Live Blogging: UFC Moncton: Volkan vs. Smith Main Card 10/27/2018

UFC Moncton: Volkan vs. Smith Main Card 10/27/2018

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Hello and welcome to another edition of ‘Live Blogging on Shish on Mixed Martial Arts’. Tonight it is UFC Fight Night in Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada. The event is in the Avenir Centre. The Main Event of Tonight’s Main Card is between Swiss Light Heavyweight Volkan Oezdemir and Anthony Smith. Here are the other fights in tonight’s Main Card.

​Alex Garcia vs. Court McGee (Weltermweight Bout):

In this welterweight bout, Alex Garcia takes on Court McGee. Garcia comes in with a record of 15-4, while McGee comes in with a record of 19-6-1. Neither fighters are known as specific specialists. They win by knockout, submission, and decisions evenly.

McGee is statistically better than Garcia in striking and defending strikes. While Garcia is better than McGee in takedowns, but McGee averages more submissions than Garcia.

As far as Tale of the Tape, McGee has advantages in height, reach, and leg reach.

Round 1:
Garcia is in gray trunks. While McGee is in the blue trunks.
4:55: McGee opens up with a leg kick.
3:55: McGee witha  punch.
3:44: Garcia with a takedown.
3:33; McGee gets back up, but is pinned to the cage.
2:30: Garcia has McGee in a rear naked choke.
2:05: McGee gets the fight back to the center of the ring.
1:50: Garcia with a couple of combo punches.
1:30: McGee with a kick.
1:01: Garcia tries a combo.
:25: McGee with a leg kick to the calf.
:10: McGee with a takedown.
:00 The End of Round 1.
My Guess: McGee wins Round 1 10-9.

Round 2:
​4:45: Garcia lands a punch. 
4:23: McGee catches Garcia and has him pinned to the mat.
2:50: Garcia has McGee in body scissors, but McGee has top position.
1:53: McGee punches Garcia on the side torso.
1:33: McGee has some punches to the face.
1:25: Ref tells both fighters to stand up.
1:04: Garcia takes down McGee. 
:30: McGee takes down Garcia.
:00: The End of Round 2.
My Guess: McGee wins Round 2, 10-9.
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Round 3:
4:22: Garcia with a takedown attempt.
4:13: McGee with another takedown attempt. He has Garcia pinned to the cage.
3:45: Both fighters exchange punches.
3:28: McGee being tenacious with his takedown attempt.
2:58: While on the ground, McGee with some elbows to Garcia, as the American is on the cage.
2:29: Garcia trying to go for rear naked choke.
1:55: McGee trying to get out of Garcia's hold. 
1:35: Garcia with some elbows. 
:48: McGee with some punches, while Garcia is on the mat, by the cage.
:27: McGee gets Garcia away from the cage. 
:00: The End of Round 3 and Fight.
My Guess: McGee wins Round 3, 10-9 McGee wins fight 30-27.

Court McGee wins by unanimous decision. 
McGee: (20-6-1)
Garcia: (15-5)
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Gian Villante vs. Ed Herman (Light Heavyweight Bout):

In this light heavyweight fight, features a pair of Americans. Gian Villante takes on Ed Herman. Villante comes in with a record of 16-10, while Herman comes in with a record of 24-13. Villante is known as knockout specialist, while Herman is known for Submissions.

Villante averages more significant strikes and defends more strikes. While Herman is more accurate and absorbs fewer strikes per minute. As far as takedowns, Herman averages more takedowns and is more accurate. Herman also averages more submissions. Villante is better than Herman in defending takedowns.

As far as the Tale of the Tape is concerned, Villante has advantages in height and leg reach. While Herman has an inch reach advantage.

Round 1:
Villante is in black trunks. Herman in gray trunks.
4:40: Villante with some punches.
4:10: Herman catches a body kick by Villante.
3:50: Both fighters exchange punches.
2:40: Villante with some punches.
2:20: Villante with a kick.
1:58: Villante with a jab.
1:45: Villante with a combo.
1:36: Villante looking like he's about to take over.
1:15: The fight returns to the center of the ring.
:55: Herman looking more hesitant.
:45: Herman with a body shot.
:19: Herman looking red from the strikes by Villante.
:00: The End of Round 1.
My Guess: Villante wins Round 1, 10-9.
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Round 2:
4:28: Villante looking bloodied up in the face.
4:10: Herman with a kick.
3:53: Both fighters exchange punches.
3:40: Herman with a jab.
2:35: Villante with a jab.
2:19: Herman with a strike.
2:00: Both fighters with an exchange of strikes.
1:36: Villante tagged Herman with a power right.
1:05: Herman is making Villante miss with his power punches.
:12: Villante starting to connect with some punches.
:00: The End of Round 2. 
My Guess: Herman wins Round 2 (Villante was more bloodied up)
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Round 3: 
4:45: Villante starts his offense with a leg kick.
3:35: Villante trying to get some kicks.
3:12: Herman connecting on some punches.
3:00: Both fighters are looking tired.
2:24; Herman blocks a punch by Villante.
1;55: Herman with a combo.
1:30: Herman tries for a takedown.
1:08: Herman with a kick/punch combo.
:55: Villante tries a takedown, but failed.
:23: Herman blocks the kick to the head.
:00: The End of Round 3 and the Fight.
My Guess: Herman wins Round 3, 10-9. Herman wins Fight, 29-28.

Result: Gian Villante wins by split decision.
Villante: (16-11)
Herman: (24-14)

Herman was not happy about that decision.

Andre Soukhamthath vs. Jonathon Martinez (Bantamweight Bout):

In this Bantamweight Fight, Andre Soukhamthath takes on Jonathon Martinez. Soukhamthath comes in with a record of 12-6, while Martinez comes in with a record of 9-1. This appears to be Martinez’s UFC Debut.

Round 1:
Soukhamthath is in blue trunks. While Martinez is in gray trunks.
4:55: Martinez with a powerful leg kick.
3:48: Martinez with some leg kick.
3:32: Soukhamthath with a combo.
3:15: Soukhamthath tags Martinez with a punch, trying to go with a submission on the mat.
2:40: Martinez gets back up off the mat.
2:25: Referee stops fight with a possible groin shot by Soukhamthath.
1:50: Soukhamthath with some combos. Has Martinez pinned to the cage.
:33: Both fighters exchange some combos, but Soukhamthath comes out on top.
:11: Soukhamthath with a spinning elbow.
:00: Soukhamthath lands a punch, but Martinez gets back up. The End of Round 1. 
My Guess: Soukhamthath wins Round 1, 10-9.
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Round 2:
4:09: Soukhamthath continuing to dominate the fight.
3:49: Soukhamthath with some combos. 
3:39: Ref stops fight, warning Soukhamthath about his groin shots.
3:00: Martinez takes down Soukhamthath.
2;09: Martinez lands some combos.
1:26: Soukhamthath trying to get back up, but Martinez with some elbows.
:55: Both Fighters get back up off the fence.
:24: Martinez with a flying knee.
:00: The End of Round 2.
My Guess: Soukhamthath wins Round 2, 10-9.

Round 3: 
3:50: Soukhamthath looks like he is back dominating Martinez.
3:26: Martinez has Soukhamthath to the cage.
2:50: Martinez with a knee.
2:42; Soukhamthath takes down Martinez. But Martinez gets back up off the mat.
1:36: Soukhamthath takes down Martinez. Martinez has his leg bleeding. 
:58: Martinez tries to get back up, but Soukhamthath tried for submission.
:20: Soukhamthath trying to arm triangle standing up.
:00: The End of Round 3 and the Fight.
My Guess: Soukhamthath wins Round 3, 10-9. Soukhamthath wins fight, 30-27.
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Result: Soukhamthath wins by unanimous decision.
Soukhamthath: (13-6)
Martinez: (9-2)
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​Misha Cirkunov vs. Patrick Cummins (Light Heavyweight Bout):

In this Light Heavyweight Fight, Latvian Misha Cirkunov takes on American Patrick Cummins. Cirkunov comes in with a record of 13-4, while Cummins comes in with a record of 10-4. Both fighters are are evenly matched, in terms how they win their fights.

Cirkunov is better than Cummins in landing strikes per minute, absorbs fewer strikes per minute, and defending strikes. Cirkunov is statistically better than Cummins in grappling.

As as far as the Tale of the Tape, Cirkunov has advantages in height and reach.

Round 1:
Cirkunov is in black trunks. While Cummins is in blue trunks.
4:44: Cirkunov strikes Cummins, while Cummins tries for takedown.
3:50: Cirkunov has a standing triangluar choke.
3:16: Cummins gets out of the choke.
2:40: Cirkunov takes down Cummins and has him in the arm triangle.
2:23: Cirkunov defeats Cummins, by arm triangle.

Result: Cirkunov wins by submission.
Cirkunov: (14-4)
Cummins: (10-5)
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Co-Main Event: Michael Johnson vs. Artem Lobov (Featherweight Bout):

In the Co-Main Event, American Michael Johnson takes on Russian Artem Lobov. Johnson comes in with a record of 19-12, while Lobov comes in with a record of 14-14-1, 1 NC. This is another fight, where the fighters are even in how they win.

As far as strikes are concerned, Johnson lands more strikes per minute, absorbs fewer strikes per minute, and defends against strikes. Johnson has an advantage on Lobov in grappling.

Finally in the Tale of the Tape, Johnson has an inch taller than Lobov, an 8-inch reach, and 3-inch leg reach advantage.

Round 1:
Johnson is in black trunks. While Lobov is in green trunks.
4:42: Lobov with a leg kick.
4:12: Johnson with a punch to the torso.
3;46: Johnson with a jab.
2:31: Johnson with a leg kick.
1:43: Johnson with a left cross. Lobov is opened up on his right side of the face.
1:11: Johnson getting a couple of punches.
:47: Johnson with a leg kick.
:40: Johnson with a combo.
:13: Lobov with a combo.
:00: The End of Round 1.
My Guess: Johnson wins Round 1, 10-9.

Round 2:
4:05: Although Lobov is in attack mode, Johnson is connecting on strikes.
3:18: Both fighters exchange punches.
2:58: Johnson with a punch to the nose.
2:25: Johnson punches Lobov, and the Russian wobbled.
1:46: Lobov with a kick to the ribs.
1:27: Johnson with a leg kick.
:56: Lobov with some punches.
:21: Lobov with kick/punch combo. 
:04: Lobov looking more in command. 
:00: The End of Round 2.
My Guess: Lobov wins Round 2, 10-9.

Round 3:
4:08: Johnson looking like he is trying to attack. 
3:44: Lobov starting to open up in the left eye.
3:25: Lobov with a spinning kick.
2:52: Johnson with a leg kick.
2:43: Johnson with a punch.
2:16: Johnson with a jab.
1:43: Lobov misses a swing.
1;03: Johnson makes Lobov slipped with a jab.
:39: Johnson with a takedown.
:24: Johnson with a elbow to the face.
:01: Lobov tried a last second kamura, but failed. 
:00: The End of Round 3 and Fight. 
My Guess: Johnson wins Round 3, 10-9. Johnson wins fight 29-28.
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Result: Johnson wins by unanimous decision.
Johnson: (20-13)
Lobov: (14-15-1, 1 NC)
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Main Event: Volkan Oezdemir vs Anthony Smith (Light Heavyweight Bout):

In this Light Heavyweight Bout, Volkan Oezdemir takes on Anthony Smith. Oezdemir comes in with a record of 15-2, while Smith comes in with a record of 30-13. They are going to go for a knockout as Volkan knockouts 73% of his opponents, while Smith knockouts 60% of his opponents.

As far as striking is concerned, Volkan averages more significant strikes, a slight edge in accuracy, and better at defending strikes. While Smith appears more experienced on grappling.

As as far as the Tale of the Tape is concerned, Smith has advantages in height, reach, and leg reach.

Round 1:
Volkan is in red trunks. While Smith is in black trunks.
4:47: Volkan opens with a leg kick.
4:40: Smith tries a takedown.
4:23: Volkan has dominate position. Smith is pinned by the cage.
3:27: Volkan with some combos. 
3:00: Smith with a jab. 
2:37: Smith with a leg kick.
2:14; Volkan with a leg kick.
1:45: Smith with a leg kick.
1:36: Smith pokes Volkan in the eye.
1:27: Volkan with some combo.
1:07: Both fighters exchange jabs.
:47: Smith lands a punch to Volkan's face.
:31: Volkan with some punch combo.
:00: The End of Round 1. 
My Guess: Volkan wins Round 1, 10-9.

Round 2:
4:57: Volkan with a leg kick.
4:40: Volkan with a leg kick.
4:29: Volkan with another leg kick.
4:16; Smith starting to take command of the fight.
3:45: Volkan with a takedown.
2:58: Smith tries a leg lock.
2:46: Volkan with some punches, while both fighters are on the mat.
2;13: Volkan trying a choke.
1:28: Volkan with a knee to Smith's side.
:45: Volkan with some punches. 
:35: Volkan with some elbows.
:10: Smith trying to get back up.
:00: The End of Round 2.
My Guess: Volkan wins Round 2, 10-9.

Round 3:
4:42: Volkan kicks to the torso.
4:22: Both fighters exchange kicks.
3:49: Both fighters miss some punches.
3:33: Smith hits Volkan with a jab.
3:20: Smith with some punches.
3:11: Volkan with some punches.
3:03: Smith with a punch.
2:51; Smith trips Volkan.
2:21: Volkan with a leg kick.
1:57: Smith takes down Volkan.
1:30: Smith has a choke. 
:35: Smith rear naked chokes Volkan.

Result: Smith wins by submission (Rear Naked Choke)
Smith: (31-13)
Volkan: (15-3)​

It is UFC Fight Night Moncton: Volkan vs. Smith: Main Card. 

This is Paul Shishkoff, Jr. This has been 'Live Blogging on Shish on Mixed Martial Arts'. Thanks for visiting this page.
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