PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Neil Patrick Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kazekage Volkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kazekage Volkov is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Patrick Harris
vs
Volkov

183 cm
24
180 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

180 cm
19
185 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Experienced

Excellent grappler
Good low kicks
Good gas tank

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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Neil Patrick Harris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Kazekage Volkov!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Viktor Lagutenko and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harris blocks a head kick by Volkov.
Kazekage Volkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harris misses with a wild combination.
Harris tries a head kick but it misses.
Harris tries to land a leg kick but Volkov saw it coming and moves away.
We've been told by Harris's head coaches at Iron Fist Training that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Volkov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Volkov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Volkov throws a wild body kick that Harris sees coming a mile off.
Nice takedown defense from Harris. No joy for Volkov on that attempt.
Harris misses with a looping right.
Harris tries to bum rush Volkov with a series of wild strikes but Volkov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Volkov does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Volkov tries to land a front kick but Harris steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Harris's corner calls for a 1-2. Harris obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Volkov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Harris looks to land a combination but Volkov avoids it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Volkov.
Volkov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Harris misses with a low kick.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Harris enables Volkov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Harris manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Volkov trying to control but Harris is working from the bottom.
Volkov throws a big elbow that misses.
Volkov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Harris works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Volkov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Volkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Harris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Volkov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Harris works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Harris knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Volkov on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volkov stops Harris from standing up.
Volkov looking to pass the guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Volkov throws a strike but Harris rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Volkov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Volkov is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Harris frees his head nicely. Oh but Volkov has switched to an armbar! Harris is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Kazekage Volkov!
A relieved looking Kazekage Volkov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.