PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Test Mc Test Test Test (ranked 4328 p4p, 5873 weight class) and Andrey Yagolkovskii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andrey Yagolkovskii will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Mc Test Test Test
vs
Yagolkovskii

160 cm
18
145
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
18
140
1 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Test Mc Test Test Test!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andrey Yagolkovskii!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Sam Margolis and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mc Test Test Test closes the distance and clinches up with Yagolkovskii, looking for a takedown. Mc Test Test Test pushes Yagolkovskii against the cage but Yagolkovskii circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mc Test Test Test takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

Yagolkovskii moves into the clinch.
Mc Test Test Test drops down looking for an ankle pick but Yagolkovskii pulls his leg out and moves away.

Yagolkovskii forces Mc Test Test Test back against the cage and clinches.
Yagolkovskii stops a takedown attempt from Mc Test Test Test.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Test Mc Test Test Test. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yagolkovskii stalling in the clinch.
Yagolkovskii is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Yagolkovskii receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Yagolkovskii is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mc Test Test Test is trying to drag Yagolkovskii to the mat but Yagolkovskii just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Yagolkovskii will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mc Test Test Test up against the cage.
Mc Test Test Test has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Yagolkovskii after a bit of a struggle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mc Test Test Test goes for a takedown attempt but Yagolkovskii pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Yagolkovskii has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.

Yagolkovskii looking to score a takedown here. Mc Test Test Test is defending well but Yagolkovskii drives through and ends up in Mc Test Test Test's guard.
Mc Test Test Test trying to keep a closed guard but Yagolkovskii is proving a slippery customer.

Mc Test Test Test has an active guard here but Yagolkovskii has managed to pass into half guard.

Mc Test Test Test looking for submissions off his back.
Yagolkovskii is keen to just control but Mc Test Test Test is a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yagolkovskii throwing shots but Mc Test Test Test is blocking nicely.
Yagolkovskii is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Yagolkovskii is thwarting Mc Test Test Test's attempts to control the position.
Mc Test Test Test on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mc Test Test Test tries to get out of the position.
Yagolkovskii blocks the strikes from Mc Test Test Test.
Yagolkovskii throwing shots but Mc Test Test Test is blocking nicely.
Yagolkovskii has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Well, if Yagolkovskii is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Yagolkovskii is looking to take a break and control but Mc Test Test Test is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mc Test Test Test shoots for a double leg takedown but Yagolkovskii sprawls well. He's pushed Mc Test Test Test's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mc Test Test Test tries for a takedown but Yagolkovskii circles away easily
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Mc Test Test Test with a lazy takedown attempt
and Yagolkovskii counters with a left and a right that stings Mc Test Test Test.
Yagolkovskii throws a nice head kick!
Mc Test Test Test with a lazy takedown attempt
and Yagolkovskii counters with a left and a right that stings Mc Test Test Test.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mc Test Test Test or perhaps it was just good defense by Yagolkovskii, which made it look bad.
Mc Test Test Test is breathing heavily.
Mc Test Test Test with a poor takedown
and Yagolkovskii counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Mc Test Test Test is lucky that one didn't land flush.

Yagolkovskii clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Yagolkovskii's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Mc Test Test Test shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mc Test Test Test is thwarting Yagolkovskii's attempts to control the position.
Mc Test Test Test looks to land a strike but Yagolkovskii avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Mc Test Test Test might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mc Test Test Test throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mc Test Test Test postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mc Test Test Test is looking to work some ground and pound but Yagolkovskii has wrist control.
Mc Test Test Test is looking to stand up but Yagolkovskii won't let him.
Mc Test Test Test trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mc Test Test Test working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Yagolkovskii's head.
Mc Test Test Test throws an elbow that misses. Yagolkovskii uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mc Test Test Test's guard. Nice move by Yagolkovskii!

Mc Test Test Test trying to strike off his back.
Yagolkovskii being controlled here momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Andrey Yagolkovskii dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Mc Test Test Test shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Mc Test Test Test is working for a kimura but Yagolkovskii is defending it quite comfortably.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mc Test Test Test with the ground and pound but Yagolkovskii uses the opportunity to regain guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mc Test Test Test with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mc Test Test Test throws a big right hand that misses.
Yagolkovskii preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
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.
Yagolkovskii is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mc Test Test Test trying to control but Yagolkovskii is working from the bottom.
Mc Test Test Test is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Yagolkovskii is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Mc Test Test Test throws an elbow that misses. Yagolkovskii uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mc Test Test Test's guard. Nice move by Yagolkovskii!

Mc Test Test Test throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Yagolkovskii passes Mc Test Test Test's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Yagolkovskii missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mc Test Test Test looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Yagolkovskii is working for a kimura but Mc Test Test Test is defending it quite comfortably.
Yagolkovskii throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Yagolkovskii is trying to control the action in half guard but Mc Test Test Test is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Mc Test Test Test is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yagolkovskii pulls his head out easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mc Test Test Test is looking to improve his position.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Andrey Yagolkovskii seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Mc Test Test Test drives through with a takedown into Yagolkovskii's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Yagolkovskii has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Mc Test Test Test is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Mc Test Test Test is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Yagolkovskii gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mc Test Test Test drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Yagolkovskii gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Yagolkovskii pushes Mc Test Test Test back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mc Test Test Test wants to take the fight to the mat but Yagolkovskii manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Test Mc Test Test Test. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mc Test Test Test tries for a takedown but Yagolkovskii manages to get underhooks.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mc Test Test Test is looking to take this one to the mat.
Yagolkovskii prevents a takedown attempt there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mc Test Test Test can't get the takedown.

Yagolkovskii escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mc Test Test Test misses with a takedown attempt
and Yagolkovskii counters with a one-two to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mc Test Test Test takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Mc Test Test Test darts in looking for a takedown but Yagolkovskii gets double underhooks and turns Mc Test Test Test into the cage.
Yagolkovskii lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mc Test Test Test backwards.
Mc Test Test Test tries for a takedown but Yagolkovskii manages to get underhooks.
Yagolkovskii stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Yagolkovskii prevents a takedown attempt there.
Yagolkovskii stalling in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mc Test Test Test is trying to drag Yagolkovskii to the mat but Yagolkovskii just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mc Test Test Test is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Yagolkovskii gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Andrey Yagolkovskii showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Yagolkovskii throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Yagolkovskii leaves Mc Test Test Test with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Yagolkovskii tries to clinch but Mc Test Test Test is having none of it.
Yagolkovskii throws a series of strikes that have Mc Test Test Test backpedaling.
A thudding body kick lands there by Yagolkovskii!
Mc Test Test Test has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Yagolkovskii.

Yagolkovskii clinches with his opponent.
Yagolkovskii has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mc Test Test Test takes an elbow to the forehead.
Mc Test Test Test is working for takedown but Yagolkovskii is calmly controlling the position for now.
Mc Test Test Test wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Test Mc Test Test Test. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Yagolkovskii breaks the clinch.
Test Mc Test Test Test is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mc Test Test Test misses with a takedown
and Yagolkovskii counters with a series of strikes. Mc Test Test Test will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yagolkovskii fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mc Test Test Test has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Yagolkovskii lands with a slapping head kick.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Yagolkovskii enables Mc Test Test Test to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Yagolkovskii manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Yagolkovskii pushes Mc Test Test Test off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Yagolkovskii gets a clinch.
Mc Test Test Test drops down looking for an ankle pick but Yagolkovskii pulls his leg out and moves away.
Yagolkovskii fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Yagolkovskii shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Mc Test Test Test eats them both and turns towards Yagolkovskii to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Yagolkovskii enables Mc Test Test Test to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Yagolkovskii manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Mc Test Test Test makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mc Test Test Test throws a big right hand that misses.
Mc Test Test Test working some strikes from top position.
Mc Test Test Test trying to control but Yagolkovskii is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mc Test Test Test is working Yagolkovskii over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mc Test Test Test wants to stand but Yagolkovskii has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Mc Test Test Test lands a couple of digs.
Mc Test Test Test landing some decent shots from guard.
Mc Test Test Test pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yagolkovskii is keeping the position for now.
Mc Test Test Test distracts Yagolkovskii with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Yagolkovskii has Mc Test Test Test pulled in close to control his posture.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mc Test Test Test with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mc Test Test Test throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Yagolkovskii works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mc Test Test Test works over Yagolkovskii with some ground and pound from guard.
Mc Test Test Test is working Yagolkovskii over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

Yagolkovskii is rocked!
Mc Test Test Test postures up in Yagolkovskii's guard and throws a big left but Yagolkovskii blocks it.
Yagolkovskii is still in real trouble! Can Mc Test Test Test finish him?
Mc Test Test Test with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mc Test Test Test wants to pass the guard but Yagolkovskii is keeping the position.
Mc Test Test Test working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Andrey Yagolkovskii is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mc Test Test Test wants to control from the top but Yagolkovskii keeps moving.
Mc Test Test Test postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mc Test Test Test lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mc Test Test Test trying to control the position from guard on top but Yagolkovskii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Test Mc Test Test Test has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mc Test Test Test shoots in but Yagolkovskii avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Yagolkovskii seems to have recovered his senses.
Mc Test Test Test with a poor takedown
and Yagolkovskii counters with a two punch combo.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andrey Yagolkovskii comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Yagolkovskii winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrey Yagolkovskii!
After the fight, Andrey Yagolkovskii was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.