PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between George Oscar Bluth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yuri Volkhov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). George Oscar Bluth has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Oscar Bluth
vs
Volkhov

210 cm
20
190 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

185 cm
20
180 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, George Oscar Bluth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Yuri Volkhov!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Luis Engracia and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Both fighters circling a little - Bluth finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Bluth lands a nice leg kick that just misses Volkhov's sensitive parts.
Yuri Volkhov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Volkhov doesn't manage to clinch there - Bluth circles away.

Bluth clinches with his opponent.
Bluth wants a takedown but no success here.
Bluth misses with a knee to the head.
Volkhov misses with a knee to the head.
Volkhov misses with a knee to the head.
Volkhov stalling in the clinch.
Bluth stalling in the clinch but Volkhov improves position.
Bluth wants to break the clinch but can't.
With the fighters up against the cage, Volkhov throws an elbow but misses.
Volkhov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bluth looking to slow down the pace here.
Bluth really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bluth has had enough of the clinch but Volkhov keeps him there for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkhov leaning against his opponent.
Volkhov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bluth with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Volkhov misses with a knee strike.
Volkhov looking to throw knees to the head but Bluth is blocking nicely.
Bluth connects with a knee to the head.
Bluth avoiding damage as Volkhov throws knees to the body.
Volkhov lands with a right to the head.
Still in the clinch, Bluth scores with a nice short uppercut.
Volkhov managing to block the knees to the body from Bluth.
Stalling in the clinch from Volkhov.
Bluth misses with a knee strike.
Bluth can't get the takedown.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Volkhov.
Knees in the clinch landing for Volkhov.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bluth stalling in the clinch but Volkhov improves position.
Knees to the body from Volkhov.
Bluth takes an elbow to the forehead.
A right hook to the body lands for Volkhov.
Volkhov lands a knee to the body.
Bluth tries a knee to the head but Volkhov blocks it.
Volkhov crunches a lovely knee into Bluth's ribcage.
Volkhov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bluth lands a right hand that snaps the head of Volkhov backwards.
Bluth is pressed up against the cage. Volkhov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bluth down to the mat. Bluth avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bluth tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Volkhov tries to clinch up
and Bluth counters with a body kick that stops Volkhov in his tracks momentarily.
Bluth throws a nice looking combination but Volkhov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkhov tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Bluth holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Volkhov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bluth landing knees to the head.
Volkhov connects with a knee to the head.
Bluth throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bluth has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Volkhov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Oscar Bluth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bluth is breathing heavily.
Volkhov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Bluth tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Volkhov lands an elbow inside that Bluth shrugs off.
Volkhov managing to block the knees to the body from Bluth.
Bluth looking to throw knees to the head but Volkhov is blocking nicely.
Come on Volkhov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Bluth with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Volkhov throws an elbow but it's blocked.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bluth with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bluth content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Volkhov is stalling here.
A right hand to the body from Volkhov.
Volkhov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Volkhov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Volkhov takes a knee right on the jaw!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bluth is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Volkhov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that George Oscar Bluth will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Bluth goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Bluth swinging wilding here.
Volkhov fails with a takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown by Bluth or perhaps it was just good defense by Volkhov which made him look bad.
Volkhov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Bluth throws a wild body kick that Volkhov sees coming a mile off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkhov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bluth. Bluth obviously looking to wear him down.
Bluth lets loose with a powerful body kick. Volkhov will feel that in the morning.
Bluth throws a leg kick which misses Volkhov's front leg but catches the back leg as Volkhov tries to avoid it.
Bluth throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Bluth fakes the leg kick and cracks Volkhov in the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkhov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bluth makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Volkhov really felt that one!
Volkhov is breathing heavily.
Bluth throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bluth pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bluth throws a push kick but Volkhov slaps the foot to one side.
Volkhov tries to clinch up
and Bluth counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Volkhov is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Jab, jab by Bluth - just one landing.
Volkhov has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bluth.
Volkhov clinches but Bluth breaks the clinch
and Bluth counters with a low kick, right behind Volkhov 's knee.

Bluth forces Volkhov back against the cage and clinches.
Bluth is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bluth landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bluth will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Volkhov up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bluth using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Volkhov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Volkhov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Bluth swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Volkhov looking to slow down the pace here.
Volkhov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bluth with a knee to the head.
Volkhov managing to block the knees to the body from Bluth.
Volkhov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bluth throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Volkhovs head.
Bluth is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Volkhov is keeping busy.
Bluth looking to throw knees to the head but Volkhov is blocking nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkhov lands a nice knee to the body.
Volkhov tries to land a knee to the head but Bluth blocks with his arms.
Volkhov has Bluth pushed against the cage.
Come on Bluth - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Volkhov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bluth using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Volkhov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Volkhov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Bluth is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bluth tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bluth with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Volkhov looking for a takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
A hook to the body from Volkhov.
Bluth takes an elbow to the forehead.
Bluth is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Volkhov is keeping busy.
Bluth throws a knee to the head but misses.
Volkhov missing with knees to the body.
Bluth looking to throw knees to the head but Volkhov is blocking nicely.
Volkhov throws an elbow but it misses.
Bluth avoiding damage as Volkhov throws knees to the body.
Bluth tries to stall but Volkhov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bluth blocks an elbow strike from Volkhov.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Volkhov is stalling here.
Volkhov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

George Oscar Bluth dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Volkhov misses with a takedown attempt
and Volkhov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bluth looks to land a body kick but Volkhov moved away.
Bluth scores with a leg kick.
A low kick from Volkhov misses

and Bluth counters by moving into the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Volkhov.
Volkhov landing knees to the head.
Bluth wants to stall.
Bluth with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Volkhov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bluth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bluth throws a knee to the head but misses.
Volkhov landing knees to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Volkhov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bluth on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bluth is trying to stall.
Bluth misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Volkhov.
Bluth is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Volkhov is keeping busy.
Bluth misses with a knee strike.
Bluth tries to land a knee to the head but Volkhov blocks with his arms.
Bluth looking to stall.
Bluth using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Volkhov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bluth misses with a knee to the head.
Volkhov lands a knee to the body.
Bluth on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Volkhov.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bluth misses with the head strike.
Volkhov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bluth up against the cage.
Bluth is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Volkhov lands a nice elbow.
The referee calls for Volkhov to work.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bluth.
Volkhov scores a nice knee to the body.
Bluth is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Volkhov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Volkhov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bluth fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Oscar Bluth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Volkhov tries to land knees in the clinch but Bluth avoids the damage to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bluth is trying to stall.
Bluth takes an elbow to the forehead.
Volkhov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Volkhov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Volkhov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bluth trying to stall but Volkhov improves his position.
Volkhov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Volkhov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Volkhov tries for a takedown but Bluth manages to get underhooks.
Bluth tries to land a knee to the head but Volkhov blocks with his arms.
A short body shot lands from Volkhov as the two fighters clinch.
Volkhov stalling in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bluth tries to land a knee to the head but Volkhov blocks with his arms.
Volkhov stalls.
Volkhov throws an elbow but it misses.
Volkhov missing with knees to the body.
Yuri Volkhov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bluth tries to stall but Volkhov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Volkhov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bluth blocks it with crossed arms.
Bluth letting Volkhov take a breather here.
Bluth lands a knee to the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Volkhov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Volkhov stalling against the cage.
Volkhov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yuri Volkhov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bluth 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!