PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Saipam Muwaitang (ranked 3584 p4p, 2650 weight class) and Viktor Volkov (ranked 451 p4p, 340 weight class). Volkov has chosen Kickstart my heart as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Saipam Muwaitang has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Muwaitang
vs
Volkov

200 cm
25
205
5 - 5 - 0

200 cm
25
200
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Saipam Muwaitang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Viktor Volkov!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Volkov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Muwaitang in his tracks.
Saipam Muwaitang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Volkov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Volkov avoids a punch combination nicely.

Volkov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Muwaitang is trying to defend but Volkov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Volkov stands up from half guard.
A jab lands there for Muwaitang.
Muwaitang connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Muwaitang moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
and Muwaitang counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Volkov! He's just covering up as Muwaitang starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Saipam Muwaitang!