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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vladislav Volkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Touko Unikeko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Unikeko has chosen Gesaffelstein - Opr as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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165 lbs
9 - 11 - 0 |
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168 cm
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147 lbs
9 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Lethal high kicks
Big right hand |
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Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vladislav Volkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Touko Unikeko!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Alec Ball and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Unikeko displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Volkov.
Volkov is looking to clinch.
Unikeko is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Volkov with a body shot.
Unikeko throws a leg kick
and Volkov counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Unikeko stuffs the takedown attempt from Volkov. Volkov gets slowly back to his feet.
Unikeko defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Volkov.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vladislav Volkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Volkov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Unikeko to the ground. Volkov is now in Unikeko's guard.
Unikeko 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.
Volkov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Unikeko up against the cage.
Unikeko leaning his opponent against the cage.
Volkov is trying to push Unikeko away but Unikeko has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Unikeko misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Unikeko.
A hook to the body from Unikeko.
Volkov blocks an uppercut.
Unikeko has Volkov pushed against the cage.
Unikeko lands an elbow inside that Volkov shrugs off.
It looks like Vladislav Volkov has been cut.
Unikeko lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Unikeko lands a nice elbow.
Volkov is trying to break the clinch but Unikeko has him pressed against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Unikeko takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Unikeko misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Unikeko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Unikeko gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Unikeko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Unikeko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vladislav Volkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Unikeko avoids the head kick by Volkov.
Volkov throws a body kick that misses.
Unikeko has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Unikeko just leaning against Volkov, taking a breather.
Volkov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Unikeko after a bit of a struggle.
Volkov is looking for a takedown.
Unikeko lands with a left to the head.
Unikeko taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Unikeko as Volkov tries to tie him up.
Unikeko has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Volkov uses from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Unikeko looking to hit a scissor sweep but Volkov is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Unikeko controls Volkov momentarily but Volkov frees himself.
Volkov is fighting to break Unikeko's control of his arms but Unikeko is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Unikeko 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.
Unikeko is trying to keep Volkov in close.
Volkov stopping the sweep attempt from Unikeko.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Volkov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Volkov postures up in Unikeko's guard and throws a big left but Unikeko blocks it.
Unikeko is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Volkov is aware though and is defending well.
Volkov looking to sit in guard and control but Unikeko gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Volkov looking for a sweep. Not yet Volkov, not yet.
Unikeko throws a big right hand that misses.
Unikeko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Volkov looking for a sweep. Not yet Volkov, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Touko Unikeko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vladislav Volkov's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Volkov goes for a double leg but Unikeko avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Unikeko continues to drive forward.
Unikeko pushes Volkov up against the cage in a clinch.
Volkov can't get the takedown.
Unikeko pushes Volkov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Unikeko breaks the clinch.
Unikeko throws a leg kick but Volkov moved away.
Volkov connects with a high kick.
Nice takedown defense from Unikeko. No joy for Volkov on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vladislav Volkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Volkov throws out a loose jab but Unikeko uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Unikeko looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Unikeko throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Unikeko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Volkov appears to be looking for a big counter.
Volkov throws out a loose jab but Unikeko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Unikeko drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Volkov defends it well.
Touko Unikeko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Volkov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Volkov shoots in but no luck this time.
Volkov has a takedown stuffed.
Unikeko is looking to score with low kicks.
Unikeko clinches.
Unikeko dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Unikeko 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. Unikeko gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Unikeko gets a clinch.
Unikeko is struggling to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volkov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Unikeko.
Unikeko has clasped his hands together around Volkov's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Unikeko scores with a couple of short elbows.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Unikeko is working Volkov over with some ground and pound from side control.
Volkov is looking to reverse the position.
Unikeko is looking to take a break and control but Volkov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Volkov is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Unikeko asserts his dominance and retains side control.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Unikeko working his ground and pound in the gym.
The referee asks Unikeko politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Unikeko prefers to stall for the moment though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Unikeko throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Volkov wants to control but Unikeko postures up.
Volkov is being controlled here.
Unikeko prevents Volkov from escaping the position.
Volkov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Volkov controlling the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Volkov is staying active underneath Unikeko, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Unikeko might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Volkov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Unikeko sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Volkov defending well though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Volkov is trying to maintain the position but Unikeko is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Unikeko throws a leg kick
and Volkov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Unikeko has Volkov up against the cage in a clinch.
Volkov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Volkov fails with the takedown
and Volkov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Volkov has a takedown stuffed.
Unikeko misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Touko Unikeko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Vladislav Volkov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Volkov shoots in and drives through. Unikeko sprawls well.
Unikeko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Unikeko rushes Volkov and presses him up against the cage.
Unikeko is trying to drag Volkov to the mat but Volkov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Unikeko blocks an elbow strike from Volkov.
Unikeko lands an uppercut.
Unikeko breaks from the clinch.
Volkov looks to score with a jab to the body but Unikeko is just out of range.
Unikeko darts in and clinches Volkov up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov wants a takedown.
Unikeko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Unikeko. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Unikeko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Volkov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Unikeko lands a nice elbow.
Unikeko breaks from the clinch.
Volkov tries to keep at a distance but Unikeko has taken the fight into the clinch.
Unikeko lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Unikeko lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Volkov trying to control the position but instead, Unikeko has worked for underhooks and has pushed Volkov into the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Volkov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Unikeko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice takedown defense from Unikeko. No joy for Volkov on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vladislav Volkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Unikeko as Volkov shoots in.
Unikeko throws a big counter head kick but Volkov avoids it with no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Unikeko takes the fight into the clinch.
Volkov working aggressively here.
Unikeko stalling the fight.
Unikeko has Volkov pushed against the cage.
Volkov tries to circle away but Unikeko has him pinned against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Unikeko pressing his opponent against the cage.
Unikeko is looking to take this one to the mat.
Unikeko manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Unikeko throws an elbow but it misses.
Touko Unikeko is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Unikeko leaning his opponent against the cage.
Unikeko lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Volkov backwards.
Volkov is trying to push Unikeko away but Unikeko has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Volkov takes a shot to the head.
Volkov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Unikeko to keep the fight standing.
Volkov is trying to push Unikeko away but Unikeko has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volkov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Unikeko walks away with a smile on his face. Volkov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Unikeko pushes Volkov up against the cage in a clinch.
Volkov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Unikeko pulls Volkov into guard.
Unikeko is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Touko Unikeko has got the better of the ground game so far.
Unikeko pulls Volkov in close to prevent any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vladislav Volkov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Volkov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Touko Unikeko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Unikeko 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Touko Unikeko!
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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
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