PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Winston Sanford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jovan Vladimir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Sanford
vs
Vladimir

201 cm
21
278 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

186 cm
22
221 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Determined

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Winston Sanford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jovan Vladimir!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Bruno Hogan and Francis DeMontford.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanford tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Vladimir counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sanford won't be happy with that.

Vladimir looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sanford seems a little lost for a moment, as Vladimir dominates the positioning.

Vladimir is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sanford has escaped the position, nice work there.

Vladimir is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sanford is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sanford tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanford misses with a strike from the bottom.

Vladimir tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sanford is working to avoid the ground and pound but Vladimir connects with a decent elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanford is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Vladimir is controlling him well.
Vladimir misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Sanford wants to control but Vladimir postures up.
Sanford is trying to get back to half guard.
Sanford takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.

It looks like Winston Sanford has been cut.
Sanford can't do much from the bottom here.
Vladimir wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sanford keeps working.
Vladimir working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Vladimir working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.

Vladimir is trying to get an arm triangle but Sanford is defending well.

Vladimir is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sanford is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Vladimir thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Vladimir looks winded!
Sanford tries to improve position but can't.
Sanford struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanford manages to work his way to half guard, despite Vladimir's best efforts.
Sanford is not content to let Vladimir control the position.
Vladimir seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sanford desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Sanford is trying to get back to full guard.
Vladimir looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Vladimir seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sanford is trying to maintain the position but Vladimir is very close to passing his half guard.
Vladimir is nestled in close to Sanford, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Vladimir is thwarting Sanford's attempts to control the position.

Vladimir is looking for a kimura here.
Sanford wants to control but Vladimir is keeping busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fighters are battling for position here. Sanford manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Vladimir postures up.
Sanford doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jovan Vladimir dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Winston Sanford's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Vladimir looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sanford is fending him off so far but Vladimir persists. Nope, Sanford circles away and we're back to standing.
Jovan Vladimir seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Vladimir closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sanford to the mat! Sanford manages to get full guard.
Sanford is pulling down on Vladimir's head to control his posture.

Sanford has an active guard here but Vladimir has managed to pass into half guard.
Sanford has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Vladimir is working away from the top position though.

Vladimir is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sanford defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vladimir landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanford trying to control but Vladimir postures up.
Still in half guard, Vladimir seems content to control.
Vladimir is breathing heavily.
Sanford trying to control but Vladimir postures up.
Vladimir looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Vladimir takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

Vladimir is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sanford defends it well.
Sanford avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vladimir.

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.
Sanford tries to roll over but Vladimir keeps him under control.
Sanford is trying to maintain the position but Vladimir is very close to passing his half guard.
Sanford pushes Vladimir off looking to stand but Vladimir dives back in and keeps control.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Vladimir fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Sanford to the ground. Vladimir is now in Sanford's guard.
Sanford will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Vladimir controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sanford working a defensive guard here.
Sanford throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vladimir landing with the ground and pound.
Vladimir is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Vladimir scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sanford controls Vladimir momentarily but Vladimir frees himself.
Vladimir not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Vladimir won't allow Sanford to sweep him here.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Vladimir decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Vladimir is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanford is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sanford is trying to stand up here but Vladimir is controlling him well.
Sanford is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Vladimir's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Vladimir's back!
Vladimir rolls, trying to escape but Sanford keeps control of the position.
Sanford throwing sloppy strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sanford missing with punches from the back.
Vladimir trying to control the hands but Sanford breaks the grip.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jovan Vladimir showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Winston Sanford's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Vladimir looks for a takedown but Sanford sprawls well.
Sanford tries to clinch but Vladimir moves out of range.
Vladimir will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sanford tries to clinch but Vladimir is having none of it.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Sanford enables Vladimir to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Sanford manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Sanford tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vladimir postures up and lands a big shot to Sanford's brow.
Vladimir takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vladimir is looking to work some ground and pound but Sanford has wrist control.
Sanford throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Vladimir content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanford trying to control the position.
Vladimir throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sanford is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Vladimir has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sanford is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vladimir shoots in looking for a takedown but Sanford manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Vladimir's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Winston Sanford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jovan Vladimir.

Vladimir gets in close and instigates a clinch.

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.
Sanford is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Vladimir pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Vladimir lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vladimir is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Vladimir is looking for a takedown.
Vladimir tries to score a body lock takedown but Sanford shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sanford drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Vladimir manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vladimir wants to stand but Sanford is controlling the position.
Sanford throws an elbow that misses. Vladimir uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sanford's guard. Nice move by Vladimir!

Vladimir drops back looking for a leg! Sanford is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sanford manages to kick Vladimir off! Vladimir jumps back into Sanford's guard.
Sanford working a defensive guard here.
Jovan Vladimir is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Vladimir is stalling in the full guard.
Vladimir missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sanford looking to control.
Vladimir won't allow Sanford to get back to his feet.
Sanford managing to control the position.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Vladimir.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jovan Vladimir comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Vladimir winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jovan Vladimir!