PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Patricia Whitfield (ranked 8488 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vitaly Minakov (ranked 8736 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Whitfield
vs
Minakov

161 cm
18
214 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

195 cm
26
210 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Patricia Whitfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vitaly Minakov!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Alyssa Summers and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Minakov drives through and clinches with Whitfield against the cage.

Minakov works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.

Whitfield is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Minakov defends well.
Whitfield working a defensive guard here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Whitfield holds on and takes a little breather.
Minakov postures up and lands a big shot to Whitfield's brow.
Minakov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Whitfield might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Whitfield working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minakov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Minakov 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.
Whitfield trying to keep a closed guard but Minakov is proving a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Minakov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Whitfield really is a fat lump.
Minakov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Whitfield not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

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

Minakov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Whitfield takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Minakov tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Minakov working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
You can see the frustration on Whitfield's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whitfield is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Minakov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Minakov in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Minakov landing strikes.
Minakov takes a little break here. Whitfield wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Minakov lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Whitfield down.
Minakov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Whitfield struggling a bit here.
You can see the frustration on Whitfield's face as Minakov controls the position.
Whitfield wants to control but Minakov postures up.
Whitfield is breathing heavily.
Whitfield tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Minakov has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

Minakov moves into the clinch.

Minakov wants the takedown. Whitfield is fighting it off but Minakov persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Whitfield's guard against the cage.
Minakov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Minakov trying to stand up but can't free himself from Whitfield's guard.
Minakov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Minakov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Whitfield is trying to keep Minakov in close.
Minakov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Minakov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Whitfield is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Whitfield being controlled here, momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vitaly Minakov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Minakov gets the takedown into side control.
Minakov moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Minakov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Whitfield is trying to get back to half guard.
Whitfield taking a bit of punishment here - Minakov scoring with strikes.
Whitfield is trying to improve his position.
Minakov working the ground and pound.

Whitfield is rocked!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Oh Whitfield is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Minakov lands a strong strike to the head of Whitfield. That's dazed him! Minakov looking to finish here. Whitfield is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Minakov lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vitaly Minakov!