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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 07, 2025 |
#R1#
Left hook, right uppercut from Balch.
Balch swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Volkov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL#
Balch closes the distance and clinches.
Volkov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Balch avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Balch is trying to force a seperation but Volkov has the dominant position.#TD#
Balch pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Volkov drops back looking for a leg! Balch is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Balch manages to kick Volkov off! Volkov jumps back into Balch's guard.
Balch looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Volkov passes Balch's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Volkov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Balch! #T1##SUB2#
Volkov looking to secure an arm triangle but Balch defends it well.
Balch working to try and regain half guard.
Volkov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Volkov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Balch on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Balch tries to get out of the position.#T2#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Balch has given up his back here. Will Volkov look for the submission or keep pounding away?
#SUB2#
Volkov is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Balch knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Balch for a finish.
Volkov has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Balch's body.
#SUB2#
Volkov is working for a rear naked choke. Balch is not defending it well and Volkov has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Balch refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Balch's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Maksim Volkov!
Maksim Volkov tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 04, 2025 |
#R1#
Volkov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Dimagiba swinging wildly here.
Dimagiba should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Dimagiba fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Volkov tries to counter with a takedown but Dimagiba is quick to defend against it.
Dimagiba misses with an uppercut. Volkov saw that one coming.
Volkov feinted with a counter takedown.
Volkov dives in and grabs Dimagiba's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dimagiba pushes down on Volkov's head and hops out.
Isidro Dimagiba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dimagiba throws a right hand that Volkov ducks under and follows up with a left that Volkov also avoids with ease.
Volkov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dimagiba throws a series of punches but Volkov avoids them all with ease.
Dimagiba misses with a two punch combination.
Dimagiba lands a two punch combo.
Dimagiba lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Dimagiba.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dimagiba works over Volkov's head and body with a nice combination.
No joy there for Dimagiba, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#TD#
Volkov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Volkov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Volkov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1#
Volkov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Volkov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Dimagiba for as long as he can get away with.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Dimagiba lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A combination from Dimagiba does no damage.
Volkov tries to counter with a takedown but Dimagiba is quick to defend against it.
Dimagiba throws a nice looking combination but Volkov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dimagiba tries to bum rush Volkov with a series of wild strikes but Volkov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dimagiba darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
No joy there for Dimagiba, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dimagiba is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Volkov.
Dimagiba misses with a double jab.
Volkov feinted with a counter takedown.#T3#
Dimagiba scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Dimagiba looks to land a combination but Volkov avoids it well.
Dimagiba throws a series of punches but Volkov avoids them all with ease.
Volkov tries to counter with a takedown but Dimagiba is quick to defend against it.
Volkov closes the distance and clinches up with Dimagiba, looking for a takedown. Volkov pushes Dimagiba against the cage but Dimagiba circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dimagiba rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Volkov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD#
Dimagiba tries to sprawl but Volkov drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Volkov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dimagiba can do anything to dispel that myth.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Volkov.#T4#
Volkov trying to mount his opponent but Dimagiba defends it.
Volkov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Volkov continues to hold on tight.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Volkov trying to pass the guard but Dimagiba defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Isidro Dimagiba dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Dimagiba fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dimagiba misses with a two punch combination.
Volkov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Volkov attempts a counter takedown but Dimagiba avoids it well and moves away.
Dimagiba throws a series of strikes that have Volkov backpedaling.
Left hook, right uppercut from Dimagiba.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Dimagiba has eaten all the pies!
Dimagiba misses with a two punch combination.
Dimagiba throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Volkov.
Volkov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dimagiba lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Volkov dodges the punch combination from Dimagiba.
Volkov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dimagiba throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Volkov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T1#
Dimagiba throws a series of punches but Volkov avoids them all with ease.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Maksim Volkov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dimagiba dips to his left and cracks Volkov with an uppercut!
Dimagiba lands a two punch combo.
Dimagiba lands with a nice combination. Volkov backs away looking to recover.
Dimagiba throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Volkov.
Dimagiba is breathing heavily.
Dimagiba defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Volkov.#TD#
Volkov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Dimagiba manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Volkov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T2#
Dimagiba working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Volkov.
Volkov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Further stalling from Volkov.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Dimagiba lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Dimagiba.
Dimagiba looks to land a combination but Volkov avoids it well.
Volkov feinted with a counter takedown.
Isidro Dimagiba seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dimagiba scores with a hook to the body. Volkov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dimagiba is working the combinations to good effect here.
Dimagiba fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Volkov walks into a stiff left hand from Dimagiba.
Volkov shoots in for a takedown but Dimagiba shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dimagiba has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dimagiba throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Volkov.
Volkov dodges the punch combination from Dimagiba.
Volkov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Dimagiba misses with a right hand #TD#
and Volkov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Still in half guard, Volkov seems content to control.#T4#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Volkov slips a nice elbow through Dimagiba's hands, connecting with Dimagiba's forehead.
Volkov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Isidro Dimagiba showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Volkov dodges the punch combination from Dimagiba.
A punch lands to the side of Volkov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dimagiba tries to bum rush Volkov with a series of wild strikes but Volkov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dimagiba misses with a two punch combination.
Volkov tries to counter with a takedown but Dimagiba is quick to defend against it.
A punch combination from Dimagiba misses.
Volkov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dimagiba throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and Volkov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dimagiba's guard.
Volkov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Dimagiba takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Volkov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Volkov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Volkov lands a couple of digs.
Volkov landing with the ground and pound.
Volkov controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
Dimagiba with a nice cross.
Dimagiba lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Volkov circles away quickly and effectively.
Dimagiba misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Volkov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dimagiba won't be happy with that.
Volkov controlling from side mount. #T4#
Volkov continues to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Maksim Volkov.
I think Dimagiba has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Isidro Dimagiba!
In his post fight interview, Isidro Dimagiba gave a big smile as he said '“Well, that went nicely. You look like a piñata that someone took very seriously. Honestly, I was half-expecting candy to fall out. Don’t worry, you’ll recover. Probably. Maybe. Next time, bring a better face for me to hit.”'. |
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