PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wyatt Barton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexei Volkoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wyatt Barton has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Barton
vs
Volkoff

211 cm
21
278 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

198 cm
25
230 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Hates pizza

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Wyatt Barton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexei Volkoff!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Dmitry Maklakov and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Volkoff will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nice sprawl there from Volkoff as Barton shoots in.

Volkoff has managed to clinch.
Volkoff tries to pull guard but Barton forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Volkoff is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Barton pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Wyatt Barton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexei Volkoff.

Volkoff jumps into guard, dragging Barton to the mat.
Barton in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Volkoff keeping moving, preventing Barton from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barton won't allow Volkoff to sweep him here.
Barton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barton is looking to work some ground and pound but Volkoff has wrist control.
Barton content to stall in guard here.
Barton trying to control the position from guard on top but Volkoff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barton is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A clash of legs there as Barton blocks the low kick.
Barton tries to counter by clinching up but Volkoff breaks away and moves out of range.
Nice shot by Volkoff.

Volkoff instigates a clinch.

Volkoff decides to pull guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volkoff keeping moving, preventing Barton from controlling successfully.

Volkoff working for a triangle but Barton defends it easily.

Volkoff looking for a guillotine here but Barton defends easily.
Volkoff wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkoff tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Barton will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Volkoff bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Barton's guard.

Barton avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barton trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Volkoff engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

Volkoff gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Volkoff thows a leg kick but Barton checks it

and Barton decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Volkoff's guard.

Volkoff pushes Barton off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volkoff changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Barton tries to avoid it but Volkoff manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Barton to the ground. Barton escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Volkoff shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Barton but Barton pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Barton drops down looking for a counter takedown but Volkoff sprawls and moves away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Volkoff bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Volkoff prevents Barton from escaping the position.
Volkoff working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barton is trying to buck Volkoff off.
Volkoff content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Barton sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexei Volkoff dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Volkoff closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Volkoff dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Volkoff wants to break the clinch but can't.
Barton can't break the clinch.
Come on Volkoff - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Volkoff drops down looking for an ankle pick but Barton pulls his leg out and moves away.
Wyatt Barton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Volkoff scores with a takedown into Barton's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkoff postures up in Barton's guard and throws a big left but Barton blocks it.
Barton is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Volkoff. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Volkoff wants to control but Barton is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Barton throwing shots but Volkoff is blocking nicely.
Barton wants to take a breather but Volkoff is having none of it.

Barton is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Volkoff defends it well.
Barton missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barton missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Barton thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Barton is working for a kimura but Volkoff is defending it quite comfortably.
Volkoff regains full guard. Nicely done.
Volkoff is looking to stand up but Barton isn't so interested in that idea.
Alexei Volkoff has got the better of the ground game so far.
Barton with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkoff avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Volkoff kicks Barton off and gets to his feet.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Barton tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Volkoff just stands there and leans against the cage.
Barton blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

Volkoff pulls guard effortlessly.
Volkoff striking off his back but it's not causing Barton any problems.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Volkoff holds on and takes a little breather.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barton in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Barton content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Volkoff looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Volkoff keeping moving, preventing Barton from controlling successfully.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Barton postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Volkoff has taken the fight to the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexei Volkoff showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Volkoff tries to score a power double leg takedown but Barton sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Volkoff somewhat.
Barton appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Volkoff changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Barton tries to avoid it but Volkoff manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Barton to the ground. Barton escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Volkoff fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Barton appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Wyatt Barton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexei Volkoff.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barton misses with a takedown attempt
and Volkoff counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Barton lands with a nice combination. Volkoff backs away looking to recover.

Barton tries to sprawl but Volkoff drives through with a takedown into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barton misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Barton wants to get back to his feet.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Volkoff in particular looking to stall.
Volkoff has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Barton looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Volkoff prevents Barton from improving his position.
Volkoff perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Barton throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Volkoff manages to pass to side control.

Volkoff stands up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Volkoff moves into the clinch.
Barton fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Barton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Barton leaves Volkoff with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Volkoff fails with the takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barton keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Barton is looking for a counter combo.

Volkoff darts in and clinches Barton up against the cage.
Volkoff stalls.
Barton is defending well against a takedown attempt.

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.
Volkoff tries for a takedown but Barton manages to get underhooks.
Barton wants to break the clinch but can't.
Barton is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Volkoff is keeping busy.

Volkoff manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Volkoff is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Barton postures up in Volkoff's guard and throws a big left but Volkoff blocks it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Volkoff utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wyatt Barton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alexei Volkoff is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Volkoff trying to control the position here.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Alexei Volkoff.
I've got Volkoff winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexei Volkoff!