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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 23, 2018 |
#R1#
Volkov wants to land a leg kick but Tran is out of range.
Volkov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tran avoids it really well and circles away.
Tran slaps away a takedown attempt from Volkov, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL2#
Volkov moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tran tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Volkov is leaning against Tran and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#TD2#
Volkov successfully pulls guard.
#T1#
Tran postures up in Volkov's guard and throws a big left but Volkov blocks it.
Volkov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tran throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Volkov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Volkov is adopting a defensive guard.
Volkov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tran manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Tran controls Volkov momentarily but Volkov frees himself. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Volkov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Tran 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 Tran keeps moving.
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.
Volkov trying to move into half guard but instead Tran has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Volkov 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##T3#
Volkov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Volkov tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Tran.
Tran has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Volkov is working away from the top position though.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#ES#
Tran kicks Volkov off and gets back to his feet.#CL2#
Tran tries to keep at a distance but Volkov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tran crunches a lovely knee into Volkov's ribcage.
Volkov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tran has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Volkov gets control of Tran's arms and successfully pulls guard. Volkov will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Volkov pulls Tran in close to prevent any damage.
Tran postures up in Volkov's guard and throws a big left but Volkov blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Volkov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Volkov or perhaps it was just good defense by Tran, which made it look bad.
Volkov shoots in but no luck this time. #CL#
Tran moves into the clinch.
Tran is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Volkov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Volkov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tran gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Forest Tran has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimir Volkov.
Volkov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tran drops down looking for an ankle pick but Volkov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tran stuffs the takedown.
As Volkov tries to get set, Tran tries to push him back and clinch up but Volkov manages to avoid the attempt.
Volkov shoots in looking for a takedown. Tran tries to sprawl out of it but Volkov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tran manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T1#
Tran throws a combination that misses
and Volkov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tran circles away from the clinch attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tran is defended easily by Volkov.
Volkov shoots in for a takedown but Tran shows good takedown defense.
Volkov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tran as he jumps to the side.
Tran feinted with a counter takedown.
Volkov is breathing heavily.#T2#
Volkov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tran's waist but Tran gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Volkov off to one side.
Tran changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Volkov doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD#
and Tran counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Tran thows a huge punch but Volkov dodges it nicely.
Volkov tries to get to full guard but Tran has control of the leg.
Tran looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Volkov tries to roll over but Tran keeps him under control.#T3#
Tran thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Volkov's head.
Tran throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Volkov wants to control but Tran is keeping busy.
Tran thows a huge punch but Volkov dodges it nicely.
Tran lands with a punch from half guard.
Volkov pushes Tran off looking to stand but Tran dives back in and keeps control.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Volkov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Volkov trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Tran unloads with some shots from mount but Volkov bucks and avoids them well.
Tran working the ground and pound effectively.
Volkov is trying desperately to improve position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tran wants to control the pace but Volkov is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Forest Tran dominated that second 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Volkov wants to clinch up but Tran keeps it at a distance.
Tran feinted with a counter takedown.
Volkov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Volkov darts in looking for a takedown but Tran gets double underhooks and turns Volkov into the cage.
Tran attempts a counter takedown but Volkov avoids it well and moves away.#CL#
Tran takes the fight into the clinch.
Tran jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Volkov walks away with a smile on his face. Tran gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Volkov has closed the distance and engaged Tran in a clinch.
#TD#
Tran gets control of Volkov's arms and successfully pulls guard. Tran will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Tran avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB#
Tran looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Volkov throws a big elbow that misses.
Volkov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Tran trying to keep a closed guard but Volkov is proving a slippery customer.
Volkov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Volkov forces his way into half guard.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tran trying to control here.
Volkov thows a huge punch but Tran dodges it nicely.
Volkov with the ground and pound but Tran uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Tran being controlled here, momentarily.
Volkov passes Tran's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T3#
Volkov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Tran holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Volkov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Volkov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tran sprawls well. Tran wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Volkov gets slowly back to his feet.
Forest Tran has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimir Volkov.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
No luck for Volkov with that takedown attempt.
Volkov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tran keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Volkov stuffs the takedown.
Volkov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Volkov clinches up with Tran and pushes him back against the cage.
Tran goes for a takedown in the clinch but Volkov prevents it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Vladimir 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Vladimir Volkov!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 19, 2018 |
#R1#
McGillicutty throws a quick inside leg kick.
McGillicutty misses with a low kick.
Sloppy strikes from McGillicutty. Those never looked like landing.
McGillicutty misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It's a brutal combination of punches from McGillicutty! Tran is backing up but he can't get away as McGillicutty lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Tran and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). John McGillicutty!
Our winner, John McGillicutty, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 11, 2018 |
#R1##KD2#
Al Sulwi lands a big head kick that sends Tran tumbling to the mat! Al Sulwi takes a step backwards and waves Tran back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Tran is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Forest Tran has been cut.
Al Sulwi darts in looking for a takedown but Tran gets double underhooks and turns Al Sulwi into the cage.
Tran feinted with a counter takedown.
Oh Tran is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tran circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Al Sulwi. Tran falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Al Sulwi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gabriel Al Sulwi!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 06, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Ahmadzai shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Tran manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ahmadzai sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ahmadzai throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tran works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ahmadzai wanted to stand there but Tran had control of the position.
Tran being controlled here, momentarily.
Ahmadzai has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tran looking to control.
#T1#
Ahmadzai throwing strikes but missing.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Ahmadzai wants to get up but he can't break Tran's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nice sprawl there from Tran as Ahmadzai shoots in.
Ahmadzai throws an off balance right hand
and Tran counters with a two punch combo.
Nice sprawl there from Tran as Ahmadzai shoots in.
Tran appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ahmadzai throws a sloppy head kick and Tran moves out of range easily.
Tran feinted with a counter takedown.#TD2#
Ahmadzai shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Tran napping and manages to drive through into side control!
A lull in the action here.#T2#
Tran tries to improve position but can't.
Ahmadzai in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Ahmadzai has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Tran!
Ahmadzai controlling the pace for now. #SUB2#
Ahmadzai goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Tran is on top in guard.
#T3#
Ahmadzai looking for a sweep. Not yet Ahmadzai, not yet.
Tran knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ahmadzai on the ground.
Ahmadzai wants to stand but Tran is controlling the position. #SUB2#
Ahmadzai has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tran can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ahmadzai controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Tran has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Ahmadzai to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Tran is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Ahmadzai pulls down on the head and he's put Tran to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Abdul Ahmadzai!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 04, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Alves moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Alves escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Alves.
Tran is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Alves looks up at the clock and then as Tran takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Alves smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Tran is trying to control Alves's posture but Alves avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tran is looking to reverse the position.#T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alves scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Tran to see if he's OK.
Tran trying to remain calm as Alves controls from the top position.
Alves tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Alves is staying tight to Tran's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Alves lands an elbow.
Tran tries to improve position but can't.
Alves happy to just control the position for now. #T2##SU2#
Alves stands up and we're back to a striking position. #TD2#
Alves shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Alves controlling the action here. #T3#
Alves has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Tran knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Alves on the ground.
Tran wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Alves.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Alves looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
#ROC2#
Tran is rocked!
Tran takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Alves's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dani Alves!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 23, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Khaibulaev changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Tran looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Khaibulaev is staying tight to Tran's torso, preventing him from escaping. #SU2#
Khaibulaev decides to take the fight back to the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khaibulaev tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL2#
Khaibulaev clinches.
Khaibulaev slows down the pace here.
#T1#
Tran stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Tran tries to pull guard but Khaibulaev forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Tran is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Khaibulaev gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD2#
Khaibulaev pulls guard effortlessly.
Khaibulaev controlling Tran's posture. #ES2#
Khaibulaev pushes Tran off and gets back to his feet.
#T2##TD2#
Khaibulaev scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Khaibulaev passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Tran!
Khaibulaev controlling from the full mount. #SUB2#
Khaibulaev is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Khaibulaev!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Magomed Khaibulaev!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 21, 2018 |
#R1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Temrezov.
Temrezov misses with a body kick.
Tran drops down looking for a counter takedown but Temrezov sprawls and moves away.#CL2#
Temrezov pushes Tran up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Temrezov breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Tran tries to keep at a distance but Temrezov has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Temrezov breaks from the clinch.
Temrezov shoots in but Tran avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Temrezov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tran is fending him off so far but Temrezov persists. Nope, Tran circles away and we're back to standing.
Temrezov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T1#
Temrezov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tran as he avoids it easily.
Forest Tran has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaplan Temrezov.
Temrezov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD2#
Temrezov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Temrezov looks winded!
Tran has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Temrezov is working away from the top position though.
Tran manages to get to full guard.
Tran tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tran trying to control the position.
#T2#
Temrezov is looking to work some ground and pound but Tran has wrist control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tran is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Tran postures up and lands a big shot to Temrezov's brow.
Temrezov 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.
Tran preventing the sweep.
Temrezov is pulling down on Tran's head to control his posture.
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.
Tran won't allow Temrezov to get back to his feet.
Temrezov keeping moving, preventing Tran from controlling successfully. #T3#
Tran distracts Temrezov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Tran wants to control from the top but Temrezov keeps moving.
Tran will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Temrezov managing to control the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Temrezov is striking from the bottom but Tran uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Tran is nestled in close to Temrezov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tran throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Temrezov is trying to control but can't.
Tran is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Temrezov trying to control here.
Tran wants to control but Temrezov is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Temrezov scores with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kaplan Temrezov will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Tran fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD2#
Temrezov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Temrezov showed some decent athleticism there.
Tran is trying to maintain the position but Temrezov is very close to passing his half guard.
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.
Temrezov prevents Tran from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Temrezov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tran's head.
Tran wants to control but Temrezov is keeping busy.
#T1#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Temrezov lands a nice short elbow.
Temrezov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Temrezov trying to control the pace.
Temrezov is looking to pass Tran's guard but actually Tran recovers to full guard.
Temrezov tries to free his leg and advance position but Tran is retaining full guard. #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.
Temrezov is still trying to improve position.
Temrezov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Temrezov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Temrezov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tran swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Temrezov wants to stand and escape but instead Tran has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR##T3#
Tran with a flurry of punches that miss.
Temrezov wants to stand and escape but Tran is having none of it.
Tran in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tran postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Temrezov gets a double leg takedown into Tran's guard.
Temrezov distracts Tran with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Temrezov wants to pass the guard but Tran is keeping the position.
Temrezov wants to stand but Tran has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T4#
Tran wants to sweep but no luck.
Tran controls Temrezov momentarily but Temrezov frees himself.
Tran can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Temrezov controls the pace.#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!
Temrezov moves in looking to clinch but Tran pushes him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaplan Temrezov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Temrezov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Tran was covering up waiting for the punch and Temrezov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Temrezov is stalling in the full guard.
Temrezov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tran trying to keep a closed guard but Temrezov is proving a slippery customer.
Temrezov landing with the ground and pound. #T1#
Tran looking to control.
Temrezov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Temrezov wants to stand but Tran has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Temrezov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tran keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Temrezov shoots in but Tran avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Temrezov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tran scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Tran throws a series of punches but Temrezov avoids them all with ease.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Temrezov.
Tran tries to counter by clinching up but Temrezov breaks away and moves out of range.
Forest Tran has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaplan Temrezov.
Temrezov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tran swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tran is looking to clinch but Temrezov is avoiding it.
Temrezov wants to counter the offense by Tran and move into the clinch position.#TD2#
Temrezov dives in and scores a takedown into Tran's guard.#T3#
Tran bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Temrezov's guard. #REVR#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Temrezov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Tran working some strikes from top position.
Tran scoring with some ground and pound.
Tran lands a couple of elbows.
Tran working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Temrezov 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.#SUB2#
Temrezov is looking for a triangle but Tran pushes his legs off easily.
#T4#
Tran controls from within his opponent's guard.
Tran distracts Temrezov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Tran is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Temrezov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Tran passes into half guard.
Forest Tran has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kaplan Temrezov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tran throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Forest Tran showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Temrezov 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:29
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 13, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Adaev decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
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.#SUB2#
Adaev is working for a kimura but Tran is defending it quite comfortably.
Adaev wants to pass to mount but Tran is defending the position.
Adaev takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Tran is defending against the submission attempts here by Adaev.
Adaev slows the pace down in half guard. #T1#
Adaev is pressing down on Tran's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tran is holding on for now.
Tran wants to control but Adaev is keeping busy.
Adaev tries to stand and escape but Tran is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Adaev displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT2#
It looks like Forest Tran has been cut.#T2#
Adaev tries a head kick but it misses.
Tran doesn't manage to clinch there - Adaev circles away.
Adaev let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Tran blocks a leg kick.#CL#
Tran drives through and clinches with Adaev against the cage.
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.
Adaev lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #ROC2#
Tran is rocked!#TD2#
Adaev manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Oh Tran is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Adaev throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Adaev had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tran defends it easily.
Adaev looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #ES2#
Adaev manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good body shot from Adaev.
Adaev creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #TD2#
Adaev works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Adaev controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Adaev works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Tran seems to have got his legs back now.#T3#
Adaev content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Tran trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Tran keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Adaev has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Tran's face.
Tran is looking to get to half guard.
Adaev controlling from the full mount. #T4#
Tran keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Adaev goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Tran is on top in guard.
Adaev looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Amirkhan Adaev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Forest Tran's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Adaev gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Adaev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Adaev rushes Tran and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Adaev scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Adaev wants to break the clinch but can't.
#TD2#
Adaev gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Tran regains guard.
Tran has momentary wrist control but Adaev slips an elbow through the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adaev would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Tran keeping full guard, as Adaev tries to pass. #T1##SUB#
Tran has his foot on Adaev's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Adaev works his way back into a safe position though.
Adaev is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Tran looking for a sweep. Not yet Tran, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tran looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Adaev tries to free his leg and advance position but Tran is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#TD2#
Adaev shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Adaev was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Tran manages to get back to half guard.
Amirkhan Adaev has got the better of the ground game so far.
Adaev controlling the action here.
Adaev missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Adaev seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Adaev is taking a breather. Tran 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.#T3#
Adaev tries to stand and escape but Tran is controlling the position.
Adaev controlling the action here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Adaev shoots in for a takedown but Tran shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Adaev tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tran swivels and escapes.#CL2#
Adaev moves into range and clinches up with Tran.
Adaev is struggling to control the position.#TD2#
Adaev has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Tran clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#T4#
Adaev connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Tran to escape the position.
Adaev lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Adaev.
Adaev controlling the position well here. Tran rolled but Adaev kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Adaev working for the choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Amirkhan Adaev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Forest Tran's cut.
That's time! Tran's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Adaev punishes Tran's body with a nice straight punch.#TD2#
Adaev closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Tran to the mat! Tran manages to get full guard.
Tran is trying to keep Adaev in close.
Adaev 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Tran has a closed guard, preventing Adaev from standing up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Adaev slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#CL2#
Adaev moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Adaev tightens his grip and picks Tran up, before dumping him to the ground. Tran manages to land in guard.
Tran working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Adaev.
Adaev throwing strikes but missing.
Tran keeping full guard, as Adaev tries to pass. #T3#
Adaev content to stall in guard here.
Tran will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tran tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Adaev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tran swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Adaev throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Tran was covering up waiting for the punch and Adaev finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T4#
Adaev has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Tran is proving hard to escape from.
Adaev sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Adaev must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Adaev is continuing to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Amirkhan Adaev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Adaev 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Amirkhan Adaev!
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Event:
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Date: Feb 23, 2018 |
#R1#
Stroev fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Stroev throws a solid leg kick but Tran takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Stroev.
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.#CL2#
Stroev moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Stroev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tran tries for a takedown but Stroev sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Stroev instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stroev jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tran walks away with a smile on his face. Stroev gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stroev is defended easily by Tran.
Tran drops down looking for a counter takedown but Stroev sprawls and moves away.
Forest Tran has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Stroev.#T1#
Tran changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stroev tries to avoid it but Tran manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stroev to the ground. Stroev escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tran keeps the fight on the outside.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tran looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tran tries for a takedown but Stroev sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tran tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stroev paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Tran moves into the clinch successfully.
Tran is pressed up against the cage. Stroev has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tran down to the mat. Tran avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A punch combination from Stroev misses.
Tran appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T2#
Stroev fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Stroev tries to clinch but Tran moves out of range.
Tran misses with a wild combination.
#CL2#
Stroev closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Stroev manages to pull guard.
Stroev looking to control but Tran passes into half guard.
Stroev looks winded!
Tran not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T3#
Tran drops an elbow to the side of Stroev's head.
Stroev 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.
Tran working over Stroev with some ground and pound. Stroev looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Tran missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tran prevents Stroev from improving his position.
Tran sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Stroev defending well though.
Tran thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Stroev's head.
Tran throwing shots but Stroev is blocking nicely. #T4#
Tran sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Stroev defending well though.
Tran trying to control the action but Stroev is working from the bottom.
Tran not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Stroev is staying active underneath Tran, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Stroev looks like he's trying to stand up.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sloppy strikes from Tran. Those never looked like landing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tran tries to clinch up but Stroev circles away and keeps his distance.
Stroev shoots for a double leg takedown but Tran sprawls well. He's pushed Stroev's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
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 Forest Tran will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Stroev.
Victor Stroev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tran tries to clinch up.
Despite the aggression on Stroev's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Stroev shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stroev throws the kick towards the body but Tran avoids it.
Tran wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Stroev dives in for a single leg takedown but Tran sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Stroev fails to land the takedown.
Tran was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Forest Tran has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Stroev.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tran wants to clinch up but Stroev keeps it at a distance.
Stroev moves in looking to clinch but Tran pushes him off.
Stroev is breathing heavily.
A left and a right from Tran both land. Nice combination. #T1#
Tran moves in looking to clinch but Stroev pushes him off.
Tran slaps away a takedown attempt from Stroev, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tran tries to counter with a takedown but Stroev is quick to defend against it.
Tran tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stroev swivels and escapes.
Stroev throws a counter combo.
Tran throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stroev 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.
Tran feinted with a counter takedown.
Stroev shoots in looking for a takedown but Tran manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Stroev's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
As Stroev tries to get set, Tran tries to push him back and clinch up but Stroev manages to avoid the attempt.
Tran tries to bum rush Stroev with a series of wild strikes but Stroev uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T2##TD#
Tran is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Stroev's half guard.
Stroev avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tran.
Stroev is looking to improve his position.
Tran is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Tran thows a huge punch but Stroev dodges it nicely.
Stroev trying to control here.
#T3#
Stroev on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tran is trying to control. Stroev wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tran thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Stroev's head.
Tran is nestled in close to Stroev, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Tran throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tran lands with a punch from half guard.
Tran is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stroev can do to turn this around?
Tran looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Stroev with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Stroev trying to control from the bottom.
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.#T4#
Tran is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Stroev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Stroev moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Tran throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stroev works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tran keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tran feinted with a counter takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Forest Tran dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Tran rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stroev moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tran backing away here, and Stroev unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Tran is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stroev sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Tran. No joy for Stroev on that attempt.
Stroev shoots in but no luck this time.
Stroev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stroev keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stroev doesn't manage to clinch there - Tran circles away.
Stroev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A punch combination from Stroev misses.
Tran feinted with a counter takedown.#T1#
Tran misses with a takedown attempt - Stroev sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Forest Tran. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stroev moves in looking to clinch but Tran pushes him off.
Tran is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Stroev.
Stroev darts in looking for a takedown but Tran gets double underhooks and turns Stroev into the cage.
Tran moves in looking to clinch but Stroev pushes him off.
Good standup being displayed there by Tran as he connects with a hook.
Stroev tries to close the distance and clinch but Tran swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stroev stuffs the takedown attempt from Tran. Tran gets slowly back to his feet. #T2#
Stroev stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stroev wants it to stay on the feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stroev looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tran throws a combination that misses
and Stroev counters with a two punch combo.
Tran misses with a takedown
and Stroev counters with a straight right hand.
Tran shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stroev as he jumps to the side. #T3##CL2#
Stroev gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tran is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Stroev gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
With the fighters up against the cage, Stroev throws an elbow but misses.
Stroev is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tran pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Tran looking for a takedown.
Tran drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Stroev gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#BC2#
Stroev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stroev fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tran attempts a counter takedown but Stroev avoids it well and moves away.
Victor Stroev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tran shoots in looking for a takedown. Stroev tries to sprawl out of it but Tran keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stroev manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Victor Stroev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tran 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Forest Tran!
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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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