PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Moore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joakim Volkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Moore
vs
Volkov

200 cm
22
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andrew Moore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joakim Volkov!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Russell Pearce and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Moore shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Volkov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Moore trying to control the position from guard on top but Volkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moore really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Volkov is looking for a triangle but Moore pushes his legs off easily.
Volkov is trying to keep Moore in close.
Moore wants to stand but Volkov has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Moore decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Volkov misses with a looping right.
Volkov scores with a hook to the body. Moore takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Volkov looks to land a right hand but Moore moved out of range.

Moore closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Volkov to the mat! Volkov manages to get full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Volkov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Moore defends well.
Volkov keeping moving, preventing Moore from controlling successfully.

Volkov looking for a guillotine here but Moore defends easily.

Volkov is looking for a triangle but Moore pushes his legs off easily.

Volkov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Moore defends well.
Moore cracks Volkov with a solid left hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Volkov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Moore throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Volkov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Moore throws a big right hand that misses.
Moore throws a big right hand that misses.

Volkov is working an open guard so Moore takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Volkov scores with a jab to the head.
Volkov scores with the left hand. Moore knows he should have avoided that one.
Volkov connects with a looping right hand.
Volkov lands a nice looking body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Volkov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Moore.
Volkov wants to control but Moore postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moore trying to control the action but Volkov is working from the bottom.
Volkov can't do much from the bottom here.
Moore trying to control the action but Volkov is working from the bottom.
Moore landing strikes.
Moore knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Volkov on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Moore wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Volkov, who protects the arm well.
Volkov tries to bench press Moore off him but Moore keeps the position.
Volkov manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Volkov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Moore scores with a couple of nice shots.
Volkov moves into full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Volkov looking for a sweep. Not yet Volkov, not yet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Moore stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Volkov swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Volkov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrew Moore dominated that round.
That's time! Moore's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Volkov tries to keep at a distance but Moore has taken the fight into the clinch.

Moore jumps into guard, dragging Volkov to the mat.
Volkov wants to pass the guard but Moore is keeping the position.
Moore on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Moore tries to get out of the position.
Volkov pushes down on Moore's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Moore trying to control from the bottom.
Volkov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Moore does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Moore is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Volkov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Volkov's back!
Moore punishes Volkov with strikes from the back mount.
Moore trying to control.
Moore will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkov just trying to survive but Moore is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Moore is trying to stick to Volkov's back but Volkov is turning into Moore. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Moore's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Volkov.
Volkov is pushing down on Moore's leg trying to pass to half guard. Moore is fighting to maintain full guard but Volkov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Volkov moves into full mount! Moore won't be happy about that!
Volkov trying to control but Moore is having none of it.

Volkov has control of Moore's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Moore regains control of the situation pretty easily.

Volkov is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Moore has managed to escape the submission attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Volkov moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Moore has worked his arm free - good work by Moore!
Moore is trying to improve his position.
Volkov trying to control the position but Moore is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkov tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Volkov working away.

Volkov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Volkov is trying to get an arm triangle but Moore is defending well.

Volkov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moore looks to move to half guard but instead Volkov has passed into mount! Damn!
Moore tries to lock up and control but Volkov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

Volkov is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Moore has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Moore!
Moore looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Volkov is looking for a triangle but Moore pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Joakim Volkov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

A momentary lapse in concentration from Volkov enables Moore to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Volkov manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Volkov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Moore has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Moore stands and throws Volkov's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Moore wants to stand but Volkov is controlling his arm.
Volkov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Moore wants to lay and pray for a moment but Volkov keeps working.
Volkov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Volkov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moore prevents Volkov from improving his position.
Moore throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Moore is trying to control the action in half guard but Volkov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Moore prevents Volkov from improving his position.

Moore gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Andrew Moore is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice defenses there by Volkov.

Moore drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Moore drops back, looking for a kneebar! Volkov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Volkov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Volkov!
Moore tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Volkov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Moore is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Volkov is controlling him well.
Moore is looking to reverse the position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Volkov goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Moore rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Volkov's guard! Nice work there by Moore!

Volkov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Volkov working for a triangle but Moore defends it easily.
Andrew Moore overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Moore is one step ahead there.

Volkov working for submissions but it's allowed Moore to get to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Volkov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Volkov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Moore gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Moore got a little sloppy there for a moment and Volkov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Moore has managed to get both his arms back between Volkov's legs - danger averted.

Volkov looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Moore has picked Volkov up and slammed him! Volkov can't keep hold of the triangle and Moore manages to pass to side control!
Moore wants to lay and pray for a moment but Volkov keeps working.
Volkov taking punishment in the form of punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Volkov tries to buck Moore off but Moore is having none of it.
Volkov sneaks back into half guard.
Moore is looking to take a break and control but Volkov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andrew Moore showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Moore has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrew Moore!