PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ludwig Lachmann (ranked 1222 p4p, 779 weight class) and Sergey Vinogradov (ranked 161 p4p, 110 weight class). Sergey Vinogradov will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Lachmann
vs
Vinogradov

187 cm
28
220
12 - 8 - 0

195 cm
28
220
12 - 5 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
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 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ludwig Lachmann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergey Vinogradov!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Daniel Bishop and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lachmann feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

Vinogradov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lachmann doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lachmann manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lachmann wants to pass the guard but Vinogradov is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Vinogradov looking for a guillotine here but Lachmann defends easily.

Vinogradov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lachmann defends well.
Lachmann wants to control from the top but Vinogradov keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Lachmann avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lachmann pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vinogradov is keeping the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Vinogradov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Vinogradov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lachmann stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vinogradov swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Lachmann avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lachmann pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vinogradov is keeping the position for now.

Vinogradov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lachmann can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lachmann looking to pass the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Vinogradov has his foot on Lachmann's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lachmann works his way back into a safe position though.

Lachmann avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Vinogradov has his foot on Lachmann's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lachmann works his way back into a safe position though.
Vinogradov keeping full guard, as Lachmann tries to pass.
Lachmann advances to half guard.
Vinogradov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lachmann passes Vinogradov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lachmann is thwarting Vinogradov's attempts to control the position.
Vinogradov manages to get to full guard.
Lachmann trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vinogradov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lachmann's guard.

Vinogradov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Vinogradov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Vinogradov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Vinogradov tries to free his leg and advance position but Lachmann is retaining full guard.

Lachmann is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vinogradov is aware though and is defending well.
Vinogradov looking to sit in guard and control but Lachmann gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Vinogradov working for a triangle but Lachmann defends it easily.

Vinogradov looking for a guillotine here but Lachmann defends easily.
Lachmann passes Vinogradov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lachmann is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Vinogradov!
Lachmann seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Vinogradov is holding on tight.
Lachmann moves to his opponent's back but Vinogradov bucks him off and ends up in guard. A bit of a disaster there for Lachmann.
Vinogradov throws a strike but Lachmann rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Vinogradov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lachmann trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Lachmann is working hard here to advance position.
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 Ludwig Lachmann will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Lachmann shoots for a double leg takedown but Vinogradov sprawls well. He's pushed Lachmann's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lachmann shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vinogradov as he avoids it easily.
Vinogradov stuffs the takedown attempt from Lachmann. Lachmann gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ludwig Lachmann. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lachmann displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vinogradov throws out the jab.
A big right from Vinogradov misses.
Lachmann shoots in but Vinogradov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lachmann takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Vinogradov misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vinogradov throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Lachmann counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Lachmann tries to pass the half guard into mount. Vinogradov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Vinogradov gets back to full guard.
Vinogradov controls Lachmann momentarily but Lachmann frees himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vinogradov keeping moving, preventing Lachmann from controlling successfully.
Lachmann wants to pass the guard but Vinogradov is keeping the position.
Lachmann trying to move into half guard but instead Vinogradov has managed to sweep!

Vinogradov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Vinogradov advances to half guard.
Lachmann trying to hold on to Vinogradov's head to control him but Vinogradov postures up.
Lachmann is looking for a sweep. Vinogradov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
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.
Lachmann works his way to full guard. Good work.
Vinogradov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Vinogradov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Vinogradov trying to control but Lachmann is working from the bottom.

Lachmann looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Vinogradov trying to control the position from guard on top but Lachmann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vinogradov stays in close to Lachmann's body and controls the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lachmann is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vinogradov is aware though and is defending well.

Lachmann working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vinogradov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vinogradov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Vinogradov forces his way into half guard.

Vinogradov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

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

Lachmann actively working from the bottom here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Vinogradov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lachmann is just riding it out for now. Vinogradov eventually gives up the hold.

Lachmann is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vinogradov pulls his head out easily.

Vinogradov is looking for a kimura here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lachmann is looking to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sergey Vinogradov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Lachmann looks to score with a jab to the body but Vinogradov is just out of range.
Vinogradov scores with a body shot.
Lachmann tries to close the distance and clinch but Vinogradov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vinogradov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Vinogradov misses with a looping right.
Vinogradov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice jab there from Vinogradov.
Vinogradov lands a head shot.
Vinogradov throws out a loose jab but Lachmann uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sergey Vinogradov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Lachmann drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lachmann stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vinogradov swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Vinogradov looking for a guillotine here but Lachmann defends easily.

Vinogradov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lachmann stands and throws Vinogradov's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Lachmann is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Vinogradov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Vinogradov is trying to get back to half guard.

Lachmann thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Vinogradov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Lachmann trying to mount his opponent but Vinogradov defends it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vinogradov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lachmann's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lachmann's back!
Vinogradov throwing wild punches that miss their target.

Vinogradov looking for the choke from the back.
Lachmann tries to break free.

Lachmann showing good submission defense here.
Ludwig Lachmann overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vinogradov controlling well, preventing Lachmann from escaping the position.

Vinogradov is persistently looking for the submission but Lachmann is defending it well.
Lachmann trying to control the hands but Vinogradov breaks the grip.

Vinogradov is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Lachmann taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Vinogradov.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sergey Vinogradov!
In his post fight interview, Sergey Vinogradov started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.