Post by The Sandmen on Feb 27, 2020 8:36:04 GMT -5
Alexander Volkov raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
Daniel Cormier looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
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 Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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Volkov and Cormier move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Alexander Volkov throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Cormier's chin! That stops Cormier in his tracks!
Alexander Volkov throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Cormier's chin! That stops Cormier in his tracks!
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Surprise roundhouse punch by Volkov.
It looks like Cormier was hit by a bus!
Volkov jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Alexander Volkov pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
Daniel Cormier grapple with Alexander Volkov and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
Volkov manage to maintain his balances and avoid the takedown
Mario Yamasaki sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Cormier grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Volkov struggles... Daniel Cormier is unable to take him down
Volkov tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Incredible haymaker from Alexander Volkov!
You can see Daniel Cormier's head being snapped backwards!
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Alexander Volkov's mind is definitely in the fight, Cormier just got nailed! Alexander Volkov saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Cormier is going to have a headache after this one.
Daniel Cormier moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Cormier is holding Alexander Volkov's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Alexander Volkov shows great balance while pushing away Daniel Cormier
Tremendous strikes from Cormier!
Some big punches are landing!
Daniel Cormier shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Alexander Volkov is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Cormier into his guard.
Daniel Cormier is in closed guard over Volkov
Cormier tries to escape from the closed guard
Daniel Cormier any adventage in the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Alexander Volkov looks to counter!
Cormier is in closed guard... Volkov tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Daniel Cormier!
Alexander Volkov is in full mount over Daniel Cormier
Volkov tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Alexander Volkov controls the situation despite Daniel Cormier efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Alexander Volkov is in full mount over Daniel Cormier
Cormier is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Cormier is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Alexander Volkov pushes Daniel Cormier down and prevents his attempts to escape
Alexander Volkov is in full mount over Daniel Cormier
Daniel Cormier 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 Daniel Cormier
Daniel Cormier tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Alexander Volkov rolls Daniel Cormier to his stomach and takes his back!
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Volkov is in rear mount over Cormier
Cormier measures the resilience of Volkov's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Volkov's side.
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Volkov is in rear mount over Cormier
Cormier measures the resilience of Volkov's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Volkov blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Volkov tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Alexander Volkov moves to better his position on the ground...
Alexander Volkov wraps his arms around his opponents' and tries to switch positions
Daniel Cormier is in side mount over Alexander Volkov
Daniel Cormier throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Volkov's face with those brutal elbows! Volkov needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Daniel Cormier is in side mount over Alexander Volkov
Cormier tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Daniel Cormier is in full mount over Alexander Volkov
Cormier tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Volkov struggles and frees his leg!
Daniel Cormier is in half guard over Volkov
Daniel Cormier tries to pass Alexander Volkov's guard...
Daniel Cormier passes momentarily but Alexander Volkov regains half guard.
Daniel Cormier is in half guard over Volkov
Cormier holds Alexander Volkov and tries to launch a knee to his ribs!
Volkov was unable to defend that strike... Nasty knee to the ribs!
Daniel Cormier is in half guard over Volkov
Volkov tries to stand up!
Cormier doesn't allow him!
Daniel Cormier is in half guard over Volkov
Cormier tries to get a side mount...
Volkov wraps his leg around Daniel Cormier leg and prevents him from moving.
Volkov is trying to counter now!
Alexander Volkov attempts to move to full guard
Alexander Volkov manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Daniel Cormier is in open guard over Volkov
Cormier positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Volkov's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Daniel Cormier is in open guard over Volkov
Volkov tries to close his guard around Cormier
He succeeds!
Daniel Cormier is in closed guard over Volkov
Cormier works on the ground with his fingers over Volkov's face
Volkov shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Daniel Cormier is in closed guard over Volkov
Cormier delivers a few accurate elbows!
Volkov is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Cormier is in rear mount over Volkov
Cormier tries to get a hook in!
Volkov rolls on the ground and manages to get a half guard!
Cormier misses a step and Alexander Volkov sees an opportunity to counter him!
Volkov has Cormier controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills Volkov manages to escape from that position and climb to his feet along Cormier
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Cormier is holding Alexander Volkov's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Alexander Volkov loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Daniel Cormier is in side mount over Alexander Volkov
Daniel Cormier looks to mount Alexander Volkov...
Alexander Volkov takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Daniel Cormier is in closed guard over Volkov
Cormier tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Daniel Cormier fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Daniel Cormier is in half guard over Volkov
Volkov measures the resilience of Cormier's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Cormier's side.
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Daniel Cormier is in half guard over Volkov
Alexander Volkov launches a few punches to Cormier's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Cormier tries to cover his face,
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Daniel Cormier is in half guard over Volkov
Alexander Volkov launches a few punches to Cormier's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Cormier tries to cover his face,
Daniel Cormier is in half guard over Volkov
Daniel Cormier wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Cormier drills Alexander Volkov's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
There is a small laceration on Alexander Volkov's Nose
Daniel Cormier is in half guard over Volkov
Volkov tries to stand up!
Cormier doesn't allow him!
Daniel Cormier is in half guard over Volkov
Alexander Volkov launches a few punches to Cormier's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Cormier tries to cover his face,
There is a small laceration on Daniel Cormier's Left cheek
Daniel Cormier is in half guard over Volkov
Daniel Cormier tries to free his leg
Daniel Cormier uses some of his skill by jumping out of Volkov's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Daniel Cormier is in side mount over Alexander Volkov
Alexander Volkov doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Alexander Volkov. 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 Bizkaia Arena (Barakaldo, Spain) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Alexander Volkov moves forward and launches a high kick!
Vicious high kick!
There is a small laceration on Daniel Cormier's Left cheek
Daniel Cormier shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Alexander Volkov is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Cormier into his guard.
Daniel Cormier is in closed guard over Volkov
Cormier tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Daniel Cormier fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Daniel Cormier is in half guard over Volkov
Alexander Volkov launches a few punches to Cormier's cheek from the guard.
Daniel Cormier uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Poorly executed technique. Daniel Cormier looks to counter!
Cormier launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Alexander Volkov is not able to stop Volkov ground skills and Daniel Cormier moves to side mount!
Daniel Cormier is in side mount over Alexander Volkov
Daniel Cormier looks to mount Alexander Volkov...
Daniel Cormier slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Daniel Cormier is in full mount over Alexander Volkov
Cormier launches a barrage of elbows over Volkov's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Volkov doesn't fight back!
That punishment by Daniel Cormier has left Volkov staggered! Daniel Cormier should try push forward now and finish this!
Daniel Cormier is in full mount over Alexander Volkov
Daniel Cormier Swarms all over his opponent trying to finish this fight!
Alexander Volkov is taking a ton of punishment! He needs to defend himself or the ref will stop the fight.
This is over! That impact from Daniel Cormier has left Volkov laying flat on the mat!
Volkov's Forehead is beginning to swell
Winner is Daniel Cormier by KO (GnP) at 3:26 Round 2
Statistics: Alexander Volkov
Punches 5/5 (100%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 8/17 (47%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 359 s
Statistics: Daniel Cormier
Punches 3/3 (100%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 3/5 (60%)
GnP strikes 19/31 (61%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 359 s
Cormier brought his best self to battle the giant, and won. Like David, vs Goliath. And like the Goliath of the Bible, Volkov was not actually a monster, nor even a villain. He was simply a tall man on the opposing side. #NowYouKnow #ReadYourBible #TextOverMyth #HastagsArePasse
Daniel Cormier looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
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 Mario Yamasaki.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
Volkov and Cormier move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Alexander Volkov throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Cormier's chin! That stops Cormier in his tracks!
Alexander Volkov throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Cormier's chin! That stops Cormier in his tracks!
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Surprise roundhouse punch by Volkov.
It looks like Cormier was hit by a bus!
Volkov jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Alexander Volkov pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
Daniel Cormier grapple with Alexander Volkov and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
Volkov manage to maintain his balances and avoid the takedown
Mario Yamasaki sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Cormier grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Volkov struggles... Daniel Cormier is unable to take him down
Volkov tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Incredible haymaker from Alexander Volkov!
You can see Daniel Cormier's head being snapped backwards!
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Alexander Volkov's mind is definitely in the fight, Cormier just got nailed! Alexander Volkov saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Cormier is going to have a headache after this one.
Daniel Cormier moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Cormier is holding Alexander Volkov's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Alexander Volkov shows great balance while pushing away Daniel Cormier
Tremendous strikes from Cormier!
Some big punches are landing!
Daniel Cormier shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Alexander Volkov is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Cormier into his guard.
Daniel Cormier is in closed guard over Volkov
Cormier tries to escape from the closed guard
Daniel Cormier any adventage in the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Alexander Volkov looks to counter!
Cormier is in closed guard... Volkov tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Daniel Cormier!
Alexander Volkov is in full mount over Daniel Cormier
Volkov tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Alexander Volkov controls the situation despite Daniel Cormier efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Alexander Volkov is in full mount over Daniel Cormier
Cormier is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Cormier is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Alexander Volkov pushes Daniel Cormier down and prevents his attempts to escape
Alexander Volkov is in full mount over Daniel Cormier
Daniel Cormier 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 Daniel Cormier
Daniel Cormier tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Alexander Volkov rolls Daniel Cormier to his stomach and takes his back!
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Volkov is in rear mount over Cormier
Cormier measures the resilience of Volkov's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Volkov's side.
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Volkov is in rear mount over Cormier
Cormier measures the resilience of Volkov's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Volkov blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Volkov tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Alexander Volkov moves to better his position on the ground...
Alexander Volkov wraps his arms around his opponents' and tries to switch positions
Daniel Cormier is in side mount over Alexander Volkov
Daniel Cormier throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Volkov's face with those brutal elbows! Volkov needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Daniel Cormier is in side mount over Alexander Volkov
Cormier tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Daniel Cormier is in full mount over Alexander Volkov
Cormier tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Volkov struggles and frees his leg!
Daniel Cormier is in half guard over Volkov
Daniel Cormier tries to pass Alexander Volkov's guard...
Daniel Cormier passes momentarily but Alexander Volkov regains half guard.
Daniel Cormier is in half guard over Volkov
Cormier holds Alexander Volkov and tries to launch a knee to his ribs!
Volkov was unable to defend that strike... Nasty knee to the ribs!
Daniel Cormier is in half guard over Volkov
Volkov tries to stand up!
Cormier doesn't allow him!
Daniel Cormier is in half guard over Volkov
Cormier tries to get a side mount...
Volkov wraps his leg around Daniel Cormier leg and prevents him from moving.
Volkov is trying to counter now!
Alexander Volkov attempts to move to full guard
Alexander Volkov manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Daniel Cormier is in open guard over Volkov
Cormier positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Volkov's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Daniel Cormier is in open guard over Volkov
Volkov tries to close his guard around Cormier
He succeeds!
Daniel Cormier is in closed guard over Volkov
Cormier works on the ground with his fingers over Volkov's face
Volkov shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Daniel Cormier is in closed guard over Volkov
Cormier delivers a few accurate elbows!
Volkov is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Cormier is in rear mount over Volkov
Cormier tries to get a hook in!
Volkov rolls on the ground and manages to get a half guard!
Cormier misses a step and Alexander Volkov sees an opportunity to counter him!
Volkov has Cormier controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills Volkov manages to escape from that position and climb to his feet along Cormier
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Cormier is holding Alexander Volkov's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Alexander Volkov loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Daniel Cormier is in side mount over Alexander Volkov
Daniel Cormier looks to mount Alexander Volkov...
Alexander Volkov takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Daniel Cormier is in closed guard over Volkov
Cormier tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Daniel Cormier fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Daniel Cormier is in half guard over Volkov
Volkov measures the resilience of Cormier's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Cormier's side.
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Daniel Cormier is in half guard over Volkov
Alexander Volkov launches a few punches to Cormier's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Cormier tries to cover his face,
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Daniel Cormier is in half guard over Volkov
Alexander Volkov launches a few punches to Cormier's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Cormier tries to cover his face,
Daniel Cormier is in half guard over Volkov
Daniel Cormier wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Cormier drills Alexander Volkov's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
There is a small laceration on Alexander Volkov's Nose
Daniel Cormier is in half guard over Volkov
Volkov tries to stand up!
Cormier doesn't allow him!
Daniel Cormier is in half guard over Volkov
Alexander Volkov launches a few punches to Cormier's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Cormier tries to cover his face,
There is a small laceration on Daniel Cormier's Left cheek
Daniel Cormier is in half guard over Volkov
Daniel Cormier tries to free his leg
Daniel Cormier uses some of his skill by jumping out of Volkov's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Daniel Cormier is in side mount over Alexander Volkov
Alexander Volkov doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Alexander Volkov. 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 Bizkaia Arena (Barakaldo, Spain) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Alexander Volkov moves forward and launches a high kick!
Vicious high kick!
There is a small laceration on Daniel Cormier's Left cheek
Daniel Cormier shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Alexander Volkov is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Cormier into his guard.
Daniel Cormier is in closed guard over Volkov
Cormier tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Daniel Cormier fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Daniel Cormier is in half guard over Volkov
Alexander Volkov launches a few punches to Cormier's cheek from the guard.
Daniel Cormier uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Poorly executed technique. Daniel Cormier looks to counter!
Cormier launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Alexander Volkov is not able to stop Volkov ground skills and Daniel Cormier moves to side mount!
Daniel Cormier is in side mount over Alexander Volkov
Daniel Cormier looks to mount Alexander Volkov...
Daniel Cormier slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Daniel Cormier is in full mount over Alexander Volkov
Cormier launches a barrage of elbows over Volkov's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Volkov doesn't fight back!
That punishment by Daniel Cormier has left Volkov staggered! Daniel Cormier should try push forward now and finish this!
Daniel Cormier is in full mount over Alexander Volkov
Daniel Cormier Swarms all over his opponent trying to finish this fight!
Alexander Volkov is taking a ton of punishment! He needs to defend himself or the ref will stop the fight.
This is over! That impact from Daniel Cormier has left Volkov laying flat on the mat!
Volkov's Forehead is beginning to swell
Winner is Daniel Cormier by KO (GnP) at 3:26 Round 2
Statistics: Alexander Volkov
Punches 5/5 (100%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 8/17 (47%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 359 s
Statistics: Daniel Cormier
Punches 3/3 (100%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 3/5 (60%)
GnP strikes 19/31 (61%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 359 s
Cormier brought his best self to battle the giant, and won. Like David, vs Goliath. And like the Goliath of the Bible, Volkov was not actually a monster, nor even a villain. He was simply a tall man on the opposing side. #NowYouKnow #ReadYourBible #TextOverMyth #HastagsArePasse