PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Volchenko (ranked 20559 p4p, 843 weight class) and Theo Franke (ranked 7404 p4p, 691 weight class). Volchenko's entrance music is Roar of the Lion. A fine choice. Ivan Volchenko has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Volchenko
vs
Franke

190 cm
27
240 lbs
6 - 10 - 0

188 cm
23
224 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Enjoys gardening

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 6 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Ivan Volchenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Theo Franke!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Donald Grub and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Volchenko clinches up against the cage.
Volchenko is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Volchenko connects with a nasty looking knee right to Franke's face.

It looks like Theo Franke has been cut.
Volchenko has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Franke avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Volchenko is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Franke is trying to drag Volchenko to the mat but Volchenko just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ivan Volchenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Theo Franke.
Volchenko avoiding damage.
Volchenko is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Volchenko for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volchenko slows down the pace here.
Volchenko misses with a body punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Franke goes for a takedown in the clinch but Volchenko prevents it.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.

Volchenko breaks the clinch.
Volchenko darts in looking for a takedown but Franke gets double underhooks and turns Volchenko into the cage.
Ivan Volchenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Volchenko gets caught napping as Franke dives in and scores a takedown. Volchenko manages to retain guard.
Volchenko wants to sweep but no luck.
Volchenko is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Franke is controlling him.
Volchenko has momentary wrist control but Franke slips an elbow through the middle.
Volchenko looking to hit a scissor sweep but Franke is one step ahead there.
Franke lands a couple of digs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franke lands a couple of digs.
Franke wants to pass the guard but Volchenko is keeping the position.
Franke lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Franke throwing strikes from guard but Volchenko blocks nicely.
Franke scoring with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Volchenko looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Volchenko is pulling down on Franke's head to control his posture.
Franke landing with the ground and pound.
Franke works over Volchenko with some ground and pound from guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Franke working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Volchenko's head.
Franke wants to control from the top but Volchenko keeps moving.
Franke preventing the sweep.
Franke landing some decent shots from guard.
Franke wants to pass the guard but Volchenko is keeping the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Franke lands a couple of elbows.
Franke working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Volchenko throws a body kick, spinning off balance

so Franke counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Volchenko has his feet on Franke's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Franke fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Volchenko takes the fight into the clinch.
Franke fails to pull guard.
Volchenko leaning against his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Franke is trying to drag Volchenko to the mat but Volchenko just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Franke wants to take the fight to the mat but Volchenko manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Franke is looking to take this one to the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Franke is trying to pull guard but Volchenko has him pressed against the cage.
Volchenko lands a body punch.
Franke blocks the elbow strike.
Volchenko content to slow the pace in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Volchenko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Theo Franke's cut.
That's time! Volchenko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Volchenko is looking to land body kicks.

Volchenko gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Volchenko tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Volchenko prevents a takedown attempt there.
Franke has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Volchenko after a bit of a struggle.

Volchenko breaks the clinch.
Volchenko sizes up Franke with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Franke circles away from the clinch attempt.
Franke let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Franke.
Ivan Volchenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Theo Franke.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volchenko throws an overhand right that has Franke reeling! Volchenko follows up with more punches and Franke is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ivan Volchenko!
A determined Ivan Volchenko didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!