PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jake Redd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vincent Volkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Redd might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to We Will Rock You. Volkov is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Trooper by Iron Maiden. Jake Redd could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Vincent Volkov's chin.

Redd
vs
Volkov

180 cm
25
179 lbs
11 - 4 - 0

180 cm
21
182 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Good knees
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Jake Redd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Vincent Volkov!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, William Gold and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Redd gets the takedown into side control.
Volkov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Who's going to make the next move?
Volkov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Redd off and has taken his back!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Redd wants to escape the position.
Redd manages to reverse the position and now he's in Volkov's guard. Nice work there by Redd.
Volkov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Volkov is trying to control the position but Redd postures up.

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 working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Redd.
Redd wants to control from the top but Volkov keeps moving.
Volkov trying to keep a closed guard but Redd is proving a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Volkov has managed to clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Volkov.
Redd keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Volkov's efforts to push away.

Redd jumps into guard, dragging Volkov to the mat.
Redd being controlled here, momentarily.
Volkov pushes down on Redd's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Volkov is pressing down on Redd's thigh, looking to free his foot. Redd is holding on for now.
Volkov scoring with strikes to the body and head.

Redd with the active half guard here but Volkov passes nicely into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redd is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Volkov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

Redd has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Volkov escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Volkov!
Volkov wants to control but Redd is keeping him busy.
Volkov taking a break here but Redd is having none of it and regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Volkov tries to pass to full mount but Redd defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Vincent Volkov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Redd steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Volkov.
Redd slips under a jab.
Redd takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nice takedown defense from Volkov. No joy for Redd on that attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Redd has taken the fight to the clinch.

Volkov breaks the clinch.
Redd checks a leg kick nicely.

Redd takes the fight into the clinch.
Redd lands a good knee to the midsection. Volkov won't want to take too many of those.

Volkov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Redd shoots in for a double leg but Volkov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Volkov misses with a two punch combination.
Volkov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Redd shoots in and bounces Volkov off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Redd thows a big elbow that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Redd is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Volkov trying to keep a closed guard but Redd is proving a slippery customer.
Redd is in close to Volkov's body, working some short punches and elbows.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Volkov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Redd is controlling him.
Volkov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Redd accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Redd won't allow Volkov to sweep him here.
Volkov controls Redd momentarily but Redd frees himself.
Redd missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redd trying to control but Volkov is working from the bottom.
Volkov 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.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Redd fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Redd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Redd misses with a takedown attempt - Volkov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Volkov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Volkov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.

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.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Redd checks a leg kick.
Volkov throws a jab when Redd was well out of range.
No luck for Redd with that takedown attempt.
Redd shoots in for a takedown but Volkov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Redd avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A punch combination from Volkov misses.
Volkov tests Redd's chin there with a solid looking shot.

It looks like Jake Redd has been cut.
Redd closes this distance looking for a takedown but Volkov circles away.
Redd gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Volkov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Redd paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Volkov just misses with a punch to the body.
Redd gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Volkov.
Volkov throws a hook but Redd blocks it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Redd.
The fight stays on the outside here - Volkov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Redd uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Volkov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vincent Volkov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jake Redd's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Redd shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Redd trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Redd throws a sloppy strike and Volkov uses the opportunity to reverse the position! A bit of a scramble here and Volkov has ended up in Redd's guard.

Volkov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Volkov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Redd working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Volkov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Volkov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Redd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Redd is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Volkov defends well.
Redd keeping moving, preventing Volkov from controlling successfully.
Volkov wants to pass the guard but Redd is keeping the position.
Volkov throwing strikes but missing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Redd is looking for a triangle but Volkov pushes his legs off easily.

Redd has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Volkov is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Redd.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Redd gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Volkov content just to control the position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkov prevents Redd from getting the reversal.
Volkov controlling the pace for now.
Volkov looking to finish Redd with some ground and pound. This is bad for Redd!
Redd is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Redd bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Redd trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

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.
Redd loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jake Redd has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Volkov looking to control.
Redd is fighting to break Volkov's control of his arms but Volkov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Vincent Volkov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Volkov 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Volkov controlling Redd's posture.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jake Redd.
I think Volkov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vincent Volkov!