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Event:
UCF 36: Hunter v LaFleur
Date: Jun 08, 2024 |
#R1#
Volkanov looks to land a right hand but Barkley moved out of range.
Barkley getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CUT#It looks like Vitaly Volkanov has been cut.
Barkley fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Volkanov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Barkley's corner calls for a 1-2. Barkley obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Volkanov throws an off balance right hand
and Barkley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Barkley misses the target.
Barkley lands a lovely overhand right.
Volkanov throws a jab but it's blocked by Barkley.
Volkanov is looking to clinch but Barkley is avoiding it.
Nice shot by Barkley.
Volkanov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Volkanov scores with a nice right hand.
#CUT2#It looks like Charles Barkley has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barkley ducks under a wild hook from Volkanov.
It looked like Barkley wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Volkanov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Volkanov takes one to the side of the head.
Volkanov throws a jab but it's blocked by Barkley.
Volkanov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barkley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Volkanov throws a hook but Barkley blocks it.
Barkley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Volkanov.
As Volkanov looks to move away, Barkley throws a big counter combo but Volkanov just gets out of the way.
Barkley throws a good cross that connects.
Barkley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Volkanov.
Barkley is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Barkley with a hook.
Volkanov swats away the attempt to clinch by Barkley.
Barkley moves out of range as Volkanov strikes.#T2#
Volkanov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Barkley makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Good exchange - Volkanov coming out on top.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Barkley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Volkanov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Barkley misses the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Volkanov! But no joy.
Volkanov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Barkley counters with a left to the body.
Volkanov tries to clinch up
and Barkley counters with a left to the body.
Volkanov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Barkley can pounce on him.
Volkanov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Barkley's corner calls for a 1-2. Barkley obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T3#
Volkanov throws a lazy uppercut
and Barkley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Volkanov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Barkley scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Barkley misses with a straight right.
Vitaly Volkanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barkley is looking to chop away at Volkanov's legs.
Volkanov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Barkley looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Volkanov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Volkanov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Barkley connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Volkanov scrambles back to his feet.
Volkanov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Barkley throws a front kick aimed at Volkanov's knee but Volkanov avoids it well.
Barkley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Volkanov throws out the jab.
Barkley is looking to land body kicks.
Barkley is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Volkanov looks to land a right hand but Barkley moved out of range.
Barkley jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Volkanov throws a nice looking combination but Barkley bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T4#
Volkanov moves forwards but Barkley connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Volkanov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Volkanov cracks Barkley with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Volkanov scores with a jab to the body.
Volkanov swings for the body but Barkley moves out of range.
Volkanov might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#KD2#
Volkanov cracks Barkley with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Volkanov has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Barkley to stand back up!#CUT2#Charles Barkley's cut is getting worse.
Barkley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barkley looks to score with a jab to the body but Volkanov is just out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barkley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL#
Barkley has managed to clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Barkley.
Volkanov tries to land knees in the clinch but Barkley avoids the damage to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Barkley dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Barkley scores with a jab. Volkanov acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CL2#
Volkanov has Barkley up against the cage in a clinch.
Volkanov looking to slow down the pace here.
Volkanov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Barkley blocks it with crossed arms.
Barkley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barkley is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Barkley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Volkanov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Barkley.
Barkley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barkley blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Volkanov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Barkley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barkley works on Volkanov's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barkley.
Volkanov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Barkley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Volkanov blocks a body shot from Barkley.
Good body shot from Barkley.
Volkanov is breathing heavily.#T1#
Barkley lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Volkanov.
Barkley throws a punch but it's blocked by Volkanov.
Barkley presses Volkanov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Barkley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barkley.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barkley.
Barkley lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Volkanov backwards.
A right hand to the body from Barkley.
Barkley lands with a short shot to the head.
Barkley lands a right hand that snaps the head of Volkanov backwards.
Barkley lands a right hand that snaps the head of Volkanov backwards.
A right hand to the body from Barkley.
Barkley is working Volkanov over against the cage.
Barkley working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Volkanov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barkley lands a body shot.
Barkley gets through Volkanov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Barkley tries to throw a body punch but Volkanov avoids it by throwing Barkley back against the cage.
Barkley lands a left hand.
Barkley misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T2#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Barkley.
Volkanov working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Barkley.
Barkley gets through Volkanov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Volkanov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Barkleys head.
Volkanov blocking some punches.
Volkanov blocking some punches.
Barkley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Volkanov can do to turn this around?
Volkanov blocks a body shot from Barkley.
A shot in the inside from Barkley.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Volkanov.
Volkanov blocks a body shot from Barkley.
Barkley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Volkanov's elbow.
Barkley lands a left hand.
Volkanov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Barkley has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Barkley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Volkanov tries to land a knee to the head but Barkley blocks with his arms.
Barkley throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Volkanovs head.
Barkley throws a head punch that misses.
Barkley misses with a punch to the body.
#T3#
Volkanov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barkley throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Barkley pushes Volkanov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Barkley misses with the head strike.
Barkley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Volkanov's elbow.
Barkley scores with a nice hook to the head.
Barkley working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barkley.
Barkley lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Barkley softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Volkanov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barkley scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Barkley on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Barkley.#ROC#Volkanov is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barkley lands a hook to the side of the head.
Volkanov is still on wobbly legs! Can Barkley finish him?
Still in the clinch, Barkley scores with a nice short uppercut.
Barkley throws a punch but it's blocked by Volkanov.
Barkley lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Barkley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Volkanov seems to have recovered his senses.#T4#
Barkley scores with a shot to the side of Volkanov's head.
Barkley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barkley has a couple of punches blocked by Volkanov.
Volkanov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Barkley backwards.
Barkley works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Barkley blocking some punches.
Volkanov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Barkley tries to work over Volkanov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barkley lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barkley scores with a nice hook to the head.
Barkley lands with a light punch inside.
Barkley lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Barkley presses Volkanov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Barkley lands with a right to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barkley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Volkanov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Barkley.
Barkley working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Barkley digs a right hand into Volkanov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Volkanov's gas tank.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Barkley dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Volkanov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Charles Barkley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Volkanov missing with a left hand there. Barkley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barkley scores with a spinning back kick!
Barkley digs a good body shot into Volkanov's ribs.
Barkley fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Volkanov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Vitaly Volkanov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Volkanov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Barkley keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkanov throws a right hand that misses
enabling Barkley to counter with a crisp jab.
Volkanov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Barkley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Volkanov throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Barkley counter with a right hand.
Volkanov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Barkley bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Volkanov's head backwards.#T1#
Volkanov throws a right hand that misses
and Barkley counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Barkley's corner calls for a 1-2. Barkley obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CL#
Barkley gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Volkanov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Barkley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barkley lands a right hand.
Charles Barkley has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Barkley lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short left from Volkanov.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Barkley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Volkanov taking a breather.
Barkley misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hook to the body lands for Barkley.
Barkley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Barkley on the inside.
Barkley lands a hook that snaps the head of Volkanov backwards.
Barkley lands with a right to the head. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barkley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Volkanov's elbow.
Barkley lands a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Barkley - that landed with a thud.
Volkanov takes a shot to the head.
Barkley lands with a short shot to the head.
Barkley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Volkanov's elbow.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Barkley throws a head punch that misses.
Barkley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barkley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barkley lands with a left to the head.
Barkley makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Barkley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barkley lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Volkanov.
Volkanov misses with a punch on the inside.
Barkley pushes Volkanov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Barkley tries to throw a body punch but Volkanov avoids it by throwing Barkley back against the cage.
Barkley tries to work over Volkanov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Volkanov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Still in the clinch, Barkley scores with a nice short uppercut.
Volkanov misses with a knee to the head.
Barkley scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Barkley lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Volkanov wants to stall.
Barkley pushes Volkanov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barkley lands a shot to the body.
Volkanov lands a left hand.
Barkley tries to throw a body punch but Volkanov avoids it by throwing Barkley back against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Barkley as Volkanov tries to tie him up.
Barkley throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Volkanovs head.
Barkley creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Volkanov with a big uppercut! Volkanov tries to clinch up but Barkley pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Volkanov to the mat! Volkanov covers up and Barkley unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Charles Barkley!
A very excited looking Charles Barkley made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
UCF 28: Berishvili v Skwat
Date: May 11, 2024 |
#R1#
Bhullar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Volkanov.
Bhullar feints the counter takedown.
Volkanov swings widly with a right hand
enabling Bhullar to counter with a crisp jab.
Bhullar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Volkanov.
Bhullar ducks under a wild hook from Volkanov.
Volkanov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bhullar's head.#CUT#It looks like Martin Bhullar has been cut.
Volkanov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bhullar moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bhullar looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Volkanov misses with a hook
#TD2#
so Bhullar counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Bhullar trying to move into half guard but instead Volkanov has managed to sweep!#REVR##SUB2#
Bhullar has an active guard here but Volkanov has managed to pass into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB2#
Bhullar is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Volkanov pulls his head out easily. #T1#
Bhullar gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Bhullar has his foot on Volkanov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Volkanov works his way back into a safe position though.
Bhullar 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#
Bhullar escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Volkanov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Volkanov 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bhullar managing to control the position.
Bhullar trying to control the position.
Bhullar looking for a sweep. Not yet Bhullar, not yet.
Volkanov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bhullar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Bhullar looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Volkanov passes into half guard.
Bhullar has a hand on Volkanov's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Volkanov takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Bhullar working to try and regain half guard.
#T3#
Bhullar tries to lock up and control but Volkanov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bhullar is looking to get to half guard.#T4#
Bhullar tries to hold on but Volkanov pushes him away.
Bhullar is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bhullar wants to hold on but Volkanov pushes him away.
Bhullar is looking to improve his position but Volkanov isn't that keen on the idea.
Bhullar manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Volkanov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bhullar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bhullar tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Volkanov has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vitaly Volkanov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Martin Bhullar's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Volkanov looks to throw the jab but Bhullar is out of range.
Volkanov misses with a looping right.
Bhullar looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Volkanov here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Volkanov misses with the combination.
Bhullar unleashes a big counter combination but Volkanov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Volkanov throws an overhand right that lands on Bhullar's shoulder, as Bhullar tries to avoid the shot.
Volkanov thuds a left hand into Bhullar's body.
Volkanov stuns Bhullar with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkanov thuds his right hand into Bhullar's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Volkanov throws an overhand right that lands on Bhullar's shoulder, as Bhullar tries to avoid the shot.
Bhullar tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T1#
A slow jab from Volkanov misses its intended target.
Bhullar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Volkanov throws a hook but Bhullar blocks it.
Bhullar drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Volkanov defends it well.
Volkanov scores with a nice strike.
Volkanov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bhullar walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A punch lands to the side of Bhullar 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Volkanov lands with a straight right. Bhullar didn't see that one coming.
Martin Bhullar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice cross by Volkanov.#T2#
BOOM! Volkanov lands a beautiful left hook that drops Bhullar. Bhullar tries to recover but Volkanov is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Bhullar lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vitaly Volkanov! |
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Event:
UCF 18: De La Ghetto v Jones
Date: Apr 13, 2024 |
#R1#
LaFleur misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Volkanov.
LaFleur walks into a straight right hand from Volkanov.#CUT#It looks like Jean Francois LaFleur has been cut.
Volkanov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Volkanov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by LaFleur.
Volkanov loads up on a big right hand but LaFleur slips the punch.#CL#
Volkanov clinches up with LaFleur and pushes him back against the cage.
LaFleur swings away with an uppercut that misses.
LaFleur tries to throw a body punch but Volkanov avoids it by throwing LaFleur back against the cage.
Volkanov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Volkanov leaning against his opponent.
LaFleur tries to break free but Volkanov pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
LaFleur escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Volkanov does it's job there.
Volkanov throws a lazy right hand but LaFleur sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Volkanov punishes LaFleur's body with a nice straight punch.
Volkanov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract LaFleur.
LaFleur throws out a counter right but Volkanov avoids it with no problem.#T1#
LaFleur scores with the left hand. Volkanov knows he should have avoided that one.
Volkanov takes a swing at LaFleur's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from LaFleur. Volkanov does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Volkanov pushes LaFleur up against the cage in a clinch.
Volkanov missing with knees to the body.
Volkanov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Volkanov tries to land knees in the clinch but LaFleur avoids the damage to the body.
LaFleur misses with some punches.
Volkanov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. LaFleur is defending well for now.#BC2#
LaFleur breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Volkanov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
LaFleur misses with a looping left.
A quick step to the side and Volkanov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice body punch from LaFleur.
Volkanov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CUT2#It looks like Vitaly Volkanov has been cut.
Volkanov misses the body punch
enabling LaFleur to counter with a crisp jab.
Volkanov throws a leg kick
and LaFleur counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
LaFleur lands with an overhand left.#T2#
Volkanov darts in trying to clinch
and LaFleur counters with a nice uppercut.
A solid leg kick lands there for Volkanov.
Volkanov misses with a jab to the body
#KD2#
and LaFleur counters with a nice right hand that sends Volkanov toppling to the canvas! Volkanov scrambles and gets back to his feet - can LaFleur finish him?!#KD#
Volkanov cracks LaFleur with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! LaFleur looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Volkanov finish him?
Volkanov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and LaFleur counters with a right hand to the body.
LaFleur bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It seemed like LaFleur was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
LaFleur scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Volkanov is breathing heavily.
Volkanov tries to clinch but fails miserably
and LaFleur counters with a left to the body.
LaFleur has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
LaFleur cracks a nice hook into Volkanov's ribs.
Volkanov walks into a stiff left hand from LaFleur.#T3#
Volkanov throws a left and a right that both miss
and LaFleur counters with a nice uppercut. #KD2#
LaFleur cracks Volkanov with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. LaFleur has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Volkanov to stand back up!#ROC2#Volkanov is rocked!
Vitaly Volkanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
LaFleur jabs at Volkanov's body.
Volkanov misses with a right hand
and LaFleur counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
LaFleur misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Volkanov misses the target.
Volkanov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Volkanov connects with a single shot there.
Volkanov swings widly with a right hand
#KD2#
and LaFleur counters with a crisp right hand that drops Volkanov! LaFleur lets Volkanov back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Oh Volkanov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#Vitaly Volkanov's cut is getting worse.
Volkanov works the jab nicely.
Volkanov seems to have got his legs back now.
LaFleur throws a hook but Volkanov blocks it.
LaFleur clobbers Volkanov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
LaFleur looks to land a right hand but Volkanov moved out of range.
Volkanov is looking to counter punch.#T4#
Volkanov throws a jab but it's blocked by LaFleur.
Volkanov misses with a left hand
and LaFleur counters with a right hand to the body. #KD2#
LaFleur lands a big right hand that sends Volkanov crashing to the mat! LaFleur stays standing though and waves Volkanov back to his feet!
Volkanov throws a predictable looking body shot
and LaFleur counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
LaFleur fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Volkanov square on the jaw! Damn, Volkanov is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jean Francois LaFleur!
Our winner, Jean Francois LaFleur, 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:
UCF 8: Bjornsson v Hendricks
Date: Mar 16, 2024 |
#R1#
Jones has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Volkanov finds it's way round the side to connect with Jones's head. #CUT2#It looks like Dan Jones has been cut.
Volkanov tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#It looks like Vitaly Volkanov has been cut.
Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Volkanov.
Jones swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Volkanov scores with a jab.
Volkanov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Volkanov.
Vitaly Volkanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Volkanov throws a hook but Jones avoids it easily.
Volkanov scores with a jab. Jones acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Volkanov scores with a punch to the head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Volkanov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Volkanov works the jab nicely.
Jones shoots for a takedown but Volkanov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Volkanov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jones throws a lazy right hand but Volkanov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab from Volkanov misses.
Jones throwing a counter right hand but Volkanov manages to avoid it.
Volkanov looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
Jones half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T1#
Volkanov misses with a looping left.
Volkanov looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
Jones looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Volkanov rushes Jones and presses him up against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jones can't get the takedown.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Volkanov avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Volkanov's elbow.
Jones misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Jones scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jones wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Volkanov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jones is looking to take this one to the mat.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2##BC2#
Volkanov breaks the clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Volkanov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Volkanov lands with a cross.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Volkanov.
BAM! Volkanov delivers a spinning backfist that drops Jones like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Vitaly Volkanov! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 30, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Volkanov darts in and clinches Blueboy up against the cage.
Blueboy trying to control the position but instead, Volkanov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Blueboy into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Blueboy fails to land.
Volkanov prevents Blueboy from breaking the clinch.
Volkanov avoiding damage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #BC#
Volkanov breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blueboy shoots in for a takedown but Volkanov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Volkanov misses with the combination.
#T1#
Blueboy has his takedown stuffed
letting Volkanov counter with a right hand.
Volkanov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Volkanov scores with a jab to the head.
Volkanov finds Blueboy's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Blueboy flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Volkanov lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Blueboy will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vitaly Volkanov! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 22, 2023 |
#R1#
MacArthur Jnr throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Volkanov's head.#CUT#It looks like Vitaly Volkanov has been cut.
Volkanov connects with a nice looking jab.
#CUT2#It looks like Robert MacArthur Jnr has been cut.
A thudding body kick lands there by MacArthur Jnr!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Volkanov crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from MacArthur Jnr - the referee stops the clock and Volkanov gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says MacArthur Jnr. Volkanov manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Volkanov looks to land a right hand but MacArthur Jnr moved out of range.
Volkanov throws a right hand that misses
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a nice uppercut.
Volkanov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a leg kick.
Volkanov moves in looking to clinch but MacArthur Jnr pushes him off.
MacArthur Jnr throws a head kick that half lands.
Volkanov tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MacArthur Jnr connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jab by MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr lands a jab.
MacArthur Jnr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Volkanov throws a poor cross that misses
and MacArthur Jnr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Volkanov takes a jab right on the kisser.
MacArthur Jnr lands with a slapping head kick.
MacArthur Jnr scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
MacArthur Jnr digs a good hook to Volkanov's body.
Nice cross by MacArthur Jnr.
A solid leg kick lands there for MacArthur Jnr.
That kick from MacArthur Jnr tenderised Volkanov's leg. Volkanov is trying to keep his angry face on.
It looks like MacArthur Jnr has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Vitaly Volkanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Volkanov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
MacArthur Jnr lands a jab to the nose.
MacArthur Jnr scores with a head kick. Volkanov tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An inside leg kick lands from MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
MacArthur Jnr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
MacArthur Jnr feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Volkanovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Volkanov looks to clinch
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
MacArthur Jnr lands with a shot to the body.
Volkanov throws a looping overhand right but MacArthur Jnr ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Volkanov wants to clinch
and MacArthur Jnr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jab by MacArthur Jnr.
Volkanov misses with a double jab
enabling MacArthur Jnr to counter with a crisp jab.
Volkanov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Volkanov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Volkanov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Volkanov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
MacArthur Jnr slips under a jab from Volkanov.
MacArthur Jnr wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
MacArthur Jnr lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Volkanov throws a looping overhand right but MacArthur Jnr ducks down to avoid it.
Volkanov tries to clinch up but MacArthur Jnr circles away and keeps his distance.
MacArthur Jnr connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Volkanov momentarily.
Volkanov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A big right from Volkanov misses. #T3#
MacArthur Jnr clobbers Volkanov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Volkanov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and MacArthur Jnr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Volkanov swings widly with a right hand
and MacArthur Jnr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Volkanov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Volkanov lands a nice shot that snaps MacArthur Jnr's head back.
A shot to the liver by MacArthur Jnr. Beautiful body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr lunges at Volkanov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Volkanov's hand.
MacArthur Jnr plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
MacArthur Jnr moves out of range of the strikes.
MacArthur Jnr is looking to counter punch.
Volkanov throws a hook to the side of MacArthur Jnr's head but MacArthur Jnr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
MacArthur Jnr lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Volkanov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Volkanov might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Volkanov throws a lazy uppercut
#CL#
and MacArthur Jnr counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by MacArthur Jnr.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for MacArthur Jnr. #T4#
MacArthur Jnr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
MacArthur Jnr lands a right hand.
Volkanov trying to control the position but instead, MacArthur Jnr has worked for underhooks and has pushed Volkanov into the cage.
MacArthur Jnr throws a punch but it's blocked by Volkanov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right from Volkanov.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Volkanov is pushing MacArthur Jnr up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Robert MacArthur Jnr dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
MacArthur Jnr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Volkanov misses with a right hand
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a straight right hand.
Volkanov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling MacArthur Jnr to score with a decent uppercut.
Volkanov misses with a looping left.
MacArthur Jnr seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Volkanov misses the jab.
MacArthur Jnr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Volkanov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
MacArthur Jnr cracks Volkanov with a good jab.
A jab from MacArthur Jnr finds it's way through Volkanov's defenses.
Volkanov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
MacArthur Jnr lands a jab.
Volkanov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MacArthur Jnr moves away from the strike by Volkanov.
Volkanov moves forwards but MacArthur Jnr connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T1#
Volkanov scores with the left hand. MacArthur Jnr knows he should have avoided that one.
Volkanov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Volkanov avoids the head kick by MacArthur Jnr.
Volkanov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Volkanov misses with a hook.
MacArthur Jnr throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
MacArthur Jnr buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Volkanov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
MacArthur Jnr darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Volkanov moves to clinch but MacArthur Jnr breaks away
enabling MacArthur Jnr to counter with a crisp jab.
A swing and a miss from Volkanov.
MacArthur Jnr lands a head kick. Volkanov smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice uppercut lands for MacArthur Jnr. That snapped Volkanov's head back.
Volkanov throws a hook but MacArthur Jnr blocks it.
Volkanov misses with a lunging right hand
and Volkanov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Nice shot by MacArthur Jnr.#ROC#Volkanov is rocked!
MacArthur Jnr slips under a jab from Volkanov.
MacArthur Jnr smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Good exchange - Volkanov coming out on top.
Volkanov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and MacArthur Jnr counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That kick from MacArthur Jnr tenderised Volkanov's leg. Volkanov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Volkanov misses with a left hand
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Volkanov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A big right from Volkanov misses.
MacArthur Jnr tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Volkanov manages to circle out of the way.
MacArthur Jnr smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Volkanov misses with a looping right.
MacArthur Jnr feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A big right from Volkanov misses.
Volkanov throws a lazy uppercut
letting MacArthur Jnr counter with a right hand.
Volkanov throws an off balance right hand
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a leg kick.
MacArthur Jnr cracks Volkanov with a good jab.
Volkanov throws a poor cross that misses
enabling MacArthur Jnr to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Volkanov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Volkanov is still on wobbly legs! Can MacArthur Jnr finish him?
Robert MacArthur Jnr is winning the standup battle so far.
Volkanov walks forward, straight into a front kick from MacArthur Jnr.
Volkanov seems to have recovered his senses.
MacArthur Jnr lands with an overhand left.
MacArthur Jnr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Volkanov can do to turn this around?
Volkanov throws a hook to the side of MacArthur Jnr's head but MacArthur Jnr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Volkanov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from MacArthur Jnr finds it's way round the side to connect with Volkanov's head.
MacArthur Jnr feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Volkanov collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Robert MacArthur Jnr!
Robert MacArthur Jnr took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Furnace Performance 🔥 for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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