PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bilal Vinsson (ranked 4882 p4p, 381 weight class) and Vladimir Pootin (ranked 24434 p4p, 480 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Vinsson
vs
Pootin

168 cm
21
150 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
150 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bilal Vinsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vladimir Pootin!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Dean Styles and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Vinsson clinches up against the cage.

Vinsson has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Pootin is trying to keep an underhook but Vinsson manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Pootin on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Vinsson there.
Vinsson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Vinsson prevents Pootin from improving his position.
Pootin is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Vinsson is nestled in close to Pootin, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Pootin is trying to maintain the position but Vinsson is very close to passing his half guard.
Pootin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vinsson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Vinsson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Vinsson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vinsson is nestled in close to Pootin, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Pootin is staying active underneath Vinsson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pootin wants to improve his position but Vinsson is controlling well.
Vinsson is nestled in close to Pootin, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Pootin is trying to control but can't.
Vinsson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Vinsson lands strikes from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Vinsson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Pootin trying to control from the bottom.
Pootin wants to get back to full guard.
Pootin trying to control here.
Pootin wants to get back to full guard.
Vinsson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Pootin with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Vinsson lands a nice short elbow.
Vinsson lands with a punch from half guard.
Ground and pound from Vinsson.
Pootin has hold of Vinsson's hands but Vinsson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Vinsson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Vinsson is nestled in close to Pootin, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Vinsson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Vinsson lands with a punch from half guard.
Pootin is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Vinsson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Vinsson slips a nice elbow through Pootin's hands, connecting with Pootin's forehead.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vinsson working Pootin over with strikes.
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.
Vinsson wants to take a breather but Pootin is having none of it.
Vinsson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Pootin with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Vinsson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Vinsson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Vinsson content to control rather than advance.
Pootin has hold of Vinsson's hands but Vinsson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Vinsson drops an elbow to the side of Pootin's head.
Vinsson lands with a punch from half guard.
Vinsson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pootin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Vinsson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Pootin is trying to get back to full guard.
Vinsson 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.
Well, if Vinsson 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.
Pootin wants to improve his position but Vinsson is controlling well.
Vinsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pootin keeps working.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pootin is trying to stand back up but Vinsson is controlling him
Vinsson lands strikes from half guard.
Pootin tries to roll over but Vinsson keeps him under control.
Vinsson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pootin wants to improve his position but Vinsson is controlling well.
Vinsson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Vinsson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Vinsson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Vinsson working Pootin over with strikes.
Vinsson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Pootin tries to roll over but Vinsson keeps him under control.
Vinsson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Pootin taking some punishment here, with Vinsson in his half guard.
Vinsson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vinsson winds up and cracks Pootin with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pootin taking some punishment here, with Vinsson in his half guard.
Vinsson working the head and body with strikes.
Vinsson working over Pootin with some ground and pound. Pootin looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Vinsson working the head and body with strikes.
Pootin is looking for a sweep. Vinsson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pootin is looking to control Vinsson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pootin avoid being mounted?
Pootin tries to roll over but Vinsson keeps him under control.
Vinsson is nestled in close to Pootin, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Vinsson connects with a nice short shot to Pootin's temple.
Vinsson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Vinsson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Pootin with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Vinsson working Pootin over with strikes.

Pootin is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vinsson is nestled in close to Pootin, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Pootin is still in real trouble! Can Vinsson finish him?
Vinsson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Vinsson connects with a nice short shot to Pootin's temple.
Vinsson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Vinsson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bilal Vinsson dominated that round.
That's time! Vinsson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Vinsson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Pootin is trying to defend but Vinsson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Vinsson drops an elbow to the side of Pootin's head.
Vinsson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Vinsson is thwarting Pootin's attempts to control the position.
Pootin seems to have recovered his senses.
Vinsson drops an elbow to the side of Pootin's head.
Vinsson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Vinsson lands with a punch from half guard.
Vinsson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ground and pound from Vinsson.
Vinsson lands strikes from half guard.
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!
Pootin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pootin trying to control but Vinsson postures up.
Vinsson lands strikes from half guard.
Vinsson lands with a punch from half guard.
Vinsson 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 one minute gone in the round.
Pootin has hold of Vinsson's hands but Vinsson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Vinsson is nestled in close to Pootin, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Pootin is looking to improve his position.
Pootin is refusing to be controlled, as Vinsson sits in half guard.
Vinsson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Vinsson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Vinsson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Vinsson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bilal Vinsson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vinsson is thwarting Pootin's attempts to control the position.
Vinsson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Vinsson in particular looking to stall.
Vinsson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Pootin is trying to control but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vinsson working over Pootin with some ground and pound. Pootin looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Vinsson drops an elbow to the side of Pootin's head.
Vinsson is nestled in close to Pootin, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Vinsson working over Pootin with some ground and pound. Pootin looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Vinsson lands a nice short elbow.
Pootin is staying active underneath Vinsson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pootin wants to control but Vinsson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Vinsson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Pootin is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Vinsson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Vinsson slips a nice elbow through Pootin's hands, connecting with Pootin's forehead.
Vinsson slips a nice elbow through Pootin's hands, connecting with Pootin's forehead.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Vinsson connects with a nice short shot to Pootin's temple.
Vinsson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Pootin is not content to let Vinsson control the position.
Vinsson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Vinsson prevents Pootin from improving his position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Vinsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pootin can do to turn this around?
Vinsson working Pootin over with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vinsson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Pootin trying to hold on to Vinsson's head to control him but Vinsson postures up.
Vinsson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Vinsson is nestled in close to Pootin, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Pootin tries to get to full guard but Vinsson has control of the leg.
Pootin trying to control but Vinsson postures up.
Vinsson is nestled in close to Pootin, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Vinsson trying to control the action but Pootin is working from the bottom.
Vinsson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Pootin is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Pootin wants to get back to full guard.
Pootin is refusing to be controlled, as Vinsson sits in half guard.
Vinsson is nestled in close to Pootin, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Vinsson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Pootin 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.
Vinsson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Vinsson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ground and pound from Vinsson.
Ground and pound from Vinsson.
Vinsson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Vinsson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vinsson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Pootin with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Vinsson lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Pootin quite badly. Pootin pulls Vinsson in close trying to recover. Vinsson postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Pootin on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Pootin doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bilal Vinsson!