PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Maximov Volkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cyrus The Virus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Virus has chosen Metallica - Fuel as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Volkov
vs
The Virus

188 cm
22
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
22
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Tends to cut

Pure Strength, 142+ for 40$

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Maximov Volkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cyrus The Virus!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Wagner Zegers and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Volkov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The Virus is looking to clinch.
The Virus throws a head kick that misses.
Volkov clinches but The Virus breaks the clinch

and The Virus holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Volkov swings away with an uppercut that misses.

The Virus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Volkov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The Virus throws a head kick that misses.
Volkov shoots in looking for a takedown. The Virus tries to sprawl out of it but Volkov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. The Virus manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov wants to clinch up but The Virus keeps it at a distance.
Volkov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts The Virus as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maximov Volkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Volkov.
Volkov shoots in but no luck this time.
Volkov tries to close the distance and clinch but The Virus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The Virus scores with a spinning back kick!
Volkov is breathing heavily.

The Virus gets a clinch.
The Virus stalling.

The Virus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Volkov shoots for a double leg takedown but The Virus sprawls well. He's pushed Volkov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

The Virus closes the distance and pushes Volkov back into the cage.

The Virus jumps guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Virus pulls Volkov in close to prevent any damage.
The Virus manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The Virus has hold of Volkov's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Volkov manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
The Virus lands with some strikes.

The Virus working for a submission but Volkov is keeping him at bay.
The Virus lands a heavy elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The Virus is working for a guillotine from mount but Volkov frees his head quite easily.
The Virus tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Volkov is trying desperately to improve position.

The Virus working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
The Virus dominating with strikes here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The Virus takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Volkov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The Virus can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Volkov is looking to escape.
Volkov tries to buck The Virus off but he can't manage it.
Volkov tries to reverse the position but The Virus maintains control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

The Virus tries to clinch but Volkov moves out of range.
Volkov wants to clinch

and The Virus counters with a single leg into guard. Volkov didn't expect that.
The Virus advances position into side control!

The Virus stands up and we're back to a striking position.
The Virus tries to clinch there but Volkov circles away.
The Virus connects with a solid leg kick.
Volkov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has The Virus pinned against the cage. The Virus gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Volkov thows a leg kick but The Virus checks it

and The Virus counters by clinching up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Virus lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The Virus misses with a knee to the head.
The Virus blocking some punches.
Volkov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The Virus is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Volkov is defending well for now.
Volkov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Volkov trying to control the position but instead, The Virus has worked for underhooks and has pushed Volkov into the cage.
The Virus comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The Virus leaning against his opponent.
Volkov is trying to break the clinch but The Virus is controlling him.

The Virus breaks the clinch.
Volkov misses with a looping left.
Volkov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. The Virus defends it nicely.
The Virus goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

The Virus closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Volkov did well to prevent The Virus getting side control.

The Virus escapes and gets back to his feet.
The Virus keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maximov Volkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Volkov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by The Virus.
Volkov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

The Virus pushes Volkov up against the cage in a clinch.
Volkov wants to break the clinch but can't.
The Virus crunches a lovely knee into Volkov's ribcage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Virus jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Volkov walks away with a smile on his face. The Virus gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Volkov scores with a takedown into The Virus's guard.
Volkov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The Virus is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Volkov prevents The Virus from getting back to his feet.
The Virus is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Volkov won't allow The Virus to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volkov thows a big elbow that misses.

Volkov gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
A punch combination from Volkov misses.
Volkov shoots in but The Virus avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The Virus shoots for a double leg takedown but Volkov sprawls well. He's pushed The Virus's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Volkov moves into the clinch.
Volkov misses with an elbow strike.
Volkov avoiding damage as The Virus throws knees to the body.
Volkov avoids the elbow strike from The Virus, against the cage.
Volkov gets through The Virus's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by The Virus as Volkov tries to tie him up.
Volkov lands a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cyrus The Virus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

The Virus moves out of range of the strikes.
Volkov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as The Virus sprawls well. The Virus wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Volkov gets slowly back to his feet.
Volkov misses with a double jab
and Volkov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

The Virus takes the fight into the clinch.

The Virus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The Virus is looking to clinch but Volkov is avoiding it.
Volkov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

The Virus rushes Volkov and presses him up against the cage.
Nice elbow from The Virus.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Virus keeps control of Volkov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The Virus tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Volkov just stands there and leans against the cage.
The Virus looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The Virus drops down looking for an ankle pick but Volkov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Volkov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The Virus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The Virus misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The Virus cracks Volkov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Volkov tries to clinch but The Virus moves away

and The Virus holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The Virus misses with an elbow strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The Virus is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Volkov is defending well for now.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, The Virus just misses with a elbow thrown towards Volkov's brow.
Volkov trying to control the position but instead, The Virus has worked for underhooks and has pushed Volkov into the cage.
Volkov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
With the fighters up against the cage, The Virus throws an elbow but misses.
Volkov can't break the clinch.
Volkov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The Virus tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Volkov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Maximov Volkov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cyrus The Virus.
The Virus takes a shot to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The Virus tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Volkov avoids it.
Volkov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Stalling in the clinch from The Virus.

The Virus manages to break the clinch.
Volkov tries to close the distance and clinch up but The Virus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The Virus tries to clinch but Volkov moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The Virus gets caught flat footed, as Volkov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Volkov gets to his feet - The Virus follows without any prompting.
Volkov looks for a takedown but The Virus sprawls well.
Maximov Volkov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Volkov tries to keep at a distance but The Virus has taken the fight into the clinch.
Volkov lands a left hand that snaps the head of The Virus backwards.
The Virus is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Volkov is defending well for now.
Volkov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from The Virus.

The Virus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Volkov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. The Virus defends it nicely.
Volkov throws a body kick that misses.
Cyrus The Virus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volkov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The Virus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Maximov Volkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

The Virus gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The Virus slowing the pace effectively.
The referee calls for Volkov to work.
A bit of stalling here from The Virus.
Maximov Volkov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Good body shot from The Virus.
Volkov tries a knee to the head but The Virus blocks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cyrus The Virus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well The Virus has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cyrus The Virus!