|
|
PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergey Vinogradov (ranked 196 p4p, 1817 weight class) and Hayato Sakuraba (ranked 33 p4p, 234 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
 |
|
 |
| 195 cm
28
220
14 - 6 - 0 |
|
180 cm
28
202
8 - 7 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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 14 - 6 - 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 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Hayato Sakuraba!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Steven Brown and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sakuraba fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Vinogradov avoids it really well and circles away.
Sakuraba closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Vinogradov quickly recovers to half guard.
Sakuraba scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Vinogradov wants to get back to full guard.
Sakuraba is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Vinogradov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Vinogradov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakuraba is trying to control. Vinogradov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Vinogradov looking for submissions off his back.
Vinogradov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vinogradov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Vinogradov actively working from the bottom here.
Nice strikes from Sakuraba there.
Sakuraba missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sakuraba is keen to just control but Vinogradov is a slippery customer.
Vinogradov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sakuraba content to control rather than advance.
Vinogradov is pressing down on Sakuraba's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba won't allow Vinogradov to sweep him here.
My spies in London MMA Club inform me that Sakuraba has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Sakuraba throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vinogradov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Vinogradov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sakuraba landing with the ground and pound.
Vinogradov keeping moving, preventing Sakuraba from controlling successfully.
Vinogradov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sakuraba lands a couple of digs.
Vinogradov is trying to control the position but Sakuraba postures up.
Sakuraba trying to control the position from guard on top but Vinogradov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sakuraba landing some decent shots from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vinogradov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Sakuraba passes into side control.
Sakuraba is looking to take a break and control but Vinogradov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vinogradov is looking to regain half guard here but Sakuraba keeps moving and retains side control.
Vinogradov tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Sakuraba easily slips into full mount!
Vinogradov sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Sakuraba is keen to just control but Vinogradov is a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vinogradov trying to control from the bottom.
Vinogradov is refusing to be controlled, as Sakuraba sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vinogradov actively working from the bottom here.
Vinogradov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sakuraba scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Vinogradov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Vinogradov is trying to control but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sakuraba is working for a kimura but Vinogradov is defending it quite comfortably.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hayato Sakuraba 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.
Sakuraba 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 Sakuraba off to one side.
Vinogradov works the jab nicely.
The fighters circle momentarily. Vinogradov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sakuraba shoots in and drives through. Vinogradov sprawls well.
Sakuraba gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Vinogradov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sergey Vinogradov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hayato Sakuraba.
Vinogradov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sakuraba's hands.
Sakuraba drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Vinogradov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sakuraba's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Sakuraba lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vinogradov actively working from the bottom here.
Vinogradov is trying to maintain the position but Sakuraba is very close to passing his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vinogradov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Vinogradov wants to improve his position but Sakuraba is controlling well.
Sakuraba trying to control the action but Vinogradov is working from the bottom.
Vinogradov looking for submissions off his back.
Sakuraba is trying to control. Vinogradov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Vinogradov looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Vinogradov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sakuraba's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sakuraba's back!
Sakuraba tries to escape the position.
Sakuraba manages to reverse the position and now he's in Vinogradov's guard. Nice work there by Sakuraba.
Sakuraba trying to control the position from guard on top but Vinogradov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vinogradov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sakuraba defends it easily.
Vinogradov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Vinogradov is really struggling to control Sakuraba but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Vinogradov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vinogradov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sakuraba postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Vinogradov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Vinogradov keeping moving, preventing Sakuraba from controlling successfully.
Sakuraba got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vinogradov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sakuraba has managed to get both his arms back between Vinogradov's legs - danger averted.
Sakuraba working some strikes from top position.
Vinogradov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sakuraba wants to pass the guard but Vinogradov is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vinogradov looking for a triangle here. Sakuraba is fighting it but it looks tight! Vinogradov pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Sakuraba is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Sergey Vinogradov!
Sergey Vinogradov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
36% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
