PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcos Volanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wanted OrAlive (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Volanov is coming into this fight with a significant injury, which will no doubt have an effect on his cardio. Wanted OrAlive will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Volanov
vs
OrAlive

189 cm
25
265 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

200 cm
20
250 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid 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 0 - 1 - 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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wanted OrAlive!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Seu Braga and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
OrAlive wants to clinch up but Volanov keeps it at a distance.
Volanov is breathing heavily.
Volanov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from OrAlive is defended easily by Volanov.

OrAlive closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

OrAlive jumps guard.
OrAlive wants to sweep here but Volanov controlling him for the moment.
OrAlive keeping moving, preventing Volanov from controlling successfully.
Volanov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as OrAlive works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Volanov stopping the sweep attempt from OrAlive.
Volanov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

That's one minute gone in the round.
OrAlive wants to get back to his feet but Volanov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
OrAlive is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Volanov looking to pass the guard.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
OrAlive fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volanov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Volanov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Volanov wants it to stay on the feet.
Marcos Volanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wanted OrAlive.
OrAlive lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

Marcos Volanov's cut is getting worse.
OrAlive tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

OrAlive changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Volanov looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Volanov prevents OrAlive from moving into mount.
OrAlive is looking to take a break and control but Volanov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
OrAlive scores with a couple of short elbows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volanov prevents OrAlive from improving position.

OrAlive stands up and beckons Volanov to his feet.
Volanov could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
OrAlive circles away from the clinch attempt.

OrAlive moves into the clinch.
OrAlive has Volanov pushed against the cage.
OrAlive jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Volanov walks away with a smile on his face. OrAlive gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
OrAlive shoots in looking for a takedown but Volanov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing OrAlive's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Volanov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Volanov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but OrAlive swivels and escapes.
Volanov circles away from the clinch attempt.

OrAlive fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Volanov, pushing him back against the cage.
Nice elbow from OrAlive.
OrAlive is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Volanov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Volanov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. OrAlive just stands there and leans against the cage.
OrAlive stalls.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wanted OrAlive dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marcos Volanov's cut.
That's time! Volanov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
OrAlive tries to clinch up but Volanov circles away and keeps his distance.
OrAlive fails to land the takedown.
OrAlive shoots in looking for a takedown but Volanov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing OrAlive's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Volanov is looking to clinch but OrAlive is avoiding it.
OrAlive throws a head kick that Volanov semi-blocks.
OrAlive shoots in for a takedown but Volanov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Marcos Volanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wanted OrAlive.
OrAlive wants to clinch up but Volanov keeps it at a distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Volanov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Marcos Volanov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
OrAlive is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
OrAlive shoots in but no luck this time.
OrAlive scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

Volanov gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows OrAlive to score an easy takedown into full guard.
OrAlive trying to stand up but can't free himself from Volanov's guard.
OrAlive trying to control the position from guard on top but Volanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Volanov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. OrAlive gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

OrAlive drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Volanov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now OrAlive has Volanov in his guard.
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!
Volanov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
OrAlive controls Volanov momentarily but Volanov frees himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
OrAlive is trying to hold Volanov in close to prevent damage but Volanov has managed to pass into half guard.
OrAlive is not content to let Volanov control the position.
Volanov wants to free his trapped foot but OrAlive is holding on for dear life with his legs.
OrAlive wants to control but Volanov is keeping busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volanov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

OrAlive looking for submissions off his back.
OrAlive wants to get back to full guard.
Volanov has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
OrAlive really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wanted OrAlive showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Marcos Volanov's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

OrAlive lands a jab-cross combination.
OrAlive scores with a three punch combo!

Volanov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. OrAlive was covering up waiting for the punch and Volanov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
OrAlive not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
OrAlive throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Volanov postures up in OrAlive's guard and throws a big left but OrAlive blocks it.
Wanted OrAlive has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Volanov won't allow OrAlive to sweep him here.
Volanov tries to free his leg and advance position but OrAlive is retaining full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Volanov trying to control but OrAlive is working from the bottom.
OrAlive trying to keep a closed guard but Volanov is proving a slippery customer.
OrAlive keeping moving, preventing Volanov from controlling successfully.

We're going to have a standup here because Marcos Volanov wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
OrAlive lands with a nice body kick.
OrAlive has a takedown stuffed.
Volanov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
OrAlive connects with a high kick.

Volanov has managed to clinch.
OrAlive jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Volanov walks away with a smile on his face. OrAlive gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Volanov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. OrAlive looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Volanov has knee on belly and moves into mount.
OrAlive can't escape the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Volanov with good strikes from the mount here!
Volanov landing strikes from the mount.
Volanov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
OrAlive is trying desperately to improve position.
OrAlive is in a horrible position here. Volanov smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Volanov controlling the position easily from mount.
OrAlive is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
OrAlive wants to hold on but Volanov pushes him away.
OrAlive can't escape the position.
Volanov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Volanov seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but OrAlive is holding on tight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Volanov content just to control the position here.
Volanov wants to control the pace but OrAlive is squirming around nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marcos Volanov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think OrAlive 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wanted OrAlive!