PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Test Volkov (ranked 3019 p4p, 311 weight class) and Marvin Geishammer (ranked 4021 p4p, 386 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Volkov
vs
Geishammer

201 cm
21
240 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

220 cm
21
288 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

Excellent grappler
Basic striking
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Test Volkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marvin Geishammer!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shirou Masuda.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Geishammer shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Volkov but Volkov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Volkov is looking to counter punch.

Geishammer closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Volkov quickly recovers to half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Volkov is looking to control Geishammer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Volkov avoid being mounted?
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

Geishammer is looking for a kimura but Volkov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Geishammer to get the leverage.
Volkov's coaches at The Garden have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Volkov tries to get to full guard but Geishammer has control of the leg.
Geishammer wants to take a breather but Volkov is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov moves into full guard.
Volkov keeping moving, preventing Geishammer from controlling successfully.
Geishammer might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Volkov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Geishammer passes Volkov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Geishammer is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Volkov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Volkov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Geishammer on the ground.
Volkov is looking to improve his position.
Geishammer wants to advance to full mount but Volkov doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Volkov looking to control but Geishammer passes into half guard.
Geishammer trying to mount his opponent but Volkov defends it.

Geishammer is working for a kimura but Volkov is defending it quite comfortably.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volkov is looking to control Geishammer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Volkov avoid being mounted?

Volkov is defending against the submission attempts here by Geishammer.
Volkov is not content to let Geishammer control the position.
Geishammer wants to pass to mount but Volkov is defending the position.
Volkov is not content to let Geishammer control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Geishammer is looking to advance position but Volkov won't allow it.
Geishammer prevents Volkov from improving his position.
Geishammer trying to control the action but Volkov is working from the bottom.
Volkov looks like he's trying to stand up.
Geishammer is keen to just control but Volkov is a slippery customer.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Geishammer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Geishammer looks to score with a jab to the body but Volkov is just out of range.
Test Volkov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Volkov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Marvin Geishammer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Geishammer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Geishammer.
Volkov slips a straight right by Geishammer.
Volkov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Geishammer throws a poor cross that misses
and Volkov counters with a straight right hand.
Geishammer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Volkov.
Geishammer shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Volkov counter with a right hand.
Geishammer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Volkov moves away.
Geishammer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Volkov throws out the jab.
Geishammer shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Volkov sprawls well. Volkov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Geishammer gets slowly back to his feet.
Test Volkov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marvin Geishammer.
Geishammer fails with the takedown
and Volkov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Volkov misses with a wild body shot.
Geishammer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Geishammer misses with a head kick.
Nice takedown defense from Volkov. No joy for Geishammer on that attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Geishammer misses the target.
Volkov throws out a loose jab but Geishammer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Volkov throws a shot to the body.
Geishammer fails to land the takedown.
Volkov is looking to counter punch.
Geishammer takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Geishammer misses with a left hand
and Volkov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Volkov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Geishammer circles away quickly and effectively.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Volkov misses its intended target.
Geishammer slips a straight right by Volkov.
Geishammer with the counter takedown but Volkov avoids it easily.
Volkov ducks under a wild hook from Geishammer.
A little feinted left hand from Volkov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Volkov misses with a straight right.
Geishammer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Volkov moves away.
It looked like Volkov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Geishammer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Geishammer misses with a straight right.
Volkov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A big left from Geishammer misses.
Volkov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Volkov defending well as Geishammer loads up on a big left hand.
Geishammer on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Volkov lands a nice hook to Geishammer's body. Geishammer takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Geishammer throws an overhand right that lands on Volkov's shoulder, as Volkov tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Geishammer misses.
Volkov is looking to counter punch.
Geishammer tries a head kick but it misses.
Geishammer fails with a takedown attempt.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Volkov throws a hook but Geishammer avoids it easily.
Volkov missing with a left hand there. Geishammer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Volkov connects with a single shot there.
Volkov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Geishammer changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Volkov looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Volkov struggling a bit here.
Volkov sneaks back into half guard.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Volkov wants to improve his position but Geishammer is controlling well.
Geishammer is thwarting Volkov's attempts to control the position.
Volkov is staying active underneath Geishammer, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Geishammer is stalling here. Volkov is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Geishammer seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Volkov has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Geishammer stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Geishammer sneaks back into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Geishammer is trying to maintain the position but Volkov is very close to passing his half guard.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Volkov seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Geishammer is staying active underneath Volkov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Geishammer gets back to full guard.
Volkov wanted to stand there but Geishammer had control of the position.
Geishammer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Geishammer is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Test Volkov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Geishammer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Volkov's waist but Volkov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Geishammer off to one side.
Volkov throws a jab when Geishammer was well out of range.
Geishammer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Volkov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Volkov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Geishammer can do to turn this around?
Volkov avoids the body shot from Geishammer.
Volkov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Geishammer's head backwards.
Volkov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Geishammer doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Volkov to counter with a crisp jab.
Geishammer fails to land with a series of punches.
A little feinted left hand from Volkov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Geishammer throws a looping overhand right but Volkov ducks down to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Volkov misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov misses with a body shot.
Geishammer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Volkov swivels and escapes.
Test Volkov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marvin Geishammer.
Geishammer shoots for a double leg takedown but Volkov sprawls well. He's pushed Geishammer's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Geishammer fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Volkov to the ground. Geishammer is now in Volkov's guard.
Volkov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Geishammer is controlling him.
Geishammer is breathing heavily.
Geishammer wants to pass the guard but Volkov is keeping the position.
Geishammer prevents Volkov from getting back to his feet.
Geishammer is pushing down on Volkov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Volkov is fighting to maintain full guard but Geishammer has managed to sneak the leg through.
Volkov tries to kick Geishammer off but Geishammer keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Geishammer works his way into full mount!

Geishammer goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Volkov is on top in guard.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Volkov here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Volkov tries to stand but Geishammer is controlling from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volkov postures up.
Geishammer working a defensive guard but Volkov manages to pass into side control anyway.
Volkov wants to stand but Geishammer has his arm trapped.
Volkov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Geishammer keeps working.
Geishammer is looking to reverse the position.
Geishammer is not content to let Volkov control the position.
Geishammer struggling a bit here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkov tries to move to mount but Geishammer blocks the move with his legs.
Geishammer struggling a bit here.
Marvin Geishammer has got the better of the ground game so far.
Geishammer prevents Volkov from improving position.
Volkov working away.
Geishammer is looking to regain half guard here but Volkov keeps moving and retains side control.
Geishammer is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Geishammer can't do much from the bottom here.
Geishammer is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Volkov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Geishammer has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Volkov is working away from the top position though.
Volkov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

Geishammer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Volkov pulls his head out easily.
Geishammer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Geishammer misses with a takedown attempt
letting Volkov counter with a right hand.
Geishammer looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Geishammer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Geishammer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Volkov.

Volkov gets caught napping as Geishammer dives in and scores a takedown. Volkov manages to retain guard.
Volkov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Volkov wants to stand but Geishammer is controlling the position.
Geishammer slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Geishammer tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's six minutes gone in the round.

Geishammer is trying to get an arm triangle but Volkov is defending well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Geishammer tries for a kimura but Volkov is defending well.
Volkov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Geishammer wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Volkov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Geishammer trying to control the action but Volkov is working from the bottom.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Volkov tries to improve position but can't.
Marvin Geishammer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Geishammer is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Volkov looks calm but he's in trouble here. Geishammer gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Volkov is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Geishammer lets go of the hold and Volkov can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Marvin Geishammer!
Marvin Geishammer seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.