Post by The Sandmen on Dec 4, 2018 6:39:10 GMT -5
Alexander Volkov is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
Alexander Gustafsson glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
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 Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Volkov throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Gustafsson's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Alexander Gustafsson tries a middle kick
Volkov blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
Gustafsson is holding Alexander Volkov's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Alexander Volkov loses balance and goes to the ground.
Volkov's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Alexander Gustafsson is in side mount over Alexander Volkov
Gustafsson tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Alexander Gustafsson is in full mount over Alexander Volkov
Gustafsson shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Gustafsson tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Alexander Gustafsson controls the situation despite Alexander Volkov efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Alexander Gustafsson is in full mount over Alexander Volkov
Alexander Volkov launches a few punches to Gustafsson's cheek from the guard.
Alexander Gustafsson uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Alexander Gustafsson is in full mount over Alexander Volkov
Volkov is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Gustafsson's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Alexander Volkov is in half guard over Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson attempts to move to full guard
Alexander Gustafsson manages to switch to full guard.
Alexander Volkov is in closed guard over Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson launches a few punches to Volkov's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Volkov tries to cover his face,
Volkov's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Alexander Volkov is in closed guard over Gustafsson
Volkov is in closed guard... Gustafsson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Alexander Volkov!
Alexander Gustafsson is in full mount over Alexander Volkov
Alexander Gustafsson throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Volkov breaks the lock showing some skills...
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Alexander Gustafsson is in full mount over Alexander Volkov
Volkov is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Volkov works on the ground with his fingers over Gustafsson's face
Gustafsson shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Alexander Gustafsson is in full mount over Alexander Volkov
Volkov is taking this opportunity to rest.
Alexander Gustafsson is in full mount over Alexander Volkov
Alexander Volkov launches a few punches to Gustafsson's cheek from the guard.
Alexander Gustafsson uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Volkov clumsily fails here and it's time for Alexander Gustafsson to fight back!
Alexander Volkov tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Alexander Gustafsson rolls Alexander Volkov to his stomach and takes his back!
Gustafsson is in rear mount over Volkov
Volkov has Gustafsson 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 Gustafsson
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Alexander Gustafsson goes with a looping right hand while Alexander Volkov jumps back and jabs
Gustafsson seems staggered and Alexander Volkov runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Volkov moves backwards and Alexander Gustafsson is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Alexander Volkov goes with a looping right hand while Alexander Gustafsson jumps back and jabs
Volkov seems staggered and Alexander Gustafsson runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Alexander Volkov!
Gustafsson is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Alexander Volkov throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Gustafsson's chin! That stops Gustafsson in his tracks!
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Alexander Volkov!
Gustafsson is going to have a big headache after that blow!
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.
Volkov gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Alexander Gustafsson doesn't let Alexander Volkov get in on his legs.
The fighters are clinching.
Volkov pushes off of Alexander Gustafsson and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Gustafsson stumbles backwards but Alexander Volkov chases him and continues the rain of blows!
The fighters are clinching.
Volkov launches a few hard punches to Alexander Gustafsson's ribs!
Alexander Gustafsson's ribs shows the damage! Alexander Volkov is working his opponent ribs!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Volkov tries to take Alexander Gustafsson down... Gustafsson stumbles backwards and Alexander Volkov launches a few punches...
Alexander Gustafsson dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Volkov clumsily fails here and it's time for Alexander Gustafsson to fight back!
Superb haymaker by Gustafsson
that lands on Volkov's face like a cannon ball!
Good leg kicks from Alexander Volkov.
Alexander Gustafsson defends with ease.
A left hook from Volkov
grazes the chin of Gustafsson.
Gustafsson has a small cut in his Chin
Gustafsson fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Volkov sprawls and remains on his feet.
Volkov moves forward looking for some action
Alexander Volkov shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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Alexander Gustafsson tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on Volkov's face
Nice low kick from Volkov
Loud pop!
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Volkov launches a hook to the body
Bang! Gustafsson stops that one with his ribs!
Gustafsson and Volkov circle around the center of the cage.
Alexander Gustafsson seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Alexander Gustafsson tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on Volkov's face
Volkov has a small cut in his Mouth
Volkov decides to launch some tentative punches
Alexander Volkov takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Alexander Volkov and Gustafsson engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Nice punch by Alexander Volkov
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Volkov showing excellent timing, blasts Alexander Gustafsson with a right hand.
Great hook by Alexander Volkov! Alexander Gustafsson is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Volkov is standing while Gustafsson is on the ground on his back
Volkov launches a kick to Gustafsson's thigh
Gustafsson checks that kick!
Alexander Volkov gets sloppy and Alexander Gustafsson tries to take advantage...
Alexander Gustafsson launches an up-kick intended for Alexander Volkov's head...
Volkov leans out of the way.
Volkov is standing while Gustafsson is on the ground on his back
Volkov launches a kick to Gustafsson's thigh
Loud pop!
Volkov is standing while Gustafsson is on the ground on his back
Gustafsson tries to stand up!
Volkov doesn't allow him!
Volkov is standing while Gustafsson is on the ground on his back
Gustafsson tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Alexander Gustafsson is on his feet again.
A left hook from Volkov
grazes the chin of Gustafsson.
Shovel hook by Alexander Volkov
goes nowhere.
Volkov clumsily fails here and it's time for Alexander Gustafsson to fight back!
Gustafsson fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Alexander Volkov didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Alexander Gustafsson is in open guard over Volkov
Alexander Volkov launches a few punches to Gustafsson's cheek from the guard.
Alexander Gustafsson uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Alexander Gustafsson is in open guard over Volkov
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Alexander Gustafsson work his BJJ game.
Gustafsson is in open guard over Volkov... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Volkov rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Volkov climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Volkov is standing while Gustafsson is on the ground on his back
Gustafsson tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Back to the beginning! Alexander Gustafsson is standing now.
Volkov begins to launch a barrage of punches over Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson is smart enough to duck backwards
Volkov clumsily fails here and it's time for Alexander Gustafsson to fight back!
Alexander Gustafsson throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Volkov's chin! That stops Volkov in his tracks!
There is a small laceration on Alexander Volkov's Left eye
Volkov steps backwards away from Alexander Gustafsson. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
A punch from Alexander Volkov
gets blocked by Gustafsson.
Alexander Volkov goes with a looping right hand while Alexander Gustafsson jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Gustafsson seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Alexander Volkov swings...
hard impact to Gustafsson's face!
Gustafsson's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Volkov decides to launch some tentative punches
Alexander Volkov takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Alexander Gustafsson just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Volkov quickly defends.
Volkov tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Nice punch by Alexander Volkov
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
There is a small laceration on Alexander Gustafsson's Left eye
Alexander Gustafsson throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Volkov's chin! That stops Volkov in his tracks!
Volkov and Gustafsson circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Volkov cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Gustafsson can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Gustafsson looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Alexander Volkov's punches
Gustafsson is on the receiving end of a great combo by Volkov.
Gustafsson has a small cut in his Forehead
Crisp uppercut by Gustafsson followed by a hard jab
Alexander Volkov stumbles back.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 3
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Alexander Gustafsson throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Volkov's chin! That stops Volkov in his tracks!
Alexander Gustafsson's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Alexander Gustafsson!
Volkov ducks under...
Neither fighter's clearly ahead right now.
Alexander Gustafsson jabs at Volkov
to no visible effect.
Volkov goes to the body...
He punishes Gustafsson's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Alexander Gustafsson's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Alexander Gustafsson has found an opening in the defense of Volkov, launching a big uppercut
Alexander Volkov is fast enouigh to dodge that uppercut.
Gustafsson clumsily fails here and it's time for Alexander Volkov to fight back!
Volkov showing excellent timing, blasts Alexander Gustafsson with a right hand.
Great hook by Alexander Volkov! Alexander Gustafsson is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Gustafsson has a small cut in his Forehead
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
Volkov is standing while Gustafsson is on the ground on his back
Alexander Volkov creates space and allows Alexander Gustafsson to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Alexander Gustafsson is standing now.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Alexander Gustafsson continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Alexander Volkov fakes a punch and launches himself over Alexander Gustafsson
Great move by Volkov who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Alexander Volkov launches a few punches towards Gustafsson's ribs while holds him in a double overhooks!
Alexander Gustafsson receives a couple of blows in the ribs.
The fighters are clinching.
Gustafsson doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Alexander Volkov embrace and tries to move away...
Alexander Volkov pushes Gustafsson forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Alexander Gustafsson pushes away Volkov trying to keep the fight at striking range
Volkov doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Alexander Gustafsson
The fighters are clinching.
Volkov tries to take Alexander Gustafsson to the ground from the clinch...
Nicely done! Gustafsson is with his back on the ground now.
Gustafsson's Nose is beginning to swell
Alexander Volkov is in open guard over Gustafsson
Gustafsson tries to close his guard around Volkov
He is not able to do it
Alexander Volkov is in open guard over Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Alexander Gustafsson launches a few punches to Volkov's cheek from the guard.
Alexander Volkov uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Gustafsson misses a step and Alexander Volkov sees an opportunity to counter him!
Alexander Volkov tries to pass to half guard...
Alexander Gustafsson can't prevent his opponent from passing. Volkov looks to work from half guard.
Alexander Volkov is in half guard over Gustafsson
Alexander Volkov tries to free his leg
Alexander Volkov uses some of his skill by jumping out of Gustafsson's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Alexander Volkov is in side mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Alexander Volkov looks to pass to mount...
Volkov slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Alexander Gustafsson.
Alexander Volkov is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Alexander Volkov launches a few punches to Gustafsson
Weak punches. He needs to improve his position!
Alexander Volkov is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson is a bloody mess!
Gustafsson tries to escape from the full mount...
Alexander Volkov is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
Alexander Volkov is in side mount over Alexander Gustafsson
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Alexander Volkov can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Alexander Gustafsson's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Alexander Volkov looks to mount Alexander Gustafsson...
Alexander Volkov slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Alexander Volkov is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Volkov catch Alexander Gustafsson's right arm and tries a kimura
Alexander Gustafsson holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Alexander Volkov is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Gustafsson doesn't stop bleeding.
Volkov tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Alexander Volkov controls the situation despite Alexander Gustafsson efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Alexander Volkov is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Volkov positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Gustafsson's being punished here!
Alexander Volkov is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Volkov tries to open up Alexander Gustafsson's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Gustafsson in the side of the head
Alexander Volkov is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Alexander Volkov rolls Alexander Gustafsson to his stomach and takes his back!
Volkov is in rear mount over Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Volkov tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Gustafsson! Volkov has one hook in and keeps working!
Volkov is in rear mount over Gustafsson 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 Gustafsson.
Nicely done! Volkov now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
The clock says 4:30 in the 3 round
Volkov is in rear mount over Gustafsson with two hooks in
You can see Gustafsson's blood making stains in the mat.
Alexander Volkov isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
That Armbar looks tight...
That Armbar looks tight...
Punishing hold!
That Armbar looks tight...
You can see the pain reflected in Gustafsson's eyes...
Gustafsson locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Alexander Volkov unil he can pull his arm free! Volkov lost his dominant position.
Alexander Gustafsson is in closed guard over Volkov
Not a desiderable position that Gustafsson is in now. Alexander Volkov is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Alexander Gustafsson is a bloody mess!
Gustafsson is in closed guard... Volkov tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson!
The clock says 4:45 in the 3 round
Alexander Volkov is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Alexander Gustafsson tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Alexander Volkov rolls Alexander Gustafsson to his stomach and takes his back!
The clock says 4:55 in the 3 round
Volkov is in rear mount over Gustafsson
Gustafsson 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 tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Gustafsson! Volkov has one hook in and keeps working!
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
You have to give that round to Alexander Volkov.
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Round 4
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Surprise roundhouse punch by Gustafsson.
Alexander Volkov's reflexes save him!
Alexander Gustafsson gets sloppy and Alexander Volkov tries to take advantage...
Alexander Volkov throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
The clock says 0:20 in the 4 round
Alexander Gustafsson is a bloody mess!
Alexander Volkov fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Alexander Gustafsson's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
High kick from Alexander Volkov!
Gustafsson seems to be done!
Gustafsson hit the ground like he got hit with a baseball bat! Alexander Volkov knocks Gustafsson out cold in a stunning fashion!
Gustafsson's Chin is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Alexander Gustafsson's Chin
Winner is Alexander Volkov by KO (High kick) at 0:42 Round 4
Statistics: Alexander Volkov
Punches 28/47 (60%)
Kicks 3/7 (43%)
Clinch strikes 9/18 (50%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 10/20 (50%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 297 s
Statistics: Alexander Gustafsson
Punches 19/36 (53%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 2/6 (33%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 354 s
Sooo much height and reach in this fight. Dayum.
Anyways, a great fight. Dead even with damage going both ways in rounds 1-2. Round 3, Volkov took a lead, then he finished shit up in round 4, via dominating that round.
Alexander Gustafsson glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
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 Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Volkov throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Gustafsson's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Alexander Gustafsson tries a middle kick
Volkov blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
Gustafsson is holding Alexander Volkov's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Alexander Volkov loses balance and goes to the ground.
Volkov's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Alexander Gustafsson is in side mount over Alexander Volkov
Gustafsson tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Alexander Gustafsson is in full mount over Alexander Volkov
Gustafsson shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Gustafsson tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Alexander Gustafsson controls the situation despite Alexander Volkov efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Alexander Gustafsson is in full mount over Alexander Volkov
Alexander Volkov launches a few punches to Gustafsson's cheek from the guard.
Alexander Gustafsson uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Alexander Gustafsson is in full mount over Alexander Volkov
Volkov is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Gustafsson's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Alexander Volkov is in half guard over Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson attempts to move to full guard
Alexander Gustafsson manages to switch to full guard.
Alexander Volkov is in closed guard over Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson launches a few punches to Volkov's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Volkov tries to cover his face,
Volkov's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Alexander Volkov is in closed guard over Gustafsson
Volkov is in closed guard... Gustafsson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Alexander Volkov!
Alexander Gustafsson is in full mount over Alexander Volkov
Alexander Gustafsson throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Volkov breaks the lock showing some skills...
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Alexander Gustafsson is in full mount over Alexander Volkov
Volkov is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Volkov works on the ground with his fingers over Gustafsson's face
Gustafsson shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Alexander Gustafsson is in full mount over Alexander Volkov
Volkov is taking this opportunity to rest.
Alexander Gustafsson is in full mount over Alexander Volkov
Alexander Volkov launches a few punches to Gustafsson's cheek from the guard.
Alexander Gustafsson uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Volkov clumsily fails here and it's time for Alexander Gustafsson to fight back!
Alexander Volkov tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Alexander Gustafsson rolls Alexander Volkov to his stomach and takes his back!
Gustafsson is in rear mount over Volkov
Volkov has Gustafsson 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 Gustafsson
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Alexander Gustafsson goes with a looping right hand while Alexander Volkov jumps back and jabs
Gustafsson seems staggered and Alexander Volkov runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Volkov moves backwards and Alexander Gustafsson is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Alexander Volkov goes with a looping right hand while Alexander Gustafsson jumps back and jabs
Volkov seems staggered and Alexander Gustafsson runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Alexander Volkov!
Gustafsson is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Alexander Volkov throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Gustafsson's chin! That stops Gustafsson in his tracks!
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Alexander Volkov!
Gustafsson is going to have a big headache after that blow!
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.
Volkov gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Alexander Gustafsson doesn't let Alexander Volkov get in on his legs.
The fighters are clinching.
Volkov pushes off of Alexander Gustafsson and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Gustafsson stumbles backwards but Alexander Volkov chases him and continues the rain of blows!
The fighters are clinching.
Volkov launches a few hard punches to Alexander Gustafsson's ribs!
Alexander Gustafsson's ribs shows the damage! Alexander Volkov is working his opponent ribs!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Volkov tries to take Alexander Gustafsson down... Gustafsson stumbles backwards and Alexander Volkov launches a few punches...
Alexander Gustafsson dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Volkov clumsily fails here and it's time for Alexander Gustafsson to fight back!
Superb haymaker by Gustafsson
that lands on Volkov's face like a cannon ball!
Good leg kicks from Alexander Volkov.
Alexander Gustafsson defends with ease.
A left hook from Volkov
grazes the chin of Gustafsson.
Gustafsson has a small cut in his Chin
Gustafsson fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Volkov sprawls and remains on his feet.
Volkov moves forward looking for some action
Alexander Volkov shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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Alexander Gustafsson tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on Volkov's face
Nice low kick from Volkov
Loud pop!
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Volkov launches a hook to the body
Bang! Gustafsson stops that one with his ribs!
Gustafsson and Volkov circle around the center of the cage.
Alexander Gustafsson seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Alexander Gustafsson tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on Volkov's face
Volkov has a small cut in his Mouth
Volkov decides to launch some tentative punches
Alexander Volkov takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Alexander Volkov and Gustafsson engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Nice punch by Alexander Volkov
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Volkov showing excellent timing, blasts Alexander Gustafsson with a right hand.
Great hook by Alexander Volkov! Alexander Gustafsson is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Volkov is standing while Gustafsson is on the ground on his back
Volkov launches a kick to Gustafsson's thigh
Gustafsson checks that kick!
Alexander Volkov gets sloppy and Alexander Gustafsson tries to take advantage...
Alexander Gustafsson launches an up-kick intended for Alexander Volkov's head...
Volkov leans out of the way.
Volkov is standing while Gustafsson is on the ground on his back
Volkov launches a kick to Gustafsson's thigh
Loud pop!
Volkov is standing while Gustafsson is on the ground on his back
Gustafsson tries to stand up!
Volkov doesn't allow him!
Volkov is standing while Gustafsson is on the ground on his back
Gustafsson tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Alexander Gustafsson is on his feet again.
A left hook from Volkov
grazes the chin of Gustafsson.
Shovel hook by Alexander Volkov
goes nowhere.
Volkov clumsily fails here and it's time for Alexander Gustafsson to fight back!
Gustafsson fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Alexander Volkov didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Alexander Gustafsson is in open guard over Volkov
Alexander Volkov launches a few punches to Gustafsson's cheek from the guard.
Alexander Gustafsson uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Alexander Gustafsson is in open guard over Volkov
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Alexander Gustafsson work his BJJ game.
Gustafsson is in open guard over Volkov... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Volkov rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Volkov climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Volkov is standing while Gustafsson is on the ground on his back
Gustafsson tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Back to the beginning! Alexander Gustafsson is standing now.
Volkov begins to launch a barrage of punches over Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson is smart enough to duck backwards
Volkov clumsily fails here and it's time for Alexander Gustafsson to fight back!
Alexander Gustafsson throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Volkov's chin! That stops Volkov in his tracks!
There is a small laceration on Alexander Volkov's Left eye
Volkov steps backwards away from Alexander Gustafsson. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
A punch from Alexander Volkov
gets blocked by Gustafsson.
Alexander Volkov goes with a looping right hand while Alexander Gustafsson jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Gustafsson seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Alexander Volkov swings...
hard impact to Gustafsson's face!
Gustafsson's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Volkov decides to launch some tentative punches
Alexander Volkov takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Alexander Gustafsson just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Volkov quickly defends.
Volkov tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Nice punch by Alexander Volkov
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
There is a small laceration on Alexander Gustafsson's Left eye
Alexander Gustafsson throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Volkov's chin! That stops Volkov in his tracks!
Volkov and Gustafsson circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Volkov cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Gustafsson can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Gustafsson looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Alexander Volkov's punches
Gustafsson is on the receiving end of a great combo by Volkov.
Gustafsson has a small cut in his Forehead
Crisp uppercut by Gustafsson followed by a hard jab
Alexander Volkov stumbles back.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 3
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Alexander Gustafsson throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Volkov's chin! That stops Volkov in his tracks!
Alexander Gustafsson's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Alexander Gustafsson!
Volkov ducks under...
Neither fighter's clearly ahead right now.
Alexander Gustafsson jabs at Volkov
to no visible effect.
Volkov goes to the body...
He punishes Gustafsson's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Alexander Gustafsson's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Alexander Gustafsson has found an opening in the defense of Volkov, launching a big uppercut
Alexander Volkov is fast enouigh to dodge that uppercut.
Gustafsson clumsily fails here and it's time for Alexander Volkov to fight back!
Volkov showing excellent timing, blasts Alexander Gustafsson with a right hand.
Great hook by Alexander Volkov! Alexander Gustafsson is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Gustafsson has a small cut in his Forehead
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
Volkov is standing while Gustafsson is on the ground on his back
Alexander Volkov creates space and allows Alexander Gustafsson to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Alexander Gustafsson is standing now.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Alexander Gustafsson continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Alexander Volkov fakes a punch and launches himself over Alexander Gustafsson
Great move by Volkov who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Alexander Volkov launches a few punches towards Gustafsson's ribs while holds him in a double overhooks!
Alexander Gustafsson receives a couple of blows in the ribs.
The fighters are clinching.
Gustafsson doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Alexander Volkov embrace and tries to move away...
Alexander Volkov pushes Gustafsson forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Alexander Gustafsson pushes away Volkov trying to keep the fight at striking range
Volkov doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Alexander Gustafsson
The fighters are clinching.
Volkov tries to take Alexander Gustafsson to the ground from the clinch...
Nicely done! Gustafsson is with his back on the ground now.
Gustafsson's Nose is beginning to swell
Alexander Volkov is in open guard over Gustafsson
Gustafsson tries to close his guard around Volkov
He is not able to do it
Alexander Volkov is in open guard over Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Alexander Gustafsson launches a few punches to Volkov's cheek from the guard.
Alexander Volkov uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Gustafsson misses a step and Alexander Volkov sees an opportunity to counter him!
Alexander Volkov tries to pass to half guard...
Alexander Gustafsson can't prevent his opponent from passing. Volkov looks to work from half guard.
Alexander Volkov is in half guard over Gustafsson
Alexander Volkov tries to free his leg
Alexander Volkov uses some of his skill by jumping out of Gustafsson's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Alexander Volkov is in side mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Alexander Volkov looks to pass to mount...
Volkov slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Alexander Gustafsson.
Alexander Volkov is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Alexander Volkov launches a few punches to Gustafsson
Weak punches. He needs to improve his position!
Alexander Volkov is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson is a bloody mess!
Gustafsson tries to escape from the full mount...
Alexander Volkov is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
Alexander Volkov is in side mount over Alexander Gustafsson
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Alexander Volkov can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Alexander Gustafsson's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Alexander Volkov looks to mount Alexander Gustafsson...
Alexander Volkov slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Alexander Volkov is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Volkov catch Alexander Gustafsson's right arm and tries a kimura
Alexander Gustafsson holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Alexander Volkov is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Gustafsson doesn't stop bleeding.
Volkov tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Alexander Volkov controls the situation despite Alexander Gustafsson efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Alexander Volkov is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Volkov positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Gustafsson's being punished here!
Alexander Volkov is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Volkov tries to open up Alexander Gustafsson's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Gustafsson in the side of the head
Alexander Volkov is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Alexander Volkov rolls Alexander Gustafsson to his stomach and takes his back!
Volkov is in rear mount over Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Volkov tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Gustafsson! Volkov has one hook in and keeps working!
Volkov is in rear mount over Gustafsson 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 Gustafsson.
Nicely done! Volkov now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
The clock says 4:30 in the 3 round
Volkov is in rear mount over Gustafsson with two hooks in
You can see Gustafsson's blood making stains in the mat.
Alexander Volkov isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
That Armbar looks tight...
That Armbar looks tight...
Punishing hold!
That Armbar looks tight...
You can see the pain reflected in Gustafsson's eyes...
Gustafsson locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Alexander Volkov unil he can pull his arm free! Volkov lost his dominant position.
Alexander Gustafsson is in closed guard over Volkov
Not a desiderable position that Gustafsson is in now. Alexander Volkov is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Alexander Gustafsson is a bloody mess!
Gustafsson is in closed guard... Volkov tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson!
The clock says 4:45 in the 3 round
Alexander Volkov is in full mount over Alexander Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Alexander Gustafsson tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Alexander Volkov rolls Alexander Gustafsson to his stomach and takes his back!
The clock says 4:55 in the 3 round
Volkov is in rear mount over Gustafsson
Gustafsson 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 tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Gustafsson! Volkov has one hook in and keeps working!
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
You have to give that round to Alexander Volkov.
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Round 4
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Surprise roundhouse punch by Gustafsson.
Alexander Volkov's reflexes save him!
Alexander Gustafsson gets sloppy and Alexander Volkov tries to take advantage...
Alexander Volkov throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
The clock says 0:20 in the 4 round
Alexander Gustafsson is a bloody mess!
Alexander Volkov fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Alexander Gustafsson's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
High kick from Alexander Volkov!
Gustafsson seems to be done!
Gustafsson hit the ground like he got hit with a baseball bat! Alexander Volkov knocks Gustafsson out cold in a stunning fashion!
Gustafsson's Chin is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Alexander Gustafsson's Chin
Winner is Alexander Volkov by KO (High kick) at 0:42 Round 4
Statistics: Alexander Volkov
Punches 28/47 (60%)
Kicks 3/7 (43%)
Clinch strikes 9/18 (50%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 10/20 (50%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 297 s
Statistics: Alexander Gustafsson
Punches 19/36 (53%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 2/6 (33%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 354 s
Sooo much height and reach in this fight. Dayum.
Anyways, a great fight. Dead even with damage going both ways in rounds 1-2. Round 3, Volkov took a lead, then he finished shit up in round 4, via dominating that round.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!