PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike TriX (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcos Volanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mike TriX has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

TriX
vs
Volanov

225 cm
27
267 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

189 cm
25
265 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mike TriX!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcos Volanov!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Edson Gomes and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Volanov.
Volanov throws a body kick that misses.
Volanov moves to clinch but TriX breaks away

and TriX counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
TriX throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Volanov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and TriX defends well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
TriX throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

TriX avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Volanov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but TriX can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
TriX stopping the sweep attempt from Volanov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
TriX prevents Volanov from getting back to his feet.
Volanov wants to sweep but no luck.

TriX got a little sloppy there for a moment and Volanov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, TriX has managed to get both his arms back between Volanov's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as TriX accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
TriX will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Volanov has his foot on TriX's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. TriX works his way back into a safe position though.
TriX makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
TriX with a flurry of punches that miss.

Volanov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Volanov looks winded!
Volanov wants to stand and escape but TriX is having none of it.
TriX pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Volanov is keeping the position for now.
TriX knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Volanov on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
TriX with a nice head shot there.
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!
Volanov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
TriX scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
TriX postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
TriX lands a couple of decent looking shots.
TriX is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
TriX working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
TriX working some strikes from top position.
TriX postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
TriX postures up and lands a big shot to Volanov's brow.
TriX lands a couple of digs.
TriX is working Volanov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
TriX postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
TriX is working Volanov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volanov has momentary wrist control but TriX slips an elbow through the middle.

Volanov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
TriX with a nice head shot there.
Volanov should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
TriX lands a couple of digs.
TriX cracks Volanov with a solid left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
TriX is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
TriX landing some decent shots from guard.
TriX postures up and lands a big shot to Volanov's brow.
TriX with a nice head shot there.
TriX really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Volanov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but TriX can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
TriX has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
TriX landing some decent shots from guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
TriX postures up and lands a big shot to Volanov's brow.
TriX lands a couple of decent looking shots.
TriX postures up and lands a big shot to Volanov's brow.
TriX looking to pass the guard.
TriX cracks Volanov with a solid left hand.
TriX is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
TriX chips away with some ground and pound.
TriX landing with the ground and pound.
TriX content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
TriX content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
TriX scoring with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike TriX dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

TriX changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Volanov looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Volanov is trying to get back to half guard.
Mike TriX overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Volanov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked TriX off and has taken his back!
TriX trying to get back to his feet but Volanov is in full control for now.

TriX is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Volanov gets his way!
Volanov doesn't have the hooks in and TriX manages to turn into his guard.
TriX scoring with some ground and pound.
Volanov is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
TriX content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
TriX working some strikes from top position.
TriX lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Volanov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. TriX doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. TriX manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
TriX working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
TriX is looking to advance position but Volanov has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
TriX tries to get back to half guard but can't.
TriX is working hard here to advance position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Volanov get's back to his feet.
Volanov misses with an uppercut

and TriX counters with a crisp one two that drops Volanov! TriX thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Volanov to his feet! Volanov is in big trouble!

Volanov is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
TriX closes this distance looking for a takedown but Volanov circles away.
Volanov is still on wobbly legs! Can TriX finish him?
Volanov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Volanov seems to have recovered his senses.
Volanov stuffs the takedown attempt from TriX. TriX gets slowly back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

TriX shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Volanov's guard.

Volanov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
TriX working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Volanov working for a triangle but TriX defends it easily.
TriX postures up and lands a big shot to Volanov's brow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Volanov working for a triangle but TriX defends it easily.
TriX lands a couple of digs.
TriX content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
TriX is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Volanov can do to turn this around?
TriX working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Volanov is looking for a triangle but TriX pushes his legs off easily.
TriX with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Volanov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
TriX landing with the ground and pound.
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!
TriX postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
TriX is working Volanov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

TriX drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and TriX jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Volanov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
TriX is working Volanov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Volanov tries to strike from the bottom.
TriX chips away with some ground and pound.
TriX lands a couple of decent looking shots.
TriX is working Volanov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

TriX avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
TriX scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike TriX dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Horrible takedown by TriX or perhaps it was just good defense by Volanov which made him look bad.
Volanov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Volanov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. TriX manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Volanov shoots in for a takedown but TriX shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Volanov wants to clinch

and TriX counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by TriX.
Volanov jumps guard but TriX stands there with Volanov around his waist. Volanov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Volanov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

TriX pulls guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Volanov tries to stand but TriX is controlling from the bottom.
TriX trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
TriX throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy.

TriX is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Volanov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

TriX is working an open guard so Volanov takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
TriX shoots in for a takedown but Volanov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mike TriX is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Volanov tries to clinch but TriX moves away

and TriX counters with a shoot takedown. Volanov fights it but they end up in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
TriX stands up over Volanov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Volanov is looking to stand up but TriX isn't so interested in that idea.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
TriX scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
TriX is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
TriX sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Volanov's guard.
Volanov wants to get back to full guard.
TriX winds up and cracks Volanov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
TriX is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Volanov!
TriX is landing with some decent strikes but Volanov is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
TriX postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Volanov looks a forlorn figure.
Volanov squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Volanov is looking to get to half guard.
TriX landing shots from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
TriX connects with a bit shot that sees Volanov covering up! More strikes from TriX and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! TriX is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike TriX!
Mike TriX thanked the fans post fight for their support.