PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Victor Banuelos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vincent Volkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Volkov has chosen The Trooper by Iron Maiden as his entrance music. Vincent Volkov is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Banuelos
vs
Volkov

189 cm
27
185 lbs
16 - 6 - 1

180 cm
30
182 lbs
21 - 14 - 0

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World class MT
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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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 16 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Victor Banuelos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Vincent Volkov!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Alyssa Summers and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice leg kick lands there from Banuelos.
Banuelos darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Volkov throws a solid leg kick but Banuelos takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Volkov.
Banuelos wants to slow Volkov down by chopping away at his legs.
Banuelos scoring well with a low kick there.
Volkov jabs Banuelos to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A solid leg kick lands there for Banuelos.
Volkov tries to land a leg kick but Banuelos saw it coming and moves away.
Banuelos wants to clinch up but Volkov keeps it at a distance.
Volkov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Banuelos tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Volkov fails with a takedown attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Volkov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Volkov tries a head kick but it misses.
Volkov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Banuelos is out of range and Volkov settles back down.
Banuelos bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Banuelos looks to score with a jab to the body but Volkov is just out of range.
Banuelos thows a body shot but no joy.
Volkov throws out a loose jab but Banuelos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Banuelos defending well as Volkov loads up on a big left hand.
Jab from Volkov.
That kick from Volkov tenderised Banuelos's leg. Banuelos is trying to keep his angry face on.
Banuelos connects with a solid leg kick.
Volkov lands a right hook to the body.
Banuelos looks to throw the jab but Volkov is out of range.
Volkov shoots for a takedown but Banuelos saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Volkov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Banuelos throws a low kick but it's checked well by Volkov.
Banuelos wants to slow Volkov down by chopping away at his legs.
Banuelos is looking to score with low kicks.
Volkov checks a leg kick nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Banuelos lands with a thumping leg kick.
Banuelos throws a chopping leg kick but Volkov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Victor Banuelos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Volkov connects with a body shot that sends Banuelos's belly button to the back.
Volkov connects with a jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Banuelos. That's going to slow Volkov down.
Banuelos ducks under a wild hook from Volkov.
Volkov lands a really nice looking cross but Banuelos seems unphased.
An inside leg kick lands from Banuelos.
The fighters circling - Banuelos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Volkov digs a good body shot into Banuelos's ribs.
Banuelos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Banuelos looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A cross from Volkov lands.
Volkov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkov looks to score with a jab to the body but Banuelos is just out of range.
Banuelos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Banuelos throws a head kick that misses.
Banuelos fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Volkov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Volkov just misses with a punch to the body.
Volkov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Volkov throws a hook but Banuelos blocks it.
Banuelos will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Volkov takes a kick to the side of the head.
An inside leg kick lands from Banuelos.
Volkov looks to throw the jab but Banuelos is out of range.
Volkov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Volkov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Volkov throws a nice looking combination but Banuelos bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Volkov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Banuelos is looking to slow Volkov down with leg kicks.
A solid leg kick lands there for Banuelos.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Banuelos turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Banuelos checks a leg kick.
Volkov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Banuelos.
Volkov lands a leg kick that knocks Banuelos off balance momentarily.
Volkov tries to land a leg kick but Banuelos saw it coming and moves away.
Volkov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Banuelos doesn't seem bothered though.
Volkov cracks Banuelos with a right hand to the side of the head.
Banuelos lands with a kick to the temple. Volkov shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Volkov scores with a sloppy right hand. Banuelos should have avoided that one.
Volkov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Volkov.
Banuelos is looking to wear down Volkov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Volkov motions for Banuelos to come forward. Volkov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Banuelos slips under a jab from Volkov.
Banuelos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Vincent Volkov will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Banuelos walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Volkov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Volkov ducks under a wild hook from Banuelos.

Volkov feints and as Banuelos raises his hands in defense, Volkov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Volkov postures up.
Volkov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Volkov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Volkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Banuelos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Volkov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Banuelos is trying to hold Volkov in close to prevent damage but Volkov has managed to pass into half guard.
Banuelos has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Volkov is working away from the top position though.
Volkov not doing much here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Banuelos moves into full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Volkov trying to control but Banuelos is working from the bottom.
Volkov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Volkov trying to control but Banuelos is working from the bottom.
Volkov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Volkov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Banuelos swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Volkov content to stall in guard here.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Vincent Volkov hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Volkov with a body punch. A glancing blow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volkov misses with a hook
and Volkov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Volkov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Banuelos.
Banuelos moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Banuelos scores with a kick to the body.
Banuelos drops his hands momentarily and Volkov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Banuelos scoring well with a low kick there.
Banuelos is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Banuelos.
Banuelos tries to close the distance and clinch up but Volkov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Banuelos connects with a looping right hand.
Volkov throws a low kick but Banuelos avoids it.
Volkov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A decent looking cross lands there for Volkov.
Volkov throws a sloppy head kick and Banuelos moves out of range easily.
Banuelos throws out a leg kick but Volkov moves out of range and Banuelos only half commits.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Banuelos defends it nicely.
Banuelos throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Volkov counter with a right hand.
Volkov misses with a lunging right hand
and Banuelos counters with a leg kick.
Banuelos throws a nice inside leg kick.
Volkov is breathing heavily.
Volkov tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Volkov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Banuelos checks it well.
Vincent Volkov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Volkov throws a front kick aimed at Banuelos's knee but Banuelos avoids it well.
Banuelos scores with a kick to the body.

Banuelos gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A frustrated look appears on Volkov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Banuelos wants to stall.
Banuelos with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Banuelos tries to land knees in the clinch but Volkov avoids the damage to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banuelos lands a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Banuelos tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Volkov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A frustrated look appears on Volkov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Banuelos prevents the takedown attempt.
Banuelos scores with a shot to the side of Volkov's head.
Volkov is trying to push Banuelos away but Banuelos has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nice body punch from Banuelos.
Banuelos tries a knee to the head but Volkov blocks it.

Volkov breaks the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Banuelos lands a really nice looking cross but Volkov seems unphased.
Banuelos finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Banuelos throws a leg kick but Volkov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Banuelos misses with a body kick.
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 Victor Banuelos will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Banuelos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Volkov.
Volkov misses the shot to the body.
Banuelos takes a swing at Volkov's ribcage but misses.
Banuelos blocks a head kick by Volkov.
Volkov misses with a series of wild punches.
Banuelos with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Banuelos is looking to chop away at Volkov's legs.
Banuelos chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Banuelos is looking to land body kicks.
Volkov plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Volkov connects with the punch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Volkov lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Banuelos has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Banuelos and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Good work by Banuelos as he checks the leg kick.
Banuelos blocks a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Banuelos connects with an inside leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Banuelos blocks the leg kick.
Banuelos stuns Volkov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Volkov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Banuelos blocks a leg kick.
Banuelos takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Volkov throws out a leg kick but Banuelos moves out of range and Volkov only half commits.
An inside leg kick lands from Banuelos.
Banuelos works the jab nicely.
Volkov lands with a thumping leg kick.

Banuelos rushes Volkov and presses him up against the cage.
Banuelos throws a punch but it's blocked by Volkov.
Banuelos struggles to land a body shot inside as Volkov controls his hands.
A short right from Volkov on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Banuelos misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Banuelos scores with a nice short uppercut.
Volkov blocks an uppercut.
Banuelos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Volkov's elbow.
Volkov tries to circle away but Banuelos has him pinned against the cage.
Volkov managing to block the knees to the body from Banuelos.
A frustrated look appears on Volkov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Banuelos stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Volkov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Volkov prevents a body shot from Banuelos.
Volkov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Banuelos has him pressed against the cage.

Volkov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Volkov swings for the body but Banuelos moves out of range.
Volkov checks the leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Volkov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Volkov tries a low kick but Banuelos avoids it.
Banuelos fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Banuelos with a nice cross.
Volkov throws a low kick, looking for Banuelos's leg but Banuelos calmly moves out of range.
Volkov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Volkov throws a leg kick but Banuelos checks it.
Volkov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jab, jab by Banuelos - just one landing.
Volkov misses with a straight right.
Banuelos scores with a spinning back kick!
Some bone on bone action there as Volkov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Banuelos enables Volkov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Banuelos manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Volkov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Banuelos pulls Volkov in close to prevent any damage.
Volkov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Volkov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Volkov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Banuelos keeping moving, preventing Volkov from controlling successfully.
Banuelos is trying to control the position from the bottom.

We're going to have a standup here because Victor Banuelos wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Volkov connects with a body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Volkov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Volkov misses with an uppercut
and Banuelos counters with a head kick. That will keep Volkov thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Volkov misses the jab.
Volkov blocks a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Victor Banuelos.
I think Banuelos has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Victor Banuelos!
After the fight, Victor Banuelos was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.