PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nik Volkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Payne Stewart Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stewart Jr has chosen Young Jeezy - B.M.F. 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
Stewart Jr

176 cm
20
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
18
156 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut

Next Level Nutrition (158q for $50!!!!)
Conviction

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nik Volkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Payne Stewart Jr!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Aleksandr Martynov and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Stewart Jr has managed to clinch.
Stewart Jr lands a damaging elbow.

It looks like Nik Volkov has been cut.
Volkov wants a takedown.
Volkov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Stewart Jr pulls him back up using the underhooks.
The referee is keeping an eye on Stewart Jr - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Volkov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Stewart Jr pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nik Volkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Volkov tries for a takedown but Stewart Jr sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Stewart Jr moves into the clinch successfully.
Stewart Jr prevents a takedown attempt there.
Volkov takes an elbow to the temple.
Stewart Jr lands an elbow inside.
Stewart Jr is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Stewart Jr lands a nice elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for Stewart Jr to work.
Stewart Jr lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Stewart Jr lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Stewart Jr lands a nice elbow.
Stewart Jr lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Stewart Jr comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Stewart Jr avoiding damage.
Stewart Jr lands an elbow just above Volkov 's eye.
Stewart Jr lands an elbow inside that Volkov shrugs off.

Nik Volkov's cut is getting worse.
Volkov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Stewart Jr lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Stewart Jr lands an elbow inside.
Nice elbow from Stewart Jr.
Volkov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Stewart Jr is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Volkov has Stewart Jr pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Stewart Jr manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Volkov wants a takedown.
Stewart Jr lands an elbow just above Volkov 's eye.
Volkov takes an elbow to the forehead.
A bit of stalling here from Stewart Jr.
Volkov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Stewart Jr pulls his leg out and moves away.
Stewart Jr tries to clinch but Volkov moves out of range.
Payne Stewart Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Stewart Jr rushes Volkov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Stewart Jr is pressed up against the cage. Volkov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Stewart Jr down to the mat. Stewart Jr avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Stewart Jr gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Stewart Jr leaning his opponent against the cage.
Volkov takes an elbow to the forehead.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stewart Jr lands a nice elbow.
Stewart Jr lands an elbow that stopped Volkov in his tracks for a moment.
Stewart Jr lands an elbow that stopped Volkov in his tracks for a moment.
Stewart Jr gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Stewart Jr lands an elbow inside.
Volkov takes an elbow to the temple.

Nik Volkov's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Nice elbow from Stewart Jr.
Stewart Jr comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Volkov has Stewart Jr pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Stewart Jr manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Stewart Jr lands a nice elbow.
Stewart Jr lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

Jeez, Nik Volkov's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Stewart Jr lands an elbow inside that Volkov shrugs off.
Volkov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Stewart Jr avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Stewart Jr comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Stewart Jr controlling the action here for a moment.
Stewart Jr lands a nice elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stewart Jr lands an elbow inside.
Volkov wants a takedown.
Volkov takes an elbow to the temple.
Stewart Jr lands an elbow just above Volkov 's eye.
Volkov goes for a takedown attempt but Stewart Jr pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Volkov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Stewart Jr sprawls well. Stewart Jr wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Volkov gets slowly back to his feet.
Stewart Jr fails with an attempt to clinch.
Volkov fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Payne Stewart Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nik Volkov's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Volkov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stewart Jr sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Stewart Jr has closed the distance and engaged Volkov in a clinch.
Stewart Jr controlling the action here for a moment.
Stewart Jr lands an elbow that stopped Volkov in his tracks for a moment.
Stewart Jr lands an elbow just above Volkov 's eye.
Volkov takes an elbow to the temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov is working for takedown but Stewart Jr is calmly controlling the position for now.
Volkov goes for a takedown attempt but Stewart Jr pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nik Volkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stewart Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up but Volkov swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
No luck for Volkov with that takedown attempt.

Stewart Jr has managed to clinch.
Nice elbow from Stewart Jr.
Nice elbow from Stewart Jr.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Nik Volkov's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Payne Stewart Jr!