Post by The Sandmen on Nov 12, 2015 9:37:45 GMT -5
Gabriel Gonzaga looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
Alexander Volkov looks at the ground while he does his calming exercises. He knows he can not fail this night.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Alexander Volkov!
Gonzaga is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Gonzaga moves backwards and Alexander Volkov is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Alexander Volkov tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on Gonzaga's face
Gonzaga seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Alexander Volkov is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Good front kick from Volkov!
Gonzaga stumbles backwards after that one!
Gabriel Gonzaga tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Volkov is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Gabriel Gonzaga is in open guard over Volkov
Volkov tries to close his guard around Gonzaga
He succeeds!
Gabriel Gonzaga is in closed guard over Volkov
Gonzaga struggles on the ground and tries to break Alexander Volkov's guard...
Volkov doesn't want to free his opponent and Gonzaga continues in closed guard
Gabriel Gonzaga is in closed guard over Volkov
Gonzaga is in closed guard... Volkov tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Gabriel Gonzaga!
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Alexander Volkov is in full mount over Gabriel Gonzaga
Gonzaga launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Volkov's ribs.
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Alexander Volkov is in full mount over Gabriel Gonzaga
Gabriel Gonzaga tries to roll to his side and trap Alexander Volkov in his guard...
Alexander Volkov keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Alexander Volkov is in full mount over Gabriel Gonzaga
Gabriel Gonzaga launches a few punches to Volkov's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Volkov tries to cover his face,
Alexander Volkov is in full mount over Gabriel Gonzaga
Alexander Volkov tries to better his position on the ground...
Gabriel Gonzaga tries to roll on the ground...
Volkov clumsily fails here and it's time for Gabriel Gonzaga to fight back!
Gabriel Gonzaga tries to roll to his side and trap Alexander Volkov in his guard...
Gabriel Gonzaga gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Alexander Volkov is in open guard over Gonzaga
Gonzaga tries to close his guard around Volkov
He is not able to do it
Alexander Volkov is in open guard over Gonzaga
Alexander Volkov pushes Gabriel Gonzaga against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Volkov jumps and tries to free his leg! Gonzaga doesn't allow this but Alexander Volkov is able to get half guard here.
Alexander Volkov is in half guard over Gonzaga
Volkov launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Gonzaga is covering himself! Volkov tries to force the situation and Gonzaga clumsily gives his back!
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Volkov is in rear mount over Gonzaga
Gonzaga tries to move on the ground and shows Alexander Volkov a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Gonzaga's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Josh Rosenthal knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Gonzaga's Forehead is beginning to swell
Volkov is in rear mount over Gonzaga
Alexander Volkov slides his arm under Gabriel Gonzaga's chin and locks in a rear naked choke!
Gabriel Gonzaga pushes up and slides Alexander Volkov's arm over his chin.
Volkov is in rear mount over Gonzaga
Gonzaga has given his back to Alexander Volkov who is trying to get one hook in!
Alexander Volkov has one hook in!
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Volkov is in rear mount over Gonzaga with one hook in
Volkov positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Gonzaga's being punished here!
Volkov is in rear mount over Gonzaga with one hook in
Volkov has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Gonzaga.
Nicely done! Volkov now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Volkov is in rear mount over Gonzaga with two hooks in
Volkov is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Gonzaga's ribs.
Gonzaga is noticing that and his face shows the pain.
Volkov is in rear mount over Gonzaga with two hooks in
Volkov is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate Gonzaga, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Volkov moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
Volkov is in rear mount over Gonzaga with two hooks in
Gonzaga tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Gabriel Gonzaga. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Toyota Center (Houston, Texas) are cheering for the fighters.
Volkov moves backwards and Gabriel Gonzaga is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Alexander Volkov was tooling Gabriel Gonzaga for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Gabriel Gonzaga lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Alexander Volkov takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Gonzaga cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Volkov can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Volkov and Gonzaga circle around the center of the cage.
Gabriel Gonzaga tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Alexander Volkov jumps backwards and frees his leg.
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Gabriel Gonzaga goes with a looping right hand while Alexander Volkov jumps back and jabs
Gonzaga seems staggered and Alexander Volkov runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Gabriel Gonzaga shoots for a double leg takedown!
Alexander Volkov sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Alexander Volkov fakes a punch and launches himself over Gabriel Gonzaga
Great move by Volkov who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is maybe for Alexander Volkov, but it's close.
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Round 2
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Volkov has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Volkov throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Volkov seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Tremendous strikes from Volkov!
Some big punches are landing!
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Gonzaga fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Volkov sprawls and remains on his feet.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
The two exchange wildly
Volkov is connecting with a few punches
Gonzaga steps forward
Alexander Volkov catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Gonzaga's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Volkov sets up a throw
Gabriel Gonzaga flies through the air!
Alexander Volkov is in open guard over Gonzaga
Gonzaga tries to close his guard around Volkov
He is not able to do it
Alexander Volkov is in open guard over Gonzaga
Volkov is in open guard over Gonzaga... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Volkov is locking that Kneebar...
Gonzaga rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Back to the beginning! Gabriel Gonzaga is standing now.
Gonzaga is standing while Volkov is on the ground on his back
Volkov tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Volkov climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Lightning fast low kick from Volkov!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough! The fight is over! Gonzaga was not intelligently defending himself!
Winner is Alexander Volkov by TKO (Low kick) at 1:58 Round 2
Statistics: Gabriel Gonzaga
Punches 0/4 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/4 (25%)
GnP strikes 4/6 (67%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 194 s
Statistics: Alexander Volkov
Punches 15/19 (79%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 6/6 (100%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 207 s
Volkov GOnzagged him.
Alexander Volkov looks at the ground while he does his calming exercises. He knows he can not fail this night.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The bell announces the first round!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Alexander Volkov!
Gonzaga is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Gonzaga moves backwards and Alexander Volkov is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Alexander Volkov tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on Gonzaga's face
Gonzaga seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Alexander Volkov is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Good front kick from Volkov!
Gonzaga stumbles backwards after that one!
Gabriel Gonzaga tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Volkov is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Gabriel Gonzaga is in open guard over Volkov
Volkov tries to close his guard around Gonzaga
He succeeds!
Gabriel Gonzaga is in closed guard over Volkov
Gonzaga struggles on the ground and tries to break Alexander Volkov's guard...
Volkov doesn't want to free his opponent and Gonzaga continues in closed guard
Gabriel Gonzaga is in closed guard over Volkov
Gonzaga is in closed guard... Volkov tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Gabriel Gonzaga!
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Alexander Volkov is in full mount over Gabriel Gonzaga
Gonzaga launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Volkov's ribs.
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Alexander Volkov is in full mount over Gabriel Gonzaga
Gabriel Gonzaga tries to roll to his side and trap Alexander Volkov in his guard...
Alexander Volkov keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Alexander Volkov is in full mount over Gabriel Gonzaga
Gabriel Gonzaga launches a few punches to Volkov's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Volkov tries to cover his face,
Alexander Volkov is in full mount over Gabriel Gonzaga
Alexander Volkov tries to better his position on the ground...
Gabriel Gonzaga tries to roll on the ground...
Volkov clumsily fails here and it's time for Gabriel Gonzaga to fight back!
Gabriel Gonzaga tries to roll to his side and trap Alexander Volkov in his guard...
Gabriel Gonzaga gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Alexander Volkov is in open guard over Gonzaga
Gonzaga tries to close his guard around Volkov
He is not able to do it
Alexander Volkov is in open guard over Gonzaga
Alexander Volkov pushes Gabriel Gonzaga against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Volkov jumps and tries to free his leg! Gonzaga doesn't allow this but Alexander Volkov is able to get half guard here.
Alexander Volkov is in half guard over Gonzaga
Volkov launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Gonzaga is covering himself! Volkov tries to force the situation and Gonzaga clumsily gives his back!
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Volkov is in rear mount over Gonzaga
Gonzaga tries to move on the ground and shows Alexander Volkov a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Gonzaga's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Josh Rosenthal knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Gonzaga's Forehead is beginning to swell
Volkov is in rear mount over Gonzaga
Alexander Volkov slides his arm under Gabriel Gonzaga's chin and locks in a rear naked choke!
Gabriel Gonzaga pushes up and slides Alexander Volkov's arm over his chin.
Volkov is in rear mount over Gonzaga
Gonzaga has given his back to Alexander Volkov who is trying to get one hook in!
Alexander Volkov has one hook in!
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Volkov is in rear mount over Gonzaga with one hook in
Volkov positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Gonzaga's being punished here!
Volkov is in rear mount over Gonzaga with one hook in
Volkov has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Gonzaga.
Nicely done! Volkov now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Volkov is in rear mount over Gonzaga with two hooks in
Volkov is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Gonzaga's ribs.
Gonzaga is noticing that and his face shows the pain.
Volkov is in rear mount over Gonzaga with two hooks in
Volkov is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate Gonzaga, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Volkov moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
Volkov is in rear mount over Gonzaga with two hooks in
Gonzaga tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Gabriel Gonzaga. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Toyota Center (Houston, Texas) are cheering for the fighters.
Volkov moves backwards and Gabriel Gonzaga is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Alexander Volkov was tooling Gabriel Gonzaga for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Gabriel Gonzaga lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Alexander Volkov takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Gonzaga cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Volkov can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Volkov and Gonzaga circle around the center of the cage.
Gabriel Gonzaga tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Alexander Volkov jumps backwards and frees his leg.
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Gabriel Gonzaga goes with a looping right hand while Alexander Volkov jumps back and jabs
Gonzaga seems staggered and Alexander Volkov runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Gabriel Gonzaga shoots for a double leg takedown!
Alexander Volkov sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Alexander Volkov fakes a punch and launches himself over Gabriel Gonzaga
Great move by Volkov who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is maybe for Alexander Volkov, but it's close.
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Round 2
=========================================
Volkov has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Volkov throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Volkov seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Tremendous strikes from Volkov!
Some big punches are landing!
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Gonzaga fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Volkov sprawls and remains on his feet.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
The two exchange wildly
Volkov is connecting with a few punches
Gonzaga steps forward
Alexander Volkov catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Gonzaga's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Volkov sets up a throw
Gabriel Gonzaga flies through the air!
Alexander Volkov is in open guard over Gonzaga
Gonzaga tries to close his guard around Volkov
He is not able to do it
Alexander Volkov is in open guard over Gonzaga
Volkov is in open guard over Gonzaga... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Volkov is locking that Kneebar...
Gonzaga rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Back to the beginning! Gabriel Gonzaga is standing now.
Gonzaga is standing while Volkov is on the ground on his back
Volkov tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Volkov climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Lightning fast low kick from Volkov!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough! The fight is over! Gonzaga was not intelligently defending himself!
Winner is Alexander Volkov by TKO (Low kick) at 1:58 Round 2
Statistics: Gabriel Gonzaga
Punches 0/4 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/4 (25%)
GnP strikes 4/6 (67%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 194 s
Statistics: Alexander Volkov
Punches 15/19 (79%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 6/6 (100%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 207 s
Volkov GOnzagged him.