PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcos Volanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Hendo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Volanov
vs
Hendo

189 cm
25
265 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

185 cm
28
265 lbs
4 - 4 - 1

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcos Volanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jay Hendo!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Thiago Cunha and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hendo shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Hendo passes to side control.
Volanov parries the strikes from Hendo easily there. Hendo is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Volanov to escape.
Hendo is chipping away with strikes.
Hendo sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Volanov is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
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!
The ground and pound from Hendo seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Hendo creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Volanov sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Hendo tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Hendo creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Hendo scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Volanov to see if he's OK.
Hendo working the ground and pound but Volanov is defending the strikes.
Volanov parries the strikes from Hendo easily there. Hendo is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Volanov to escape.
Hendo lands a decent elbow from side control.
Volanov is trying to improve his position.
Volanov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Volanov could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Volanov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hendo working the head and body with strikes.
Hendo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hendo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hendo working the head and body with strikes.
Hendo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Volanov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hendo working some strikes from top position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hendo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hendo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hendo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Volanov is breathing heavily.
Hendo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hendo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hendo stands up over Volanov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hendo throwing strikes but missing.
Hendo with a nice head shot there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hendo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Volanov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hendo defends well.
Hendo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Volanov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hendo.
Hendo stands up over Volanov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hendo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hendo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hendo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hendo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hendo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hendo stands up over Volanov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hendo is working Volanov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Volanov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Volanov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hendo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hendo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Volanov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hendo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hendo with a nice head shot there.
Hendo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Volanov has momentary wrist control but Hendo slips an elbow through the middle.
Hendo scoring with some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hendo lands a couple of elbows.
Hendo chips away with some ground and pound.
Hendo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hendo stands up over Volanov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hendo is looking to work some ground and pound but Volanov has wrist control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hendo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hendo chips away with some ground and pound.
Hendo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hendo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hendo postures up and lands a big shot to Volanov's brow.
Volanov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hendo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hendo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hendo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Volanov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hendo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hendo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Volanov's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hendo postures up in Volanov's guard and throws a big left but Volanov blocks it.
Hendo cracks Volanov with a solid left hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hendo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hendo throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jay Hendo dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Volanov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hendo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hendo has his takedown stuffed
and Volanov counters with a big head kick but Hendo shrugs it off.
Hendo checks the leg kick.

Hendo closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hendo lands in his opponent's guard.
Hendo postures up in Volanov's guard and throws a big left but Volanov blocks it.
Hendo postures up in Volanov's guard and throws a big left but Volanov blocks it.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hendo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hendo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hendo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hendo throwing strikes but missing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hendo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Volanov's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hendo throwing strikes from guard but Volanov blocks nicely.
Volanov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Volanov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hendo.
Hendo is looking to work some ground and pound but Volanov has wrist control.
Hendo throwing strikes from guard but Volanov blocks nicely.
Hendo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Volanov's head.
Hendo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Volanov wants to sweep but no luck.
Hendo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hendo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hendo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Volanov has momentary wrist control but Hendo slips an elbow through the middle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volanov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hendo.
Hendo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hendo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hendo throwing strikes from guard but Volanov blocks nicely.

Volanov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hendo throws a big elbow that misses.
Hendo throwing strikes but missing.
Hendo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hendo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Volanov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hendo throwing strikes but missing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hendo lands a couple of digs.
Hendo works over Volanov with some ground and pound from guard.
Hendo throws a big elbow that misses.
Hendo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hendo scoring with punches to the head and body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hendo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hendo connects with a couple of short punches.
Hendo landing with the ground and pound.
Hendo is in close to Volanov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hendo postures up in Volanov's guard and throws a big left but Volanov blocks it.
Hendo is working Volanov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hendo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hendo is looking to work some ground and pound but Volanov has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hendo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hendo connects with a couple of short punches.
Hendo throwing strikes from guard but Volanov blocks nicely.
Volanov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hendo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Volanov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hendo distracts Volanov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Volanov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hendo postures up in Volanov's guard and throws a big left but Volanov blocks it.
Hendo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Volanov's head.
Hendo landing some decent shots from guard.
Jay Hendo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hendo is looking to work some ground and pound but Volanov has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jay Hendo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Hendo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hendo looks for a takedown but Volanov sprawls well.
No luck for Volanov with that takedown attempt.

Hendo darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Volanov tries to roll over but Hendo keeps him under control.
Volanov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hendo.
Hendo winds up and cracks Volanov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hendo throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Volanov to regain full guard.

Volanov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hendo working some strikes from top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Volanov's head.
Hendo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hendo cracks Volanov with a solid left hand.
Hendo throwing strikes but missing.

Volanov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hendo defends it easily.
Hendo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hendo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hendo throwing strikes but missing.
Hendo with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hendo throwing strikes from guard but Volanov blocks nicely.
Hendo postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hendo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hendo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Volanov has his foot on Hendo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hendo works his way back into a safe position though.
Hendo is looking to work some ground and pound but Volanov has wrist control.
Hendo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Volanov's head.
Hendo postures up and lands a big shot to Volanov's brow.
Hendo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hendo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hendo working some strikes from top position.
Hendo chips away with some ground and pound.
Hendo connects with a couple of short punches.

Volanov is rocked!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendo landing some decent shots from guard.
Oh Volanov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hendo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hendo throwing strikes from guard but Volanov blocks nicely.
Volanov seems to have got his legs back now.
Hendo lands a couple of elbows.
Hendo passes Volanov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hendo working over Volanov with some ground and pound. Volanov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

Volanov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hendo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hendo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
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!
Hendo winds up and cracks Volanov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Volanov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hendo.
Volanov tries to kick Hendo off but Hendo keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Hendo slips a nice elbow through Volanov's hands, connecting with Volanov's forehead.
Hendo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Volanov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hendo scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hendo winds up and cracks Volanov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hendo throwing shots but Volanov is blocking nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hendo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Volanov defending well though.
Volanov is trying to stand up here but Hendo is controlling him well.
Marcos Volanov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hendo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jay Hendo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hendo has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 25:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 24:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jay Hendo!
An out of breath Jay Hendo thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.