PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Napalm Chief (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vincent Volkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Volkov's choice of entrance music: The Trooper by Iron Maiden. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Chief
vs
Volkov

172 cm
30
182 lbs
9 - 8 - 0

180 cm
36
182 lbs
35 - 22 - 1

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Heavy handed

The Big Kabosh

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 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Napalm Chief!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 35 - 22 - 1, fighting out of London, Vincent Volkov!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chief is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chief looks to score with a jab to the body but Volkov is just out of range.
Chief thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Volkov if he has to take too many more of those.
Chief throws a leg kick which misses Volkov's front leg but catches the back leg as Volkov tries to avoid it.
Chief with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Good shot there by Chief.
Chief throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chief swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chief pushes Volkov away with a front kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chief keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Volkov throws a low kick but Chief avoids it.
Chief feints and then cracks Volkov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Volkov down.

Chief closes the distance and pushes Volkov back into the cage.

Chief turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Chief manages to end up in side control.
Volkov manages to get back to half guard.
Chief controlling the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chief looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Volkov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Volkov is looking to control Chief's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Volkov avoid being mounted?

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Napalm Chief.
Volkov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Volkov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Chief quickly recovers to half guard.
Chief regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Volkov.
Volkov looking to sit in guard and control but Chief gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Volkov working a defensive guard here.
Chief throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Volkov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chief looking to pass the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkov controls Chief momentarily but Chief frees himself.
Volkov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Chief not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Vincent Volkov was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Volkov takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A thudding body kick lands there by Chief!

Chief clinches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volkov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Chief gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Chief pressing his opponent against the cage.
Chief prevents Volkov from breaking the clinch.
Volkov tries for a takedown but Chief manages to get underhooks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Volkov wants a takedown but no success here.
Napalm Chief has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vincent Volkov.

Chief breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Volkov missing with a left hand there. Chief was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Napalm Chief is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chief just misses with a punch to the body.
Chief connects with a body shot.
Volkov misses with a takedown attempt - Chief sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Chief feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Volkov's calf.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Volkov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chief.
Volkov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Napalm Chief dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Chief scoring well with a low kick there.
Chief throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Volkov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Volkov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Volkov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chief moves away.
Chief lands a nice shot to the body.
Volkov throws a body punch but Chief moves out of range.
Volkov misses with a leg kick
and Chief counters with a low kick, right behind Volkov 's knee.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chief throws a series of punches but Volkov moves out of range.
Volkov tries to score with a low kick but Chief moves his leg out of the way.
Chief tries to clinch but Volkov moves out of range.
Chief is looking to wear down Volkov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Volkov just misses with a punch to the body.
Chief tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A head kick misses from Chief.
Chief takes a shot to the body in his stride.

Chief clinches with his opponent.
Volkov trying to control the position but instead, Chief has worked for underhooks and has pushed Volkov into the cage.
Chief tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Volkov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chief swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chief pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Volkov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Chief swivels and escapes.
Volkov swings for the body but Chief moves out of range.
Napalm Chief is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Volkov lands with a shot to the body.
Volkov jabs at Chief's body.
Chief lands a nice looking kick to the body. Volkov takes a step back to recover.
A chopping leg kick lands by Chief.
Chief tries to clinch but Volkov is having none of it.
Chief misses with a jab, cross combination.
Good leg kick by Chief there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Chief throws a head kick that misses.
Volkov throws a low kick but Chief avoids it.
Volkov looks to score with a jab to the body but Chief is just out of range.
Volkov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Volkov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chief swinging wildly here.
Volkov looks to land a right hand but Chief moved out of range.
Chief throws a body punch but Volkov moves out of range.
Volkov just misses with a punch to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chief lands a head kick. Volkov smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Chief fails with an attempt to clinch.
Volkov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Volkov throws a low kick but Chief moves out of range easily.
Volkov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Chief can pounce on him.

Chief clinches with his opponent.
Chief just leaning against Volkov, taking a breather.
Volkov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Chief pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Volkov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Chief goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

Chief manages to break the clinch.
Volkov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Chief is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Chief moves into the clinch.
Chief stops a takedown attempt from Volkov.
Napalm Chief has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vincent Volkov.
A short uppercut from Chief.

Chief gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Volkov regains guard.
Volkov is looking to sweep but instead, Chief has passed into half guard.
Volkov is breathing heavily.
Chief content to control rather than advance.
Volkov is trying to get back to full guard.
Volkov is pressing down on Chief's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chief is fighting to break Volkov's control of his arms but Volkov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chief controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Napalm Chief.
Chief ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Volkov moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Napalm Chief dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Chief moves out of range of the strikes.
Volkov thows a leg kick but Chief checks it
and Chief counters with a two punch combo.
Volkov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chief throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Volkov on the side of the head.
Chief fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Volkov manages to avoid it.
Napalm Chief is winning the standup battle so far.
Chief scores with a shot to the body.
Chief throws a body punch but Volkov moves out of range.
Volkov slips a straight right by Chief.
Chief moves away from the strike by Volkov.
Chief gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Volkov just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chief doesn't manage to clinch there - Volkov circles away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Chief just misses with a punch to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Chief.
Volkov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Chief takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Volkov darts in looking for a takedown but Chief gets double underhooks and turns Volkov into the cage.
Chief wants to stall.
Chief stalling.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Chief.

Chief ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Chief no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Volkov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Chief working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Volkov.
Volkov stopping the sweep attempt from Chief.
Napalm Chief is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chief has control of Volkov's left arm, preventing Volkov from doing any damage.

Chief has his feet on Volkov's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Volkov has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Chief.
Volkov misses with a body shot.
Chief closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Chief thuds a left hand into Volkov's body.
Chief delivers a nice body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chief throws a nice inside leg kick.
Volkov throws a wild body kick that Chief sees coming a mile off.
Chief changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chief scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Volkov doesn't seem bothered though.
Volkov scores with a jab. Chief acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Chief fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Volkov.
Chief keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Volkov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Volkov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chief moves away.
A punch lands to the side of Volkov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Chief on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Chief stuns Volkov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Chief fails to land with a series of punches.
Volkov misses with a low kick.
Chief scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Volkov takes a swing at Chief's ribcage but misses.
Volkov tries a low kick but Chief avoids it.
Vincent Volkov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice jab there from Volkov.
Chief lands the left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chief throws a head kick that Volkov semi-blocks.
Chief swings for the body but Volkov moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volkov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A clash of legs there as Chief blocks the low kick.
Volkov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chief was well out of range. Poor timing from Volkov.
Volkov throws a body punch but Chief moves out of range.
Volkov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Volkov misses with a body shot.
Volkov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Chief gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Volkov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

Chief closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Volkov.
Chief blocking some punches.
Volkov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Chief pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Chief lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chief stalling against the cage.

Chief breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chief fails in his attempt to clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Napalm Chief showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Chief has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Napalm Chief!
Napalm Chief decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.