PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Philip Driver (ranked 947 p4p, 468 weight class) and Sergey Vinogradov (ranked 139 p4p, 77 weight class). The key to victory for Philip Driver has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Driver
vs
Vinogradov

188 cm
27
211
7 - 4 - 0

195 cm
27
220
9 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Good gas tank

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 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Philip Driver!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sergey Vinogradov!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Winston Alpacca and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Driver swings for the body but Vinogradov moves out of range.
Driver misses the shot to the body.
Sergey Vinogradov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Driver takes a swing at Vinogradov's ribcage but misses.
Driver tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vinogradov was well out of range. Poor timing from Driver.
Vinogradov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Driver ducks under a wild hook from Vinogradov.
Vinogradov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Vinogradov throws an overhand right that lands on Driver's shoulder, as Driver tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vinogradov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Driver counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Driver misses the shot to the body.
And Vinogradov tries to counter it with a takedown but Driver pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Driver throws out a powerful jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vinogradov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Driver's head backwards.

Vinogradov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Driver's half guard.
Driver is holding on to half guard well.

Vinogradov wants to work for an arm triangle but Driver is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Driver is looking for a sweep. Vinogradov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Vinogradov seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Driver is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Sergey Vinogradov!
Sergey Vinogradov thanked the fans post fight for their support.