PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Vovochka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladmir Volchenkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Vovochka
vs
Volchenkov

183 cm
20
285 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

196 cm
21
280 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vladimir Vovochka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vladmir Volchenkov!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Konstantin Menshow and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Volchenkov shoots for a takedown but Vovochka saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A swing and a miss from Vovochka.
Volchenkov staying out of range there.
Vovochka checks a leg kick.
Vovochka lands a lovely overhand right.
Volchenkov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Volchenkov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Volchenkov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Vovochka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Volchenkov ducks right into an uppercut from Vovochka.
Vovochka misses with an uppercut. Volchenkov saw that one coming.
Volchenkov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Volchenkov.

It looks like Vladimir Vovochka has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Volchenkov shoots in and bounces Vovochka off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Vovochka bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Volchenkov's guard.
Vovochka lands a couple of elbows.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Vovochka drops back, looking for a kneebar! Volchenkov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Volchenkov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Volchenkov!
Volchenkov misses with the ground and pound.
Vovochka is not content to let Volchenkov control the position.
Vovochka tries to improve position but can't.
Volchenkov working away.
Vovochka is looking for a sweep.
Vovochka manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Vovochka uses his free foot to push down on Volchenkov's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Volchenkov.
Volchenkov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vovochka. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Vovochka dominating with strikes here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vovochka pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Vovochka with good strikes from the mount here!
Volchenkov taking shots to the head.
Vovochka lands with some strikes.
Vovochka avoids the attempt from Volchenkov to control.
Volchenkov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Vovochka is landing with some decent strikes but Volchenkov is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Volchenkov is squirming around, avoiding Vovochka's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Vovochka prevents Volchenkov from getting the reversal.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volchenkov wants to get back to his feet.
Volchenkov can't escape the position.
Volchenkov is bucking up trying to escape but Vovochka cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Volchenkov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Volchenkov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Volchenkov is squirming around, avoiding Vovochka's attempts to control the action.
Vovochka breaks from Volchenkov's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Volchenkov is in a horrible position here. Vovochka smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Volchenkov tries to hold on but Vovochka postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Vovochka.
Vovochka with good strikes from the mount here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Volchenkov taking shots to the head.
Vovochka working Volchenkov over with strikes here.
Vovochka prevents Volchenkov from getting the reversal.
Vovochka has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Volchenkov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Volchenkov looks gassed!
Volchenkov is bucking up trying to escape but Vovochka cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Volchenkov tries to hold on but Vovochka pushes him away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vovochka lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Volchenkov hang on?
Vovochka lands with some strikes.
Vovochka punishing his opponent with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Vovochka dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vladimir Vovochka's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Volchenkov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vovochka is fending him off so far but Volchenkov persists. Nope, Vovochka circles away and we're back to standing.
Volchenkov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Vovochka is able to avoid easily.
A head kick misses from Volchenkov.

Vovochka closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Nice strikes from Vovochka there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Vovochka is working for a kimura but Volchenkov is defending it quite comfortably.
Volchenkov is pressing down on Vovochka's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Volchenkov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Volchenkov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vovochka is aware though and is defending well.
Volchenkov is breathing heavily.

Volchenkov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Vovochka passes into half guard.
Vovochka working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vovochka landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Volchenkov is trying to control but can't.
Vovochka scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Vovochka looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Vovochka working over Volchenkov with some ground and pound. Volchenkov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Volchenkov has hold of Vovochka's hands but Vovochka slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Vovochka is trying to control the action in half guard but Volchenkov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Vovochka missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Volchenkov tries to kick Vovochka off but Vovochka keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Nice strikes from Vovochka there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volchenkov is trying to maintain the position but Vovochka is very close to passing his half guard.
Vovochka is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Volchenkov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Volchenkov is trying to control but can't.
Volchenkov has hold of Vovochka's hands but Vovochka slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Volchenkov wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Volchenkov tries to roll over but Vovochka keeps him under control.
Vovochka controlling the action here.
Volchenkov wants to control but Vovochka is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volchenkov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Vladimir Vovochka overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vovochka won't allow Volchenkov to get back to his feet.
Vovochka landing with the ground and pound.
Vovochka with a nice head shot there.
Vovochka throwing strikes but missing.
Vovochka postures up and lands a big shot to Volchenkov's brow.
Vovochka is looking to work some ground and pound but Volchenkov has wrist control.
Volchenkov is trying to keep Vovochka in close.
Vovochka trying to control but Volchenkov is working from the bottom.
Vovochka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Volchenkov can do to turn this around?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volchenkov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Vovochka scoring with punches to the head and body.
Vovochka throws a big right hand that misses.

Volchenkov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Volchenkov 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.
Vovochka working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Volchenkov's head.
Vovochka makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Vovochka dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Vladimir Vovochka's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Vovochka thows a body shot but no joy.
Volchenkov swats away the attempt to clinch by Vovochka.
Vovochka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Volchenkov.
Vovochka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Volchenkov manages to avoid it.
Vovochka swings for the body but Volchenkov moves out of range.
Vovochka showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Volchenkov.
Volchenkov slips under a jab.
Vovochka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Volchenkov was well out of range. Poor timing from Vovochka.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volchenkov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vovochka as he avoids it easily.
Vladmir Volchenkov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Volchenkov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vovochka.
Vovochka shoots for a double leg takedown but Volchenkov sprawls well. He's pushed Vovochka's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vovochka just misses with a punch to the body.
Volchenkov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vovochka blocks a head kick by Volchenkov.
Volchenkov throws a leg kick but Vovochka checks it.
Vovochka misses the shot to the body.
Vovochka is looking to wear down Volchenkov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Volchenkov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Volchenkov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vovochka.
Vovochka stuffs the takedown.
Vovochka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Volchenkov moves away.
Vovochka misses with a body shot.
Vovochka misses the shot to the body.

Vovochka moves into the clinch.
Volchenkov tries to break the clinch but Vovochka is controlling the position.
Good body shot from Vovochka.
Vovochka makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Volchenkov trying to land knees to the body.
Vovochka wants a takedown.
Vovochka scores with an uppercut up the middle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volchenkov tries to circle away but Vovochka has him pinned against the cage.
Vovochka prevents Volchenkov from breaking the clinch.
Vovochka lands with a light punch inside.
Volchenkov is trying to break the clinch but Vovochka has him pressed against the cage.
Vovochka is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Volchenkov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vladimir Vovochka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Volchenkov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Volchenkov gets underhooks to prevent Vovochka's takedown attempt.
Vovochka prevents Volchenkov from breaking the clinch.
Vovochka wants a takedown.
Volchenkov tries to break the clinch but Vovochka is controlling the position.
Volchenkov can't find room to land a body shot as Vovochka controls the action.
Volchenkov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vovochka has a couple of punches blocked by Volchenkov.
Volchenkov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vovochka misses with the head strike.
Vovochka has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Volchenkov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Volchenkov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Volchenkov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Volchenkov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Vovochka counters with a left to the body.
Vovochka moves forwards but Volchenkov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Volchenkov throws a looping overhand right but Vovochka ducks down to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Vovochka misses the target.
Vovochka avoids a punch combination nicely.
Volchenkov tries to bum rush Vovochka with a series of wild strikes but Vovochka uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vovochka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vovochka misses with a body shot.
Vovochka fails with the takedown.
Vovochka on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Vladimir Vovochka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Volchenkov.

That's four 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.
Vovochka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Volchenkov.
Volchenkov fails to land with a series of punches.
Volchenkov tried to score with a low kick but Vovochka checks it.
Volchenkov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Volchenkov misses with a looping left.
Vladmir Volchenkov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vovochka takes a swing at Volchenkov's ribcage but misses.
Volchenkov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Volchenkov throws a leg kick but Vovochka sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vovochka. Volchenkov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Volchenkov fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Vovochka clinches with his opponent.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vovochka.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vovochka creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Volchenkov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vovochka managing to block the knees to the body from Volchenkov.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vladimir Vovochka showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Vovochka has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladimir Vovochka!