PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergey Vinogradov (ranked 357 p4p, 2251 weight class) and Robert Lee (ranked 61 p4p, 319 weight class). Robert Lee has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Vinogradov
vs
Lee

195 cm
31
220
19 - 10 - 0

193 cm
31
217
9 - 9 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Fast

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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 19 - 10 - 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 9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Robert Lee!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Donald Grub and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vinogradov's waist but Vinogradov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lee off to one side.
As Lee looks to move away, Vinogradov throws a big counter combo but Lee just gets out of the way.
Lee throws a head kick but Vinogradov moves out of range.
Lee shoots in and drives through. Vinogradov sprawls well.
Lee walks into a straight right hand from Vinogradov.
Vinogradov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

Lee closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Vinogradov wants to get back to full guard.
Vinogradov is positioning himself well to prevent Lee advancing to mount.
Lee is figuring out what he wants to do next.

Vinogradov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lee pulls his head out easily.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lee in particular looking to stall.
Lee prevents Vinogradov from improving his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lee is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
My spies in The Jungle Room inform me that Lee has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!

Lee is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee controlling the action here.

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

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Lee seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vinogradov trying to control here.
Lee wants to take a breather but Vinogradov is having none of it.

Vinogradov actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Vinogradov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Vinogradov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Vinogradov looking for submissions off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee trying to control the pace.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Vinogradov actively working from the bottom here.
Vinogradov is staying active underneath Lee, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Vinogradov throws a shot to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lee takes a jab right on the kisser.

Lee has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lee is looking to take this one to the mat.
Sergey Vinogradov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Lee.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Vinogradov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vinogradov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Vinogradov misses with a body shot.
Vinogradov swinging wildly here.
Lee tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Vinogradov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Lee decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Lee trying to control from half guard but Vinogradov is working away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vinogradov trying to hold on to Lee's head to control him but Lee postures up.
Lee passes into side control, despite Vinogradov's attempt to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Robert Lee will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.

Lee darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Lee wants to free his trapped foot but Vinogradov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lee wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vinogradov keeps working.
Lee has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Lee is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vinogradov works his way to full guard. Good work.

Vinogradov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lee defends it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee tries to free his leg and advance position but Vinogradov is retaining full guard.
Vinogradov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lee throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vinogradov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

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

Vinogradov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lee defends well.

Vinogradov working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Lee has passed into half guard!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Lee trying to control the action but Vinogradov is working from the bottom.
Lee controlling the pace.
Lee prevents Vinogradov from improving his position.
Lee is trying to control the action in half guard but Vinogradov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Vinogradov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vinogradov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee throws a big elbow that misses.

Vinogradov looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Lee has picked Vinogradov up and slammed him! Vinogradov can't keep hold of the triangle and Lee manages to pass to side control!
Lee is looking to take a break and control but Vinogradov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vinogradov sneaks back into half guard.
Lee wants to pass the guard but Vinogradov is defending well.
Vinogradov wants to control but Lee is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Robert Lee has got the better of the ground game so far.

Vinogradov actively working from the bottom here.
Lee not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Vinogradov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

Lee is trying to work for a kimura but Vinogradov is defending well.
Lee thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

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

Vinogradov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vinogradov wants to improve his position but Lee is controlling well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Lee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Vinogradov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Robert Lee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lee takes one to the side of the head.
Lee takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Vinogradov closes the distance and lands a one-two.

Lee throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Vinogradov tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Lee is in Vinogradov's guard.

Lee is posturing up here but Vinogradov has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Lee tries to roll out but it's too tight and Lee has to tap! Slick submission there by Vinogradov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). 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.