PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vincent Volkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Schneider (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Volkov comes into the arena with The Trooper by Iron Maiden blaring out of the sound system. The crowd seem to be enjoying Schneider's choice of entrance music: LMFAO - One Day. This should be a great matchup!

Volkov
vs
Schneider

180 cm
31
182 lbs
24 - 16 - 0

172 cm
30
161 lbs
19 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
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 24 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Vincent Volkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Max Schneider!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Micheangelo Fripello and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schneider misses with a takedown attempt - Volkov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Schneider moves out of range of the strikes.
Schneider throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Volkov's waist but Volkov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Schneider off to one side.
No luck for Schneider with that takedown attempt.
Vincent Volkov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Schneider.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Schneider.

Volkov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Schneider sprawls well initially but Volkov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Schneider looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Schneider tries to roll over but Volkov keeps him under control.
Schneider on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Schneider avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Volkov.

Schneider looking for a kimura from the bottom but Volkov passes into side control!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schneider is not in a great position here, taking some shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Schneider's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Volkov creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Volkov looks up at the clock and then as Schneider takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Volkov smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Volkov misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Schneider is looking to regain half guard here but Volkov keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Volkov in side control, throwing shots but Schneider defends.
Schneider takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Schneider is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Volkov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Volkov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Schneider is looking for a sweep. Volkov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Volkov connects with a nice short shot to Schneider's temple.
Volkov lands strikes from half guard.
Volkov is nestled in close to Schneider, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

Schneider actively working from the bottom here.
Schneider has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Volkov is working away from the top position though.

Schneider is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Volkov pulls his head out easily.
Volkov prevents Schneider from improving his position.
Volkov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Volkov wants to pass to mount but Schneider is defending the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schneider avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Volkov.
Volkov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Schneider defending well though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Schneider manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Volkov is working Schneider over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

Schneider looking for subs off his back but Volkov has passed one foot through into half guard.
Volkov is trying to control the action in half guard but Schneider is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Schneider actively working from the bottom here.
Volkov working the head and body with strikes.
Volkov prevents Schneider from improving his position.
Schneider trying to control from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volkov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Schneider's head.
Schneider is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Volkov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Volkov's back!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Volkov just trying to survive but Schneider is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Volkov tries to escape the position.
Volkov wants to control his opponent's hands but Schneider gets his hands free.
Schneider wants to control but Volkov is keeping busy.

Schneider tightening his grip on Volkov, looking for the choke.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Volkov turns into Schneider and is now in his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vincent Volkov dominated that 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.

A leg kick checked by Schneider.
Schneider shoots in but Volkov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Schneider walks into a left hand.
Volkov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Volkov throws a jab when Schneider was well out of range.
Volkov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Schneider avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Schneider takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Volkov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Schneider on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Volkov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Schneider counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Schneider.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Schneider trying to control but Volkov is working from the bottom.

Schneider drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Volkov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Schneider has Volkov in his guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schneider throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.

Schneider had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Volkov defends it easily.
Schneider tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Volkov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Volkov connects with a couple of short punches.

Schneider is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Volkov defends well.
Vincent Volkov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Volkov wants to pass the guard but Schneider is keeping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Schneider is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Volkov postures up.
Volkov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Schneider trying to keep a closed guard but Volkov is proving a slippery customer.

Schneider is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Volkov defends well.
Volkov stands up over Schneider, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Volkov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Volkov scoring with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Volkov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkov scoring with some ground and pound.
Volkov throwing strikes from guard but Schneider blocks nicely.
Schneider keeping moving, preventing Volkov from controlling successfully.
Schneider can't keep his opponent in guard - Volkov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Schneider avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Volkov.
Volkov trying to control from Schneider's half guard. Schneider has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Schneider has momentary wrist control but Volkov slips an elbow through the middle.
Volkov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Schneider looking for a sweep. Not yet Schneider, not yet.
Volkov wants to control from the top but Schneider keeps moving.
Volkov postures up in Schneider's guard and throws a big left but Schneider blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volkov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Schneider is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Schneider taking a bit of punishment here - Volkov scoring with strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Volkov cracks Schneider with a big right hand but Schneider just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Schneider wants to control but Volkov postures up.
Volkov throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Schneider works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Volkov prevents Schneider from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vincent Volkov dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Volkov misses with a body shot.
Schneider looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Schneider tries for a takedown but Volkov circles away easily
and Volkov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Volkov scoring well with a low kick there.
Schneider misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Vincent Volkov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Schneider.
Schneider looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Volkov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Schneider misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Schneider takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Volkov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Vincent Volkov is winning the standup battle so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkov throws a leg kick that misses.

Volkov lands a left and a right that send Schneider crashing to the mat, dazed. Volkov thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Volkov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Schneider on the side of the head.

Schneider is rocked!
Volkov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Schneider's calf.
Schneider is still on wobbly legs! Can Volkov finish him?
Volkov looks for the body kick but Schneider saw that one coming.
Schneider seems to have recovered his senses.
A punch lands to the side of Schneider 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Schneider has a takedown stuffed.
Vincent Volkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Volkov thuds a left hand into Schneider's body.
Volkov scores with a kick to the midsection.
Volkov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Volkov connects with a crisp jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Volkov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Volkov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Volkov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nice strikes from Volkov there.
Volkov tries to pass to full mount but Schneider defends it.
Volkov is looking to take a break and control but Schneider is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Volkov slips a nice elbow through Schneider's hands, connecting with Schneider's forehead.
Schneider trying to control here.
Schneider is refusing to be controlled, as Volkov sits in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schneider is looking for a sweep. Volkov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Volkov is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Schneider!
Volkov scoring with strikes but Schneider is staying in there.
Schneider really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Volkov pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Volkov postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Schneider looks a forlorn figure.
Vincent Volkov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Volkov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Volkov landing punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schneider is looking to get to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volkov controlling from mount.
Schneider is desperately trying to improve his position but Volkov has a good base and remains in mount.
Volkov scoring with strikes but Schneider is staying in there.
Volkov is landing with some decent strikes but Schneider is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Schneider is wriggling around trying to escape.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Volkov content just to control the position here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vincent Volkov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Volkov 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:26
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vincent Volkov!
A victorious Vincent Volkov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.