PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergey Vinogradov (ranked 1860 p4p, 3173 weight class) and Crone Moans (ranked 268 p4p, 425 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Vinogradov
vs
Moans

195 cm
26
220
4 - 2 - 0

193 cm
26
215
4 - 4 - 1

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Very quick

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sergey Vinogradov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Crone Moans!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Dirk Anderson and Winston Alpacca.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moans moves out of range as Vinogradov strikes.
Moans throws an overhand right that lands on Vinogradov's shoulder, as Vinogradov tries to avoid the shot.
Moans throws a looping overhand right but Vinogradov ducks down to avoid it.
Vinogradov throws a combination. Moans tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Vinogradov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Moans.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Moans enables Vinogradov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Moans manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Vinogradov drops back looking for a leg! Moans is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Moans manages to kick Vinogradov off! Vinogradov jumps back into Moans's guard.
Moans avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Moans keeping moving, preventing Vinogradov from controlling successfully.
Moans is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Moans looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Vinogradov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moans keeping moving, preventing Vinogradov from controlling successfully.

Vinogradov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Vinogradov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Vinogradov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Vinogradov wants to control from the top but Moans keeps moving.

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

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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Vinogradov is looking to work some ground and pound but Moans has wrist control.
Vinogradov trying to control the position from guard on top but Moans is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moans 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.
Vinogradov stops Moans from standing up.
Vinogradov is looking to work some ground and pound but Moans has wrist control.
Moans keeping moving, preventing Vinogradov from controlling successfully.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Vinogradov scores with a takedown into Moans's guard.

Moans pushes Vinogradov off and scrambles back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moans throws a front kick aimed at Vinogradov's knee but Vinogradov avoids it well.
Vinogradov lunges at Moans with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Moans's hand.
A shot to the liver by Vinogradov. Beautiful body shot.
Moans looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Moans swings widly with a right hand
and Vinogradov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vinogradov with a nice cross.
Vinogradov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Vinogradov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Moans misses with a right hand
and Vinogradov counters with a straight right hand.
Moans wants to land a leg kick but Vinogradov is out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vinogradov cracks Moans with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've been informed that Moans has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Moans misses with a low kick.
The crowd cheers as Vinogradov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Moans doesn't seem phased though.
Vinogradov looks to land a right hand but Moans moved out of range.
Moans is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Vinogradov throws a hook but Moans avoids it easily.
Moans is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Moans waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vinogradov.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moans misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vinogradov.
Vinogradov misses with a wild body shot.
Vinogradov blocks a head kick by Moans.
Moans throws out a loose jab but Vinogradov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vinogradov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A telegraphed right hand from Moans misses the target.
A big left from Moans misses.
Moans takes a jab right on the kisser.
A slow jab from Moans misses its intended target.

Vinogradov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Moans sprawls well initially but Vinogradov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Moans is holding on to half guard well.
Moans tries to get to full guard but Vinogradov has control of the leg.

Vinogradov is looking for a kimura but Moans is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Vinogradov to get the leverage.

Vinogradov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Moans has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sergey Vinogradov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Vinogradov scores with a jab.
Vinogradov throws a hook but Moans avoids it easily.
Moans throws a chopping leg kick but Vinogradov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Moans misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vinogradov.
Moans tries to move into range but Vinogradov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Moans walks into a left hand.
A lazy left from Vinogradov finds it's target.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Moans enables Vinogradov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Moans manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Vinogradov trying to control the position from guard on top but Moans is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Vinogradov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Vinogradov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Vinogradov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sergey Vinogradov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Vinogradov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Vinogradov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Vinogradov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Vinogradov pushes down on Moans's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Vinogradov trying to control the action but Moans is working from the bottom.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Sergey Vinogradov!
A relieved looking Sergey Vinogradov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.