PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergey Volkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kris Alexandrov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Volkov
vs
Alexandrov

194 cm
25
240 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

198 cm
25
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Self confident

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergey Volkov!
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, Kris Alexandrov!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Fedor Mirinova and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alexandrov shoots in for a double leg but Volkov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Alexandrov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Volkov.

Alexandrov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Alexandrov prevents Volkov from escaping the position.
Alexandrov landing strikes.
Volkov trying to remain calm as Alexandrov controls from the top position.

Alexandrov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Alexandrov landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Volkov wants to control but Alexandrov postures up.
Alexandrov happy to just control the position for now.
Alexandrov landing a few strikes.
Alexandrov trying to control the position but Volkov is working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexandrov tries to advance to mount but can't.
Alexandrov lands a nice forearm strike.
Alexandrov controlling the position.
Alexandrov working the ground and pound.
Volkov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Alexandrov is thwarting Volkov's attempts to control the position.
Alexandrov wants to get back to his feet.
Alexandrov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov lands strikes from half guard.
Alexandrov wants to pass to mount but Volkov is defending the position.

Volkov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Volkov tries to kick Alexandrov off but Alexandrov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Alexandrov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Volkov defending well though.
Alexandrov drops an elbow to the side of Volkov's head.
Volkov has hold of Alexandrov's hands but Alexandrov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Volkov tries to roll over but Alexandrov keeps him under control.
Volkov is trying to stand up here but Alexandrov is controlling him well.
Volkov taking some punishment here, with Alexandrov in his half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Volkov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Volkov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Alexandrov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Alexandrov wants to pass to mount but Volkov is defending the position.
Alexandrov controlling the action here.
Alexandrov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Alexandrov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Alexandrov trying to control the action but Volkov is working from the bottom.
Alexandrov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov lands with a punch from half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Alexandrov wants to control but Volkov is keeping him busy.
Volkov taking some punishment here, with Alexandrov in his half guard.
Volkov looks like he's trying to stand up.
Volkov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Volkov.
Alexandrov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Volkov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alexandrov wants to pass the guard but Volkov is keeping the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alexandrov is looking to work some ground and pound but Volkov has wrist control.
Alexandrov landing with the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Alexandrov takes a shot right to the bread basket.

Alexandrov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Volkov's half guard.
Alexandrov wants to pass the guard but Volkov is defending well.
Kris Alexandrov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Volkov gets back to full guard.
Alexandrov wanted to stand there but Volkov had control of the position.
Volkov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Alexandrov throwing strikes but missing.

Volkov looking for a guillotine here but Alexandrov defends easily.

Volkov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Alexandrov stands up and waves to Volkov to follow him.
A nice combination there by Volkov.
Sloppy strikes from Volkov. Those never looked like landing.
Volkov misses with a low kick.
Volkov throws a sloppy head kick and Alexandrov moves out of range easily.
Sergey Volkov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alexandrov looks for a takedown but Volkov sprawls well.
Volkov scores with a nice head shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Alexandrov moves out of range of the body kick.
Sergey Volkov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Volkov misses with a double jab

and Alexandrov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Alexandrov.
Alexandrov is breathing heavily.

Volkov is looking for a triangle but Alexandrov pushes his legs off easily.
Alexandrov is looking to work some ground and pound but Volkov has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alexandrov wants to control from the top but Volkov keeps moving.
Alexandrov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Alexandrov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Volkov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Alexandrov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alexandrov won't allow Volkov to get back to his feet.

Volkov has his foot on Alexandrov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Alexandrov works his way back into a safe position though.

Volkov looking for a guillotine here but Alexandrov defends easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkov keeping moving, preventing Alexandrov from controlling successfully.
Volkov keeping full guard, as Alexandrov tries to pass.
Alexandrov is working Volkov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Volkov throwing strikes off his back to little effect.

Volkov looking for a guillotine here but Alexandrov defends easily.
Alexandrov wants to control from the top but Volkov keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Volkov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Alexandrov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Alexandrov lands a couple of elbows.
Alexandrov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Alexandrov with a nice head shot there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Alexandrov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Alexandrov scoring with some ground and pound.
Alexandrov landing some decent shots from guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Volkov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Alexandrov is aware though and is defending well.
Alexandrov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Alexandrov thows a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kris Alexandrov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Volkov gets caught flat footed, as Alexandrov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Volkov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Alexandrov defends well.
Alexandrov is looking to work some ground and pound but Volkov has wrist control.

Alexandrov is trying to land a reversal but Volkov doesn't like that idea too much. He pushed the legs to the side and dives into side control. He's managed to grab a loose arm triangle. Volkov is tightening it up though! This could be trouble for Alexandrov! Alexandrov trying desperately to escape but he's gone limp! He's out! Wooooorld class Brazilian Jiu Jitsu from Volkov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Sergey Volkov!