUB#
William patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
I would not like to be Volkov right now.
William is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
William loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Volkov hold on?
#T4#
William is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Volkov up.
#SUB#
Volkov fending off the submission attempt from William.
William biding his time, controlling Volkov.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fabian William showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for William, 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fabian William!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Volkov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tran avoids it really well and circles away.
Tran changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Volkov lands a two punch combo.
Tran really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Volkov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Volkov misses with a takedown attempt #TD#
and Tran counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Forest Tran has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksandr Volkov.
Tran missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T1#
Volkov wants to get back to full guard but Tran has mounted him!
Tran lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Tran with a couple of short strikes.
Volkov working to try and regain half guard.
Volkov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Tran lands with some strikes.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Tran cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Volkov swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Tran raining down hammerfists from mount.#T2#
Tran lands with some strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Volkov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Volkov doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Volkov is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Volkov just holding on.
Tran has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Volkov is desperately trying to improve his position but Tran has a good base and remains in mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tran unloads with some shots from mount but Volkov bucks and avoids them well.
#T3#
Volkov is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Tran landing strikes, looking to finish!
Volkov is looking to improve his position but Tran isn't that keen on the idea.
Tran throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Tran controlling the pace for now.
BOOM! Tran connects with a massive shot to the dome!
#T4#
Volkov tries to reverse the position but Tran maintains control.
Volkov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Volkov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tran. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Volkov wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Tran raining down hammerfists from mount.
Tran misses with a head shot.
Tran throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Volkov because Tran loaded up on that one.
Volkov tries to hold on but Tran postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Forest Tran dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Tran takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Volkov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tran is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Volkov.
Tran throws a right hand that Volkov ducks under and follows up with a left that Volkov also avoids with ease.#CL2#
Volkov moves into the clinch.
Volkov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC2#
Volkov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov fails with a takedown attempt.
Forest Tran has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksandr Volkov.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Volkov is defended easily by Tran.#T1#
Volkov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tran's calf.
Volkov darts in looking for a takedown but Tran gets double underhooks and turns Volkov into the cage.
Tran appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Volkov misses with a takedown attempt - Tran sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tran tries to counter with a takedown but Volkov is quick to defend against it.
Volkov goes for a double leg but Tran avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tran continues to drive forward.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Volkov misses with a head kick.
Volkov is breathing heavily.
Volkov fails to land the takedown.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Tran!
#TD#
Volkov gets caught napping as Tran dives in and scores a takedown. Volkov manages to retain guard.
Tran working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Volkov looking to control but Tran passes into half guard.
Tran is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Tran scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB2#
Volkov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Forest Tran overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Volkov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Tran throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Volkov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Volkov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tran is working away from the top position though.
Tran working the head and body with strikes. #T4#
Volkov is looking to improve his position.
Ground and pound from Tran.
Volkov is trying to control but Tran manages to pass to mount!
Volkov is working to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Volkov tries to hold on but Tran postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Forest Tran dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Volkov shoots in for a double leg but Tran sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Aleksandr Volkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Volkov scores with a head kick.
#CUT2#
It looks like Forest Tran has been cut.
Tran avoids the head kick by Volkov.
Tran seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Volkov clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Tran wants the takedown. Volkov is fighting it off but Tran persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Volkov's guard against the cage.
Tran throws a big right hand that misses.
Tran stopping the sweep attempt from Volkov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tran won't allow Volkov to get back to his feet.
Tran is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Volkov can do to turn this around?
Volkov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Volkov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T1#
Tran trying to control but Volkov is working from the bottom.
Volkov wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Tran is now in half guard.
Tran lands strikes from half guard.
Volkov trying to control here.
Volkov is trying to stand up here but Tran is controlling him well. #T2#
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.
Tran throwing shots but Volkov is blocking nicely.
Ground and pound from Tran.
Tran scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Tran is keen to just control but Volkov is a slippery customer.
Volkov wants to control the action here but instead Tran manages to pass to full mount!
Volkov wants to hold on but Tran pushes him away.
Volkov is desperately trying to improve his position but Tran has a good base and remains in mount.
Volkov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tran raining down hammerfists from mount.
Tran landing shots from mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Volkov can do anything to dispel that myth.#T3#
Volkov wants to hold on but Tran pushes him away.
Volkov is desperately trying to improve his position but Tran has a good base and remains in mount.
Tran with a couple of short strikes.
Volkov wants to control but Tran is having none of it.
Tran unloading with bombs!
Tran scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Volkov?
Tran postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Volkov looks a forlorn figure.
Volkov is squirming around, avoiding Tran's attempts to control the action. #T4#
Tran looking to finish with strikes here!
Tran with a couple of short strikes.
Volkov is trying desperately to improve position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Forest Tran showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tran, 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Forest Tran!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 15, 2018 |
#R1#
Volkov shoots in but Swanson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Swanson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Volkov fails to land the takedown.#TD#
Volkov gets caught flat footed, as Swanson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Volkov wants to get back to his feet but Swanson passes into half guard.
#REVB#
Swanson content to control rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swanson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Volkov has a hand on Swanson's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Swanson takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Swanson unloading with bombs!
Swanson controlling his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Volkov wants to control but Swanson is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Volkov in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #T2#
Swanson avoids the attempt from Volkov to control.
Swanson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Swanson lands a big elbow.
Swanson lands with some strikes.
Swanson controlling the position easily from mount.
Swanson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Volkov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Volkov can't escape the position.
Swanson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Swanson tries to control but Volkov wriggling away. #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.
Swanson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Volkov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Volkov wants to hold on but Swanson pushes him away.
The referee warns Volkov that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Swanson with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Swanson controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kendall Swanson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Swanson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Volkov swivels and escapes.
Volkov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#ROC2#
Swanson is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Kendall Swanson has been cut.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Volkov! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Aleksandr Volkov!
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