PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Stanly Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ilya Mstislav Volkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Williams comes to the cage accompanied by Kenny Loggins - I'm free. Volkov comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Россия kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Williams
vs
Mstislav Volkov

178 cm
39
180 lbs
36 - 20 - 1

183 cm
33
181 lbs
23 - 7 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Sully's Bar & Grill
Voodoo Nutrition

Aspire Clothing
Hellbent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 36 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stanly Williams !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ilya Mstislav Volkov!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Andrew Berry and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Volkov clinches.
Williams misses with a body punch.
Volkov tries to work over Williams 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've been informed that Volkov has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Volkov tries to throw a body punch but Williams avoids it by throwing Volkov back against the cage.
Volkov misses with a punch on the inside.
Volkov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Volkov misses with a punch on the inside.
Volkov swings wildly with an uppercut but Williams uses good head movement to avoid it.
Volkov misses with a punch on the inside.

Williams breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Williams throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Volkov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Williams counters with a stiff right hand.
Williams throws a hook but Volkov blocks it.
Volkov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams connects with a body shot.

Volkov instigates a clinch.
Williams struggles to land a body shot inside as Volkov controls his hands.
Volkov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
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 scores with a nice hook to the head.
Williams goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A body shot lands from Volkov.
Volkov pushes Williams back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Volkov gets through Williams 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Williams tries to pull guard but Volkov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Volkov.
A head punch on the inside from Williams fails to land.

Volkov breaks from the clinch.
Volkov doesn't manage to clinch there - Williams circles away.
Williams has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Bully Busters in the buildup to the fight.
Volkov throws a good cross that connects.
Williams thows a left - swing and a miss!

Williams gets tackled into the cage by Volkov. Volkov maintains the clinch.
Williams is trying to push Volkov away but Volkov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Williams working aggressively here.
Volkov working aggressively here.
Williams working hard to break the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Volkov.
Volkov scores with a hook to the body.
Williams wants to get back to striking at distance but Volkov won't allow it.
Volkov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Volkov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Volkov breaks from the clinch.
Volkov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Williams 's calf.
Williams uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Volkov.
Williams slips a jab from Volkov.
Williams swings for the body but Volkov moves out of range.

Williams tries to keep at a distance but Volkov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Williams lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Volkov or not.
Volkov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
Volkov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Williams blocks an uppercut.

Williams escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A big left from Williams misses.
Volkov missing with a left hand there. Williams was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Williams fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Volkov manages to avoid it.
Williams takes a swing at Volkov's ribcage but misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Volkov as he connects with a hook.
Williams throws a leg kick that is checked
and Volkov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Volkov lands a big head kick that sends Williams tumbling to the mat! Volkov takes a step backwards and waves Williams back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Williams is rocked!
Volkov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Williams throws a hook to the side of Volkov's head but Volkov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Volkov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A jab from Williams misses.
A leg kick checked by Volkov.
Volkov scores with a nice body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Williams walks into a straight right hand from Volkov.
Volkov digs a good hook to Williams 's body.
Volkov misses the shot to the body.
Volkov tries to clinch there but Williams circles away.
A counter left hand to the body from Williams misses its target.

Volkov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Volkov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Volkov.

Volkov breaks from the clinch.
Volkov throws a low kick but Williams avoids it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Volkov.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Volkov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Volkov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Williams checks the leg kick.
Williams connects with a body shot that sends Volkov's belly button to the back.
Volkov throws a low kick, looking for Williams 's leg but Williams calmly moves out of range.
Williams throws a shot from downtown. Volkov moves away and avoids it.
A low kick from Williams is predictable there
and Volkov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Williams misses with a hook to the body
and Volkov counters with a nice uppercut.
Oh Williams is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Volkov looks to land a right hand but Williams moved out of range.
Williams seems to have got his legs back now.
Stanly Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot by Williams .
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Volkov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Williams was well out of range. Poor timing from Volkov.
Williams takes one to the chin there.
Williams moves out of range of the strikes.
Volkov tries to clinch up but Williams circles away and keeps his distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ilya Mstislav Volkov dominated that round.
That's time! Williams 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Volkov.
Volkov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Williams chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Volkov can pounce on him.
A shot to the body from Volkov misses
enabling Williams to counter with a crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Williams . Volkov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Volkov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice body kick from Volkov.
Volkov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Williams .
Volkov slips a straight right by Williams .
Volkov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Volkov tries to score with a low kick but Williams moves his leg out of the way.
Williams connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams works the jab nicely.
Volkov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
An inside leg kick from Williams misses.
Volkov with a nice cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Williams waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Volkov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Volkov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Williams .
Volkov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Williams misses with a hook
and Volkov counters with an outside leg kick.
Volkov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Williams was well out of range. Poor timing from Volkov.
Williams throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Volkov lands a leg kick that knocks Williams off balance momentarily.
Williams takes a swing at Volkov's ribcage but misses.
Volkov tries to counter by closing the distance.
Volkov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Williams .
Volkov lands a right hook to the body.
A jab lands there for Volkov.
Williams looks to score with a jab to the body but Volkov is just out of range.
An inside leg kick from Volkov misses.
Williams appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Williams slips a straight right by Volkov.
Williams swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A big left from Williams misses.
Williams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams looks to land a left hand but Volkov moved out of range nicely.
Williams circles away from the clinch attempt.
Volkov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Williams manages to avoid it.
Williams lands a nice shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Williams misses with a wild body shot.
Volkov misses with a low kick.
Volkov misses with the body kick
enabling Williams to counter with a crisp jab.
Williams on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Williams dips to his left and cracks Volkov with an uppercut!
Volkov jabs at Williams 's body.

Volkov takes the fight into the clinch.
Volkov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Williams .

Volkov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Volkov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Williams looks to land a left hand but Volkov moved out of range nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkov scores with a nice head shot.
Williams misses with a body shot.
Williams misses with an uppercut. Volkov saw that one coming.
Volkov scores with a head kick.
Williams misses with a straight right.
Williams is looking to slow Volkov down with leg kicks.
Volkov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Williams takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Volkov cracks the inside of Williams 's front leg.
Williams misses with a body shot.
Volkov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Williams 's head backwards.
Williams just misses with a punch to the body.
Volkov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Williams looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volkov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A low kick from Williams misses
and Volkov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Williams thinking.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Volkov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Williams .
Williams throws a low kick, looking for Volkov's leg but Volkov calmly moves out of range.
Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Volkov moves away.
Volkov misses with a body shot.
Volkov is looking to land body kicks.
Good leg kick by Volkov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Williams throws a leg kick but Volkov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Volkov checks a low kick from Williams .
Volkov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Williams . Volkov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Williams looks to land a right hand but Volkov moved out of range.

Volkov drives through and clinches with Williams against the cage.
Volkov prevents a body shot from Williams .

Williams breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ilya Mstislav Volkov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Volkov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Williams .
Volkov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Williams swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Volkov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Williams moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Williams lands an overhand right.
Volkov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Williams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Volkov.
Williams is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Volkov throws a nice looking combination but Williams bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Williams lands with a thumping leg kick.
Williams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Volkov.
Williams tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Volkov was well out of range. Poor timing from Williams .
Williams throws a chopping leg kick but Volkov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov misses with a hook. Williams ducked under it nicely.
Williams checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A slapping leg kick lands for Williams .
Williams tries to work over Volkov's front leg with a kick but Volkov checks it.
Volkov lands with a right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Williams throws a body shot but no joy.
Volkov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Volkov moves away from the strike by Williams .
Williams lands a nice looking body shot.
Volkov tries to clinch but Williams is having none of it.
Volkov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Volkov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Williams scoring well with a low kick there.

Volkov clinches up against the cage.
Williams misses with a punch to the body.
Volkov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Williams blocks an uppercut.
Volkov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Williams swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Williams wants to break free but Volkov has control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Volkov.
A nice left hand lands by Williams .
Still in the clinch, Williams scores with a nice short uppercut.
Williams misses with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice right hand lands inside from Volkov.
Ilya Mstislav Volkov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Williams misses with some punches.
Volkov lands with a right to the head.
Williams can't find room to land a body shot as Volkov controls the action.
Volkov pushes Williams back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Volkov.
Williams jumps guard but Volkov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Volkov lands a right hand.
Volkov lands with a short shot to the head.
Williams misses with a punch to the body.
Williams lands a hook that snaps the head of Volkov backwards.
A shot in the inside from Volkov.
Volkov tries to work over Williams 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Volkov on the inside.
Williams tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Volkov creates a bit of distance and unloads a huge uppercut that knocks Williams out cold! The ref dives in to break up the two fighters! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ilya Mstislav Volkov!
Ilya Mstislav Volkov is the new welterweight champion!
Ilya Mstislav Volkov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Stanly Williams stepped up to the mic, saying 'I have to go poop'.