PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Volkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Evandro Barbosa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ivan Volkov has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Volkov
vs
Barbosa

182 cm
27
181 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

172 cm
25
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Experienced

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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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ivan Volkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Evandro Barbosa!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Roger Salmon and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Volkov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Barbosa as he jumps to the side.
Volkov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Volkov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Barbosa counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Volkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barbosa missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Barbosa should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Barbosa is nestled in close to Volkov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Volkov has hold of Barbosa's hands but Barbosa slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Volkov tries to roll over but Barbosa keeps him under control.
Barbosa throwing shots but Volkov is blocking nicely.
Barbosa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Volkov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Volkov actively working from the bottom here.
Barbosa throwing shots but Volkov is blocking nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barbosa missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Barbosa thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Volkov's head.
Barbosa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Volkov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Barbosa lands with a punch from half guard.
Barbosa is thwarting Volkov's attempts to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbosa seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barbosa missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Volkov actively working from the bottom here.
Volkov is looking to control Barbosa's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Volkov avoid being mounted?

Barbosa seems to be looking for submissions.
Volkov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Barbosa's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Barbosa's back!
We've been hearing good reports from Volkov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Barbosa is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Volkov off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.

Volkov working for the choke.

Volkov is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Barbosa taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Volkov.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ivan Volkov!
Our winner, Ivan Volkov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.