PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergey Vinogradov (ranked 135 p4p, 472 weight class) and Balin Trollslayer (ranked 6 p4p, 31 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Vinogradov
vs
Trollslayer

195 cm
40
220
33 - 18 - 0

150 cm
39
265
48 - 13 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

30th Century Beer Store
NARCOS

NARCOS
Conviction

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 33 - 18 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergey Vinogradov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 48 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Balin Trollslayer!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vinogradov throws an overhand right that lands on Trollslayer's shoulder, as Trollslayer tries to avoid the shot.
Sergey Vinogradov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vinogradov sizes up Trollslayer with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Trollslayer takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Vinogradov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Trollslayer moves away.
Vinogradov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Vinogradov throws a nice looking combination but Trollslayer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Trollslayer changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Vinogradov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Vinogradov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vinogradov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Trollslayer under the eye.
It looks like Vinogradov has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Vinogradov lands with a nice body punch.
Vinogradov digs a good body shot into Trollslayer's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vinogradov tries to bum rush Trollslayer with a series of wild strikes but Trollslayer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vinogradov misses with a straight right.
Vinogradov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Vinogradov is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A big left from Vinogradov misses.
Trollslayer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Trollslayer is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Vinogradov thuds his right hand into Trollslayer's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Vinogradov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vinogradov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vinogradov scores with a jab.
Vinogradov swings for the body but Trollslayer moves out of range.
Trollslayer drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Vinogradov defends it well.
Trollslayer closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Trollslayer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vinogradov.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vinogradov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Trollslayers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Vinogradov connects with the punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vinogradov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Vinogradov lands the left hand.
Trollslayer moves out of range as Vinogradov strikes.
Trollslayer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Trollslayer tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Trollslayer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Trollslayer changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Vinogradov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Vinogradov tries to bum rush Trollslayer with a series of wild strikes but Trollslayer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Trollslayer drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Vinogradov defends it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vinogradov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Trollslayer was well out of range. Poor timing from Vinogradov.
Vinogradov throws a jab but it's blocked by Trollslayer.
Trollslayer feints the counter takedown.
Vinogradov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Trollslayer moves away.
Vinogradov throws a big shot that misses.
Trollslayer is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Vinogradov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Trollslayer doesn't seem bothered though.
Vinogradov connects with a jab.
Vinogradov misses with a hook. Trollslayer ducked under it nicely.
Trollslayer takes one to the chin there.
Vinogradov misses with a hook

and Trollslayer counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trollslayer working the head and body with strikes.
Trollslayer lands with a punch from half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Trollslayer throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vinogradov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Trollslayer 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.
Trollslayer is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Trollslayer slips a nice elbow through Vinogradov's hands, connecting with Vinogradov's forehead.

Vinogradov is rocked!
Trollslayer controlling the position here and throwing strikes from the top. Nice elbow lands there... and another... and another... oh, Vinogradov is out! Trollslayer gets to his feet and admires his work - nice finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Balin Trollslayer!