PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vincent Volkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simeon Malaya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Volkov's entrance music is The Trooper by Iron Maiden. A fine choice. Vincent Volkov is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Volkov
vs
Malaya

180 cm
35
182 lbs
34 - 20 - 1

190 cm
30
180 lbs
23 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

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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 34 - 20 - 1, fighting out of London, Vincent Volkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Simeon Malaya!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Sosuke Kotani and Shigeki Fujiwara.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malaya misses with a right hand

and Volkov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Malaya won't be happy with that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Volkov working away.
Malaya takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Malaya is not content to let Volkov control the position.
Volkov in side control, throwing shots but Malaya defends.
Volkov trying to control the action but Malaya is working from the bottom.
Volkov sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Malaya is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Malaya is trying to control Volkov's posture but Volkov avoids it.
Volkov tries to score with some ground and pound. Malaya controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Malaya is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Volkov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Malaya wants to get back to full guard.
Volkov is thwarting Malaya's attempts to control the position.

Volkov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volkov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Volkov is trying to control the action in half guard but Malaya is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Volkov working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Malaya's thigh. Malaya counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Volkov wants to pass the guard but Malaya is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malaya utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Malaya avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Volkov throws a big elbow that misses.
Volkov looking to pass the guard.
Volkov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Volkov is looking to work some ground and pound but Malaya has wrist control.
Volkov wants to control from the top but Malaya keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volkov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Malaya works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Malaya utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Volkov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Volkov trying to control but Malaya is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vincent Volkov dominated that round.
That's time! Volkov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Volkov takes one to the chin there.
Malaya swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Volkov.
Volkov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
An inside leg kick lands from Malaya.
Malaya connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Malaya throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Volkov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Malaya stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Volkov.
Volkov throws a right and a left that Malaya avoids nicely.
Volkov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Malaya scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Volkov feints and then cracks Malaya's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Malaya down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Volkov. Malaya does a little dance to reset his feet.
Volkov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Malaya.
Malaya throws a right hand that Volkov ducks under and follows up with a left that Volkov also avoids with ease.
Malaya uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Volkov.
Malaya scores with a hook.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A nice leg kick lands there from Malaya.
Volkov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Malaya can pounce on him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Malaya connects with a crisp jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Malaya.
Malaya misses with a looping left.
Malaya lands a jab to the nose.
The fighters circling - Malaya throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Malaya is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Volkov.
Malaya lands a jab to the head.
Malaya lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Volkov circles away quickly and effectively.
Simeon Malaya seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A swing and a miss from Volkov.
Volkov misses with a low kick.
Volkov moves out of range of the leg kick from Malaya.
Malaya uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Volkov.
Volkov throws out a leg kick but Malaya moves out of range and Volkov only half commits.
Volkov misses the jab.
Malaya lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Volkov circles away quickly and effectively.
Malaya throws the left hand but Volkov avoids the punch easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Malaya throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volkov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Malaya sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Volkov misses with an uppercut
and Malaya counters with a nice low kick that buckles Volkov's knee momentarily.
Simeon Malaya is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Volkov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Malaya lands a lovely overhand right.
Malaya uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Volkov misses with a low kick.
Volkov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Malaya dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Volkov. That did some damage!
Volkov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Volkov throws a head kick that misses.
Malaya bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Volkov's head backwards.
Malaya has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Volkov staying out of range there.
Malaya lands the left hand.
Malaya cracks the inside of Volkov's front leg.
Volkov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The fighters circle momentarily. Malaya darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Malaya checks a leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malaya lands with a straight right. Volkov didn't see that one coming.
Volkov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Malaya counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Volkov scores with a nice strike.
The fighters circle momentarily. Malaya darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Malaya misses with a straight left.
Volkov throws a leg kick but Malaya sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Malaya throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Malaya lands the left hand.
Volkov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nice defenses there by Volkov.
Volkov motions for Malaya to come forward. Volkov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Volkov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Malaya sees it coming and avoids it easily.
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 misses with an uppercut
and Malaya counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Volkov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Malaya punishes Volkov's body with a nice straight punch.
Volkov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Malaya.
Malaya lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volkov just misses with a punch to the body.
Malaya takes one on the button.
Volkov thows a leg kick but Malaya checks it
and Malaya makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Volkov really felt that one!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Volkov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Malaya throws a nice inside leg kick.
Malaya explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Malaya with a nice cross.
Malaya cracks Volkov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Malaya throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Malaya misses with a jab, cross combination.
Malaya fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Volkov.
Volkov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Malaya misses the shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Malaya stuns Volkov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice jab there from Malaya.
A slapping leg kick lands for Malaya.
Volkov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Simeon Malaya showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Malaya connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Malaya cracks Volkov with a good jab.
Malaya throws an overhand right that lands on Volkov's shoulder, as Volkov tries to avoid the shot.
Malaya uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Volkov.
Malaya connects with a body shot that sends Volkov's belly button to the back.
Malaya checks a leg kick.
Malaya throws a big shot that misses.
Malaya lands with a cross.

Volkov is rocked!
Volkov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Volkov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Oh Volkov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Volkov missing with a left hand there. Malaya was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Volkov seems to have got his legs back now.
Volkov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Malaya connects with an inside leg kick.
Malaya moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Malaya turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Volkov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Malaya thumps Volkov with a low kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Volkov throws a leg kick
and Malaya connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Malaya.
The fighters circling - Malaya throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Malaya scores with a leg kick.
Malaya connects with a solid leg kick.
A head kick misses from Malaya.
Malaya feints and then cracks Volkov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Volkov down.
Malaya fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Malaya throws a jab but it's blocked by Volkov.
Malaya stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Malaya scores with a sloppy right hand. Volkov should have avoided that one.
Malaya checks a low kick from Volkov.
Volkov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Malaya lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Volkov tries to land a leg kick but Malaya saw it coming and moves away.
Nice jab there from Malaya.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malaya closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Volkov! Malaya dives in looking to finish! Volkov is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Simeon Malaya!
Simeon Malaya thanked the fans post fight for their support.