PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexei Volkov (ranked 1130 p4p, 116 weight class) and Matt Jordan (ranked 1868 p4p, 185 weight class). Alexei Volkov could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Matt Jordan's chin.

Volkov
vs
Jordan

202 cm
27
288 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

190 cm
20
230 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Powerful

Beer or Fear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Alexei Volkov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matt Jordan!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Volkov throws out a loose jab but Jordan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jordan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Volkov.
Volkov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jordan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Volkov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jordan looks to land a left hand but Volkov moved out of range nicely.
Volkov avoids the head kick by Jordan.
Jordan throws the left hand but Volkov avoids the punch easily.
Volkov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jordan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jordan ducks under a wild hook from Volkov.
Jordan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Volkov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jordan scrambles back to his feet.
Jordan catches Volkov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Volkov throws a jab but it's blocked by Jordan.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkov throws a jab but it's blocked by Jordan.
Volkov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jordan.
Volkov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jordan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jordan ducks under a wild hook from Volkov.
Volkov misses with a body shot.
Jordan throws a shot from downtown. Volkov moves away and avoids it.
Volkov is looking to counter punch.
Jordan throws a right and a left that Volkov avoids nicely.
Volkov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jordan.
Jordan connects with an inside leg kick.
Volkov takes a swing at Jordan's ribcage but misses.
We've been told by Volkov's head coaches at Kushiage MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Volkov throws a right hand that Jordan ducks under and follows up with a left that Jordan also avoids with ease.
A jab from Jordan misses.
Jordan lands a nice looking body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jordan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jordan moves out of range of the strikes.
It seemed like Jordan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Volkov misses with a straight right.
Jordan with a hook.

It looks like Alexei Volkov has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jordan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Volkov was well out of range. Poor timing from Jordan.
A little feinted left hand from Volkov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jordan moves away from the strike by Volkov.
Volkov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jordan doesn't seem bothered though.
Jordan throws an overhand right that lands on Volkov's shoulder, as Volkov tries to avoid the shot.
Jordan swings away with a body shot that misses
and Volkov counters with a nice uppercut.
Volkov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Jordan to counter with a crisp jab.
Volkov is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jordan.
Jordan misses with a straight left.
Volkov lands with a straight right. Jordan didn't see that one coming.
Jordan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkov scores with a decent looking hook.
Volkov misses the shot to the body.
Jordan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Jordan.
Jordan lands with a hook. Volkov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jordan misses with a hook to the body
and Volkov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Volkov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jordan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jordan punishes Volkov's body with a nice straight punch.
Volkov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jordan misses the shot to the body.
Volkov defending well as Jordan loads up on a big left hand.
Volkov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jordan moves away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jordan scores with a decent looking hook.
We've been informed that Jordan has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Volkov scores with a hook to the body. Jordan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Volkov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Volkov works Jordan's body with a nice hook.
Jordan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jordan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jordan misses with a head kick.
Jordan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Volkov counters with a crisp right hand that drops Jordan! Volkov lets Jordan back up to his feet, looking for a finish!

It looks like Matt Jordan has been cut.
Jordan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Volkov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Volkov circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Jordan to the canvas! Jordan doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Volkov keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexei Volkov!
Alexei Volkov retains his heavyweight title!