UFC 106 hit a little lull with that fight. You have to really appreciate ground work and scrambles to enjoy the battle between Jacob Volkmann and Paulo Thiago. Volkmann, a former wrestler at Minnesota, got outgrappled by Thiago losing a unanimous decision 30-27, 30-27 and 29-28.
Thiago (12-1, 2-1 UFC) did land the best shot of the fight. As the horn sounded to close the first round, the Brazilian nailed Volkmann (9-1, 0-1 UFC) with a left and then a huge right. Volkmann’s body locked up as he fell to the ground and then it appeared that the fall jarred back his consciousness.
"I should’ve kept the fight standing. I had him hurt in the first but unfortunately the round ended," said Thiago.
Volkmann had his opportunities but didn’t seem to have a plan when he was in dominant position often getting overanxious and losing the position…
