PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Emil Jagerkokov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaius Garcius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Garcius has chosen Destroy Everything as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Jagerkokov
vs
Garcius

169 cm
23
190 lbs
8 - 7 - 0

183 cm
43
184 lbs
31 - 33 - 1

Powerful takedowns
Decent elbows
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Emil Jagerkokov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 33 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Jaius Garcius!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Ren Mimura and Yuuki Gou.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jagerkokov goes for a double leg but Garcius avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Garcius continues to drive forward.
Emil Jagerkokov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Garcius.
Jagerkokov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jagerkokov.
Jagerkokov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Garcius is fending him off so far but Jagerkokov persists. Nope, Garcius circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Emil Jagerkokov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jagerkokov shoots in looking for a takedown but Garcius manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jagerkokov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jagerkokov shoots in for a takedown but Garcius shows good takedown defense.
Jagerkokov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Garcius counters with a three punch combo that has Jagerkokov backing up. Jagerkokov nods at Garcius to acknowledge the strikes.
Jagerkokov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Despite the aggression on Garcius's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jagerkokov is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jagerkokov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jagerkokov shoots for a takedown but Garcius saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jagerkokov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Garcius counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jagerkokov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Garcius counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jagerkokov fails with a takedown attempt.
Garcius scores with a one two! Jagerkokov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

It looks like Emil Jagerkokov has been cut.
Jagerkokov dodges the punch combination from Garcius.
Jagerkokov throws a leg kick which misses Garcius's front leg but catches the back leg as Garcius tries to avoid it.
Jagerkokov tries for a takedown but Garcius sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We've been informed that Garcius has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.

Jagerkokov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Garcius tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jagerkokov is in Garcius's guard.

Garcius uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garcius tries to bum rush Jagerkokov with a series of wild strikes but Jagerkokov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jagerkokov darts in looking for a takedown but Garcius gets double underhooks and turns Jagerkokov into the cage.
Jagerkokov with a poor takedown
letting Garcius counter with a right hand.
Jagerkokov shoots in for a takedown but Garcius shows good takedown defense.
Left hook, right uppercut from Garcius.
Jagerkokov fails with the takedown
and Garcius counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Jagerkokov tries to keep at a distance but Garcius has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jagerkokov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Garcius just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jagerkokov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Garcius pulls his leg out and moves away.
Garcius moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jagerkokov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Garcius gets caught napping as Jagerkokov dives in and scores a takedown. Garcius manages to retain guard.

Garcius scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Jagerkokov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Garcius swivels and escapes.
Garcius throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Garcius is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jagerkokov or perhaps it was just good defense by Garcius, which made it look bad.
Despite the aggression on Garcius's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Garcius looks to land a combination but Jagerkokov avoids it well.
Jagerkokov shoots for a takedown but Garcius saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Jagerkokov 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.

Garcius has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Jagerkokov off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jagerkokov missing with a left hand there. Garcius was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jagerkokov misses with a takedown

and Garcius counters by clinching up.
Garcius with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Garcius throws a punch but it's blocked by Jagerkokov.
Garcius has a couple of punches blocked by Jagerkokov.
Jagerkokov managing to block the knees to the body from Garcius.

Garcius gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Jagerkokov regains guard.
Garcius is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Garcius gets to his feet. Jagerkokov looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jagerkokov has a takedown stuffed.

Jagerkokov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jaius Garcius dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Emil Jagerkokov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Jagerkokov shoots and misses
letting Garcius counter with a right hand.

Garcius has taken the fight to the clinch.
Garcius throws a knee to the head but misses.
A hook to the body from Garcius.
A short right from Garcius.
Garcius makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Garcius misses with a short punch on the inside.
Garcius lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Still in the clinch, Garcius scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jagerkokov looking for a takedown.
Garcius pushes Jagerkokov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Garcius with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Garcius drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jagerkokov wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Emil Jagerkokov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jagerkokov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Garcius gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Garcius with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Garcius has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Garcius fails to land.
Garcius gets underhooks to prevent Jagerkokov's takedown attempt.
Jagerkokov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Garcius scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jagerkokov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Garcius fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jagerkokov.
Garcius is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jagerkokov is defended easily by Garcius.
Jagerkokov misses with a takedown attempt - Garcius sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Garcius is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Jagerkokov fails with the takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Garcius.
Jagerkokov shoots in looking for a takedown but Garcius manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jagerkokov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Garcius unleashes a big counter combination but Jagerkokov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Jagerkokov tries for a takedown but Garcius circles away easily
and Garcius counters with a one-two to the body.

Nice combo by Garcius! Oh, that's hurt him - Jagerkokov falls to the canvas and Garcius follows him into side control.

Jagerkokov is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garcius cracks Jagerkokov with a big right hand but Jagerkokov just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Oh Jagerkokov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Garcius connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Jagerkokov some visible discomfort.
Check out the look on Garcius's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Garcius controlling the position from side mount.
Jagerkokov is not in a great position here, taking some shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcius staying calm.
Jagerkokov seems to have got his legs back now.
Garcius landing a few strikes.
Garcius in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Jagerkokov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Garcius is not content to let Jagerkokov control the position.
Jagerkokov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Garcius!
Jagerkokov tries to control but Garcius wriggling away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jagerkokov sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Jagerkokov goes for an armbar but Garcius turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Garcius.
Jagerkokov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jagerkokov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Garcius makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Garcius landing with the ground and pound.
Garcius won't allow Jagerkokov to get back to his feet.

Jagerkokov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Garcius is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jaius Garcius showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Emil Jagerkokov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Jagerkokov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Garcius sprawls well. Garcius wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jagerkokov gets slowly back to his feet.
Garcius slaps away a takedown attempt from Jagerkokov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Garcius tries to counter with a clinch but Jagerkokov shakes him off and moves away.
Garcius defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jagerkokov.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Emil Jagerkokov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jagerkokov looks for a takedown but Garcius sprawls well.
Garcius looks for the body kick but Jagerkokov saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jagerkokov tries for a takedown but Garcius circles away easily

and Garcius counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jagerkokov won't be happy with that.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A lull in the action here.
Let's hope that Garcius has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcius working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Garcius controls the position from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Jagerkokov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jagerkokov is trying to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Garcius connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Jagerkokov some visible discomfort.
Garcius scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Jagerkokov to see if he's OK.
Jagerkokov is looking for a sweep.
Garcius controlling the position from side mount.
Jagerkokov is looking for a sweep.
Garcius scores with punches from side control.
Jagerkokov takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jagerkokov wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Garcius just content to control the position.
Jagerkokov wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Garcius as Jagerkokov shoots in.
As Jagerkokov backs off Garcius throws a huge counter combo but Jagerkokov manages to avoid it all.
Jagerkokov goes for a double leg but Garcius avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Garcius continues to drive forward.
Jaius Garcius seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Garcius scores with a one two! Jagerkokov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Garcius lands with a nice combination. Jagerkokov backs away looking to recover.
Garcius misses with a body kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jagerkokov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Garcius pinned against the cage. Garcius gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
As Jagerkokov backs off Garcius throws a huge counter combo but Jagerkokov manages to avoid it all.
Jagerkokov shoots in for a takedown but Garcius shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jagerkokov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Garcius counters with a straight right hand.

Garcius shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Garcius showed some decent athleticism there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garcius content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Garcius prevents Jagerkokov from standing back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jaius Garcius comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Garcius 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jaius Garcius!
In his post fight interview, Jaius Garcius started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.