PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Staltz Volkof (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hugo Chavez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Volkof comes to the cage accompanied by Downfall by Trust Company. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Volkof
vs
Chavez

193 cm
22
194 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

188 cm
25
188 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

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 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Staltz Volkof!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hugo Chavez!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Hugh Johnson and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Volkof avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chavez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Volkof swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Chavez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Volkof circles away.
Volkof scores with a jab. Chavez acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Volkof stalks Chavez and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Chavez's face. Chavez staggers backwards, shaken.
Chavez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Volkof as he jumps to the side.
Chavez falls off balance throwing a combination
and Volkof counters with a two punch combo.
Chavez shoots in for a takedown but Volkof shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Staltz Volkof has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hugo Chavez.
Chavez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
No luck for Chavez with that takedown attempt.
Volkof lands with a straight right. Chavez didn't see that one coming.
Volkof goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Chavez closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Chavez fails with a takedown attempt.
Volkof lands with a kick to the temple. Chavez shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

Volkof closes the distance and pushes Chavez back into the cage.
Volkof prevents a takedown attempt there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkof gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Volkof creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Chavez's defenses.
Chavez looks gassed!
Volkof lands an elbow just above Chavez 's eye.
Chavez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Volkof fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Chavez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Volkof sprawls well. Volkof wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Chavez gets slowly back to his feet.

Volkof moves into the clinch successfully.
Nice elbow from Volkof.
Volkof lands with a light punch inside.
Volkof lands a nice elbow.
Volkof stops a takedown attempt from Chavez.
A nice left hand lands by Volkof.
Volkof lands a damaging elbow.
Nice elbow from Volkof.

It looks like Hugo Chavez has been cut.
Volkof creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Chavez's defenses.
Volkof gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Volkof lands an elbow just above Chavez 's eye.
Volkof lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Volkof gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Volkof lands an elbow inside that Chavez shrugs off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volkof gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Volkof lands an elbow inside that Chavez shrugs off.
Volkof lands a nice elbow.
Volkof lands a nice elbow.
Chavez takes an elbow to the temple.
Volkof utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chavez takes an elbow to the forehead.
Volkof comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Volkof lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Volkof lands an elbow just above Chavez 's eye.
Volkof lands an elbow that stopped Chavez in his tracks for a moment.
Volkof comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Volkof comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Chavez takes an elbow to the temple.
Nice elbow from Volkof.
Chavez takes an elbow to the forehead.
Volkof lands an elbow that stopped Chavez in his tracks for a moment.
Chavez takes an elbow to the forehead.
Volkof gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Volkof lands a nice knee to the body.
Volkof lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Volkof lands a nice elbow.
Volkof lands a damaging elbow.
Volkof creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Chavez's defenses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkof is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Volkof lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Volkof lands an elbow inside that Chavez shrugs off.
Chavez takes an elbow to the temple.
Chavez jumps guard but Volkof stands there with Chavez around his waist. Chavez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Chavez takes an elbow to the forehead.
Volkof creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Chavez's defenses.
Volkof creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Chavez's defenses.
Volkof lands a hook that snaps the head of Chavez backwards.
Volkof prevents a takedown attempt there.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Volkof creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Volkof lands a nice elbow.
Chavez goes for a takedown in the clinch but Volkof prevents it.
Volkof lands an elbow just above Chavez 's eye.
Volkof lands an elbow inside.
Nice elbow from Volkof.
Chavez is trying to break the clinch but Volkof is controlling him.
Volkof lands an elbow just above Chavez 's eye.
Volkof lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Volkof prevents Chavez from breaking the clinch.
Volkof lands a nice elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volkof scores with a shot to the side of Chavez's head.
Chavez takes an elbow to the temple.
Volkof lands a nice elbow.
Volkof lands a nice elbow.
Chavez takes a knee to the side of the body.
Volkof creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Chavez's defenses.
Volkof comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Chavez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Volkof lands a nice elbow.
Volkof throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chavezs head.
Nice elbow from Volkof.
Volkof lands an elbow that stopped Chavez in his tracks for a moment.
Volkof lands an elbow inside that Chavez shrugs off.
Volkof makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Chavez tries to score a body lock takedown but Volkof shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Volkof gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Volkof utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Chavez avoids a wild elbow strike from Volkof.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chavez fails to pull guard.
Chavez takes an elbow to the temple.
Chavez is working for takedown but Volkof is calmly controlling the position for now.
Volkof lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chavez backwards.
Volkof lands a nice knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Staltz Volkof dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hugo Chavez'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.

Volkof throws a head kick that half lands.
Chavez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Volkof.
Volkof scores with a decent looking hook.
Chavez misses with a hook to the body
and Volkof counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chavez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Volkof.
Chavez tries to clinch but Volkof moves away

and Volkof holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Volkof pushes off an throws an elbow but Chavez leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Volkof keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Chavez's efforts to push away.
Chavez wants a takedown.
Nice elbow from Volkof.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Volkof creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Chavez tries to land knees in the clinch but Volkof avoids the damage to the body.
Volkof lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Volkof stops a takedown attempt from Chavez.
Nice elbow from Volkof.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Volkof creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Chavez's defenses.
Volkof lands an elbow inside.
Volkof creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Chavez's defenses.
Volkof is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Chavez is defending well for now.
Volkof lands an elbow inside that Chavez shrugs off.
Nice elbow from Volkof.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkof lands a nice elbow.
Volkof lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Chavez tries to circle away but Volkof has him pinned against the cage.
Volkof lands an elbow that stopped Chavez in his tracks for a moment.
Chavez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Staltz Volkof has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hugo Chavez.
Volkof gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Volkof lands a nice elbow.
Volkof lands an elbow that stopped Chavez in his tracks for a moment.
Chavez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Volkof has him pressed against the cage.
Volkof lands a nice knee to the body.
Volkof lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Volkof comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Chavez takes an elbow to the forehead.
Volkof landing knees to the body.
Chavez has Volkof pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Volkof manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Chavez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Chavez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Volkof gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Chavez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Volkof prevents Chavez from breaking the clinch.
Volkof lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volkof comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Volkof lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Staltz Volkof has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Volkof lands a knee to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Volkof just misses with a elbow thrown towards Chavez's brow.
Volkof lands a damaging elbow.
Chavez has had enough of the clinch but Volkof keeps him there for the moment.
Chavez jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Volkof walks away with a smile on his face. Chavez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Chavez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Volkof sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Chavez somewhat.
Volkof throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Volkof lands with a kick to the temple. Chavez shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Chavez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Volkof sprawls well. Volkof wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Chavez gets slowly back to his feet.
Volkof works over Chavez's head and body with a nice combination.
The crowd cheers as Volkof lands an impressive looking overhand right. Chavez doesn't seem phased though.
Volkof throws a combination. Chavez tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chavez closes the distance but Volkof moves to the side
and Volkof counters with a nice low kick that buckles Chavez's knee momentarily.
Chavez darts in trying to clinch
and Volkof connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Volkof stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Volkof wants it to stay on the feet.
Volkof lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Chavez has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Volkof connects with a nice looking jab.
Chavez looks to clinch
and Volkof counters with a three punch combo that has Chavez backing up. Chavez nods at Volkof to acknowledge the strikes.

Volkof rushes Chavez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Volkof lands with a right to the head.
Volkof lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Volkof lands an elbow inside.
Volkof gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Volkof lands a nice elbow.
Volkof comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Volkof lands an elbow inside that Chavez shrugs off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volkof lands a damaging elbow.
Volkof lands an elbow inside that Chavez shrugs off.
Volkof lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Volkof throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chavezs head.
Volkof comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Volkof lands an elbow just above Chavez 's eye.
Volkof comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Knees in the clinch landing for Volkof.
Chavez avoids a wild elbow strike from Volkof.
Chavez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Volkof throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Volkof misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chavez tries for a takedown but Volkof manages to get underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Volkof.
Volkof working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Volkof lands an elbow inside.
Volkof creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Chavez's defenses.
Chavez is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Volkof pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Chavez has Volkof pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Volkof manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Volkof comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Volkof lands an elbow inside that Chavez shrugs off.

Chavez has clasped his hands together around Volkof's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Volkof regains half guard there - taking advantage of Chavez's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Staltz Volkof dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Hugo Chavez's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Volkof stuffs the takedown attempt from Chavez. Chavez gets slowly back to his feet.
Volkof displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Chavez.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Volkof.
Chavez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Staltz Volkof has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hugo Chavez.
Volkof works the jab nicely.
Chavez takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Volkof closes the distance and clinches.
Chavez jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Volkof walks away with a smile on his face. Chavez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Volkof.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Volkof has closed the distance and engaged Chavez in a clinch.
A short uppercut from Volkof.
Volkof lands a damaging elbow.
Volkof lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkof gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Volkof lands an elbow that stopped Chavez in his tracks for a moment.
Volkof gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Volkof.
Volkof lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Volkof lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Volkof lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Volkof lands a nice elbow.
Volkof lands a nice elbow.
Volkof lands an elbow that stopped Chavez in his tracks for a moment.
Volkof lands an elbow just above Chavez 's eye.
Volkof lands an elbow inside that Chavez shrugs off.
Volkof gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Volkof.
Chavez takes an elbow to the forehead.
Volkof lands an elbow that stopped Chavez in his tracks for a moment.
Volkof misses with an elbow over the top.
Chavez wants a takedown but no success here.
Volkof lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Volkof lands an elbow inside.
Chavez fails to pull guard.
Volkof lands an elbow just above Chavez 's eye.
Volkof lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volkof utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Volkof lands a nice elbow.
Chavez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Volkof throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the fighters up against the cage, Volkof throws an elbow but misses.
Volkof throws an elbow that misses.
Chavez blocks the elbow strike.

Chavez gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Volkof tries to get to full guard but Chavez has control of the leg.
Volkof is controlling Chavez's trapped leg to prevent Chavez from advancing to side control.
Chavez working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Volkof's thigh. Volkof counters though and makes it back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chavez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Volkof swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Volkof working for a triangle but Chavez defends it easily.
Chavez advances to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Chavez trying to mount his opponent but Volkof defends it.
Chavez stops Volkof from getting back to his feet.
Hugo Chavez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Chavez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Staltz Volkof showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Volkof, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 30:26
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:26
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Staltz Volkof!