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Event:
RSE 64: Bloodfrozen
Date: Mar 30, 2024 |
#R1#
Ngam Chit lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Volkov at a distance.
Volkov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ngam Chit is fending him off so far but Volkov persists. Nope, Ngam Chit circles away and we're back to standing.
Volkov misses with a hook. Ngam Chit ducked under it nicely.
Ngam Chit works the jab nicely.
Volkov tries to close the distance and clinch but Ngam Chit swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Volkov fails with a takedown attempt.
Ngam Chit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Volkov.
Ngam Chit lands with a straight right. Volkov didn't see that one coming.
Volkov blocks a low kick nicely.
Ngam Chit scores with the left hand. Volkov knows he should have avoided that one.
Ngam Chit lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Volkov throws a nice looking combination but Ngam Chit bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ngam Chit lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ngam Chit scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ngam Chit throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Volkov moves into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Volkov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ngam Chit is struggling to control the position.
Ngam Chit is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Volkov is keeping busy.#T1#
Volkov tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bogdan Volkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ngam Chit effectively controlling the action here.
Volkov tries to pull guard but Ngam Chit holds him up against the cage and eventually Volkov drops back down to his feet.
Volkov stalling in the clinch.
Volkov letting Ngam Chit take a breather here.
Volkov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ngam Chit up against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ngam Chit leaning against his opponent.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Borwornsit Ngam Chit.
Ngam Chit pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Volkov is looking for a counter combo.
Volkov dives in and grabs Ngam Chit's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ngam Chit pushes down on Volkov's head and hops out.#T2#
Volkov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A nice combination there by Ngam Chit.
#CUT2#It looks like Bogdan Volkov has been cut.
Volkov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ngam Chit lands with an uppercut that bounces Volkov off the cage and back into range.
Ngam Chit lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ngam Chit clobbers Volkov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ngam Chit is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Volkov checks a leg kick.
Ngam Chit lands with a kick to the temple. Volkov shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Ngam Chit stuffs the takedown attempt from Volkov. Volkov gets slowly back to his feet.
Volkov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ngam Chit tries to work over Volkov's front leg with a kick but Volkov checks it.
Ngam Chit throws a leg kick but Volkov checks it.
Ngam Chit misses with a hook.
Volkov tries to clinch but Ngam Chit is having none of it.
Ngam Chit connects with an inside leg kick.#T3#
Ngam Chit throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Volkov shoots in for a double leg but Ngam Chit sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Volkov dives in and grabs Ngam Chit's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ngam Chit pushes down on Volkov's head and hops out.
Ngam Chit cracks Volkov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ngam Chit tries to clinch but Volkov moves out of range.
Volkov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ngam Chit is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Volkov had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Volkov keeps the fight on the outside.
Ngam Chit moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ngam Chit lands with a cross.
Decent striking displayed by Ngam Chit there.
Ngam Chit connects with a single shot there.
Volkov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Borwornsit Ngam Chit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck for Volkov with that takedown attempt.
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!
Volkov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ngam Chit paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A punch lands to the side of Volkov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A good leg kick by Ngam Chit. #T4#
Volkov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ngam Chit jabs Volkov right on the nose. Volkov blinks but takes it well.
Ngam Chit attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ngam Chit lands a really nice looking cross but Volkov seems unphased.
Volkov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Volkov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ngam Chit scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The fight stays on the outside here - Volkov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ngam Chit defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Volkov.
Volkov closes the distance and clinches up with Ngam Chit, looking for a takedown. Volkov pushes Ngam Chit against the cage but Ngam Chit circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nice shot by Ngam Chit.
A punch combination from Ngam Chit misses.
Volkov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Volkov gets a clinch.
Ngam Chit will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Volkov up against the cage.
Ngam Chit has Volkov pressed against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Borwornsit Ngam Chit dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bogdan Volkov's cut.
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#
Ngam Chit connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ngam Chit looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ngam Chit has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Ngam Chit looks to land a right hand but Volkov moved out of range.
Ngam Chit throws a wild body kick that Volkov sees coming a mile off.
Ngam Chit scores with a punch to the head.
Ngam Chit lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Ngam Chit misses with the combination.
Volkov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ngam Chit.
Some wild striking there from Volkov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ngam Chit throws a head kick but Volkov moves out of range.
Volkov tries to counter by clinching up but Ngam Chit breaks away and moves out of range.
Volkov wants to clinch up but Ngam Chit keeps it at a distance.
Ngam Chit misses with a low kick.
Volkov wants to clinch.#T1#
Volkov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
No joy there for Ngam Chit, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ngam Chit smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ngam Chit moves out of range of the body kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Ngam Chit scores with a four punch combination!
Borwornsit Ngam Chit seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Volkov moves in looking to clinch but Ngam Chit pushes him off.
Volkov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ngam Chit swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Good shot there by Ngam Chit.
Ngam Chit lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Volkov needs to keep his hands up - Ngam Chit had a free shot at his head there.
Ngam Chit comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Volkov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ngam Chit avoids it really well and circles away.#T2#
Volkov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ngam Chit throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Ngam Chit lands with an overhand left.
Ngam Chit bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Ngam Chit throws a shot to the body.
Bogdan Volkov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Volkov walks into a jab.
Volkov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ngam Chit has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ngam Chit works over Volkov's head and body with a nice combination.
Ngam Chit tries to clinch but Volkov is having none of it.
Ngam Chit throws a series of strikes that have Volkov backpedaling.
Ngam Chit throws out a leg kick but Volkov moves out of range and Ngam Chit only half commits.
Volkov feinted with a counter takedown.
Ngam Chit slaps away a takedown attempt from Volkov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bogdan Volkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Volkov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T3#
Ngam Chit will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Volkov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ngam Chit sprawls and moves away.
A jab lands there for Ngam Chit.
Ngam Chit lands a nice shot that snaps Volkov's head back.
Volkov misses with a body kick.
Ngam Chit let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ngam Chit.
Volkov drops his hands momentarily and Ngam Chit takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ngam Chit lands a glancing blow to the side of Volkov's head.
Ngam Chit tries to score with a low kick but Volkov moves his leg out of the way.
Volkov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Volkov dodges the punch combination from Ngam Chit.
A quick step to the side and Volkov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Volkov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Volkov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ngam Chit jabs Volkov right on the nose. Volkov blinks but takes it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Volkov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T4#
Ngam Chit fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Volkov is out of range.
Ngam Chit thumps Volkov with a low kick.
Ngam Chit scores with a jab.
Volkov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Volkov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Volkov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Ngam Chit.
Ngam Chit lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Volkov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Volkov. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
A punch lands to the side of Volkov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Volkov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Volkov walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ngam Chit.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Ngam Chit enables Volkov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ngam Chit manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Ngam Chit has his feet on Volkov's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Borwornsit Ngam Chit showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bogdan Volkov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Ngam Chit leaves Volkov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ngam Chit lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Volkov takes one to the side of the head.
Volkov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ngam Chit lands a slapping body shot.
Ngam Chit lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Volkov takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ngam Chit looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Volkov throws a big counter combination but Ngam Chit scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Nice straight punches there by Ngam Chit. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ngam Chit.
Volkov scores with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ngam Chit cracks Volkov with an open hand slap.
Volkov doesn't manage to clinch there - Ngam Chit circles away.
Ngam Chit throws a leg kick but Volkov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Volkov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Volkov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ngam Chit sprawls well. Ngam Chit wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Volkov gets slowly back to his feet.#T1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Ngam Chit. That's going to slow Volkov down.
Volkov shoots in looking for a takedown. Ngam Chit tries to sprawl out of it but Volkov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ngam Chit manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ngam Chit is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bogdan Volkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ngam Chit fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Volkov checks it well.
Nice straight punches there by Ngam Chit. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ngam Chit.
Volkov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ngam Chit sprawls well. Ngam Chit wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Volkov gets slowly back to his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ngam Chit! But no joy.
Ngam Chit has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ngam Chit lands a head kick. Volkov smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #T2#
Ngam Chit lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Volkov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ngam Chit!
Volkov shoots for a takedown but Ngam Chit saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ngam Chit lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ngam Chit throws a head kick that misses.
Ngam Chit slaps away a takedown attempt from Volkov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Volkov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Volkov is looking to clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ngam Chit.
Nice cross by Ngam Chit.
Ngam Chit dips to his left and cracks Volkov with an uppercut!
Volkov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ngam Chit.
Volkov circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T3#
Ngam Chit throws a front kick aimed at Volkov's knee but Volkov avoids it well.
Volkov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ngam Chit sprawls and moves away.
Good standup being displayed there by Ngam Chit as he connects with a hook.
Ngam Chit listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ngam Chit throws a front kick aimed at Volkov's knee but Volkov avoids it well.
Volkov tries to move into range but Ngam Chit moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ngam Chit!
Ngam Chit throws a low kick but Volkov avoids it.
Volkov dives in and grabs Ngam Chit's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ngam Chit pushes down on Volkov's head and hops out.
Volkov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ngam Chit with a nice calf kick.
Ngam Chit connects with a nice looking jab.
Ngam Chit with a nice cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ngam Chit connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ngam Chit swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Volkov.
Volkov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ngam Chit scores with a sloppy right hand. Volkov should have avoided that one.
Volkov fails to land the takedown.#T4#
A solid leg kick lands there for Ngam Chit.
Ngam Chit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Volkov was well out of range. Poor timing from Ngam Chit.
Ngam Chit swinging wildly here.
Volkov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Volkov avoids a punch combination nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ngam Chit.
Ngam Chit displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Volkov.
Bogdan Volkov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL#
Volkov has Ngam Chit up against the cage in a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Borwornsit Ngam Chit comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ngam Chit winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 25:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 25:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Borwornsit Ngam Chit! |
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Event:
RSE 58: Dead By Dawn
Date: Mar 09, 2024 |
#R1#
Bash takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#TD#
Bash shoots in and bounces Volkov off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Bash could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Volkov is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB#
Bash drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Volkov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bash has Volkov in his guard.#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bash looking for subs off his back but Volkov has passed one foot through into half guard.
Volkov passes to side control. #T1#
Bash is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bash is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Volkov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Volkov trying to control the action but Bash is working from the bottom. #SU2#
Volkov stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Bash takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Volkov has a takedown stuffed.
Bash half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T2#
Bash changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Volkov tries to avoid it but Bash manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Volkov to the ground. Volkov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Volkov is looking for the big counter here.
Danga de danga de dang - Volkov scores with a four punch combination!#CL2#
Volkov clinches up against the cage.
Bash can't find room to land a body shot as Volkov controls the action.
Volkov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Nice body punch from Volkov - that landed with a thud.
Volkov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bash's efforts to push away.
Volkov landing knees to the body.
#T3##BC2#
Volkov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Volkov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD2#
Volkov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Volkov uses his free foot to push down on Bash's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Bash.
Volkov lands with some strikes.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Volkov looking to control but Bash is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Volkov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
Bash sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Volkov works his way into side control.
Volkov working the ground and pound but Bash is defending the strikes.
Bash is trying to get back to half guard.
Volkov trying to control the position but Bash is working away.
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!
Bash looks to move to half guard but instead Volkov has passed into mount! Damn!
Volkov wants to control the pace but Bash is squirming around nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bogdan Volkov dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Bash ducks right into an uppercut from Volkov.
Volkov doesn't manage to clinch there - Bash circles away.
Volkov dives in and grabs Bash's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bash pushes down on Volkov's head and hops out.
Volkov lands a slapping body shot.
No luck for Volkov with that takedown attempt.
Bash changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL2#
Volkov clinches up with Bash and pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Volkov.
Bash has Volkov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Volkov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Volkov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1##TD2#
Volkov drags the fight down to the ground.
Volkov is trying to control the position but Bash postures up.
Volkov wants to stand up but Bash is controlling him.
Volkov has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Bash has passed into side control.
Volkov is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#SUB#
Bash goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Volkov rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Bash's guard! Nice work there by Volkov! #T2#
Volkov trying to control but Bash is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Bash looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Volkov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Volkov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Bash working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Volkov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Volkov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Bash has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Volkov is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Bash.#T3#
Volkov wants to control but Bash is keeping him busy.
Volkov has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Bash!
Bash avoids a series of strikes thrown by Volkov.
The referee warns Bash that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Bash is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bash is bucking up trying to escape but Volkov cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Bash is wriggling around trying to escape.
Volkov tries to control but Bash wriggling away.
Volkov breaks from Bash's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Volkov landing strikes from the mount.
Volkov trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
Volkov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bash wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.#SUB2#
Bash defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Volkov's arms.
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!
Volkov is hanging on to Bash's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB2#
Bash showing good submission defense here.
Bash knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Volkov on the ground.
Bash covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Bash might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A lull in the action here.
#SUB2#
Volkov looking for the choke but no joy.
A lull in the action here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bogdan Volkov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Volkov moves into the clinch successfully.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Volkov.
Bash is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Volkov is defending well for now.
Bash is trying to stall.
Bash jumps guard but Volkov stands there with Bash around his waist. Bash gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bash is trying to pull guard but Volkov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bash is trying to break free.#TD2#
Volkov manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB2#
Volkov looking for a guillotine here but Bash defends easily.
#T1##SUB2#
Volkov working for a triangle but Bash defends it easily.
#SUB#
Bash is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Volkov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Volkov has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Bash is looking for a triangle but Volkov pushes his legs off easily.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Volkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Bash is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Bash has an active guard here but Volkov has managed to pass into half guard.
Trent Bash has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Volkov wants to control but Bash is keeping him busy.
Volkov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Bash is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Volkov pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Bash actively working from the bottom here.
Volkov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bash does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3##SUB#
Bash looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Volkov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bash has managed to free his arm - good work.
Volkov is keen to just control but Bash is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Bash actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Bash looking for submissions off his back.
Volkov wants to take a breather but Bash is having none of it.
Volkov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bash is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Volkov scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB#
Bash is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Volkov pulls his head out easily.
Volkov is looking to take a break and control but Bash is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bash on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bash tries to get out of the position.#SUB#
Bash looking for submissions off his back.
Volkov is trying to control the action in half guard but Bash is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Bash looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Bash actively working from the bottom here.
Bogdan Volkov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU2#
Volkov stands up out of the half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bogdan Volkov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Volkov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bogdan Volkov! |
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Event:
RSE 50: Emperor
Date: Feb 17, 2024 |
#R1#
Volkov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CUT2#It looks like Bogdan Volkov has been cut.
Caramacho throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Caramacho scores with a jab to the jaw.#CL#
Volkov clinches up with Caramacho and pushes him back against the cage.
Caramacho stops a takedown attempt from Volkov.
Volkov is leaning against Caramacho and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Caramacho cracks Volkov with a nice body shot.
Volkov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Caramacho just stands there and leans against the cage.
Caramacho misses with a body punch.
Volkov letting Caramacho take a breather here.
Caramacho will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Volkov up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Volkov manages to break the clinch.
Caramacho lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Volkov at a distance.
#T1#
Caramacho tries to clinch but Volkov is having none of it.
Caramacho throws a lazy right hand but Volkov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Caramacho fails with an attempt to clinch.
Caramacho misses with a lunging right hand
and Volkov counters with a right hand to the body.
Caramacho misses with a straight right.
Volkov goes for a double leg but Caramacho avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Caramacho continues to drive forward.
It seemed like Caramacho was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bogdan Volkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Caramacho misses with a hook to the ribs.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Caramacho doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Volkov stalling against the cage.
Caramacho being controlled against the cage.
Volkov gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Caramacho tries to circle away but Volkov has him pinned against the cage.#T2##BC2#
Caramacho breaks from the clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Caramacho has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Volkov goes for a double leg but Caramacho avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Caramacho continues to drive forward.#BC2#
Caramacho breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Caramacho throws a series of punches but Volkov avoids them all with ease.
Alfonzo Caramacho is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Caramacho takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Jab, jab by Caramacho - just one landing.
Caramacho lands with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Caramacho scores with a jab to the head.
Volkov drops his hands momentarily and Caramacho takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Volkov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Caramacho connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Volkov scrambles back to his feet.
A jab from Caramacho misses.
Volkov looks for a takedown but Caramacho sprawls well.#T3#
Volkov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Caramacho connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Volkov scrambles back to his feet.
Caramacho bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Volkov's head.#CL2#
Caramacho forces Volkov back against the cage and clinches.
Caramacho stalling in the clinch.
Caramacho content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Volkov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Caramacho up against the cage.
Caramacho lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Volkov or not.
Caramacho has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Volkov wants to get back to striking at distance but Caramacho won't allow it.
Volkov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Caramacho working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Volkov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4##CL2#
Caramacho closes the distance and clinches.
Caramacho misses with a punch to the body.
#BC#
Volkov breaks from the clinch.
Caramacho tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Volkov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Volkov shoots in for a takedown but Caramacho shows good takedown defense.
Caramacho lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Volkov takes a swing at Caramacho's ribcage but misses.
Volkov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Caramacho lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Caramacho.
Caramacho wants to clinch.
Volkov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Caramacho.
Nice straight punches there by Caramacho. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Caramacho.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alfonzo Caramacho dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bogdan Volkov's cut.
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#
Caramacho defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Volkov.
The fighters circle momentarily. Caramacho darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CUT2#Bogdan Volkov's cut is getting worse.
Caramacho takes a swing at Volkov's ribcage but misses.
Caramacho waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Volkov.
Caramacho tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Alfonzo Caramacho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Volkov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nice body punch from Volkov.
Caramacho keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Caramacho misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Caramacho has managed to clinch.
Caramacho slows down the pace here.
The referee calls for Volkov to work.
#T1##BC#
Volkov manages to break the clinch.
Volkov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Caramacho wants to clinch.
Caramacho fails with an attempt to clinch.
Volkov moves in looking to clinch but Caramacho pushes him off.
Caramacho tries to close the distance and clinch but Volkov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Caramacho rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Volkov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL#
Volkov darts in and clinches Caramacho up against the cage.
Caramacho struggles to land a body shot inside as Volkov controls his hands.
Caramacho tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Volkov's elbow.
Caramacho tries to work over Volkov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2##BC#
Volkov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Caramacho lands with an overhand left.
Volkov tries for a takedown but Caramacho sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bogdan Volkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Caramacho wants to clinch.#CL2#
Caramacho has Volkov up against the cage in a clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Caramacho tries to throw a body punch but Volkov avoids it by throwing Caramacho back against the cage.
Volkov can't find room to land a body shot as Caramacho controls the action.
#BC#
Volkov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Caramacho takes a swing at Volkov's ribcage but misses.
Caramacho moves into range and connects with a jab. #CUT2#Bogdan Volkov's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#T3#
Caramacho swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Volkov counters with a left and a right that stings Caramacho.
Caramacho thuds his right hand into Volkov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Volkov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Caramacho thows a left - swing and a miss!
Caramacho dips to his left and cracks Volkov with an uppercut!
Volkov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Caramacho lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Caramacho fails to land with a series of punches.
Caramacho throws a right hand that Volkov ducks under and follows up with a left that Volkov also avoids with ease.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Volkov misses the jab.
Caramacho lands a nice hook to Volkov's body. Volkov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #TD#
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!
Caramacho throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#T4#
Caramacho cracks Volkov with a good jab.#CUT2#Jeez, Bogdan Volkov's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Alfonzo Caramacho seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Volkov clinches up with Caramacho and pushes him back against the cage.
Volkov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Caramacho stalling in the clinch.
Volkov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Caramacho to keep the fight standing.#BC#
Volkov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Volkov tries to clinch but Caramacho is having none of it.
Caramacho tries to clinch but Volkov moves out of range.
Volkov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL#
Volkov closes the distance and clinches.
Caramacho throws an elbow that misses.
#BC#
Volkov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A big left from Caramacho misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alfonzo Caramacho showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bogdan 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. This is the final round!#R3#
A telegraphed right hand from Caramacho misses the target.
Caramacho fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Volkov walks into a stiff left hand from Caramacho.
Bogdan Volkov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Caramacho connects with a nice looking jab.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Bogdan Volkov's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Alfonzo Caramacho!
A relieved looking Alfonzo Caramacho thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
RSE 39: Homicidal Ecstacy
Date: Jan 13, 2024 |
#R1#
Volkov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bash circles away.
Volkov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bash sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Volkov somewhat.
Volkov is looking to slow Bash down with leg kicks.
Bash fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bash displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Volkov.
Trent Bash has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bogdan Volkov.
Volkov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bash pinned against the cage. Bash gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bash appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Volkov.
Bash tries to counter with a takedown but Volkov is quick to defend against it.
Bash shoots in looking for a takedown. Volkov tries to sprawl out of it but Bash keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Volkov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD#
Bash scores with a takedown into Volkov's guard.
Volkov wants to get back to his feet but Bash passes into half guard.
#T2##REVB#
Volkov looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB#
Bash is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Volkov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bash. #SUB2#
Volkov actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
Bash prevents Volkov from improving his position.#SUB2#
Volkov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bash pulls his head out easily.
Volkov is trying to get back to full guard.
Volkov gets full guard.
Bash could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#SUB#
Bash postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Volkov is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Bash, into his guard. #REVB#
Volkov trying to control but Bash is working from the bottom. #T4##SUB#
Bash has his foot on Volkov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Volkov works his way back into a safe position though.
Volkov wants to control from the top but Bash keeps moving. #SUB#
Bash has an active guard here but Volkov has managed to pass into half guard.
Bash wants to improve his position but Volkov is controlling well.
Bash might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Volkov trying to control the action but Bash is working from the bottom.
Volkov wants to get back to his feet.
Volkov is looking to take a break and control but Bash is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bogdan Volkov will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Volkov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bash is fending him off so far but Volkov persists. Nope, Bash circles away and we're back to standing.
Volkov plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Volkov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Volkov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bash swats him away and circles back towards the center.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bash.
Volkov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bash sprawls well. Bash wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Volkov gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T1#
Nice sprawl there from Bash as Volkov shoots in.
Trent Bash has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bogdan Volkov.
Volkov shoots for a takedown but Bash saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bash feinted with a counter takedown.
Volkov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bash avoids it really well and circles away.
Bash tries to counter with a takedown but Volkov is quick to defend against it.
Volkov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bash appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Volkov shoots in for a takedown but Bash shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bash half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bash is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Volkov.
No luck for Bash with that takedown attempt. #T2#
Bash looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bash changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Volkov tries to avoid it but Bash manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Volkov to the ground. Volkov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Volkov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bogdan Volkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Volkov clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
Volkov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Volkov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bash.
Volkov shoots in looking for a takedown but Bash manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Volkov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Volkov lands a high kick!
Trent Bash is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Volkov clinches up against the cage.
Volkov stalls. #T3#
Bash is trying to pull guard but Volkov has him pressed against the cage.
Bash letting Volkov take a breather here.#TD2#
Volkov jumps into guard, dragging Bash to the mat.
Volkov looking to control.
#SUB#
Bash postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Volkov is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Bash, into his guard. #REVB##SUB#
Bash throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Bash is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T4#
Volkov stands and throws Bash's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Bash tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bash gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Volkov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bash with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB#
Bash looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Bash is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Volkov pulls his head out easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bash on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Volkov uses his free foot to push down on Bash's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Bash.
Bash bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bogdan 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! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Volkov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL2#
Volkov clinches up with Bash and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Volkov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Volkov shoots in and drives through. Bash sprawls well.
Volkov shoots for a double leg takedown but Bash sprawls well. He's pushed Volkov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bash changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Trent Bash has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bogdan Volkov.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bash is defended easily by Volkov.
Volkov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Volkov tries to clinch but Bash is having none of it. #CL2#
Volkov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T1#
Volkov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bash wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Volkov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Volkov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bash pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bash fails with the takedown.#CL2#
Volkov rushes Bash and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Volkov jumps guard.
#SUB#
Bash postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Volkov is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Bash, into his guard. #REVB##SUB#
Bash has his foot on Volkov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Volkov works his way back into a safe position though.#T2##SUB#
Volkov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Volkov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bash has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Volkov has managed to get both his arms back between Bash's legs - danger averted.
Volkov tries to stand but Bash is controlling from the bottom.
Trent Bash has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Volkov wants to control from the top but Bash keeps moving. #SUB#
Volkov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Bash escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Volkov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Volkov passes Bash's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T3#
Volkov is looking to take a break and control but Bash is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Bash actively working from the bottom here.
Volkov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Bash!
Bash is trying to reverse the position but instead Volkov has taken his back - oops!
Volkov keeps control of the position as Bash tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Volkov working for a choke but Bash is defending well. #T4#
Volkov has the hooks in. Bash is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Volkov struggling to keep hold of the position.
#SUB2#
Volkov is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Bash wants to escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Even with his hooks in, Volkov manages to miss with strikes from the back.
I really don't envy Bash right now.
Bogdan Volkov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bogdan Volkov has got the better of the ground game so far.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bogdan Volkov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Volkov 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bogdan Volkov! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 22, 2022 |
#R1#
Red throws a sloppy head kick and Volkov moves out of range easily.
Red lands a head kick. Volkov smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT#It looks like Bogdan Volkov has been cut.
Volkov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Red but Red pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL2#
Volkov clinches up with Red and pushes him back against the cage.
Red misses with a hook from the clinch.
Red can't break the clinch.
#BC#
Red breaks from the clinch.
Volkov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Red with a nice calf kick.
Red scores with a push kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#CL#
Red gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Volkov has had enough of the clinch but Red keeps him there for the moment.
Red misses with a short punch on the inside.
Red throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Red misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T1#
Red being controlled against the cage.
Red is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#TD2#
Volkov pulls Red into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Volkov wants to sweep but no luck.
Red pushing down on Volkov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Volkov wants to improve his position but Red is controlling well.
Red stalling. #T2#
Volkov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Volkov.
Volkov controls Red momentarily but Red frees himself.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Volkov can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB2#
Red avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Red won't allow Volkov to sweep him here. #T3#
Red slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Volkov is trying to control Red's posture but Red avoids it.
Volkov tries to improve position but can't.
Red trying to control the action but Volkov is working from the bottom.
Volkov is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Red has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Red is looking to take a break and control but Volkov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Red with a hook.#CL#
Red fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Volkov, pushing him back against the cage.
Volkov tries for a takedown but Red manages to get underhooks.
Volkov blocking some punches.
Volkov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Red just stands there and leans against the cage.
Raphael Red has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bogdan Volkov.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Red.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Red throws a punch but it's blocked by Volkov.
Red letting Volkov take a breather here.
Volkov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Volkov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Raphael Red dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bogdan Volkov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Volkov or perhaps it was just good defense by Red, which made it look bad.
Volkov closes the distance and clinches up with Red, looking for a takedown. Volkov pushes Red against the cage but Red circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Red lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Red tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Volkov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Red tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Volkov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Red lands a two punch combo.
Volkov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Volkov fails with a takedown attempt.
Raphael Red has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bogdan Volkov.
Red lands with a nice body kick.
Volkov takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Volkov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Red gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Volkov prevents a body shot from Red.
Volkov is looking to break free of the clinch but Red has double underhooks. #T1#
Volkov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Red after a bit of a struggle.
Volkov prevents a body shot from Red.
Volkov blocks a body shot from Red. #BC2#
Volkov breaks from the clinch.
Red throws a lazy head kick #CL2#
and Volkov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Volkov.
Volkov can't get the takedown.
Volkov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Red after a bit of a struggle.
Volkov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Red goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Red has a couple of punches blocked by Volkov.
#BC#
Red breaks from the clinch.
Red tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Volkov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Red backing away here, and Volkov unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Raphael Red is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Red throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Raphael Red is winning the standup battle so far.
Volkov misses with a takedown attempt - Red sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Red wants to clinch.#T2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Red looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Volkov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Volkov is defended easily by Red.
Red went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Volkov is defended easily by Red.
Volkov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Volkov tries to clinch there but Red circles away.
Red throws a right hand that Volkov ducks under and follows up with a left that Volkov also avoids with ease.
Volkov moves out of range as Red strikes.
Bogdan Volkov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
Volkov shoots in but no luck this time.
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.#CL2#
Volkov clinches with his opponent.
Volkov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Red is defending well.
Red fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Volkov leaning against his opponent.
Volkov wants to stall.
#BC#
Red escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Red throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick misses from Red.
Red lands with a kick to the temple. Volkov shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Volkov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Red as he avoids it easily.
Red throws a nice looking combination but Volkov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Volkov closes the distance and clinches up with Red, looking for a takedown. Volkov pushes Red against the cage but Red circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Donk. Red catches Volkov right on the button with a cross.#T4##CL2#
Volkov moves into the clinch.
Red scores with a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Red throws a punch but it's blocked by Volkov.
Red tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Volkov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Volkov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Red avoids it.
Volkov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Red is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Volkov is breathing heavily.
Volkov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Volkov.
Red swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Volkov blocking some punches.
Red working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Red fails to land.
Volkov is trying to force a seperation but Red has the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Raphael Red dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bogdan Volkov's cut.
That's time! Red's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Red tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Volkov tries a head kick but it misses.
Volkov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Red throws a sloppy head kick and Volkov moves out of range easily.
Volkov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Red sprawls well. Red wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Volkov gets slowly back to his feet.
Red fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Volkov.
Red lands with an overhand left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid body kick from Red.
Red is looking to slow Volkov down with leg kicks.
Red lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Volkov at a distance.
Red tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Volkov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#T1#
Volkov shoots in for a takedown but Red shows good takedown defense.
Red seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Volkov takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Volkov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Volkov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Red tries a head kick but it misses.
Volkov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Red avoids the head kick by Volkov.
Red tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Red misses with a body kick.
Red jabs Volkov right on the nose. Volkov blinks but takes it well.
Volkov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Volkov throws a head kick that misses.
Red lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Volkov has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Red.
Red stuffs the takedown attempt from Volkov. Volkov gets slowly back to his feet.
Raphael Red has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bogdan Volkov.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Red - that will leave a mark!
#T2#
Volkov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Red lands with a nice combination. Volkov backs away looking to recover.
Red scores with a head kick. Volkov tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT#That has opened up Bogdan Volkov's cut even more.
Volkov wants to clinch up but Red keeps it at a distance.
Red stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Red wants it to stay on the feet.
Red pushes Volkov away with a front kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Red.
Red jabs Volkov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A head kick misses from Red.
And Volkov tries to counter it with a takedown but Red pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Red tries to close the distance and clinch but Volkov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Red looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Volkov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T3#
Red digs a good hook to Volkov's body.
Red scores with a head kick. Volkov tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Volkov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Red sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Volkov somewhat.
Red throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A head kick by Red misses
and Volkov counters with a two punch combo.
Red scores with a three punch combo!
Volkov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Red swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Red lands with a nice body kick.
Red scores with a kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Volkov avoids the head kick by Red.
Volkov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Volkov lands a slapping body shot.
#T4#
Red throws a lazy right hand but Volkov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Volkov is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Raphael Red seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Red misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Volkov closes the distance and clinches.
Red working aggressively here.
Volkov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Red prevents it.
#BC#
Red breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Raphael Red is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Red connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Volkov momentarily.
Red clobbers Volkov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Volkov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Red missing with a left hand there. Volkov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Red pushes Volkov away with a front kick.
Volkov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bogdan Volkov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Volkov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Red but Red pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that's the end of the fight!
Raphael Red showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Red has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raphael Red! |
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