Post by The Sandman on Aug 13, 2022 6:10:24 GMT -5
Alexander Volkov is the favourite fighter of the crowd at Aviva Stadium (Dublin, Ireland).
Alexander Volkov shifts back and forth nervously.
Derrick Lewis shifts back and forth nervously.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Solberg is the fighter that will win today if we pay attention to the bets.
Derrick Lewis comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Jason Herzog.
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Round 1
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Alexander Volkov and Derrick Lewis touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Alexander Volkov is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Nice low kick from The Black Beast
but Alexander Volkov stops it.
Solberg is trying to counter now!
Nice punches from Alexander Volkov.
The Black Beast staggers backwards. Solberg wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Derrick Lewis fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Derrick Lewis closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Derrick Lewis is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Some nice shots from Derrick Lewis
that stun Solberg.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Derrick Lewis!
Solberg ducks under...
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Alexander Volkov is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
As the fight continues it seems that Alexander Volkov is taking the best of the fight.
A left hook from Solberg
grazes the chin of The Black Beast.
Derrick Lewis jabs at Solberg
to no visible effect.
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
The Black Beast throws a hook
He fails to land it.
The Black Beast is swinging for the fences!
Solberg backpedals and creates space. Derrick Lewis is asking him if he is going to fight!
A solid combination from Derrick Lewis
connects with Solberg.
Derrick Lewis fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Solberg blocks that. It was easy!
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Derrick Lewis swings...
...no good.
Solberg is trying to counter now!
Lightning fast low kick from Solberg!
The Black Beast blocks that kick with his leg.
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
The Black Beast launches a flurry of punches
but only manages to land glancing blows.
Solberg has a small cut in his Forehead
Solberg avoids a dangerous strike from The Black Beast
and counters with a solid straight!
Alexander Volkov launches a body shot
The Black Beast dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Derrick Lewis throws a punch
that gets deflected.
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Solberg and The Black Beast circle around the center of the cage.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Derrick Lewis paws at Solberg.
Solberg answers with solid punches!
The Black Beast studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Alexander Volkov tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Derrick Lewis jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Solberg clumsily fails here and it's time for Derrick Lewis to fight back!
The Black Beast wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Solberg wants nothing of that and pushes The Black Beast.
Solberg and The Black Beast circle around the center of the cage.
Derrick Lewis takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Derrick Lewis swings...
...no good.
The Black Beast misses a step and Alexander Volkov sees an opportunity to counter him!
Inside leg kick from Solberg
that goes awry.
Solberg steps backwards away from Derrick Lewis. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
The Black Beast launches a stiff jab!
Solberg ducks that one.
Poorly executed technique. Alexander Volkov looks to counter!
Alexander Volkov attempts to cut off The Black Beast with punches
The Black Beast reels from the strikes.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was a close round.
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Round 2
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Derrick Lewis circles around Solberg
The Black Beast looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Alexander Volkov's punches
The Black Beast is on the receiving end of a great combo by Solberg.
The Black Beast has a small cut in his Mouth
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
The Black Beast studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Derrick Lewis tries a hook to the body
but Solberg manages to dodge it
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The Black Beast wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Solberg doesn't want anything like this as he moves backwards
Solberg steps forward
Derrick Lewis catches him with an uppercut to the face!
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Alexander Volkov tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Alexander Volkov who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Derrick Lewis tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Solberg is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Derrick Lewis slightly pushes Solberg into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Jason Herzog separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Solberg leads with a punch
Derrick Lewis evades but whiffs with a counter.
Poorly executed technique. Alexander Volkov looks to counter!
Alexander Volkov fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Derrick Lewis! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
Solberg moves backwards and Derrick Lewis is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Derrick Lewis goes with a looping right hand while Alexander Volkov jumps back and jabs
The Black Beast seems staggered and Alexander Volkov runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Solberg and The Black Beast circle around the center of the cage.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The Black Beast steps backwards away from Alexander Volkov. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Alexander Volkov tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Solberg and The Black Beast circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
A right hand from Derrick Lewis
misses its target.
Solid jabs from Derrick Lewis.
Solberg defends.
Solberg is trying to counter now!
Quick hook by Alexander Volkov
Good shot! The Black Beast has reasons to be worried.
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
The Black Beast pushes Alexander Volkov and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The Black Beast launches a hook to the body
Alexander Volkov moves aside looking for a counter...
Nice punches from Derrick Lewis.
Even nicer blocks from Solberg.
Poorly executed technique. Alexander Volkov looks to counter!
Alexander Volkov tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Alexander Volkov paws at The Black Beast.
The Black Beast answers with solid punches!
Lightning fast low kick from Solberg!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
Derrick Lewis tries a hook to the body
and hits Solberg's ribs hard
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
The Black Beast steps backwards away from Alexander Volkov. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The Black Beast wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Solberg doesn't want anything like this as he moves backwards
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Alexander Volkov takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
The round is for Solberg, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
The two exchange wildly
Solberg is connecting with a few punches
Alexander Volkov fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Solberg and The Black Beast circle around the center of the cage.
Crisp uppercut by Solberg followed by a hard jab
Derrick Lewis stumbles back.
The Black Beast has a small cut in his Right cheek
The Black Beast launches a flurry of punches
Solberg slips out of danger.
Derrick Lewis gets sloppy and Alexander Volkov tries to take advantage...
Bone shattering straight left hand from Alexander Volkov!
The Black Beast is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The Black Beast's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Solberg and The Black Beast circle around the center of the cage.
Alexander Volkov fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Solberg studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Solberg launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits The Black Beast's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Jason Herzog saw it!
Jason Herzog takes away one point from Alexander Volkov for eye poke.
Jason Herzog halts the fight to give The Black Beast time to recover. Derrick Lewis seems to be ready to fight again. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Inside leg kick from Solberg
that lands on Derrick Lewis's leg.
Solberg moves backwards and Derrick Lewis is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The Black Beast launches a hook to the body
Alexander Volkov moves aside looking for a counter...
Solberg steps backwards away from Derrick Lewis. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Derrick Lewis fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Derrick Lewis tries a hook to the body
but Solberg manages to dodge it
Solberg tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Alexander Volkov tries a middle kick
The Black Beast blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
Derrick Lewis launches a body shot
Solberg dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
The Black Beast launches a stiff jab!
Solberg ducks that one.
Alexander Volkov tries a middle kick
The Black Beast blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
Alexander Volkov fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Solberg avoids a dangerous strike from The Black Beast
and counters with a solid straight!
The Black Beast's Left eye is beginning to swell
Derrick Lewis launches a body shot
Solberg dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
The Black Beast's Right eye is beginning to swell
Some nice shots from Alexander Volkov
that stun The Black Beast.
The clock says 3:45 in the 3 round
Solberg pushes Derrick Lewis and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Alexander Volkov is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 4:10 in the 3 round
The Black Beast and Solberg circle around the center of the cage.
Solberg moves backwards and Derrick Lewis is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Alexander Volkov tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
The Black Beast has a small cut in his Mouth
The Black Beast doesn't stop bleeding.
Solberg fires low kicks
punishing The Black Beast's legs repeatedly.
Jason Herzog is asking The Black Beast to defend himself! Jason Herzog jumps in between the fighters and stops the punishment for The Black Beast.
Winner is Alexander Volkov by TKO (Low kicks) at 4:54 Round 3
Statistics: Alexander Volkov
Punches 41/49 (84%)
Kicks 8/10 (80%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 0 s
Statistics: Derrick Lewis
Punches 14/46 (30%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/2 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 0 s
Good violence. Volkie did better violence, it seems. Being tall and long helps. Especially if you are getting kicky.
Alexander Volkov shifts back and forth nervously.
Derrick Lewis shifts back and forth nervously.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Solberg is the fighter that will win today if we pay attention to the bets.
Derrick Lewis comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Jason Herzog.
=========================================
Round 1
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Alexander Volkov and Derrick Lewis touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Alexander Volkov is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Nice low kick from The Black Beast
but Alexander Volkov stops it.
Solberg is trying to counter now!
Nice punches from Alexander Volkov.
The Black Beast staggers backwards. Solberg wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Derrick Lewis fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Derrick Lewis closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Derrick Lewis is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Some nice shots from Derrick Lewis
that stun Solberg.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Derrick Lewis!
Solberg ducks under...
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Alexander Volkov is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
As the fight continues it seems that Alexander Volkov is taking the best of the fight.
A left hook from Solberg
grazes the chin of The Black Beast.
Derrick Lewis jabs at Solberg
to no visible effect.
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
The Black Beast throws a hook
He fails to land it.
The Black Beast is swinging for the fences!
Solberg backpedals and creates space. Derrick Lewis is asking him if he is going to fight!
A solid combination from Derrick Lewis
connects with Solberg.
Derrick Lewis fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Solberg blocks that. It was easy!
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Derrick Lewis swings...
...no good.
Solberg is trying to counter now!
Lightning fast low kick from Solberg!
The Black Beast blocks that kick with his leg.
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
The Black Beast launches a flurry of punches
but only manages to land glancing blows.
Solberg has a small cut in his Forehead
Solberg avoids a dangerous strike from The Black Beast
and counters with a solid straight!
Alexander Volkov launches a body shot
The Black Beast dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Derrick Lewis throws a punch
that gets deflected.
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Solberg and The Black Beast circle around the center of the cage.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Derrick Lewis paws at Solberg.
Solberg answers with solid punches!
The Black Beast studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Alexander Volkov tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Derrick Lewis jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Solberg clumsily fails here and it's time for Derrick Lewis to fight back!
The Black Beast wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Solberg wants nothing of that and pushes The Black Beast.
Solberg and The Black Beast circle around the center of the cage.
Derrick Lewis takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Derrick Lewis swings...
...no good.
The Black Beast misses a step and Alexander Volkov sees an opportunity to counter him!
Inside leg kick from Solberg
that goes awry.
Solberg steps backwards away from Derrick Lewis. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
The Black Beast launches a stiff jab!
Solberg ducks that one.
Poorly executed technique. Alexander Volkov looks to counter!
Alexander Volkov attempts to cut off The Black Beast with punches
The Black Beast reels from the strikes.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was a close round.
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Round 2
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Derrick Lewis circles around Solberg
The Black Beast looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Alexander Volkov's punches
The Black Beast is on the receiving end of a great combo by Solberg.
The Black Beast has a small cut in his Mouth
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
The Black Beast studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Derrick Lewis tries a hook to the body
but Solberg manages to dodge it
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The Black Beast wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Solberg doesn't want anything like this as he moves backwards
Solberg steps forward
Derrick Lewis catches him with an uppercut to the face!
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Alexander Volkov tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Alexander Volkov who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Derrick Lewis tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Solberg is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Derrick Lewis slightly pushes Solberg into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Jason Herzog separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Solberg leads with a punch
Derrick Lewis evades but whiffs with a counter.
Poorly executed technique. Alexander Volkov looks to counter!
Alexander Volkov fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Derrick Lewis! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
Solberg moves backwards and Derrick Lewis is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Derrick Lewis goes with a looping right hand while Alexander Volkov jumps back and jabs
The Black Beast seems staggered and Alexander Volkov runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Solberg and The Black Beast circle around the center of the cage.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The Black Beast steps backwards away from Alexander Volkov. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Alexander Volkov tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Solberg and The Black Beast circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
A right hand from Derrick Lewis
misses its target.
Solid jabs from Derrick Lewis.
Solberg defends.
Solberg is trying to counter now!
Quick hook by Alexander Volkov
Good shot! The Black Beast has reasons to be worried.
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
The Black Beast pushes Alexander Volkov and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The Black Beast launches a hook to the body
Alexander Volkov moves aside looking for a counter...
Nice punches from Derrick Lewis.
Even nicer blocks from Solberg.
Poorly executed technique. Alexander Volkov looks to counter!
Alexander Volkov tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Alexander Volkov paws at The Black Beast.
The Black Beast answers with solid punches!
Lightning fast low kick from Solberg!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
Derrick Lewis tries a hook to the body
and hits Solberg's ribs hard
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
The Black Beast steps backwards away from Alexander Volkov. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The Black Beast wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Solberg doesn't want anything like this as he moves backwards
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Alexander Volkov takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
The round is for Solberg, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
The two exchange wildly
Solberg is connecting with a few punches
Alexander Volkov fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Solberg and The Black Beast circle around the center of the cage.
Crisp uppercut by Solberg followed by a hard jab
Derrick Lewis stumbles back.
The Black Beast has a small cut in his Right cheek
The Black Beast launches a flurry of punches
Solberg slips out of danger.
Derrick Lewis gets sloppy and Alexander Volkov tries to take advantage...
Bone shattering straight left hand from Alexander Volkov!
The Black Beast is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The Black Beast's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Solberg and The Black Beast circle around the center of the cage.
Alexander Volkov fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Solberg studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Solberg launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits The Black Beast's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Jason Herzog saw it!
Jason Herzog takes away one point from Alexander Volkov for eye poke.
Jason Herzog halts the fight to give The Black Beast time to recover. Derrick Lewis seems to be ready to fight again. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Inside leg kick from Solberg
that lands on Derrick Lewis's leg.
Solberg moves backwards and Derrick Lewis is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The Black Beast launches a hook to the body
Alexander Volkov moves aside looking for a counter...
Solberg steps backwards away from Derrick Lewis. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Derrick Lewis fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Derrick Lewis tries a hook to the body
but Solberg manages to dodge it
Solberg tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Alexander Volkov tries a middle kick
The Black Beast blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
Derrick Lewis launches a body shot
Solberg dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
The Black Beast launches a stiff jab!
Solberg ducks that one.
Alexander Volkov tries a middle kick
The Black Beast blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
Alexander Volkov fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Solberg avoids a dangerous strike from The Black Beast
and counters with a solid straight!
The Black Beast's Left eye is beginning to swell
Derrick Lewis launches a body shot
Solberg dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
The Black Beast's Right eye is beginning to swell
Some nice shots from Alexander Volkov
that stun The Black Beast.
The clock says 3:45 in the 3 round
Solberg pushes Derrick Lewis and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Alexander Volkov is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 4:10 in the 3 round
The Black Beast and Solberg circle around the center of the cage.
Solberg moves backwards and Derrick Lewis is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Alexander Volkov tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
The Black Beast has a small cut in his Mouth
The Black Beast doesn't stop bleeding.
Solberg fires low kicks
punishing The Black Beast's legs repeatedly.
Jason Herzog is asking The Black Beast to defend himself! Jason Herzog jumps in between the fighters and stops the punishment for The Black Beast.
Winner is Alexander Volkov by TKO (Low kicks) at 4:54 Round 3
Statistics: Alexander Volkov
Punches 41/49 (84%)
Kicks 8/10 (80%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 0 s
Statistics: Derrick Lewis
Punches 14/46 (30%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/2 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 0 s
Good violence. Volkie did better violence, it seems. Being tall and long helps. Especially if you are getting kicky.
