PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vincent Volkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kalema Kirunda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Volkov kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Trooper by Iron Maiden. Kirunda has chosen The Hellacopters - In The Sign of Octopus as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!

Volkov
vs
Kirunda

180 cm
22
182 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

188 cm
27
185 lbs
10 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Decent wrestler
World class boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Vincent Volkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalema Kirunda!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Richard Clark and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Volkov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kirunda was covering up waiting for the punch and Volkov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Volkov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kirunda works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Volkov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Volkov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Volkov throwing strikes but missing.
Volkov throws a big right hand that misses.
Kirunda wants to stand but Volkov is controlling the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Volkov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Volkov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kirunda digs a good body shot into Volkov's ribs.
Volkov wants to slow Kirunda down by chopping away at his legs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkov shoots in for a takedown but Kirunda shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kirunda moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kirunda with a hook.
Volkov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kirunda as he avoids it easily.
Volkov is breathing heavily.
Kirunda connects with a crisp jab.
Volkov dodges the punch combination from Kirunda.
Kirunda avoids a kick to the body.
Volkov walks into a straight right hand from Kirunda.
Volkov misses with a leg kick.
Volkov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Volkov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kirunda finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kirunda works the jab nicely.
Kirunda doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kirunda avoids the body shot from Volkov.
Volkov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kirunda on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Volkov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kirunda.
Kirunda pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volkov misses the shot to the body.
Volkov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Volkov misses with an uppercut. Kirunda saw that one coming.
Kirunda connects with a body shot.
A leg kick checked by Volkov.
Volkov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kirunda was well out of range. Poor timing from Volkov.
Volkov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kirunda checks it well.
Volkov misses with a body shot.
Volkov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kirunda.
Kirunda throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Volkov throws a shot from downtown. Kirunda moves away and avoids it.
Volkov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kirunda checks the leg kick nicely there.
Volkov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kirunda thows a body shot but no joy.
Volkov tries to score with a low kick but Kirunda moves his leg out of the way.
Kirunda swings for the body but Volkov moves out of range.
Kirunda bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kirunda uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Volkov.
Volkov misses with a body shot.
Kirunda comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kirunda throws a solid leg kick but Volkov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kirunda.
Volkov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Volkov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Volkov is looking to wear down Kirunda with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kirunda slips a straight right by Volkov.
Volkov dodges the punch combination from Kirunda.
Kirunda throws an overhand right that lands on Volkov's shoulder, as Volkov tries to avoid the shot.
Volkov takes one to the side of the head.
Volkov is looking to chop away at Kirunda's legs.
Volkov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vincent Volkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kirunda misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Volkov throws out a loose jab but Kirunda uses good head movement to avoid it.
Volkov fails with the takedown.
Kirunda looks to land a combination but Volkov avoids it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kirunda closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Nice body punch from Kirunda.
Kalema Kirunda is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kirunda avoids the head kick by Volkov.
Kirunda has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kirunda throws a series of punches but Volkov moves out of range.
A jab from Volkov misses.
Kirunda lands a right hook to the body.
Good leg kick by Kirunda there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kirunda dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Volkov. That did some damage!
Volkov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kirunda buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kirunda works Volkov's body with a nice hook.
Kirunda takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Volkov tries to clinch but Kirunda is having none of it.
Good leg kick by Volkov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kirunda lands a head shot.
Volkov is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kirunda.
Kirunda cracks a nice hook into Volkov's ribs.
Kirunda circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kirunda throws a jab when Volkov was well out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kalema Kirunda dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Kirunda thumps Volkov with a low kick.
Volkov shoots in and drives through. Kirunda sprawls well.
Volkov is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Kirunda's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Volkov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Volkov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kirunda pinned against the cage. Kirunda gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vincent Volkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Volkov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Volkov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kirunda ducks under a wild hook from Volkov.
Kirunda changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Volkov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kirunda sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kirunda connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kirunda scores with a leg kick.
Kirunda throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kirunda bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Volkov's head.
Nice uppercut there from Kirunda.
Kalema Kirunda is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Volkov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Kirunda. Beautiful body shot.
Kirunda scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirunda chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice shot lands for Kirunda.
Volkov throws out a loose jab but Kirunda uses good head movement to avoid it.
Volkov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kirunda fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Volkov on the side of the head.
Kirunda jabs Volkov right on the nose. Volkov blinks but takes it well.
Kirunda digs a good body shot into Volkov's ribs.
Kirunda connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Volkov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Volkov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Volkov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Volkov lands the left hand.
Kalema Kirunda seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kirunda throws a nice head kick!
Volkov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kirunda manages to avoid it.
Volkov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Volkov wants to slow Kirunda down by chopping away at his legs.
Kirunda bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kirunda ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kirunda checks a leg kick.
Volkov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kirunda.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kirunda darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A big right from Volkov misses.
Volkov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Volkov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick misses from Kirunda.
Volkov looks for a takedown but Kirunda sprawls well.
Kirunda dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kirunda lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kirunda lands a really nice looking cross but Volkov seems unphased.
Volkov misses with a hook.
Volkov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kirunda connects with a high kick.
Volkov misses with a hook. Kirunda ducked under it nicely.
Volkov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kirunda lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Volkov circles away quickly and effectively.
Volkov misses with a wild body shot.
Kirunda just misses with a punch to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kirunda, right into the meat.
Kirunda swinging wildly here.
Kirunda misses with a few strikes there.
A slow jab from Volkov misses its intended target.
Kirunda drops his hands momentarily and Volkov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

Volkov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kirunda manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Volkov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kirunda's head.
Volkov lands a couple of elbows.
Volkov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kirunda's head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Volkov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volkov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Volkov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kirunda working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Volkov.
Volkov is looking to work some ground and pound but Kirunda has wrist control.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kirunda. That's going to slow Volkov down.
Kirunda keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kirunda is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kirunda bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Volkov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Volkov blocks a low kick nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kirunda displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Volkov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kirunda tries to avoid it but Volkov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kirunda to the ground. Kirunda escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Volkov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kirunda bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Volkov's head.
Volkov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kalema Kirunda showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Volkov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Volkov slips a jab and a cross from Kirunda.
Volkov needs to keep his hands up - Kirunda had a free shot at his head there.
Volkov throws a big shot that misses.
Volkov misses with a double jab
and Kirunda counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Volkov throws a chopping leg kick but Kirunda manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Volkov clinches but Kirunda breaks the clinch
and Kirunda counters with a nice uppercut.
Volkov throws an overhand right that lands on Kirunda's shoulder, as Kirunda tries to avoid the shot.
Kirunda throws a predictable looking body shot
and Volkov counters with a leg kick.
Kirunda thumps Volkov with a low kick.
Kirunda on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Volkov staying out of range there.
Kirunda's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Kirunda duly obliges.
Volkov jabs Kirunda right on the nose. Kirunda blinks but takes it well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Volkov tries to land a leg kick but Kirunda saw it coming and moves away.
Volkov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kirunda connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Volkov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Volkov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kirunda.

Volkov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Volkov throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kirunda avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kirunda can do anything to dispel that myth.

Kirunda wriggles free and stands up.
Kirunda drops his hands momentarily and Volkov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kirunda misses with a wild body shot.
Volkov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The fight stays on the outside here - Volkov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Volkov dodges the punch combination from Kirunda.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volkov shoots for a takedown but Kirunda saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Volkov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
An inside leg kick from Kirunda misses.
Volkov looks to land a right hand but Kirunda moved out of range.
Kirunda checks a leg kick.
Volkov looks to throw the jab but Kirunda is out of range.
Kirunda displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Volkov throws out the jab.
Kirunda lands a jab to the nose.
Volkov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kirunda moves away.
Volkov walks into a jab.
Kirunda swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Volkov scoring well with a low kick there.
Kirunda just misses with a punch to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Volkov.
A low kick from Kirunda is predictable there
and Volkov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Volkov cracks the inside of Kirunda's front leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkov thuds his right hand into Kirunda's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kirunda misses the shot to the body.
Vincent Volkov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Volkov throws a leg kick but Kirunda sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Volkov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kirunda misses with a body shot.
Kirunda smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Volkov cracks the inside of Kirunda's front leg.
Volkov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Volkov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kirunda lands with a slapping head kick.
Kirunda defending well as Volkov loads up on a big left hand.
Volkov tries for a takedown but Kirunda sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kirunda lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kirunda connects with a solid leg kick.
Kirunda lands a slapping body shot.
Volkov lands with a right hand.
Volkov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kirunda scoring well with a low kick there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volkov tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Volkov is looking to chop away at Kirunda's legs.
Nice uppercut there from Kirunda.
Volkov misses with a low kick.
Kirunda tried to score with a low kick but Volkov checks it.
Kirunda motions for Volkov to come forward. Kirunda throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Volkov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kirunda manages to avoid it.
Volkov throws a low kick, looking for Kirunda's leg but Kirunda calmly moves out of range.
Kirunda uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Volkov.
Kirunda paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kirunda lands with a nice combination. Volkov backs away looking to recover.
Volkov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kirunda moves away.
Volkov misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Volkov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kirunda scores with a one two! Volkov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kalema Kirunda is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Volkov throws an overhand right that lands on Kirunda's shoulder, as Kirunda tries to avoid the shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Vincent Volkov.
I think Kirunda has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kalema Kirunda!