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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 40
Date: Feb 06, 2021 |
#R1#
Volkov avoids the head kick by Zhao.
Volkov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zhao.
Zhao fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Zhao slaps away a takedown attempt from Volkov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Volkov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Zhao defends it nicely.
Zhao fakes the leg kick and cracks Volkov in the body.
A head kick misses from Zhao.
Horrible takedown attempt by Volkov or perhaps it was just good defense by Zhao, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ibrahim Volkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Volkov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Zhao did well to prevent Volkov getting side control.
Zhao is staying active underneath Volkov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Zhao wants to get back to his feet.#T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Volkov stalling away here and it's allowed Zhao to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Volkov trying to control but Zhao is working from the bottom.
Zhao wants to get back to his feet but Volkov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Volkov stays in close to Zhao's body and controls the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Volkov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#ES2#
Zhao has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Volkov is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#T2#
Volkov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Zhao after a bit of a struggle.
Zhao is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Volkov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Zhao is defending well.
Volkov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Zhao fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Horrible takedown attempt by Volkov or perhaps it was just good defense by Zhao, which made it look bad.
Zhao lands with a straight right. Volkov didn't see that one coming.
Volkov slips under a jab from Zhao.
Zhao throws a sloppy head kick and Volkov moves out of range easily.
Volkov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Zhao keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#CUT2#It looks like Ibrahim Volkov has been cut.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Zhao enables Volkov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Zhao manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Zhao 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. #T3#
Volkov wants a takedown.
Zhao wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC2#
Zhao pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zhao throws a head kick that misses.
Zhao connects with a combination that backs up Volkov into the cage. Zhao lands a flurry of punches that gets past Volkov's guard. Volkov is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Zhao bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Longsun Zhao! |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 34
Date: Jan 09, 2021 |
#R1#
Ganevski tries to close the distance and clinch but Volkov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ganevski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Volkov paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD#
Ganevski tries to sprawl but Volkov drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Volkov drops an elbow to the side of Ganevski's head.
Ganevski is looking to escape.
Volkov is taking a breather. Ganevski 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.
Ganevski is looking to escape.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Volkov in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Ganevski looking for submissions off his back.
Volkov is taking a breather. Ganevski 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ganevski has hold of Volkov's hands but Volkov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Volkov works his way into side control.
Ganevski is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Volkov has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T1#
Volkov in side control lands a decent elbow.
Volkov happy to just control the position for now.
Ganevski tries to escape but Volkov is in control.
Volkov taking a breather here. #SUB#
Volkov is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Ganevski looks calm but he's in trouble here. Volkov gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Ganevski is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Volkov lets go of the hold and Ganevski can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ibrahim Volkov!
A victorious Ibrahim Volkov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 29
Date: Dec 12, 2020 |
#R1#
A combination from Volkov does no damage.
No luck for Volkov with that takedown attempt.
Kazuma circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Volkov drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Kazuma follows Volkov to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kiryu Kazuma!
A very excited looking Kiryu Kazuma rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 22
Date: Nov 11, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sherman is looking to clinch.
Volkov blocks a leg kick.
Sherman throws a leg kick that misses.
Sherman swings away with a leg kick that misses.#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 tries to advance to mount but can't.
Volkov throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Volkov tries to advance to mount but can't.
Volkov wants to control but Sherman is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Volkov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sherman manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Volkov wants to improve his position but Sherman is controlling well.
#T1#
Sherman trying to control the action but Volkov is working from the bottom.
Volkov is looking for a sweep. Sherman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sherman looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Sherman prevents Volkov from improving his position.
Sherman wants to take a breather but Volkov is having none of it. #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.
Volkov tries to roll over but Sherman keeps him under control.
Volkov wants to get back to full guard but Sherman has mounted him!
Volkov doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Volkov tries to hold on but Sherman postures up.
Volkov is working to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Volkov tries to lock up and control but Sherman gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Volkov tries to reverse the position but Sherman maintains control.
Volkov is squirming around, avoiding Sherman's attempts to control the action.
Sherman avoids the attempt from Volkov to control.
Volkov is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
Sherman will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Volkov tries to hold on but Sherman pushes him away.
Sherman tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Volkov tries to lock up and control but Sherman gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sherman is looking to stand but Volkov has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Volkov is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Sherman dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Volkov.
Volkov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sherman swivels and escapes.
Sherman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Volkov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sherman.#TD2#
Volkov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Sherman's guard.
Volkov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Volkov throws an elbow that misses. Sherman uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Volkov's guard. Nice move by Sherman!#REVR#
Sherman has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Volkov is proving hard to escape from.
Volkov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sherman wants to pass the guard but Volkov is keeping the position.
Volkov is trying to control the position but Sherman postures up. #T1#
Volkov throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
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#
Sherman taking some punishment here, with Volkov in his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Volkov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sherman blocking the ground and pound attempt from Volkov.
Volkov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sherman's head.
Volkov working the head and body with strikes.
Volkov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sherman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sherman tries to roll over but Volkov keeps him under control.
Volkov throwing shots but Sherman is blocking nicely. #T2#
Sherman wants to get back to his feet.
Volkov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Volkov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#ES#
Sherman kicks Volkov off and gets back to his feet.
Sherman leaves Volkov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sherman fires out a quick counter leg kick but Volkov just manages to avoid it.
Bill Sherman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ibrahim Volkov.
Volkov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sherman defends well and Volkov ends up having to push Sherman into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Volkov dives in for a single leg takedown but Sherman sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bill Sherman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A bone on bone clash there as Volkov blocks the leg kick.
Sherman lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT#It looks like Ibrahim Volkov has been cut.
Volkov fails to land the takedown.
Volkov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Sherman throws a leg kick but Volkov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Despite the aggression on Volkov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Sherman lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Sherman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T3#
Volkov moves out of range of the leg kick from Sherman.#TD2#
Volkov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Volkov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Volkov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Sherman is looking to improve his position.
Sherman is working hard here to advance position.
Volkov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Sherman is looking for a sweep. Volkov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Volkov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sherman with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Sherman is trying to get back to full guard.
Volkov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ibrahim Volkov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sherman is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Volkov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Volkov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Volkov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sherman knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T4#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Volkov lands a nice short elbow.
Volkov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #ROC2#Sherman is rocked!
Volkov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Volkov lands a nice short elbow.
Oh Sherman is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sherman on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sherman tries to get out of the position.
Volkov scores with a big shot! Sherman's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Sherman! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ibrahim Volkov!
Post fight, Ibrahim Volkov took to the microphone: 'Bill Sherman was talking to Suzi before the fight and I heard it was all BullS$%#. I come from Russia to become Champion, These guys talk , I fight!! Who's next?!? '.
Bill Sherman spoke after the fight, saying 'Looks to Volkov's corner - "That was a great ass kicking you gave me.. That was fun! *Bows respectfully*'. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 18
Date: Oct 21, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krasnov throws the left hand but Volkov avoids the punch easily.
Krasnov throws a lazy right hand but Volkov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Volkov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Krasnov misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Volkov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB#
Volkov throws a sloppy strike and Krasnov has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Volkov is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Krasnov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kirill Krasnov! |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 11
Date: Sep 23, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Volkov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Arrivederci swivels and escapes.
Volkov shoots in looking for a takedown. Arrivederci tries to sprawl out of it but Volkov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Arrivederci manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Arrivederci slaps away a takedown attempt from Volkov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bonjour Arrivederci has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ibrahim Volkov.#TD2#
Volkov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The strikes coming from Volkov are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Arrivederci struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Volkov is trying to get an arm triangle but Arrivederci is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arrivederci lands a little strike from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Volkov trying to control the action but Arrivederci is working from the bottom.
Arrivederci is looking to regain half guard here but Volkov keeps moving and retains side control. #T1#
Volkov working the head with strikes.
Arrivederci is looking to regain half guard here but Volkov keeps moving and retains side control.
Arrivederci is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Volkov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Volkov throwing shots but Arrivederci is blocking nicely.
Arrivederci keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Arrivederci controlling the position well.
Volkov is trying to control the action in half guard but Arrivederci is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Arrivederci avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Volkov.
Volkov slows the pace down in half guard.
Arrivederci is trying to control but can't.
#T2#
Volkov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Arrivederci defending well though. #SUB#
Arrivederci looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Arrivederci trying to control from the bottom.
Arrivederci on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Arrivederci tries to get out of the position.
Arrivederci tries to roll over but Volkov keeps him under control.
Volkov throws a strike but Arrivederci avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Arrivederci striking off his back but it's not causing Volkov any problems.
Arrivederci is trying to control the position but Volkov postures up.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Arrivederci pulls Volkov in close to prevent any damage.
Volkov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Arrivederci will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Volkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Arrivederci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ibrahim Volkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from Arrivederci. No joy for Volkov on that attempt.
As Volkov looks to move away, Arrivederci throws a big counter combo but Volkov just gets out of the way.#T3#
Volkov fails with a takedown attempt.
Arrivederci tries to counter by clinching up but Volkov breaks away and moves out of range.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Volkov stops a takedown attempt from Arrivederci.
Arrivederci throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Volkov blocks it with crossed arms.
Arrivederci doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Volkov is looking for a takedown.
Volkov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Arrivederci is defending well.#T4#
Arrivederci struggles to land a body shot inside as Volkov controls his hands.
Volkov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Arrivederci tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Volkov smiles and moves away.
Arrivederci tries for a takedown but Volkov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Arrivederci throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Volkov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Arrivederci defends well and Volkov ends up having to push Arrivederci into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Volkov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD#
Arrivederci feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Volkov keeping full guard, as Arrivederci tries to pass. #SU#
Arrivederci decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Volkov, up you get!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bonjour Arrivederci dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Arrivederci throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Arrivederci has his takedown stuffed#TD2#
and Volkov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Volkov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Volkov trying to control but Arrivederci is working from the bottom.
Volkov passes into half guard.
Volkov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Arrivederci is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Arrivederci blocking the ground and pound attempt from Volkov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arrivederci trying to hold on to Volkov's head to control him but Volkov postures up.
Volkov thows a huge punch but Arrivederci dodges it nicely.
Volkov wants to free his trapped foot but Arrivederci is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Volkov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T1#
Arrivederci works his way to full guard. Good work.
Volkov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Volkov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Volkov throwing strikes but missing.
Volkov landing with the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Volkov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Volkov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Volkov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Volkov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Arrivederci scores with a nice shot.
Volkov prevents Arrivederci from getting back to his feet.
Volkov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Arrivederci wants to control but Volkov is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
Volkov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Arrivederci keeps working.
Arrivederci is trying to control but can't.
Volkov lands with a punch from half guard.
Volkov is trying to control the action in half guard but Arrivederci is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Arrivederci trying to hold on to Volkov's head to control him but Volkov postures up.
Volkov is trying to control the action in half guard but Arrivederci is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Arrivederci is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Volkov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Volkov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Volkov wants to control but Arrivederci is keeping him busy.
Arrivederci missing with punches from the bottom.
Arrivederci tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Volkov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
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 Arrivederci's temple. #T3#
Arrivederci keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Volkov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Arrivederci is refusing to be controlled, as Volkov sits in half guard.
Volkov working Arrivederci over with strikes.
Arrivederci is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Volkov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Volkov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Arrivederci is trying is best to control the position here.
Volkov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Volkov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Arrivederci trying to control but Volkov postures up.
#T4#
Arrivederci is trying to stand up here but Volkov is controlling him well.
Volkov works his way into side control.
Volkov creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Volkov in side control lands a decent elbow.
Volkov moves into full mount!
Arrivederci is wriggling around trying to escape.
Arrivederci slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Volkov drops an elbow to the side of Arrivederci's head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Volkov lands a nice short elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Volkov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Volkov is nestled in close to Arrivederci, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arrivederci keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Arrivederci manages to get to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ibrahim Volkov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Arrivederci tries to clinch up but Volkov circles away and keeps his distance.
Volkov keeps the fight on the outside.
Volkov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Arrivederci with a body shot.
Volkov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Arrivederci defends it nicely.
A low kick from Arrivederci is predictable there #TD2#
and Volkov counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Arrivederci!
Volkov scores with a couple of short elbows.
Volkov throws an elbow but Arrivederci slips to the side and avoids it well.
Volkov lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Arrivederci down.
Arrivederci tries to bench press Volkov off him but Volkov keeps the position.
Volkov tries to advance to mount but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov keeps trying to improve his position.
Arrivederci is looking for a sweep.
Arrivederci gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T1#
Arrivederci is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Volkov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Arrivederci trying to control but Volkov postures up.
Volkov slips a nice elbow through Arrivederci's hands, connecting with Arrivederci's forehead.
Arrivederci tries to get to full guard but Volkov has control of the leg.
Volkov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ground and pound from Volkov.
Volkov stops Arrivederci from getting back to his feet.
Volkov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Arrivederci wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Arrivederci actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Arrivederci manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T2#
Volkov throws an elbow that misses. Arrivederci uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Volkov's guard. Nice move by Arrivederci!#REVR##ES2#
Volkov wriggles free and stands up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Volkov or perhaps it was just good defense by Arrivederci, which made it look bad.
As Volkov tries to get set, Arrivederci tries to push him back and clinch up but Volkov manages to avoid the attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Arrivederci. No joy for Volkov on that attempt.
Arrivederci changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bonjour Arrivederci has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ibrahim Volkov.
Volkov fails to land the takedown.
Arrivederci wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Volkov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Volkov working the ground and pound from side control.
Volkov trying to control the position but Arrivederci is working away. #T3#
Arrivederci isn't going anywhere.
Volkov is looking to take a break and control but Arrivederci is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Arrivederci tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Volkov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Volkov working away.
Volkov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Volkov throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Volkov.
You can see the frustration on Arrivederci's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Volkov is chipping away with strikes.
Arrivederci tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4#
Arrivederci prevents Volkov from moving into mount.
Arrivederci can't do much from the bottom here.
Arrivederci is being controlled here.
Volkov working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Arrivederci can't do much from the bottom here.
Volkov in the domination position with Arrivederci hanging on.
Arrivederci struggling a bit here.
Volkov connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Arrivederci some visible discomfort.
Arrivederci is trying to control Volkov's posture but Volkov avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ibrahim Volkov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ibrahim Volkov!
Our winner, Ibrahim Volkov, 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:
TFH - Tuesday Night Fights
Date: Aug 18, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grigsby scoring well with a low kick there.
Grigsby lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Volkov circles away quickly and effectively.#TD2#
Volkov scores with a takedown into Grigsby's guard.
Volkov stays in close to Grigsby's body and controls the position.
Volkov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Grigsby knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Volkov on the ground.
Volkov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Grigsby's guard.
Volkov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Grigsby is trying to stand back up but Volkov is controlling him
Volkov not doing much here.
Grigsby looks like he's trying to stand up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
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 is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Volkov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Volkov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#ROC2#Grigsby is rocked!#T1#
Volkov creates some space for himself and unloads with a monster right hand! That one landed with a sickening thud - Grigsby is out cold and this one is all over! Volkov climbs onto the cage to celebrate with his corner!! He's shouting something into the camera but he's still got his mouthpiece in so God knows what he's actually saying.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ibrahim Volkov!
During a confident post fight interview, Ibrahim Volkov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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