PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Garland Oars (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Seryogin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). George Seryogin will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Oars
vs
Seryogin

200 cm
18
264 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
222 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

Good takedowns
Brawler
Solid chin

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Garland Oars!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, George Seryogin!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Vladimir Khabensky and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Oars shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Oars will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Oars postures up in Seryogin's guard and throws a big left but Seryogin blocks it.
Oars's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Oars is looking to work some ground and pound but Seryogin has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oars trying to control the position from guard on top but Seryogin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Oars throwing strikes from guard but Seryogin blocks nicely.
Oars has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Oars pushing down on Seryogin's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Seryogin 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.
Seryogin trying to hold on to Oars's head to control him but Oars postures up.
Oars seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Seryogin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oars misses with a head shot. Seryogin uses the momentum to regain guard.
Seryogin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Oars.
Oars throws a strike but Seryogin rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Oars keeping moving, preventing Seryogin from controlling successfully.
Oars will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Oars fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Seryogin sprawls well initially but Oars persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Oars is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oars slips a nice elbow through Seryogin's hands, connecting with Seryogin's forehead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Oars is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Seryogin defends it well.
Oars tries to pass the half guard into mount. Seryogin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Oars thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Seryogin to regain full guard.
Oars throws a strike but Seryogin rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Oars throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oars trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Oars keeping moving, preventing Seryogin from controlling successfully.
Oars wants to sweep but no luck.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Seryogin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Oars sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Seryogin shoots in for a double leg but Oars sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Oars changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Seryogin looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Oars lands some shots froms side control.

Oars goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Seryogin rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Oars's guard! Nice work there by Seryogin!
Seryogin's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Oars is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Seryogin is aware though and is defending well.
Oars striking off his back but it's not causing Seryogin any problems.

Oars has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Seryogin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Oars 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.

Seryogin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Oars has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Seryogin has managed to get both his arms back between Oars's legs - danger averted.
Seryogin trying to control but Oars is working from the bottom.

Oars looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Oars has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Seryogin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Seryogin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Garland Oars has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Seryogin.

Oars darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Oars seems to be working for a kimura but Seryogin defends the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Garland Oars dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Nice takedown defense from Oars. No joy for Seryogin on that attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Seryogin.

Oars moves into the clinch.

Oars manages to pull guard.

Oars is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Seryogin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

Oars is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Seryogin rolls with it to try and escape but Oars cranks on the arm and Seryogin is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Garland Oars!