PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Biscuit Oliva (ranked 252 p4p, 432 weight class) and Sergey Vinogradov (ranked 44 p4p, 72 weight class). Oliva comes to the cage accompanied by Vo Williams - Primal (ft. Vyceroy). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Oliva
vs
Vinogradov

187 cm
27
215
10 - 3 - 0

195 cm
27
220
10 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid Muay Thai
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Good gas tank

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 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Biscuit Oliva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sergey Vinogradov!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Bart Greer and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Oliva gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Vinogradov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've been hearing good reports from Oliva's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Oliva knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Vinogradov on the ground.
Oliva has Vinogradov pulled in close to control his posture.

Vinogradov drops back looking for a leg! Oliva is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Oliva manages to kick Vinogradov off! Vinogradov jumps back into Oliva's guard.

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 in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Vinogradov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliva manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vinogradov manages to get himself to full guard.

Oliva stands and throws Vinogradov's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Vinogradov is trying to get back to half guard.
Oliva is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Vinogradov's shoulder. That is not cool.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliva working away.
Oliva cracks Vinogradov with a big right hand but Vinogradov just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Oliva is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Vinogradov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Oliva's best efforts.
Oliva with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Oliva thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vinogradov is trying to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Oliva seems content to control.
Oliva has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Oliva is thwarting Vinogradov's attempts to control the position.
Oliva sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Oliva looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Oliva sitting and controlling from the half guard.

Vinogradov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Oliva takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliva continues to stall.
Oliva lands strikes from half guard.
Oliva controlling the action here.
Vinogradov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Vinogradov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Vinogradov has his foot on Oliva's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Oliva works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Vinogradov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Oliva doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oliva manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Vinogradov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Oliva gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Oliva controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Vinogradov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Oliva defends well.
Oliva advances position into side control!
Vinogradov seems a little lost for a moment, as Oliva dominates the positioning.
Vinogradov can't do much from the bottom here.
Oliva controlling from side mount.
Oliva throws an elbow but Vinogradov slips to the side and avoids it well.
Oliva advances to mount.
Oliva controlling his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Oliva fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Oliva controlling from the full mount.
Oliva lands a big shot there that rocks Vinogradov but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Biscuit Oliva dominated that 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.

Vinogradov defending well as Oliva loads up on a big left hand.
Vinogradov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Oliva defends it well.
A telegraphed right hand from Oliva misses the target.
Vinogradov feints the counter takedown.
Oliva missing with a left hand there. Vinogradov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Oliva looks to land a left hand but Vinogradov moved out of range nicely.
Oliva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vinogradov can do to turn this around?
Vinogradov cracks Oliva with an open hand slap.
A slow jab from Oliva misses its intended target.
Oliva misses with a hook. Vinogradov ducked under it nicely.
Oliva cracks Vinogradov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Oliva lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vinogradov at a distance.
Oliva steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vinogradov.
Oliva throws a body punch but Vinogradov moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliva swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Vinogradov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Oliva cracks Vinogradov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Vinogradov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vinogradov slips under a jab from Oliva.
Vinogradov feints the counter takedown.
Oliva digs a good hook to Vinogradov's body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Oliva. Vinogradov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vinogradov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A big left from Oliva misses.
The crowd cheers as Oliva lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vinogradov doesn't seem phased though.
Oliva misses the shot to the body.
Biscuit Oliva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vinogradov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Oliva.
Nice defenses there by Vinogradov.
Vinogradov slips under a jab.
Oliva throws the left hand but Vinogradov avoids the punch easily.
A big right from Oliva misses.
Vinogradov's coach down at was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Vinogradov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Biscuit Oliva is winning the standup battle so far.
Oliva jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Oliva jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Oliva misses with an uppercut. Vinogradov saw that one coming.
Vinogradov slips under a jab.
Vinogradov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Biscuit Oliva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vinogradov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Oliva but Oliva pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vinogradov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Oliva sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vinogradov somewhat.
Oliva is looking to counter punch.
Oliva rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vinogradov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vinogradov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Vinogradov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Vinogradov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Oliva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Vinogradov seems to be looking for submissions.
Oliva wants to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliva is positioning himself well to prevent Vinogradov advancing to mount.
Oliva trying to control from the bottom.

Vinogradov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Oliva has managed to free his arm - good work.
Vinogradov trying to pass the guard but Oliva defending well.

Vinogradov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Oliva doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vinogradov.
Vinogradov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Vinogradov throwing shots but Oliva is blocking nicely.
The fighters are battling for position here. Oliva manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Oliva tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Oliva managing to control the position.
Oliva wants to sweep but no luck.
Oliva is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Oliva keeping moving, preventing Vinogradov from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Oliva holds on and takes a little breather.

Vinogradov drops back looking for a leg! Oliva is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Oliva manages to kick Vinogradov off! Vinogradov jumps back into Oliva's guard.
Oliva is adopting a defensive guard.
Vinogradov is stalling in the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Biscuit Oliva dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Oliva scores with a jab to the head.
Vinogradov goes for a double leg but Oliva avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Oliva continues to drive forward.
Nice cross by Vinogradov.
Vinogradov walks into a left hand.

Vinogradov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Vinogradov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Oliva is keeping the position for now.
Oliva wants to sweep here but Vinogradov controlling him for the moment.
Oliva is pulling down on Vinogradov's head to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliva lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Oliva has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Oliva is pushing down on Vinogradov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Vinogradov is fighting to maintain full guard but Oliva has managed to sneak the leg through.
Vinogradov is trying to control but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliva controlling the action here.
Vinogradov is trying to maintain the position but Oliva is very close to passing his half guard.

Vinogradov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Oliva in particular looking to stall.
Vinogradov won't allow Oliva to pass to mount.
Vinogradov tries to get to full guard but Oliva has control of the leg.
Biscuit Oliva overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oliva stalling.

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.
Vinogradov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Oliva seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

Vinogradov is looking for a triangle but Oliva pushes his legs off easily.

Vinogradov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Vinogradov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Oliva slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
More hug and hope from Oliva.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sergey Vinogradov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oliva looking to pass the guard.
Oliva controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Vinogradov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Vinogradov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Oliva gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Vinogradov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Oliva is aware though and is defending well.
Oliva controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Oliva is looking to work some ground and pound but Vinogradov has wrist control.

Vinogradov is looking for a triangle but Oliva pushes his legs off easily.
Vinogradov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Oliva controlling from the top position.

Vinogradov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Oliva defends well.
Vinogradov being controlled here, momentarily.
Vinogradov trying to keep a closed guard but Oliva is proving a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Oliva is stalling in the full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Biscuit Oliva.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Oliva, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight for Biscuit Oliva!
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight for Biscuit Oliva!
Judge David Hoff scores the fight for Biscuit Oliva!

Biscuit Oliva wins by unanimous decision!
Our winner, Biscuit Oliva, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.