PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vahid Sagyndykov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pere Vukman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Sagyndykov
vs
Vukman

185 cm
19
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

160 cm
23
177 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

Good takedowns
Brawler
Solid chin

SAVE A FIGHTER

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vahid Sagyndykov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pere Vukman!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vukman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sagyndykov tries to avoid it but Vukman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sagyndykov to the ground. Sagyndykov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sagyndykov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Vukman has eaten all the pies!

Sagyndykov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Sagyndykov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Vukman regains half guard.
Sagyndykov prevents Vukman from improving his position.
Vukman is trying to maintain the position but Sagyndykov is very close to passing his half guard.
Vukman is in trouble now - Sagyndykov has advanced to mount!
Sagyndykov trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sagyndykov wants to finish this one by submission but Vukman is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Sagyndykov.
Sagyndykov content just to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vukman working to try and regain half guard.
Sagyndykov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Vukman is desperately trying to improve his position but Sagyndykov has a good base and remains in mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sagyndykov throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Vukman is squirming around, avoiding Sagyndykov's attempts to control the action.
Sagyndykov looking to finish with strikes here!
Sagyndykov trying to control but Vukman is having none of it.
Vukman working to try and regain half guard.
Sagyndykov tries to control but Vukman wriggling away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sagyndykov pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Vukman is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Sagyndykov has taken his back.
Sagyndykov tries to keep control of the position but Vukman is staying busy.
Vukman wants to control his opponent's hands but Sagyndykov gets his hands free.
Sagyndykov struggling to keep hold of the position.
Sagyndykov is really struggling to control Vukman but he's trying to hold on to the position.

Sagyndykov patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vukman is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Sagyndykov is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Sagyndykov is looking to control Vukman but Vukman is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Sagyndykov controls the action.
Vukman trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sagyndykov throws a series of strikes and Vukman wriggles onto his back, so he's now mounted. He's in real trouble here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vukman is controlling an arm, preventing Sagyndykov from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vahid Sagyndykov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Sagyndykov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Sagyndykov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sagyndykov fails with the takedown.
Pere Vukman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Vukman darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vukman keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sagyndykov kicks Vukman off and gets back to his feet.
Sagyndykov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

Sagyndykov instigates a clinch.
Sagyndykov stops a takedown attempt from Vukman.
Vukman drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sagyndykov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Vukman is working for takedown but Sagyndykov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Vahid Sagyndykov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pere Vukman.
Vukman is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sagyndykov pulls Vukman into guard.
Vukman tries to free his leg and advance position but Sagyndykov is retaining full guard.
Vahid Sagyndykov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Sagyndykov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sagyndykov holds on and takes a little breather.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Sagyndykov pushes Vukman off and scrambles back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vukman walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sagyndykov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.

Sagyndykov scores with a takedown into Vukman's guard.
Sagyndykov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sagyndykov stops Vukman from standing up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sagyndykov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Vahid Sagyndykov has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Sagyndykov with a body punch. A glancing blow.

Sagyndykov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sagyndykov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sagyndykov moves to back control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Sagyndykov is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Vukman knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Vukman for a finish.

Sagyndykov looking to break Vukman's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Vukman remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Sagyndykov will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vahid Sagyndykov dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Sagyndykov shoots in for a double leg but Vukman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Vukman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sagyndykov is fending him off so far but Vukman persists. Nope, Sagyndykov circles away and we're back to standing.
Vahid Sagyndykov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vukman defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sagyndykov.

Sagyndykov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Vukman wants to control but Sagyndykov postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Sagyndykov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Vukman, who protects the arm well.

Sagyndykov is trying to get an arm triangle but Vukman is defending well.
Vukman is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Vukman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sagyndykov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Vukman, who protects the arm well.
Vukman tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Sagyndykov presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Vukman is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Vukman is looking to get to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sagyndykov with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Sagyndykov is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Vukman is in real trouble.
Sagyndykov controlling from the back.

Sagyndykov is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Vukman knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Vukman for a finish.
Vukman tries to roll but Sagyndykov sticks to his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sagyndykov looking for the RNC.
Sagyndykov trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.

Sagyndykov patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vukman just trying to survive but Sagyndykov is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Vukman tries to break free.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Vukman won't enjoy being in this position. Sagyndykov looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Vukman is tapping - it's over boys! Sagyndykov picks up the submission victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Vahid Sagyndykov!