PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Aleksander Baris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Volkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Volkov has chosen Major Lazer & DJ Snake - Lean On (feat. MØ) as his entrance music. Alexander Volkov acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Baris
vs
Volkov

180 cm
22
198 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

190 cm
22
192 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Experienced

Powerful takedowns
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

Voodoo Nutrition
Spartan Nutrition 160Q with Proof

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 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aleksander Baris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexander Volkov!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Baris is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Volkov's half guard.

Volkov actively working from the bottom here.
Baris trying to control the action but Volkov is working from the bottom.
Baris is taking a breather. Volkov says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Baris is trying to control. Volkov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Baris controlling the action here.
Baris trying to pass the guard but Volkov defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baris lands strikes from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baris keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Nice strikes from Baris there.
Volkov is looking for a sweep. Baris is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkov has hold of Baris's hands but Baris slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ground and pound from Baris.
Volkov has hold of Baris's hands but Baris slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
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. Baris connects with a nice short shot to Volkov's temple.
Volkov is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Volkov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Volkov is staying active underneath Baris, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Baris frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baris pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Baris working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Baris landing shots from mount.
Baris trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Baris lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Volkov hang on?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Baris cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Volkov sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Volkov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Baris scores with a couple of nice shots.
Volkov is refusing to be controlled, as Baris sits in half guard.

Volkov looking for submissions off his back.
Volkov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Baris scores with a couple of nice shots.

That's three 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. Baris connects with a nice short shot to Volkov's temple.

Volkov looking for submissions off his back.
Baris is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Baris lands strikes from half guard.
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. Baris connects with a nice short shot to Volkov's temple.
Volkov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Volkov.

Volkov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Baris defends well.
Baris wants to control from the top but Volkov keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baris won't allow Volkov to sweep him here.
Baris scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Baris scoring with punches to the head and body.
Baris controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Baris avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Baris lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Baris trying to control but Volkov is working from the bottom.
Volkov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Baris controls the pace.
Baris trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Volkov keeping moving, preventing Baris from controlling successfully.
Volkov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Baris is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Volkov's half guard.
Baris takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Baris lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Baris not doing much here.
Volkov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Baris trying to control but Volkov is working from the bottom.
Baris lands a couple of digs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baris content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Baris lands a couple of elbows.

Volkov looking for a guillotine here but Baris defends easily.

Volkov looking for a triangle here. Baris is fighting it but it looks tight! Volkov pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Baris is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Alexander Volkov!
A very excited looking Alexander Volkov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.