PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergey Vinogradov (ranked 100 p4p, 251 weight class) and Ed Green (ranked 6 p4p, 14 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Vinogradov
vs
Green

195 cm
36
220
26 - 13 - 0

175 cm
36
171
31 - 15 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
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 26 - 13 - 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 31 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ed Green!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Taro Takaoka and Shigeki Sano.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Green takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A big left from Vinogradov misses.
And Green tries to counter it with a takedown but Vinogradov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Vinogradov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Green was well out of range. Poor timing from Vinogradov.
Vinogradov throws a big shot that misses.
And Green tries to counter it with a takedown but Vinogradov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Green tries to move into range but Vinogradov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Vinogradov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've been informed that Green has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Vinogradov lands with a nice body punch.
Vinogradov scores with a hook to the body. Green takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A telegraphed right hand from Vinogradov misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green throws an off balance right hand
and Vinogradov counters with a nice uppercut.
Some wild striking there from Green.
A punch combination from Green misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vinogradov looks to score with a jab to the body but Green is just out of range.
Green missing with a left hand there. Vinogradov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vinogradov punishes Green's body with a nice straight punch.
Green misses with a looping left.
It looked like Vinogradov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Green.
Vinogradov moves away from the strike by Green.
Vinogradov is looking to wear down Green with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Vinogradov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sergey Vinogradov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Green looks to land a left hand but Vinogradov moved out of range nicely.
Vinogradov throws the left hand but Green avoids the punch easily.
Green rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vinogradov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Green throws a series of punches but Vinogradov avoids them all with ease.
A little feinted left hand from Vinogradov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vinogradov throws a right and a left that Green avoids nicely.
Vinogradov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Green throws a jab when Vinogradov was well out of range.
Vinogradov swings away with a leg kick that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green misses with a left hand
and Green takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Green needs to keep his hands up - Vinogradov had a free shot at his head there.
Vinogradov connects with the punch.
Vinogradov thuds a left hand into Green's body.
Vinogradov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Green.
Green connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Green looks to land a combination but Vinogradov avoids it well.
Vinogradov connects with the punch.
Green avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vinogradov throws an overhand right that lands on Green's shoulder, as Green tries to avoid the shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Green.
A little feinted left hand from Vinogradov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sergey Vinogradov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Vinogradov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Vinogradov.
Green takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Vinogradov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Green bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Green with the counter takedown but Vinogradov avoids it easily.
Vinogradov is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Vinogradov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Green manages to avoid it.
Vinogradov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Green was well out of range. Poor timing from Vinogradov.
Green moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
It looks like Vinogradov has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Vinogradov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Green is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.

Vinogradov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vinogradov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Green with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Vinogradov seems to be working for a kimura but Green defends the submission attempt.
Vinogradov is keen to just control but Green is a slippery customer.
Green won't allow Vinogradov to pass to mount.
Green wants to improve his position but Vinogradov is controlling well.

Vinogradov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Vinogradov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Green is just riding it out for now. Vinogradov eventually gives up the hold.

Vinogradov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sergey Vinogradov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Green throws a series of punches but Vinogradov avoids them all with ease.
Vinogradov misses the shot to the body.
Green swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Green takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vinogradov misses the shot to the body.
Vinogradov tests Green's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Green loads up on a big right hand but Vinogradov slips the punch.
No joy there for Vinogradov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vinogradov works the jab nicely.
Vinogradov throws a looping overhand right but Green ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vinogradov.
Green throws a right hand that misses
and Vinogradov counters with a three punch combo that has Green backing up. Green nods at Vinogradov to acknowledge the strikes.
Vinogradov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Green takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

Green is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Green takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Green is still on wobbly legs! Can Vinogradov finish him?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Green throws a right and a left that both miss.
Green seems to have recovered his senses.
Green shoots for a double leg takedown but Vinogradov sprawls well. He's pushed Green's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nice cross by Vinogradov.
Vinogradov lands a nice looking body shot.
Vinogradov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Green can do to turn this around?
Vinogradov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Greens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Green misses with a right hand
and Vinogradov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Green thinking.
Vinogradov misses with a body shot.
Green is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Nice defenses there by Vinogradov.
Sergey Vinogradov is winning the standup battle so far.
Vinogradov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Green moves away.
Vinogradov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Green's head.
Vinogradov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vinogradov slips a straight right by Green.
It looked like Vinogradov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Green might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Green throws a poor cross that misses
and Vinogradov counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Green moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Vinogradov misses with a straight left.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Vinogradov, as that shot connected.
Vinogradov connects with a jab.
Vinogradov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Green.
Vinogradov stuns Green with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Green walks into a straight right hand from Vinogradov.
Vinogradov thuds his right hand into Green's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Green with a lazy takedown attempt
and Vinogradov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vinogradov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Green's head backwards.

Green looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green wants to control from the top but Vinogradov keeps moving.
Vinogradov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Vinogradov is trying to control the position but Green postures up.
Vinogradov wants to sweep here but Green controlling him for the moment.
Green passes Vinogradov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Vinogradov pushes Green off looking to stand but Green dives back in and keeps control.
Vinogradov gets full guard.
Green wants to pass the guard but Vinogradov is keeping the position.
Green is still trying to improve position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Green got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vinogradov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Green has managed to get both his arms back between Vinogradov's legs - danger averted.
Vinogradov wants to sweep but no luck.
Green trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Vinogradov looking for a guillotine here but Green defends easily.

Vinogradov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Vinogradov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Green stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vinogradov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sergey Vinogradov dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!

Nice defenses there by Green.
Vinogradov scores with a nice strike.
Vinogradov throws a shot to the body.
Vinogradov misses with a straight right.
Green thows a left - swing and a miss!
Green has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Vinogradov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Green throws out the jab.
Vinogradov misses with a leg kick
letting Green counter with a right hand.
Vinogradov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Vinogradov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Green moves away.
Green feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green shoots in for a takedown but Vinogradov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Vinogradov lands a jab-cross combination.
Vinogradov throws a hook to the side of Green's head but Green sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Green walks into a left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vinogradov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Green throws out the jab.

Green closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Green trying to control from half guard but Vinogradov is working away.
Green is thwarting Vinogradov's attempts to control the position.
Vinogradov won't allow Green to pass to mount.
Vinogradov gets full guard.
Green won't allow Vinogradov to get back to his feet.

Vinogradov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Green defends well.

Vinogradov working for a triangle but Green defends it easily.
Green tries to free his leg and advance position but Vinogradov is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green stopping the sweep attempt from Vinogradov.
Green tries to free his leg and advance position but Vinogradov is retaining full guard.
Vinogradov 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.
Vinogradov wants to stand but Green is controlling the position.

Vinogradov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Green looking to pass the guard.
Green keeps trying to improve his position.

Vinogradov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Green defends well.
Green trying to control but Vinogradov is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vinogradov is looking to stand up but Green isn't so interested in that idea.
Green pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vinogradov is keeping the position for now.
Vinogradov working a defensive guard here.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Vinogradov lands with a good body shot.
Green swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vinogradov ducks under a wild hook from Green.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Green misses with a few strikes there.
Green misses with a takedown
and Vinogradov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Green takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Vinogradov cracks Green with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Green walks into a left hand.
Vinogradov lands a jab-cross combination.
Vinogradov cracks Green with a right hand to the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Green misses the target.
Nice shot lands for Vinogradov.
Vinogradov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ed Green has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vinogradov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Green on the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sergey Vinogradov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Vinogradov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergey Vinogradov!
Sergey Vinogradov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.