PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Miroslav Coktov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samuel Fish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Coktov
vs
Fish

193 cm
25
245 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
280 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Miroslav Coktov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Samuel Fish!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Daniel Bishop and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fish wants to clinch

and Coktov counters with a shoot takedown. Fish fights it but they end up in guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Coktov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Fish should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Coktov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fish swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Coktov content to stall in guard here.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Miroslav Coktov just wasn't active enough.
Coktov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fish tries to clinch
and Coktov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Fish tries to sprawl but Coktov drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fish blocking the ground and pound attempt from Coktov.
Fish gets back to full guard.
Coktov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Fish trying to keep a closed guard but Coktov is proving a slippery customer.

Coktov gets to his feet. Fish looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Coktov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fish but Fish pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Coktov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fish.

Fish gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Fish looking to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coktov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fish swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Coktov is stalling in the full guard.
Coktov pushing down on Fish's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fish makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fish.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fish looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fish working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Coktov.
Coktov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Coktov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Fish for as long as he can get away with.
Fish tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Coktov stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Coktov throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Coktov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Fish closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fish is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Coktov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Fish can't get the takedown.
Miroslav Coktov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel Fish.
Fish looks winded!

Coktov breaks from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fish fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Coktov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Coktov clinches with his opponent.
Fish trying to stall but Coktov improves his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Coktov jumps into guard, dragging Fish to the mat.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Fish has eaten all the pies!
Fish trying to control the position from guard on top but Coktov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Coktov lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Fish!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Miroslav Coktov dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Coktov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fish has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fish closes this distance looking for a takedown but Coktov circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Coktov.
Coktov fails to land the takedown.
Horrible takedown by Fish or perhaps it was just good defense by Coktov which made him look bad.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fish looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fish shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Coktov pinned against the cage. Coktov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Miroslav Coktov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel Fish.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Coktov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fish swivels and escapes.
Coktov shoots in but Fish avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Coktov throws a head kick but Fish moves out of range.
Coktov shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Fish eats them both and turns towards Coktov to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Fish lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

It looks like Miroslav Coktov has been cut.
Coktov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Coktov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fish is trying hard to land a takedown here. Coktov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fish is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Coktov - that will leave a mark!
Coktov fails to land with a series of punches.
Miroslav Coktov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fish tries to clinch up but Coktov circles away and keeps his distance.
Fish tries for a takedown but Coktov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Coktov fails with a takedown attempt.
Fish looks to clinch

and Coktov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Fish controls Coktov momentarily but Coktov frees himself.
Coktov passes Fish's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Fish is trying to control but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coktov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Coktov feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

Fish is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Coktov gets to his feet. Fish looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Coktov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fish swivels and escapes.
Fish looks to throw a body kick
and Coktov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Coktov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fish looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Coktov is fending him off so far but Fish persists. Nope, Coktov circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fish slaps away a takedown attempt from Coktov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Fish keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Miroslav Coktov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Miroslav Coktov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Coktov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Coktov fails with a takedown attempt.
Fish fails with a takedown attempt.
Coktov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Coktov pushes Fish up against the cage in a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Coktov pulls guard.
Fish passes into half guard.
Coktov desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Fish has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Fish tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Fish takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coktov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Coktov is squirming around, avoiding Fish's attempts to control the action.
Coktov is trying to escape the mount.
Fish thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coktov is looking to improve his position but Fish isn't that keen on the idea.
Coktov is working hard here to advance position.
Fish trying to control but Coktov is having none of it.
Coktov working to try and regain half guard.
Coktov is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fish wants to control the pace but Coktov is squirming around nicely.
Fish blocks Coktov's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Coktov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Coktov is squirming around, avoiding Fish's attempts to control the action.
Coktov tries to lock up and control but Fish gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Coktov working to try and regain half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Samuel Fish.
Well Coktov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miroslav Coktov!