PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergey Vinogradov (ranked 180 p4p, 176 weight class) and Odd Job (ranked 10 p4p, 9 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Vinogradov
vs
Job

195 cm
34
220
23 - 11 - 0

179 cm
34
170
21 - 13 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Basic striking
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergey Vinogradov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Odd Job!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vinogradov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Job shoots for a double leg takedown but Vinogradov sprawls well. He's pushed Job's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Vinogradov misses the shot to the body.
Job looks for a takedown but Vinogradov sprawls well.
Odd Job seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Job is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Vinogradov's half guard.
My spies in NY Savages inform me that Job has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Vinogradov tries to get to full guard but Job has control of the leg.
Vinogradov looks like he's trying to stand up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vinogradov won't allow Job to pass to mount.
Vinogradov is trying to stand back up but Job is controlling him
Job stalling.
Job wants to free his trapped foot but Vinogradov is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Vinogradov looking for submissions off his back.
Vinogradov is trying to control but can't.
Job wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vinogradov keeps working.
Job thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vinogradov's head.
Vinogradov is looking to control Job's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vinogradov avoid being mounted?
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Vinogradov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Vinogradov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Vinogradov working for a triangle but Job defends it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Job working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Vinogradov's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Job is sitting in close to Vinogradov's body. Vinogradov has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Job is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Job is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Vinogradov.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Sergey Vinogradov!
Sergey Vinogradov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.