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Blades showed a little hesitation, taking on his Russian foe but ones he did, it was really the beginning of a nightmare for the former Bellator champion. Blades ensured Volkov remained on the canvas for most of the first round striking to his back throughout and taking him back to the canvas ones he makes it back to his feet.

The second round saw Volkov attempt using his arsenal and reach advantages against Blades but he quickly got that off balance with a stunning overhand right hand before resuming his ground assault no Volkov.

Blades just continued his unslaught and dominance, repeating everything he has been doing from the opening round. Not too long after the beginning of the fourth round, Blades scored two knockdowns to set a new record for the number of takedowns in a heavyweight fight.

Herb got curious towards the end of the fourth round and called for a split , after-which Volkov had his best moments of the fight landing Knees and a take down.

Blades almost gassed out in the fifth round, as power seemed to change hands and question marks in his conditioning became evident but the he regrouped, scoring two more take downs before the fight time fizzled out to seal the victory.

The loss leave Volkov 3-2 in his last three three outing.

Curtis Blades Vs Alexander Volkov