PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bon Kenneth Fitzgibbon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikolai Volkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nikolai Volkov acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Kenneth Fitzgibbon
vs
Volkov

179 cm
28
189 lbs
14 - 13 - 0

176 cm
26
204 lbs
18 - 14 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Revolution Fatigues

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 14 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bon Kenneth Fitzgibbon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nikolai Volkov!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Volkov misses with a hook
and Fitzgibbon counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fitzgibbon scores with a hook to the body. Volkov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Volkov throws a series of strikes that have Fitzgibbon backpedaling.
Fitzgibbon cracks Volkov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fitzgibbon works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fitzgibbon keeps the fight on the outside.
Fitzgibbon ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fitzgibbon throws a leg kick but Volkov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Fitzgibbon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Volkov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Volkov moves out of range as Fitzgibbon strikes.
Volkov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fitzgibbon slips under a jab from Volkov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Volkov wants to clinch.
Fitzgibbon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fitzgibbon throws a sloppy head kick and Volkov moves out of range easily.
Danga de danga de dang - Fitzgibbon scores with a four punch combination!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkov takes one to the chin there.
Volkov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Volkov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fitzgibbon.
Fitzgibbon misses with a few strikes there.
Volkov throws a leg kick that misses.
Volkov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fitzgibbon was well out of range. Poor timing from Volkov.
Fitzgibbon connects with a right hand. Volkov shakes it off.
Fitzgibbon throws a shot to the body.
Volkov jabs at Fitzgibbon's body.
Fitzgibbon lands an overhand right.
Volkov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fitzgibbon circles away quickly and effectively.
Fitzgibbon lands with a good body shot.
Fitzgibbon fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fitzgibbon tests Volkov's chin there with a solid looking shot.

Fitzgibbon clinches up with Volkov and pushes him back against the cage.
Fitzgibbon wants to get back to striking at distance but Volkov won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitzgibbon is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Fitzgibbon has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Fitzgibbon is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Fitzgibbon is working for takedown but Volkov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Fitzgibbon is looking to break free of the clinch but Volkov has double underhooks.

Fitzgibbon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fitzgibbon is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.

Fitzgibbon has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fitzgibbon scores with a shot to the side of Volkov's head.

Fitzgibbon breaks from the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkov throws an off balance right hand
and Volkov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Volkov ducks under a wild hook from Fitzgibbon.
A big left from Fitzgibbon misses.
Fitzgibbon lands a glancing blow to the side of Volkov's head.
Volkov throws a leg kick but Fitzgibbon sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Fitzgibbon looks to score with a jab to the body but Volkov is just out of range.
Volkov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fitzgibbon was well out of range. Poor timing from Volkov.
Volkov moves away from the strike by Fitzgibbon.
Fitzgibbon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fitzgibbon takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fitzgibbon moves out of range of the body kick from Volkov.
Fitzgibbon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fitzgibbon lands with a cross.
Volkov is looking to clinch but Fitzgibbon is avoiding it.
Volkov takes a swing at Fitzgibbon's ribcage but misses.
Volkov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fitzgibbon scores with a jab to the body.
Fitzgibbon scores with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Volkov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fitzgibbon scores with a jab.
Fitzgibbon tries to land a leg kick but Volkov saw it coming and moves away.
Fitzgibbon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Volkov.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Fitzgibbon!
Volkov misses with a jab to the body
and Fitzgibbon counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Fitzgibbon takes a swing at Volkov's ribcage but misses.

Fitzgibbon shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Fitzgibbon was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Volkov is trying desperately to improve position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fitzgibbon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Volkov is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bon Kenneth Fitzgibbon dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Fitzgibbon lands an overhand right.
Fitzgibbon moves forwards but Volkov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Volkov ducks right into an uppercut from Fitzgibbon.
Fitzgibbon lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Volkov at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fitzgibbon. Volkov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fitzgibbon moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Volkov throws a looping overhand right but Fitzgibbon ducks down to avoid it.
Fitzgibbon bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Volkov's head backwards.
Volkov throws a series of punches but Fitzgibbon avoids them all with ease.
Volkov moves out of range of the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fitzgibbon slips a jab from Volkov.
Volkov throws an overhand right that lands on Fitzgibbon's shoulder, as Fitzgibbon tries to avoid the shot.
Fitzgibbon lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Volkov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fitzgibbon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzgibbon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Volkov circles away quickly and effectively.
Fitzgibbon stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fitzgibbon throws a right hand that Volkov ducks under and follows up with a left that Volkov also avoids with ease.
Sloppy strikes from Fitzgibbon. Those never looked like landing.
Fitzgibbon lands with an uppercut that bounces Volkov off the cage and back into range.
Volkov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fitzgibbon misses with a series of wild punches.
Nikolai Volkov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fitzgibbon lands with a straight right. Volkov didn't see that one coming.
Volkov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Volkov throws a hook but Fitzgibbon blocks it.
Volkov misses with an uppercut. Fitzgibbon saw that one coming.
Volkov scores with a jab to the body.
Volkov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Volkov misses with a low kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Volkov. Fitzgibbon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fitzgibbon catches Volkov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bon Kenneth Fitzgibbon is winning the standup battle so far.
Fitzgibbon cracks a nice hook into Volkov's ribs.
Volkov misses with an uppercut

so Fitzgibbon counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Volkov is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fitzgibbon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fitzgibbon controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Volkov keeping full guard, as Fitzgibbon tries to pass.
Volkov keeping moving, preventing Fitzgibbon from controlling successfully.
Fitzgibbon is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

We're going to have a standup here because Bon Kenneth Fitzgibbon wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Fitzgibbon scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Volkov doesn't seem bothered though.
Volkov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Volkov throws a right hand that misses

and Fitzgibbon counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Volkov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Fitzgibbon is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Fitzgibbon is trying to control the action in half guard but Volkov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volkov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Fitzgibbon passes easily into side control. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Volkov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Fitzgibbon's best efforts.

Volkov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fitzgibbon frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fitzgibbon trying to control but Volkov is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bon Kenneth Fitzgibbon dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Fitzgibbon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Volkov.
Volkov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Volkov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Volkov throws a hook but Fitzgibbon blocks it.
Fitzgibbon wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fitzgibbon takes a swing at Volkov's ribcage but misses.
Fitzgibbon throws a nice looking combination but Volkov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fitzgibbon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Volkov manages to avoid it.
Fitzgibbon avoids the head kick by Volkov.
Fitzgibbon darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Volkov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fitzgibbon.
Volkov throws a chopping leg kick but Fitzgibbon manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Fitzgibbon lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Volkov at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkov avoids the body shot from Fitzgibbon.
Fitzgibbon lands with a straight right. Volkov didn't see that one coming.
Volkov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Volkov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fitzgibbon does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Fitzgibbon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Volkov.
Volkov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fitzgibbon was well out of range. Poor timing from Volkov.
Volkov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fitzgibbon fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fitzgibbon thuds his right hand into Volkov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fitzgibbon misses with a left hand
and Volkov counters with a nice body shot.
Fitzgibbon pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Volkov back to the cage. Fitzgibbon follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Volkov misses with a hook. Fitzgibbon ducked under it nicely.
Fitzgibbon lands a jab to the head.

Fitzgibbon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Volkov, pushing him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Fitzgibbon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nikolai Volkov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volkov looks to land a left hand but Fitzgibbon moved out of range nicely.
Fitzgibbon uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Volkov has time to react.
Fitzgibbon thows a body shot but no joy.
Fitzgibbon gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fitzgibbon scores with a body shot.
Volkov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fitzgibbon punishes Volkov's body with a nice straight punch.
Fitzgibbon swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Volkov.
Fitzgibbon swings for the body but Volkov moves out of range.
Fitzgibbon dips to his left and cracks Volkov with an uppercut!
Fitzgibbon thows a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Volkov misses.
Fitzgibbon cracks Volkov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fitzgibbon avoids a low kick by using good footwork.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitzgibbon lands a jab to the nose.
Fitzgibbon scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fitzgibbon catches Volkov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Volkov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fitzgibbon misses with a body shot.
Volkov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fitzgibbon slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Volkov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fitzgibbon ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fitzgibbon ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Volkov looks to score with a jab to the body but Fitzgibbon is just out of range.
Fitzgibbon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Volkov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Volkov throws a body punch but Fitzgibbon moves out of range.
Fitzgibbon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Volkov.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volkov misses with a right hand
and Fitzgibbon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Volkov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fitzgibbon keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Volkov throws a jab but it's blocked by Fitzgibbon.
Fitzgibbon's corner calls for a 1-2. Fitzgibbon obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Volkov throws a poor cross that misses
and Fitzgibbon counters with a stiff right hand.
Fitzgibbon lands a nice shot to the body.
Volkov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fitzgibbon scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Volkov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fitzgibbon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fitzgibbon scores with a jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fitzgibbon lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fitzgibbon has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Volkov finds it's way round the side to connect with Fitzgibbon's head.
Fitzgibbon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Volkov can do to turn this around?
Fitzgibbon fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fitzgibbon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bon Kenneth Fitzgibbon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fitzgibbon has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bon Kenneth Fitzgibbon!
Bon Kenneth Fitzgibbon decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.