PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergey Vinogradov (ranked 572 p4p, 53 weight class) and Sonatane Veainu (ranked 74 p4p, 7 weight class). Sonatane Veainu will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Vinogradov
vs
Veainu

195 cm
28
220
13 - 5 - 0

177 cm
28
210
19 - 4 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergey Vinogradov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Sonatane Veainu!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Phil Schofield and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vinogradov loads up on a big right hand but Veainu slips the punch.
Vinogradov misses with a looping right.
Vinogradov swings widly with a right hand
and Veainu counters with a straight right hand.
Vinogradov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Veainu counters with a lovely shot to the body.

Vinogradov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Veainu wants to improve his position but Vinogradov is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Veainu is defending against the submission attempts here by Vinogradov.
Vinogradov passes the guard and advances to mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Vinogradov jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Veainu is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Veainu and Vinogradov has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Vinogradov trying to control the position but Veainu is working away.

Vinogradov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Vinogradov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Vinogradov is trying to get an arm triangle but Veainu is defending well.

Vinogradov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Veainu, who protects the arm well.
Veainu prevents Vinogradov from moving into mount.
Vinogradov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Vinogradov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Veainu keeps working.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Vinogradov goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Veainu rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Vinogradov's guard! Nice work there by Veainu!
Vinogradov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Veainu engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

Vinogradov throws his legs up looking for a submission but Veainu uses it to pass to side control.
You can see the frustration on Vinogradov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vinogradov tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Veainu easily slips into full mount!
Veainu really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vinogradov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Veainu tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Vinogradov is trying to reverse the position but instead Veainu has taken his back - oops!
Vinogradov trying to control the action but Veainu just sinks the hooks in.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vinogradov tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Vinogradov gets back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Sergey Vinogradov will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Veainu takes a swing at Vinogradov's ribcage but misses.
Vinogradov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Veainu throws a series of punches but Vinogradov avoids them all with ease.
Vinogradov misses with a takedown attempt - Veainu sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Veainu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vinogradov manages to avoid it.
Vinogradov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Veainu throws a hook but Vinogradov blocks it.
Veainu defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Vinogradov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veainu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vinogradov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Veainu.
Vinogradov missing with a left hand there. Veainu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Veainu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vinogradov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice cross by Vinogradov.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vinogradov. Veainu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vinogradov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A big left from Vinogradov misses.
Veainu looks to score with a jab to the body but Vinogradov is just out of range.
Vinogradov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Vinogradov misses with a hook.
Vinogradov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Veainu throws out a counter right but Vinogradov avoids it with no problem.
Vinogradov ducks under a wild hook from Veainu.
Vinogradov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Vinogradov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

It looks like Sergey Vinogradov has been cut.
Sonatane Veainu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vinogradov misses with a right hand
and Veainu counters with a nice uppercut.
Sergey Vinogradov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Vinogradov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Vinogradov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vinogradov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Veainu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Veainu keeping moving, preventing Vinogradov from controlling successfully.
Veainu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Veainu has control of Vinogradov's left arm, preventing Vinogradov from doing any damage.
Veainu keeping full guard, as Vinogradov tries to pass.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Veainu can do anything to dispel that myth.
Veainu pulls Vinogradov in close to prevent any damage.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vinogradov trying to control but Veainu is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Veainu throws a shot from downtown. Vinogradov moves away and avoids it.
Vinogradov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergey Vinogradov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Veainu. Vinogradov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Veainu throws out a loose jab but Vinogradov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vinogradov shoots in for a takedown but Veainu shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Vinogradov throws out a loose jab but Veainu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Veainu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vinogradov.
Vinogradov connects with a looping right hand.
Vinogradov lands a jab.
Sonatane Veainu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Veainu takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Vinogradov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Veainu throws a body shot but no joy.
Vinogradov misses with an uppercut.
Veainu throws out a counter right but Vinogradov avoids it with no problem.
Veainu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Veainu looks to land a left hand but Vinogradov moved out of range nicely.
Vinogradov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Veainu is fending him off so far but Vinogradov persists. Nope, Veainu circles away and we're back to standing.
Veainu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A telegraphed right hand from Veainu misses the target.
Veainu lands a nice shot that snaps Vinogradov's head back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Sonatane Veainu will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Sergey Vinogradov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Vinogradov lands with a cross.
Vinogradov just misses with a punch to the body.
Vinogradov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Veainu sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vinogradov somewhat.
Veainu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Vinogradov.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Veainu! But no joy.
Vinogradov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Veainu defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergey Vinogradov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veainu moves away from the strike by Vinogradov.
Veainu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Veainu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vinogradov.
Veainu throws out a counter right but Vinogradov avoids it with no problem.
A slow jab from Vinogradov misses its intended target.
Veainu looks to land a right hand but Vinogradov moved out of range.

Vinogradov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Veainu was covering up waiting for the punch and Vinogradov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Vinogradov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Vinogradov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Veainu is controlling Vinogradov's posture.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vinogradov wants to pass the guard but Veainu is keeping the position.
Vinogradov pushing down on Veainu's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Vinogradov seems to be looking for submissions.
Veainu holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Vinogradov tries to pass to full mount but Veainu defends it.

Vinogradov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Veainu defends it well.

Vinogradov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Vinogradov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Veainu has managed to free his arm - good work.
Veainu trying to control here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Veainu tries to get to full guard but Vinogradov has control of the leg.
Vinogradov wants to pass the guard but Veainu is defending well.

Vinogradov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Vinogradov is looking to stall here but Veainu recovers full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Veainu keeping full guard, as Vinogradov tries to pass.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sergey Vinogradov clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Sergey Vinogradov's cut.
That's time! Vinogradov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Veainu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vinogradov moves away.

Vinogradov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Vinogradov seems to be working for a kimura but Veainu defends the submission attempt.

Vinogradov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Veainu doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vinogradov.

Vinogradov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Vinogradov is working for a submission of some sort.
Vinogradov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Veainu can do to turn this around?

That's one minute gone in the round.

Vinogradov is trying for a kimura here. Veainu looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Vinogradov wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sergey Vinogradov!
Sergey Vinogradov is the new light heavyweight champion!
Sergey Vinogradov bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.