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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Syns Oiram (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sasha Volkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oiram comes to the cage accompanied by Let the Bodies hit the floor. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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176 cm
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187 lbs
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178 cm
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184 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Syns Oiram! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sasha Volkov! The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Oiram closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Volkov did well to prevent Oiram getting side control. Oiram throwing shots but Volkov is blocking nicely. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Oiram misses with a head shot. Volkov uses the momentum to regain guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Volkov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Oiram wants to stand but Volkov has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Volkov looking for a sweep. Not yet Volkov, not yet. Volkov is looking to stand up but Oiram isn't so interested in that idea. Volkov is looking for a triangle but Oiram pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Oiram with a flurry of punches that miss. Volkov wants to sweep but no luck. Oiram missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Oiram advances position into side control! Oiram tries to score with some ground and pound. Volkov controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. Oiram swings around for an armbar but Volkov sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Oiram's guard. Volkov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Oiram not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Oiram is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Oiram throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Volkov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. I looks like Volkov might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it. Oiram looking to hit a scissor sweep but Volkov is one step ahead there. Volkov cracks Oiram with a solid left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Volkov sitting in guard here, content to control. Oiram wants to sweep but no luck. Oiram wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Volkov is now in half guard. Oiram looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Volkov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Volkov seems to be working for a kimura but Oiram defends the submission attempt. Oiram is looking to escape. Oiram is looking for a sweep. Volkov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Still in half guard, Volkov seems content to control. Volkov is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Oiram is desperately trying to improve his position but Volkov has a good base and remains in mount. Volkov working away from the top, dropping strikes. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sasha Volkov dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
No luck for Oiram with that takedown attempt. Volkov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Oiram. Oiram fails to land the takedown. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Syns Oiram. That's going to take a lot out of him. Volkov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Volkov working over Oiram with some ground and pound. Oiram looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Volkov works his way into full mount! Volkov looking to finish Oiram with some ground and pound. This is bad for Oiram! Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Volkov controlling the pace for now. Oiram is in all sorts of trouble here.
Volkov lands with some strikes. Volkov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Volkov is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Oiram has managed to escape the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Oiram is trying to stand. Volkov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Oiram tries to reverse the position but Volkov maintains control. Oiram is bucking up trying to escape but Volkov cracks him with another couple of good strikes. Volkov controlling from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Volkov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Despite being in the dominant position, Sasha Volkov just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Volkov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Volkov tightens his grip and picks Oiram up, before dumping him to the ground. Oiram manages to land in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Oiram looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Volkov controlling from the top position. Volkov drops back looking for a leg! Oiram is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Oiram manages to kick Volkov off! Volkov jumps back into Oiram's guard. Oiram not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Volkov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sasha Volkov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Oiram tries to clinch up and Volkov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Volkov drops back looking for a leg! Oiram is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Oiram manages to kick Volkov off! Volkov jumps back into Oiram's guard. Oiram is looking to stand up but Volkov isn't so interested in that idea. Volkov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Oiram looking for a guillotine here but Volkov defends easily.
Volkov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round. Volkov is standing up over Oiram. Oiram looks to escape but Volkov dives into side control.
Volkov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Oiram, who protects the arm well. Oiram struggling a bit here. Oiram manages to work his way to half guard, despite Volkov's best efforts.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Volkov controlling the action here. Oiram trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Sasha Volkov has got the better of the ground game so far. Volkov controlling the pace for now. Volkov tries to control but Oiram wriggling away. Volkov content just to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Oiram is desperately trying to improve his position but Volkov has a good base and remains in mount. Volkov controlling the position easily from mount. Volkov avoids the attempt from Oiram to control. Oiram is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Volkov goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Oiram is on top in guard.
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. Oiram has gone for a leg lock! Volkov slips out almost immediately though and dives into Oiram's guard. Volkov showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Syns Oiram has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Sasha Volkov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Oiram is on top in guard.
Volkov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight! Sasha Volkov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Volkov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30 Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30 Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sasha Volkov!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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