PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Shac Carwin (ranked 3487 p4p, 4238 weight class) and Ragnar Volarus (ranked 406 p4p, 454 weight class). Ragnar Volarus will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Carwin
vs
Volarus

188 cm
21
193
2 - 1 - 0

186 cm
25
195
3 - 4 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Cardio machine

Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shac Carwin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ragnar Volarus!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Aleksandr Martynov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Carwin drives through with a takedown into guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Volarus can do anything to dispel that myth.
Carwin is stalling in the full guard.
Carwin wants to control from the top but Volarus keeps moving.
Carwin looking to pass the guard.
Volarus 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.
Volarus looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carwin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Volarus swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Carwin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Volarus avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Carwin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Volarus can't keep his opponent in guard - Carwin advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Carwin throwing shots but Volarus is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Volarus won't allow Carwin to pass to mount.
Carwin trying to control from half guard but Volarus is working away.
Volarus really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Carwin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Carwin wants to work for an arm triangle but Volarus is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Carwin seems to be working for a kimura but Volarus defends the submission attempt.
Volarus wants to improve his position but Carwin is controlling well.

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. Carwin connects with a nice short shot to Volarus's temple.
Carwin wants to control but Volarus is keeping him busy.
Carwin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Carwin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Carwin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Volarus defends it well.
Carwin wants to take a breather but Volarus is having none of it.

Carwin looking for a submission but Volarus manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carwin wants to control from the top but Volarus keeps moving.

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

Carwin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Carwin has his foot on Volarus's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Volarus works his way back into a safe position though.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Volarus's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

Volarus is sitting in close to Carwin's body. Carwin has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Volarus is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Volarus is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Carwin.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Shac Carwin!
A less than humble Shac Carwin misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.