PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sergei Volkov (ranked 1048 p4p, 2217 weight class) and Rammsie Hartmann (ranked 145 p4p, 303 weight class). Sergei Volkov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Volkov
vs
Hartmann

170 cm
28
175
9 - 0 - 0

195 cm
28
180
8 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Knockout power

Brooklyn Apothecary

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 9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sergei Volkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rammsie Hartmann!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hartmann lands a slapping body shot.
Hartmann's coach down at UnderGround BJJ & MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hartmann's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Hartmann scores with a jab to the body.
Volkov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Hartmann counter with a right hand.
Hartmann scores with a jab.
Hartmann scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Volkov doesn't seem bothered though.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Volkov is defended easily by Hartmann.
Hartmann throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.

Hartmann moves into the clinch.

Hartmann's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice sprawl there from Hartmann as Volkov shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergei Volkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Volkov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hartmann counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sergei Volkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck for Volkov with that takedown attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Hartmann instigates a clinch.

Hartmann pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkov misses with a takedown
and Hartmann cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Hartmann gets caught napping as Volkov dives in and scores a takedown. Hartmann manages to retain guard.
Hartmann lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hartmann is working Volkov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Volkov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Volkov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Volkov scores with a nice shot.
Volkov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Volkov throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Volkov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Volkov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Volkov thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Volkov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hartmann.
Hartmann connects with a couple of short punches.
Hartmann scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hartmann missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hartmann postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volkov throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Hartmann throws a big right hand that misses.
Volkov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Volkov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hartmann's head.
Volkov forces his way into half guard.
Volkov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Volkov scores with a big shot! Hartmann's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Hartmann! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergei Volkov!
Sergei Volkov was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.