PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergei Garkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wiley McCoist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Wiley McCoist enters the cage!

Garkov
vs
McCoist

197 cm
36
210 lbs
11 - 22 - 0

185 cm
25
210 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

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 11 - 22 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergei Garkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Wiley McCoist!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Dmitry Maklakov and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garkov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McCoist defends it nicely.
McCoist wants to clinch up but Garkov keeps it at a distance.
Garkov throws a right hand that McCoist ducks under and follows up with a left that McCoist also avoids with ease.
Garkov throws a combination. McCoist tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

It looks like Wiley McCoist has been cut.
Garkov tries for a takedown but McCoist sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Garkov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McCoist as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergei Garkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Garkov gets tackled into the cage by McCoist. McCoist maintains the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

McCoist manages to break the clinch.

McCoist forces Garkov back against the cage and clinches.
Garkov has McCoist pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McCoist manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Garkov goes for a takedown attempt but McCoist pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Garkov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McCoist is fending him off so far but Garkov persists. Nope, McCoist circles away and we're back to standing.
McCoist unleashes a big counter combination but Garkov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Garkov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McCoist moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McCoist tries to counter with a clinch but Garkov shakes him off and moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCoist throws a right and a left that Garkov avoids nicely.

McCoist moves into the clinch.

McCoist is trying to trip Garkov. He has hold of a leg but Garkov is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. McCoist persists though and gets the takedown into guard.

Garkov is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Garkov is trying to break the clinch but McCoist is controlling him.

Garkov manages to break the clinch.

McCoist has Garkov up against the cage in a clinch.
McCoist lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garkov working hard to break the clinch.
McCoist lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McCoist working Garkov over with knees to the body.
Garkov is looking to take this one to the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garkov stops a takedown attempt from McCoist.

McCoist has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Garkov uses from the top position.
Garkov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McCoist works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McCoist is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Garkov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McCoist works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Garkov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

McCoist has his foot on Garkov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Garkov works his way back into a safe position though.
McCoist controls Garkov momentarily but Garkov frees himself.
Garkov throws a big right hand that misses.
We've been hearing good reports from Garkov'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.
Garkov postures up in McCoist's guard and throws a big left but McCoist blocks it.
Garkov throws a big elbow that misses.
Garkov lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCoist preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Garkov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Garkov prevents McCoist from getting back to his feet.
Garkov throwing strikes but missing.

McCoist uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Garkov shoots for a takedown but McCoist saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - McCoist looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Garkov shoots in but no luck this time.
Garkov misses with a two punch combination.
McCoist feints the counter takedown.
Garkov closes this distance looking for a takedown but McCoist circles away.
No joy there for Garkov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Garkov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCoist scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

McCoist closes the distance and clinches.
McCoist softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Garkov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McCoist is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
McCoist stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Garkov blocking some punches.
Garkov tries to score a body lock takedown but McCoist shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
McCoist pressing his opponent against the cage.
Garkov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McCoist is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
McCoist is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Garkov is defending well for now.
Garkov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wiley McCoist dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wiley McCoist's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Garkov misses with a takedown attempt
and McCoist counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A jab from McCoist finds it's way through Garkov's defenses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Garkov.
Garkov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McCoist defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergei Garkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McCoist connects with a solid leg kick.
Garkov is trying hard to land a takedown here. McCoist sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCoist feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Garkov's calf.
McCoist has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Garkov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McCoist tries to counter with a clinch but Garkov shakes him off and moves away.
Garkov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Garkov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

McCoist gets in close and instigates a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCoist changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Garkov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Garkov shoots in looking for a takedown but McCoist manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Garkov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

McCoist closes the distance and clinches.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. McCoist obliges.
McCoist stalling.
McCoist is defending well against a takedown attempt.

McCoist jumps guard and drags Garkov to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Garkov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
McCoist wants to stand but Garkov is controlling the position.
Garkov is looking to work some ground and pound but McCoist has wrist control.
Garkov stops McCoist from standing up.
McCoist looking to control.
McCoist is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Garkov is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCoist is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCoist trying to control from half guard but Garkov is working away.
McCoist is thwarting Garkov's attempts to control the position.

McCoist stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Garkov to get to his feet.
Garkov fails to land the takedown.
McCoist looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
McCoist shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Garkov as he jumps to the side.
Garkov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and McCoist counters with a stiff right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCoist shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

McCoist moves into range and clinches up with Garkov.
Garkov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. McCoist gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

McCoist manages to break the clinch.
Garkov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McCoist misses with a jab, cross combination.
McCoist tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Garkov swivels and escapes.
Garkov dives in for a single leg takedown but McCoist sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
McCoist is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Garkov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McCoist swivels and escapes.
McCoist keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Garkov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCoist tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Garkov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice takedown defense from McCoist. No joy for Garkov on that attempt.
Sergei Garkov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

McCoist gets a takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCoist tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
McCoist with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Garkov keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Garkov missing with punches from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wiley McCoist showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Wiley McCoist's cut.
That's time! Garkov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!

Garkov with a lazy takedown attempt
and McCoist counters with a straight right hand.
Garkov swats away the attempt to clinch by McCoist.
Garkov is looking for a counter combo.

McCoist has taken the fight to the clinch.
Garkov avoiding damage as McCoist throws knees to the body.
McCoist is pressed up against the cage. Garkov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag McCoist down to the mat. McCoist avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
No luck for McCoist with that takedown attempt.

McCoist closes the distance and pushes Garkov back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from McCoist.
Garkov is trying to pull guard but McCoist turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergei Garkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McCoist tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Garkov's elbow.
McCoist lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

It looks like Sergei Garkov has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCoist is pressed up against the cage. Garkov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag McCoist down to the mat. McCoist avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Some wild striking there from Garkov.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McCoist fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Garkov avoids it really well and circles away.
McCoist tries to close the distance and clinch up but Garkov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Garkov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McCoist as he jumps to the side.
McCoist looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McCoist scores with a kick to the midsection.

McCoist has managed to clinch.
Garkov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but McCoist is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

McCoist ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. McCoist no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
McCoist working a defensive guard here.
Garkov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Garkov is looking to work some ground and pound but McCoist has wrist control.
Garkov is looking to work some ground and pound but McCoist has wrist control.
Wiley McCoist has got the better of the ground game so far.
McCoist preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Garkov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
McCoist trying to keep a closed guard but Garkov is proving a slippery customer.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McCoist is on top in guard.

McCoist trying to control but Garkov is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Garkov is working an open guard so McCoist takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Garkov goes for a double leg but McCoist avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McCoist continues to drive forward.

McCoist moves into the clinch.

McCoist escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McCoist lands with a kick to the temple. Garkov shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
McCoist throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Garkov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

Garkov moves into the clinch successfully.
McCoist drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

McCoist jumps guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garkov throwing strikes from guard but McCoist blocks nicely.

McCoist has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Garkov is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCoist throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Garkov blocks it with crossed arms.

McCoist manages to break the clinch.
Garkov looks to land a combination but McCoist avoids it well.

Garkov tries to keep at a distance but McCoist has taken the fight into the clinch.
McCoist is stalling here.
Garkov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McCoist gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Sergei Garkov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wiley McCoist is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Garkov being controlled against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wiley McCoist comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McCoist has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wiley McCoist!