PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vincent Volkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thom Le Bou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Volkov comes to the cage accompanied by The Trooper by Iron Maiden. Le Bou has chosen H.A.M. - Kanye west as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Volkov
vs
Le Bou

180 cm
29
182 lbs
19 - 13 - 0

184 cm
27
181 lbs
23 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Vincent Volkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Thom Le Bou!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Chad Campbell and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Le Bou blocks a head kick by Volkov.
Volkov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Le Bou misses with a body shot.
Volkov scores with a kick to the body.
Le Bou takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Volkov throws a combination that misses
and Le Bou counters with a left to the body.
Le Bou throws a right hand that Volkov ducks under and follows up with a left that Volkov also avoids with ease.
Le Bou keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Le Bou takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Volkov looks to land a combination but Le Bou avoids it well.
Volkov slips under a jab from Le Bou.
Le Bou scores with a body shot.
Volkov looks to land a left hand but Le Bou moved out of range nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Le Bou closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Volkov did well to prevent Le Bou getting side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Volkov.
Volkov keeping moving, preventing Le Bou from controlling successfully.
Le Bou connects with a couple of short punches.

Volkov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Le Bou pushes down on Volkov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Volkov is trying to get back to full guard.
Volkov tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volkov tries to roll over but Le Bou keeps him under control.
Le Bou not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Volkov wants to get back to full guard but Le Bou has mounted him!
Volkov bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Volkov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Volkov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Volkov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Le Bou is working an open guard so Volkov takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Volkov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Volkov moves out of range as Le Bou strikes.
Le Bou scores with a hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Le Bou ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Volkov moves away.
Le Bou takes one to the side of the head.
Le Bou lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Volkov throws a head kick but Le Bou moves out of range.
Volkov misses the shot to the body.
Volkov throws a poor cross that misses

and Le Bou decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Volkov's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Le Bou content to stall in guard here.
Le Bou pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Volkov is keeping the position for now.
Le Bou wants to control from the top but Volkov keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volkov is trying to control the position but Le Bou postures up.

Volkov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Volkov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Le Bou forces his way into half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Le Bou with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Volkov wants to control but Le Bou is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Thom Le Bou will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Le Bou has a takedown stuffed.
Volkov lands with a shot to the body.
Volkov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Volkov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Le Bou scores with a nice right hand.
Volkov lands a leg kick that knocks Le Bou off balance momentarily.
Volkov works over Le Bou's head and body with a nice combination.
Volkov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Le Bou is fending him off so far but Volkov persists. Nope, Le Bou circles away and we're back to standing.
Le Bou throws a body punch but Volkov moves out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Le Bou checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Volkov lands a head kick. Le Bou smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A head kick from Volkov lands but Le Bou takes it in his stride.

Le Bou is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkov throws a head kick that misses.
Volkov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Le Bou fails to land the takedown.
Le Bou buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice cross by Le Bou.
Volkov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Volkov scores with a decent looking hook.
Le Bou throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Volkov misses with an uppercut.
A punch combination from Le Bou misses.
Le Bou misses the shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volkov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Volkov looks to land a right hand but Le Bou moved out of range.
Volkov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Le Bou fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Vincent Volkov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thom Le Bou.
Le Bou keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Le Bou throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thom Le Bou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Volkov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Volkov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Volkov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Volkov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Le Bou misses the shot to the body.
Le Bou fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Volkov manages to avoid it.
Vincent Volkov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Le Bou thows a body shot but no joy.
Volkov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Le Bou is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Volkov rather than just go for the knockout.
Le Bou throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Volkov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Volkov lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Donk. Volkov catches Le Bou right on the button with a cross.
Le Bou defending well as Volkov loads up on a big left hand.
Volkov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volkov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Le Bou throws out the jab.
Le Bou throws a right hand that misses
and Volkov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Le Bou swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Le Bou throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Le Bou.
Le Bou blocks a head kick by Volkov.
Le Bou throws a sloppy body shot
letting Volkov counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Volkov throws a hook but Le Bou blocks it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Volkov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Volkov just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Vincent Volkov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Le Bou's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Le Bou duly obliges.
Volkov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Le Bou fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Volkov avoids it really well and circles away.
Le Bou swings for the body but Volkov moves out of range.
Le Bou takes a swing at Volkov's ribcage but misses.
Le Bou dodges the punch combination from Volkov.
Volkov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Volkov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A slow jab from Volkov misses its intended target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Le Bou throws a predictable looking body shot
and Volkov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Volkov tries a head kick but it misses.
Volkov throws a series of punches but Le Bou moves out of range.
Le Bou lands with a good body shot.
Nice body punch from Volkov.

Volkov tries to sprawl but Le Bou drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Le Bou content to control rather than advance.
Volkov wants to improve his position but Le Bou is controlling well.
Le Bou slows the pace down in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Le Bou passes to side control.
Volkov is trying to improve his position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Volkov is trying to escape the position but Le Bou is controlling the position.

Le Bou is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Volkov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Le Bou is looking to take a break and control but Volkov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Le Bou wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Volkov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Volkov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Le Bou trying to control the position from guard on top but Volkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Volkov has momentary wrist control but Le Bou slips an elbow through the middle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volkov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Le Bou is one step ahead there.
Le Bou with a flurry of punches that miss.
Le Bou postures up.
Le Bou trying to control the position from guard on top but Volkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Volkov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Le Bou trying to control but Volkov is working from the bottom.
Le Bou controls from within his opponent's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Thom Le Bou comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Le Bou 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thom Le Bou!
An out of breath and clearly excited Thom Le Bou thanked 5th Round Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).