PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vinnie Vincent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Valko Dragov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dragov is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Go to Sleep - Eminem, Obie Trice, & DMX. On his way into the cage it seems that Vinnie Vincent has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Vinnie Vincent seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Vincent
vs
Dragov

178 cm
22
162 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

165 cm
21
160 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Great low kicks
Cardio machine

ADCC Champion
Counter fighter
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vinnie Vincent!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Valko Dragov!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Vincent gets caught flat footed, as Dragov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Dragov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dragov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Vincent wants to sweep but no luck.
Vincent keeping moving, preventing Dragov from controlling successfully.

Vincent looking for a guillotine here but Dragov defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dragov throws a strike but Vincent rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Vincent wants to control from the top but Dragov keeps moving.
Dragov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vincent is one step ahead there.
Vincent scoring with punches to the head and body.
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.
Vincent throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dragov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dragov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vincent.
Dragov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Dragov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dragov trying to control the position.
Vincent postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dragov lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Vincent!
Dragov with shots to the head and body - Vincent looks very uncomfortable down there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vincent is looking to improve his position but Dragov isn't that keen on the idea.
Dragov lands a big shot there that rocks Vincent but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Dragov trying to control but Vincent is having none of it.
Dragov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Vincent manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Vincent looking for submissions off his back.
Dragov trying to control from half guard but Vincent is working away.

Vincent looking for submissions off his back.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vincent is trying to control but can't.

Vincent looking for submissions off his back.
Vincent gets full guard.
Dragov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Vincent escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dragov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Vincent keeping moving, preventing Dragov from controlling successfully.

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

Vincent is looking for a triangle here but Dragov uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dragov lands a few punches from side control.
Dragov in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Vincent is trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dragov tries to advance to mount but can't.
Dragov wants to control but Vincent is keeping him busy.
Vincent on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Vincent manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dragov working the head and body with strikes.
Vincent is not content to let Dragov control the position.
Dragov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vincent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Valko Dragov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Vincent throws a right hand that Dragov ducks under and follows up with a left that Dragov also avoids with ease.

Vincent shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Dragov's guard.
Valko Dragov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dragov looking for a sweep. Not yet Dragov, not yet.
Vincent scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Vincent working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Vincent will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dragov wants to control but Vincent passes easily into half guard.
Dragov tries to roll over but Vincent keeps him under control.
Dragov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dragov.
Vincent landing some decent shots from guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragov looking for a sweep. Not yet Dragov, not yet.
Vincent lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dragov looking for a sweep. Not yet Dragov, not yet.
Vincent throws a strike but Dragov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Dragov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Dragov has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Vincent to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Dragov is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Vincent pulls down on the head and he's put Dragov to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Vinnie Vincent!
During a confident post fight interview, Vinnie Vincent thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.