Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 04, 2018

#R1#
Volchenko misses with a kick to the body. #CL#
King takes the fight into the clinch.
King tries to break free but Volchenko pushes him back against the cage.
Volchenko looking to stall.
King is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Volchenko to keep the fight standing.
Volchenko lands a left hand.
King tries for a takedown. No joy.
King fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brent King. That's going to take a lot out of him.
King tries to pull guard but Volchenko forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volchenko stops a takedown attempt from King.
Volchenko blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Volchenko.
King drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #TD#
King ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. King no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #T1#
King avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
King preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
King on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if King tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Volchenko drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and King dives on top into guard.#REVR#
King wants to pass the guard but Volchenko is keeping the position.
King is working hard here to advance position.
Volchenko is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Volchenko tries to pass the half guard into mount. King knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Volchenko is looking for a kimura here. #T2#
King moves into full guard.
Volchenko must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
King is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Volchenko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. King is keeping the position for now.
King might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
King trying to strike off his back.
King really is a fat lump.
Volchenko postures up and lands a big shot to King's brow.
Volchenko is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Volchenko preventing the sweep.
Volchenko working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of King's head.
Volchenko throws an elbow that misses. King uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Volchenko's guard. Nice move by King!#REVR#
Volchenko is looking to stand up but King isn't so interested in that idea.
Volchenko is trying to keep King in close.
Volchenko can't keep his opponent in guard - King advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
King looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
We've been informed that Volchenko has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
King wants to take a breather but Volchenko is having none of it. #T4##SUB#
King is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
King is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Volchenko defends it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Volchenko is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Brent King will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Volchenko throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
King was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Volchenko looks to land a right hand but King moved out of range.
King circles away from the clinch attempt.
Volchenko tries to clinch there but King circles away.
King stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and King wants it to stay on the feet.
Volchenko throws a left and a right that both miss #CL#
and King counters by moving into the clinch.
Volchenko taking a breather.
King tries to break free but Volchenko pushes him back against the cage.
King fails to pull the fight into his guard.
King misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volchenko has a couple of punches blocked by King.
King is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Volchenko pulls him back up using the underhooks.
King struggles to land a body shot inside as Volchenko controls his hands.
Volchenko misses with a hook from the clinch.
King jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Volchenko walks away with a smile on his face. King gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brent King. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Volchenko misses with a takedown attempt #TD#
and King counters with a single leg into guard. Volchenko didn't expect that.
Volchenko looking for a sweep. Not yet Volchenko, not yet. #SUB#
King is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
King looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
King thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
King wants to pass the guard but Volchenko is keeping the position.#SUB#
King drops back, looking for a kneebar! Volchenko looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Volchenko looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Volchenko! #REVB##T2#
King is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Volchenko off and has taken his back!
King gets his hands free as Volchenko looks to control. #SUB#
King is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Volchenko is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if King gets his way!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Volchenko defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
King wants to control but Volchenko is keeping busy.#T3#
Volchenko trying to control the hands but King won't let him.
Volchenko trying to get back to his feet but King is in full control for now.
King is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Volchenko can do to turn this around?
I would not like to be Volchenko right now. #SUB#
Volchenko fending off the submission attempt from King.
Volchenko tries to roll but King sticks to his back. #T4##SUB#
Volchenko defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt. #SUB#
King is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Volchenko has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
King looking for the choke but no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
King not allowing Volchenko to control his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brent King dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Volchenko closes the distance and clinches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Volchenko stalling against the cage.
Volchenko stalls.
Volchenko tries to break free but King pushes him back against the cage.
King wants to take the fight to the mat but Volchenko manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC#
King pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volchenko is trying hard to land a takedown here. King sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Volchenko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
King avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A little feinted left hand from King on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1##CL#
King darts in and clinches Volchenko up against the cage.
King is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Volchenko is defending well.
King is looking to break free of the clinch but Volchenko has double underhooks.
Volchenko misses with a hook from the clinch.
King tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Volchenko smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brent King. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Volchenko tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but King paws at him with a jab and circles away.
King was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Volchenko moves to clinch but King breaks away #TD#
and King counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB#
King seems to be working for a kimura but Volchenko defends the submission attempt.
Volchenko trying to control from the bottom.
King is looking to take a break and control but Volchenko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2##SUB#
King is looking for a kimura here.
King wants to pass the guard but Volchenko is defending well.
King stops Volchenko from getting back to his feet.
King passes to side control. #SUB#
King is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Volchenko has escaped the position, nice work there.
Volchenko can't do much from the bottom here. #T3##SUB#
King has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Volchenko is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. King yanks on the arm and Volchenko is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by King.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Brent King!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 19, 2018

#R1#
Volchenko moves to clinch but McDirk breaks away
and Volchenko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Volchenko connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McDirk's hands.
McDirk slips a jab and a cross from Volchenko.
McDirk throws out a counter right but Volchenko avoids it with no problem.
Volchenko tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McDirk defends well and Volchenko ends up having to push McDirk into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Volchenko tries for a takedown but McDirk circles away easily
and McDirk counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Volchenko walks into a left hand.
McDirk ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Volchenko tries to close the distance and clinch up but McDirk swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Volchenko throws a leg kick that is checked
and McDirk counters with a nice body shot.
Volchenko tries to clinch but McDirk moves away
and McDirk counters with a left to the body.
Volchenko is breathing heavily.
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!
McDirk cracks a nice hook into Volchenko's ribs.
McDirk connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
McDirk scores with a jab to the head.
McDirk stuns Volchenko with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McDirk thuds a left hand into Volchenko's body.
A punch lands to the side of Volchenko 's head but he takes it in his stride.#KD2#
McDirk drops Volchenko with a beautiful combination! Volchenko stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - McDirk is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Volchenko is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Ivan Volchenko has been cut.#T1#
Volchenko takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McDirk works Volchenko's body with a nice hook.
Nice uppercut there from McDirk.
Oh Volchenko is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McDirk lands a big right hook! Volchenko looks hurt but is still standing! McDirk lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Volchenko falls down and McDirk dives in with a huge hammer fist! Volchenko's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and McDirk runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dirk McDirk!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 01, 2018

#R1#
Miller jabs Volchenko right on the nose. Volchenko blinks but takes it well.#CL#
Volchenko gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short uppercut from Miller. #BC2#
Miller escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Volchenko clinches up with Miller and pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Volchenko fails to land.
Miller avoids a wild elbow strike from Volchenko.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Miller.
Miller lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Volchenko backwards.
Miller pushes Volchenko back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Miller looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A short left from Miller.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miller scores with a hook to the body.
Miller scores with an uppercut up the middle.#KD2#
Miller drops Volchenko onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Volchenko is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2#
Volchenko is rocked!
Miller dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Oh Volchenko is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Miller creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Volchenko's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Volchenko drops to his knees and Miller pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Freddie Miller!

Event: Range
Date: Dec 16, 2017

#R1##CL#
Volchenko moves into the clinch.
Cambridge goes for a takedown attempt but Volchenko pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Cambridge scores with a nice strike.
Volchenko throws a right hand that Cambridge ducks under and follows up with a left that Cambridge also avoids with ease.
Ryan Cambridge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cambridge's corner calls for a 1-2. Cambridge obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Volchenko doesn't manage to clinch there - Cambridge circles away.
Sloppy strikes from Cambridge. Those never looked like landing.
Cambridge drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Volchenko right on the button. Volchenko goes down! Cambridge follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Cambridge gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryan Cambridge!

Event: FSF17
Date: Nov 11, 2017

#R1#
Volchenko needs to keep his hands up - Cambridge had a free shot at his head there.#CUT#
It looks like Ivan Volchenko has been cut.
Ryan Cambridge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Volchenko walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Cambridge swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ryan Cambridge!

Event: FSF 11: Eagle
Date: Oct 07, 2017

#R1##CL#
Volchenko clinches up against the cage.
Volchenko is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Volchenko connects with a nasty looking knee right to Franke's face. #CUT#
It looks like Theo Franke has been cut.
Volchenko has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Franke avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Volchenko is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Franke is trying to drag Volchenko to the mat but Volchenko just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ivan Volchenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Theo Franke.
Volchenko avoiding damage.
Volchenko is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Volchenko for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volchenko slows down the pace here.
Volchenko misses with a body punch. #T1#
Franke goes for a takedown in the clinch but Volchenko prevents it.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#BC#
Volchenko breaks the clinch.
Volchenko darts in looking for a takedown but Franke gets double underhooks and turns Volchenko into the cage.
Ivan Volchenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Volchenko gets caught napping as Franke dives in and scores a takedown. Volchenko manages to retain guard.
Volchenko wants to sweep but no luck.
Volchenko is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Franke is controlling him.
Volchenko has momentary wrist control but Franke slips an elbow through the middle.
Volchenko looking to hit a scissor sweep but Franke is one step ahead there.
Franke lands a couple of digs.#T2#
Franke lands a couple of digs.
Franke wants to pass the guard but Volchenko is keeping the position.
Franke lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Franke throwing strikes from guard but Volchenko blocks nicely.
Franke scoring with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Volchenko looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Volchenko is pulling down on Franke's head to control his posture.
Franke landing with the ground and pound.
Franke works over Volchenko with some ground and pound from guard.#T3#
Franke working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Volchenko's head.
Franke wants to control from the top but Volchenko keeps moving.
Franke preventing the sweep.
Franke landing some decent shots from guard.
Franke wants to pass the guard but Volchenko is keeping the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Franke lands a couple of elbows.
Franke working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Volchenko throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD2#
so Franke counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #ES#
Volchenko has his feet on Franke's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Franke fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T4##CL#
Volchenko takes the fight into the clinch.
Franke fails to pull guard.
Volchenko leaning against his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Franke is trying to drag Volchenko to the mat but Volchenko just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Franke wants to take the fight to the mat but Volchenko manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Franke is looking to take this one to the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Franke is trying to pull guard but Volchenko has him pressed against the cage.
Volchenko lands a body punch.
Franke blocks the elbow strike.
Volchenko content to slow the pace in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Volchenko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Theo Franke's cut.
That's time! Volchenko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Volchenko is looking to land body kicks.#CL#
Volchenko gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Volchenko tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Volchenko prevents a takedown attempt there.
Franke has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Volchenko after a bit of a struggle. #BC#
Volchenko breaks the clinch.
Volchenko sizes up Franke with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Franke circles away from the clinch attempt.
Franke let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Franke.
Ivan Volchenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Theo Franke.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volchenko throws an overhand right that has Franke reeling! Volchenko follows up with more punches and Franke is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ivan Volchenko!
A determined Ivan Volchenko didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 26, 2017

#R1#
Volchenko shoots in but no luck this time.
Volchenko has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Sparbot lands with a kick to the temple. Volchenko shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Sparbot will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Volchenko has his takedown stuffed
and Sparbot counters with a nice body shot.
Sparbot tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Volchenko defends well and Sparbot ends up having to push Volchenko into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sparbot lands a leg kick that knocks Volchenko off balance momentarily.
Sparbot lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Volchenko backs up against the cage.
Sparbot fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ivan Volchenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Striking Sparbot.
Volchenko throws a combination. Sparbot tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT#
It looks like Striking Sparbot has been cut.
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!
No luck for Sparbot with that takedown attempt.
Volchenko tries to counter with a takedown but Sparbot is quick to defend against it.
Volchenko is looking to clinch. #KD2#
Sparbot lands a big head kick that sends Volchenko tumbling to the mat! Sparbot takes a step backwards and waves Volchenko back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Volchenko is rocked!
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Sparbot! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Striking Sparbot!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 20, 2017

#R1#
Volchenko dives in for a single leg takedown but Dall sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Volchenko throws a right hand that misses
and Dall counters with a good, hard body kick but Volchenko shrugs it off.
Volchenko shoots for a double leg takedown but Dall sprawls well. He's pushed Volchenko's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Volchenko crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Dall - the referee stops the clock and Volchenko gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Dall. Volchenko manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Volchenko looks winded!#KD#
Dall knocks Volchenko to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?#CUT#
It looks like Ivan Volchenko has been cut.
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!
You can see the frustration on Volchenko's face as Dall controls the position.
Dall works to advance to full mount. Volchenko defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #SUB#
Dall is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Volchenko is forced to tap! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Terryn Dall!
A very excited looking Terryn Dall made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: TWGC 14 (265lbs, D4): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 21, 2016

Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ivan Volchenko and Grover Dowiyogo. Volchenko kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Roar of the Lion. Dowiyogo has chosen another life - kano as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

190 cm
23 yrs
240 lbs

178 cm
39 yrs
212 lbs

Volchenko

Dowiyogo

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Ivan Volchenko! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Grover Dowiyogo!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.

Dowiyogo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Dowiyogo works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Volchenko (0) vs (2) Dowiyogo
Dowiyogo passes Volchenko's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dowiyogo stalling.
Volchenko is looking for a sweep. Dowiyogo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dowiyogo is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Volchenko wants to improve his position but Dowiyogo is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Volchenko manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Volchenko will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Volchenko looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Dowiyogo passes into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dowiyogo controlling the action here.

Volchenko actively working from the bottom here.
Dowiyogo wants to pass the guard but Volchenko is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dowiyogo controlling the action here.
Volchenko is holding on to half guard well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dowiyogo is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volchenko trying to control here.

Volchenko looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've been informed that Dowiyogo has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Volchenko wants to control but Dowiyogo is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Dowiyogo is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Dowiyogo is looking to advance position but Volchenko won't allow it.
Still in half guard, Dowiyogo seems content to control.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Volchenko trying to hold on to Dowiyogo's head to control him but Dowiyogo postures up.
Dowiyogo controlling the action here.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dowiyogo is looking to advance position but Volchenko won't allow it.
Dowiyogo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Dowiyogo looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Dowiyogo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Dowiyogo is continuing to stall.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dowiyogo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Volchenko knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dowiyogo is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Dowiyogo is looking to advance position but Volchenko won't allow it.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Volchenko is trying to get back to full guard.
Dowiyogo is taking a breather. Volchenko says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Volchenko is looking to improve his position.
Dowiyogo performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Dowiyogo trying to mount his opponent but Volchenko defends it.
Dowiyogo controlling the action here.
The adventures of Dowiyogo the control monster continue. Boring.
Dowiyogo's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Volchenko is trying to control but can't.
Volchenko has a hand on Dowiyogo's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Dowiyogo takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Volchenko (0) vs (5) Dowiyogo
Dowiyogo looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Dowiyogo avoids the attempt from Volchenko to control.
Dowiyogo controlling the pace for now.
More stalling from Dowiyogo.
Volchenko tries to hold on but Dowiyogo postures up.
Dowiyogo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Volchenko tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Dowiyogo looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Dowiyogo wins on points by 5 to 0.
Grover Dowiyogo decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 25, 2016

#R1#
Bugurtov throws a leg kick which misses Volchenko's front leg but catches the back leg as Volchenko tries to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Volchenko looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bugurtov thinks about countering with a body kick.
Bugurtov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Bugurtov scores with a nice body kick. #CL2#
Volchenko has managed to clinch. #TD#
Bugurtov gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Bugurtov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bugurtov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Volchenko felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Volchenko is trying to get back to full guard.
Bugurtov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bugurtov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T1#
Bugurtov working over Volchenko with some ground and pound. Volchenko looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Volchenko is looking for a sweep. Bugurtov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bugurtov not doing much here.
Bugurtov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bugurtov moves nicely into side control.
Bugurtov moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Bugurtov lands an elbow. #T2#
Bugurtov working the ground and pound.
Bugurtov working the head with strikes.
Bugurtov lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #SUB#
Bugurtov has hold of Volchenko's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Volchenko seems comfortable defending it but Bugurtov has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Volchenko is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Volchenko is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Bugurtov couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bugurt Bugurtov!
In his post fight interview, Bugurt Bugurtov started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 08, 2016

#R1#
Breneman throws a series of strikes that have Volchenko backpedaling.
Breneman has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Volchenko is landing a low percentage of strikes.#TD2#
Breneman shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Breneman scoring with punches to the head and body.
Volchenko knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Breneman on the ground.
Breneman with a nice head shot there.
Breneman postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Breneman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Breneman passes Volchenko's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Breneman is working for a kimura but Volchenko is defending it quite comfortably.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Well, if Breneman is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #T1#
Breneman lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Breneman landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Volchenko trying to control but Breneman postures up.
Ground and pound from Breneman.
Volchenko wants to improve his position but Breneman is controlling well.
Breneman passes to side control. #SU2#
Breneman has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #T2#
Breneman displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Breneman has knocked Volchenko down with a huge combo! Breneman steps away and waves a wobbly Volchenko back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Volchenko is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Breneman connects with a superb combination that knocks Volchenko out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Breneman before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Volchenko!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Adam Breneman!
Adam Breneman 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.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 27, 2016

#R1#
Volchenko throws a lazy right hand but Fournier sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL2#
Volchenko moves into the clinch successfully.
Fournier's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Volchenko taking a breather.
A right hand to the body from Fournier.
Fournier lands with a left to the head.
Fournier lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fournier effectively controlling the action here.
Fournier throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Volchenkos head.
Fournier presses Volchenko against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice body punch from Fournier - that landed with a thud.
Volchenko looks winded!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Volchenko is trying to stall.
A short uppercut from Fournier.
A short left from Fournier.
Fournier content to slow the pace in the clinch. #T1#
Fournier lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Volchenko or not.
Fournier scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fournier lands a shoulder strike.
Fournier lands a body punch.
Fournier lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fournier stalling in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Fournier.
Fournier lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fournier.
Fournier is stalling here.
A left hand lands to the body for Fournier.
Volchenko tries to pull guard but Fournier won't allow it.
A shot in the inside from Fournier.
Fournier lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fournier holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Fournier lands a shoulder strike. #T2#
Volchenko's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fournier lands with a left to the head.
Fournier stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Volchenko being controlled against the cage.
Good body shot from Fournier.
Fournier stalling.
Fournier blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Fournier.
Fournier lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fournier lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Volchenko backwards.
Fournier scores with a hook to the body.
Fournier stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fournier lands a hook that snaps the head of Volchenko backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Fournier.
Fournier pushes Volchenko back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T3#
A short uppercut from Fournier.
Fournier is working Volchenko over against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Fournier as Volchenko tries to tie him up.
Fournier digs a right hand underneath Volchenko's ribcage. Volchenko let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A shot in the inside from Fournier.
Volchenko misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Fournier on the inside.
Fournier cracks Volchenko with a nice body shot.
Fournier lands a left hand.
Fournier lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Volchenko or not.
Fournier scores with a shoulder strike.
Fournier lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #ROC#
Volchenko is rocked!
Fournier creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Volchenko's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Volchenko drops to his knees and Fournier pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Raissa Fournier!
A relieved looking Raissa Fournier thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 16, 2016

#R1##TD#
Cpw shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Volchenko napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Cpw working the head with strikes.
Cpw in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Cpw landing a few strikes.
Cpw scoring with punches and elbows. #SUB#
Cpw tries for a kimura but Volchenko is defending well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Volchenko is trying to escape the position but Cpw is controlling the position.
Cpw has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Cpw looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Cpw working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Volchenko seems a little lost for a moment, as Cpw dominates the positioning.#T1##SUB#
Cpw is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Volchenko looks calm but he's in trouble here. Cpw gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Volchenko is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Cpw lets go of the hold and Volchenko can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dawid Cpw!

Event: DFC 14: Koreshkov vs. Carter
Date: Jul 30, 2016

#R1#
Jakh throws a series of strikes that have Volchenko backpedaling.
Volchenko cracks Jakh with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CUT#
It looks like Pari Jakh has been cut.
Volchenko swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jakh counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jakh displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Volchenko throws out the jab.
Jakh shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Volchenko as he jumps to the side.
An attempted straight right counter from Volchenko misses the target.
Jakh tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Volchenko swivels and escapes.
Volchenko definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jakh tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jakh shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ivan Volchenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pari Jakh.
Jakh misses with a double jab. #CL#
Volchenko clinches up with Jakh and pushes him back against the cage.
Jakh wants to get back to striking at distance but Volchenko won't allow it. #TD#
Volchenko jumps guard and drags Jakh to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Volchenko has Jakh pulled in close to control his posture.
Jakh won't allow Volchenko to sweep him here. #T1#
Volchenko keeping full guard, as Jakh tries to pass.
Jakh throws a strike but Volchenko rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Jakh preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SU#
Volchenko stands and steps away. Jakh gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL#
Jakh tries to keep at a distance but Volchenko has taken the fight into the clinch.
Volchenko comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Volchenko obliges.
Jakh looks winded!
Jakh fails to pull the fight into his guard. #T2#
Volchenko is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Volchenko is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #TD#
Volchenko works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Volchenko wants to control from the top but Jakh keeps moving.
Volchenko working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T3##SUB#
Volchenko drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Volchenko jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Jakh looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Volchenko postures up and lands a big shot to Jakh's brow.
Volchenko with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Volchenko is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Volchenko scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Volchenko distracts Jakh with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Volchenko landing some decent shots from guard. #T4#
Volchenko passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Volchenko working the ground and pound. #SUB#
Volchenko tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Volchenko has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Volchenko is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jakh is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Volchenko tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Jakh is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Volchenko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pari Jakh's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##CL#
Volchenko moves into the clinch successfully.
Volchenko stalling against the cage.
Volchenko manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Volchenko throws an elbow that misses.
Jakh tries for a takedown but Volchenko manages to get underhooks.
Jakh tries to pull guard but Volchenko forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Volchenko pulls guard effortlessly.
Jakh must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jakh looking to sit in guard and control but Volchenko gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Volchenko lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T1#
Volchenko lands a couple of elbows.
Jakh is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Volchenko drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Volchenko jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Jakh working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Volchenko has passed into half guard!
Jakh tries to roll over but Volchenko keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Volchenko lands strikes from half guard.
Jakh wants to get back to full guard.
Volchenko working Jakh over with strikes. #SUB#
Volchenko is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Volchenko landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T2##SUB#
Volchenko seems to be working for a kimura but Jakh defends the submission attempt.
Jakh taking some punishment here, with Volchenko in his half guard.
Jakh tries to get to full guard but Volchenko has control of the leg. #SUB#
Volchenko is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Volchenko is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Volchenko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jakh can do to turn this around?
Volchenko is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #T3#
Volchenko is landing with some decent strikes but Jakh is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Jakh in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Volchenko with good strikes from the mount here!#CUT#
That has opened up Pari Jakh's cut even more.
Volchenko punishing his opponent with strikes. #ROC#
Jakh is rocked!
Volchenko with shots to the head and body - Jakh looks very uncomfortable down there.
Jakh is still in real trouble! Can Volchenko finish him?#CUT#
The cut above Pari Jakh's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Volchenko postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Jakh in real trouble here! The ref calls for Jakh to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Volchenko!
A determined Ivan Volchenko didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!

Event: DFC Showtime 5
Date: Jul 08, 2016

#R1#
Volchenko digs a good hook to Baburin's body.
Volchenko takes one to the chin there.
Baburin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Volchenko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Volchenko goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #CL2#
Volchenko closes the distance and clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Baburin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Volchenko is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Baburin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Volchenko connects with a nasty looking knee right to Baburin's face. #CUT2#
It looks like Valkyr Baburin has been cut.
Baburin wants to get back to striking at distance but Volchenko won't allow it.
A short left from Volchenko.
Baburin takes an elbow to the temple.
Volchenko lands a right hand that snaps the head of Baburin backwards.
Volchenko lands an elbow inside.
Baburin misses with the head strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Volchenko taking a breather.#BC#
Baburin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1##CL2#
Volchenko closes the distance and clinches.
Volchenko controlling the action here for a moment.
Volchenko digs a right hand underneath Baburin's ribcage. Baburin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Volchenko with a knee to the head.
A short uppercut from Baburin.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Volchenko.
Baburin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Baburin is looking to control Volchenko's arms but Volchenko gets an underhook and turns him. Now Baburin has his back to the cage.
Baburin working aggressively here.
Volchenko creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Baburin's defenses. #CUT2#
Valkyr Baburin's cut is getting worse.
Volchenko stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Baburin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Volchenko backwards. #T2#
Baburin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Baburin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Baburin throws a punch but it's blocked by Volchenko.
Baburin misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Volchenko. #TD2#
Volchenko has clasped his hands together around Baburin's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baburin tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Baburin is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Russian Fighting Community Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Volchenko swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ivan Volchenko!
Ivan Volchenko took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

Event: DFC 9: Ferreira vs. Luzkhin
Date: Jun 11, 2016

#R1#
Telfordio shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Volchenko as he avoids it easily.
Telfordio scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Telfordio lands a head kick. Volchenko smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CL#
Volchenko moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Telfordio has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Volchenko uses from the top position.
Volchenko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Telfordio is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Volchenko postures up.
Volchenko showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Telfordio throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Telfordio working for a triangle but Volchenko defends it easily. #T1#
Telfordio has momentary wrist control but Volchenko slips an elbow through the middle.
Telfordio keeping moving, preventing Volchenko from controlling successfully. #SU#
Volchenko gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD2#
Telfordio drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES#
Volchenko scrambles and gets back to his feet.
We've been told by Volchenko's head coaches at Cozad MMA St Petersburg that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#TD2#
Telfordio shoots in and bounces Volchenko off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Telfordio wants to control from the top but Volchenko keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
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!
Telfordio scoring with some ground and pound.
Telfordio looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Telfordio showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Volchenko keeping full guard, as Telfordio tries to pass. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Telfordio shoots in for a takedown but Volchenko shows good takedown defense. #CL2#
Telfordio fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Volchenko, pushing him back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Volchenko.
Telfordio working hard to break the clinch.
The referee calls for Volchenko to work.
Nice body punch from Volchenko - that landed with a thud. #T4#
Telfordio jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Volchenko walks away with a smile on his face. Telfordio gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ivan Volchenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kata Telfordio.
Telfordio goes for a double leg but Volchenko avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Volchenko continues to drive forward.
Telfordio throws a series of strikes that have Volchenko backpedaling.
Telfordio looks winded!#CL#
Volchenko moves into the clinch.
Volchenko pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Volchenko is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Telfordio tries to circle away but Volchenko has him pinned against the cage.
Volchenko lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Telfordio has Volchenko pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Volchenko manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Telfordio jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Volchenko walks away with a smile on his face. Telfordio gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #TD#
Volchenko bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
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!
Volchenko cracks Telfordio with a big right hand but Telfordio just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Telfordio is not content to let Volchenko control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ivan Volchenko will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Telfordio shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Volchenko but Volchenko pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Telfordio lands with a thumping leg kick.
Telfordio tries to close the distance and clinch up but Volchenko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Volchenko misses with a looping left.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Volchenko.
Telfordio fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Volchenko avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volchenko takes a kick to the side of the head.#CL#
Volchenko moves into the clinch.#T1#
Telfordio is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Volchenko pressing his opponent against the cage. #BC#
Volchenko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ivan Volchenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from Volchenko. No joy for Telfordio on that attempt.
Ivan Volchenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kata Telfordio.#CL#
Volchenko moves into the clinch successfully.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Volchenko takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Telfordio has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Volchenko working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Volchenko leaning against his opponent.
Volchenko gets underhooks to prevent Telfordio's takedown attempt. #T2##BC#
Volchenko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Telfordio doesn't manage to clinch there - Volchenko circles away.
Volchenko swinging wildly here.
Telfordio dives in and grabs Volchenko's left leg, looking for a takedown. Volchenko pushes down on Telfordio's head and hops out.
Volchenko throws an overhand right that lands on Telfordio's shoulder, as Telfordio tries to avoid the shot.
Telfordio throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #CL#
Volchenko rushes Telfordio and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Volchenko using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Telfordio has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Volchenko prevents the takedown attempt.
Telfordio is breathing heavily.
Telfordio fails to pull the fight into his guard. #TD2#
Telfordio manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Telfordio is trying to keep Volchenko in close. #T3#
Volchenko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Telfordio is keeping the position for now.
Telfordio is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Volchenko passes Telfordio's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Volchenko slips a nice elbow through Telfordio's hands, connecting with Telfordio's forehead.#SUB#
Volchenko looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Volchenko throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Volchenko throwing shots but Telfordio is blocking nicely.
Ivan Volchenko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Telfordio regains full guard. Nicely done.
Volchenko tries to free his leg and advance position but Telfordio is retaining full guard.
Volchenko might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Volchenko throws a strike but Telfordio rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Volchenko keeping moving, preventing Telfordio from controlling successfully.
Volchenko trying to control the position.
Volchenko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Telfordio can do to turn this around?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Telfordio postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Volchenko is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Telfordio, into his guard. #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Volchenko dominated that second round.
That's time! Volchenko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Telfordio scores with a kick to the body.
A nice combination there by Telfordio.
Volchenko throws a combination that misses
and Telfordio counters with a left to the body.
Kata Telfordio seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Volchenko clinches with his opponent.
Telfordio gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Telfordio is trying to push Volchenko away but Volchenko has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volchenko is struggling to control the position.#BC2#
Telfordio pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Telfordio bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#T1#
Telfordio shoots for a takedown but Volchenko saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Volchenko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Telfordio shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Volchenko sprawls well. Volchenko wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Telfordio gets slowly back to his feet.
Volchenko misses with a hook. Telfordio ducked under it nicely.
Telfordio doesn't manage to clinch there - Volchenko circles away.
Telfordio lands a high kick! #CL#
Volchenko takes the fight into the clinch.
Telfordio has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T2#
Telfordio tries to circle away but Volchenko has him pinned against the cage.
Volchenko is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Telfordio wants to break the clinch but can't. #TD2#
Telfordio pulls Volchenko into guard. #SUB#
Volchenko drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Telfordio manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Volchenko has Telfordio in his guard.#REVB#
Telfordio trying to control the position from guard on top but Volchenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Volchenko is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Telfordio slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Volchenko looking for a sweep. Not yet Volchenko, not yet. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Telfordio looking to pass the guard.
Telfordio wants to control from the top but Volchenko keeps moving.
Telfordio wants to stand and escape but instead Volchenko has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Telfordio is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Volchenko keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Telfordio's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#ES2#
Telfordio has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Volchenko is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Kata Telfordio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ivan Volchenko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Telfordio has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Volchenko avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kata Telfordio comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Volchenko 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Volchenko!
Ivan Volchenko took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
Kata Telfordio was interviewed post fight and said 'I lost, but that isn't going to stop me, a big man has a big heart, and mine will just keep getting bigger and bigger, grit determination and I will become back on track'.

Event: DFC 7: Koreshkov vs. Dahlen
Date: May 21, 2016

#R1##TD#
Volchenko gets caught napping as Ceronne dives in and scores a takedown. Volchenko manages to retain guard.
Ceronne tries to free his leg and advance position but Volchenko is retaining full guard.
Ceronne passes Volchenko's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ceronne definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Volchenko has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ceronne is working away from the top position though.
Ceronne passes to side control. #SUB#
Ceronne is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Volchenko has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Ceronne tries for a kimura but Volchenko is defending well. #SUB#
Ceronne has hold of Volchenko's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Volchenko tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Ceronne cranks the arm and Volchenko screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Volchenko, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Alexander Ceronne!
A determined Alexander Ceronne didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!

Event: DFC 4: Koreshkov vs. Lennon
Date: Apr 09, 2016

#R1##TD2#
Harris Jr shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Volchenko's guard.
Harris Jr sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harris Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Volchenko.
Volchenko controls Harris Jr momentarily but Harris Jr frees himself.
Harris Jr tries to stand but Volchenko is controlling from the bottom.
Volchenko wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris Jr looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Harris Jr lands a couple of elbows.
Harris Jr throws a big right hand that misses.
Harris Jr wants to pass the guard but Volchenko is keeping the position.
Harris Jr wants to stand but Volchenko has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Volchenko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Harris Jr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#TD2#
Harris Jr looking to score a takedown here. Volchenko is defending well but Harris Jr drives through and ends up in Volchenko's guard.#SU2#
Harris Jr gets to his feet - Volchenko follows without any prompting. #TD2#
Harris Jr looking to score a takedown here. Volchenko is defending well but Harris Jr drives through and ends up in Volchenko's guard.#ES#
Volchenko pushes Harris Jr off and gets back to his feet. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Volchenko misses with an uppercut.
Volchenko feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Harris Jrs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Volchenko misses with a takedown #TD2#
and Harris Jr counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Harris Jr controlling the action here.
Volchenko tries to get to full guard but Harris Jr has control of the leg.
Harris Jr controlling the action here.
Harris Jr wants to control but Volchenko is keeping him busy. #T3#
Volchenko is trying to maintain the position but Harris Jr is very close to passing his half guard.
Harris Jr keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Harris Jr wants to stand up but Volchenko has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Harris Jr trying to mount his opponent but Volchenko defends it. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Harris Jr throws a strike but Volchenko avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Volchenko can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Harris Jr controls the pace.
Harris Jr wants to control from the top but Volchenko keeps moving.
Harris Jr content to stall in guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Harris Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Volchenko is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Butch Harris Jr dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Harris Jr gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Volchenko is pressed up against the cage. Harris Jr has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Volchenko down to the mat. Volchenko avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Harris Jr stuffs the takedown.
Harris Jr tests Volchenko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Volchenko shoots in for a double leg but Harris Jr sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Harris Jr is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Harris Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Volchenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Harris Jr is just out of range.
Volchenko throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #TD2#
Harris Jr scores with a takedown into Volchenko's guard.#ES#
Volchenko has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Harris Jr off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sloppy strikes from Harris Jr. Those never looked like landing.
Volchenko tries to clinch up but Harris Jr circles away and keeps his distance.
Volchenko tries to clinch but Harris Jr moves out of range.
Volchenko tries to close the distance and clinch but Harris Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Volchenko fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Volchenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##TD2#
Harris Jr closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Volchenko's guard.
Harris Jr throws an elbow that misses. Volchenko uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Harris Jr's guard. Nice move by Volchenko!#REVR#
Harris Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Volchenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Harris Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Volchenko won't allow Harris Jr to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Volchenko avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Volchenko got a little sloppy there for a moment and Harris Jr has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Volchenko has managed to get both his arms back between Harris Jr's legs - danger averted.#T2#
Volchenko throws an elbow that misses. Harris Jr uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Volchenko's guard. Nice move by Harris Jr!#REVB#
Harris Jr is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Harris Jr connects with a couple of short punches.
Harris Jr passes Volchenko's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Harris Jr is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T3##SU2#
Harris Jr decides to stand and escape the position.
Volchenko fails to land the takedown.
Harris Jr looks like he wants to counter punch here.#TD2#
Volchenko gets caught flat footed, as Harris Jr shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Harris Jr passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Harris Jr is looking for a kimura but Volchenko is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Harris Jr to get the leverage.
Harris Jr prevents Volchenko from improving his position.#SUB2#
Harris Jr is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T4##SUB2#
Harris Jr is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Volchenko keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Harris Jr controlling the action here.#ES#
Volchenko manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Harris Jr keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Butch Harris Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Harris Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Volchenko.
Volchenko misses with a looping left.
Volchenko moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromHarris Jr.
Volchenko changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Harris Jr tries to avoid it but Volchenko manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Harris Jr to the ground. Harris Jr escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Harris Jr jabs at Volchenko's body.#TD2#
Volchenko gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES#
Volchenko pushes Harris Jr off and gets back to his feet.
Harris Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Volchenko.#TD2#
Volchenko gets caught napping as Harris Jr dives in and scores a takedown. Volchenko manages to retain guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Volchenko is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Harris Jr throws a strike but Volchenko rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Butch Harris Jr has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Harris Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Harris Jr wants to stand up but Volchenko is controlling him.
Volchenko throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Volchenko drops back looking for a leg! Harris Jr is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Harris Jr manages to kick Volchenko off! Volchenko jumps back into Harris Jr's guard.
Harris Jr has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Harris Jr working a defensive guard here.
Harris Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Volchenko is one step ahead there. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Volchenko is standing up over Harris Jr. Harris Jr looks to escape but Volchenko dives into side control.
You can see the frustration on Harris Jr's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Harris Jr tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Harris Jr's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Volchenko lands an elbow.
Harris Jr tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Volchenko wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3##SUB#
Volchenko tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Volchenko has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
You can see the frustration on Harris Jr's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Harris Jr prevents Volchenko from improving position. #SUB#
Volchenko is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Harris Jr knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Harris Jr is trying to get back to half guard.#SU#
Volchenko stands up and we're back to a striking position. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#TD2#
Harris Jr changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Volchenko looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Harris Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Volchenko keeps working.
Harris Jr is staying tight to Volchenko's torso, preventing him from escaping. #SUB2#
Harris Jr is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Volchenko knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Harris Jr moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Volchenko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Harris Jr has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Butch Harris Jr!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 19, 2016

#R1#
Ginta goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CL#
Volchenko instigates a clinch.
Volchenko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ginta tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Volchenko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Volchenko on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Volchenko throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Volchenko effectively controlling the action here.
Volchenko is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ginta pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ginta tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ginta looks winded!
Ginta lands with a left to the head.
Ginta throws a head punch that misses.
Ginta tries a body shot but Volchenko blocks it.
Volchenko slows down the pace here.
Ginta with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Volchenko will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ginta up against the cage.
Volchenko has Ginta pushed against the cage.#T1#
Ginta blocks an elbow strike from Volchenko.
Stalling in the clinch from Volchenko.
Ginta lands a knee to the body. #TD#
Volchenko decides to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Ginta is posturing up here but Volchenko has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Ginta tries to roll out but it's too tight and Ginta has to tap! Slick submission there by Volchenko!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ivan Volchenko!
A determined Ivan Volchenko didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 15, 2016

#R1##CL2#
Volchenko has managed to clinch.
Volchenko lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Owen or not. #TD#
Owen drags the fight down to the ground. #SUB#
Owen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Volchenko defends well.
Volchenko lands a couple of digs.#SUB#
Owen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Volchenko gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Owen keeping moving, preventing Volchenko from controlling successfully.
Owen could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#SUB#
Owen working for a triangle but Volchenko defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Owen is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Volchenko rolls with it to try and escape but Owen cranks on the arm and Volchenko is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Randell Owen!

Event: TWGC 10 (265lbs, D4): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Mar 12, 2016

Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Nick Meier and Ivan Volchenko. Volchenko has chosen Roar of the Lion as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Ivan Volchenko enters the cage!

190 cm
19 yrs
256 lbs

190 cm
20 yrs
240 lbs

Meier

Volchenko

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Nick Meier! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Ivan Volchenko!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Konstantin Menshow and Fedor Mirinova.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.

Meier closes the distance and clinches.
Volchenko tries to pull guard but Meier holds him up against the cage and eventually Volchenko drops back down to his feet.
Meier drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Volchenko gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Volchenko gets control of Meier's arms and successfully pulls guard. Volchenko will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

Meier drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Volchenko dives on top into guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Meier (0) vs (2) Volchenko

Volchenko is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Meier is controlling Volchenko's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volchenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Meier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Volchenko drops back looking for a leg! Meier is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Meier manages to kick Volchenko off! Volchenko jumps back into Meier's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Meier looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Volchenko drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Volchenko jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Volchenko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Meier is keeping the position for now.

Volchenko is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Meier is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Meier has escaped and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Meier (2) vs (2) Volchenko
Meier trying to control the position from guard on top but Volchenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meier slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Meier stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Volchenko swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Meier trying to control the position from guard on top but Volchenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volchenko trying to keep a closed guard but Meier is proving a slippery customer.

Meier is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Volchenko is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Volchenko has escaped and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Meier (2) vs (4) Volchenko
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Volchenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Meier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Meier trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Meier looking to hit a scissor sweep but Volchenko is one step ahead there.
Volchenko wants to control from the top but Meier keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meier manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Volchenko manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Meier (4) vs (4) Volchenko
Meier trying to control the position from guard on top but Volchenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Meier being controlled here momentarily.
Meier trying to control but Volchenko is working from the bottom.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Meier stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Volchenko swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Volchenko keeping moving, preventing Meier from controlling successfully.
Volchenko is trying to control the position but Meier postures up.
Meier passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Meier (7) vs (4) Volchenko

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Meier working away.

Meier tries for a kimura but Volchenko is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Meier tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Meier trying to control the action but Volchenko is working from the bottom.
Volchenko tries to improve position but can't.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Volchenko stops Meier from passing to mount.

Meier working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

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

Meier tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Meier has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Meier thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Volchenko gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Meier (9) vs (4) Volchenko
Volchenko sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Meier is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

Meier is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Volchenko doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Meier.

Volchenko is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Meier pulls his head out easily.
Volchenko keeping control of the position.
Meier sitting and controlling from the half guard.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Volchenko wants to improve his position but Meier is controlling well.

Meier is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Volchenko doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Meier.
Meier is looking to stall here but Volchenko recovers full guard.
Volchenko controls Meier momentarily but Meier frees himself.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Meier wants to control from the top but Volchenko keeps moving.
Meier trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Meier is stalling in the full guard.
Volchenko is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Meier has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Meier wants to control from the top but Volchenko keeps moving.
Meier stopping the sweep attempt from Volchenko.
Meier wants to control from the top but Volchenko keeps moving.
Meier content to stall in guard here.
Meier works a leg free and moves into half guard.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Meier seems content to control.

Meier is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Volchenko defends it well.
Volchenko is refusing to be controlled, as Meier sits in half guard.

Meier seems to be looking for submissions.
Volchenko preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.

Volchenko is defending against the submission attempts here by Meier.
Meier controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Meier takes the fight on points by 9 to 4.

Event: TWGC 10 (265lbs, D4): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Mar 11, 2016

Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ivan Volchenko and Sebastien Bjorstrom. Volchenko comes to the cage accompanied by Roar of the Lion. Ivan Volchenko has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

190 cm
20 yrs
240 lbs

198 cm
18 yrs
205 lbs

Volchenko

Bjorstrom

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ivan Volchenko! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Sebastien Bjorstrom!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Igor Prikhodko and Aleksandr Martynov.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.

Volchenko closes the distance and clinches.
Bjorstrom is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Volchenko pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Volchenko gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Volchenko (2) vs (0) Bjorstrom
Bjorstrom is looking to control Volchenko's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bjorstrom avoid being mounted?

Volchenko is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bjorstrom has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bjorstrom really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Volchenko. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Volchenko looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Bjorstrom tries to roll over but Volchenko keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volchenko works his foot free and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Volchenko (5) vs (0) Bjorstrom

That's one minute gone in the round.

Volchenko working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Bjorstrom looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Volchenko! Submission of the night perhaps?

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ivan Volchenko!
Ivan Volchenko took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

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