PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wiley McCoist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Petr Fleischmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Petr Fleischmann is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

McCoist
vs
Fleischmann

185 cm
23
210 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

190 cm
23
205 lbs
6 - 12 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent elbows
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wiley McCoist!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Petr Fleischmann!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fleischmann lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McCoist circles away quickly and effectively.

Oooooh!!! Fleischmann has knocked McCoist down with a huge combo! Fleischmann steps away and waves a wobbly McCoist back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

It looks like Wiley McCoist has been cut.
Fleischmann misses with a double jab.
McCoist is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Fleischmann.

McCoist bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Fleischmann throws McCoist to one side and escapes!
Fleischmann throws a nice looking combination but McCoist bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Fleischmann has managed to clinch.

McCoist manages to break the clinch.

Fleischmann pushes McCoist up against the cage in a clinch.

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

Fleischmann darts in and clinches McCoist up against the cage.
McCoist lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McCoist landing knees to the body.
McCoist controlling the action here for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fleischmann blocks a body shot from McCoist.
McCoist lands an elbow inside that Fleischmann shrugs off.
Fleischmann is trying to force a seperation but McCoist has the dominant position.
McCoist lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.

McCoist breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

McCoist fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Fleischmann sprawls well initially but McCoist persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
McCoist is controlling the pace.

McCoist decides to stand and escape the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Fleischmann. Those never looked like landing.

McCoist shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. McCoist showed some decent athleticism there.

McCoist postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Fleischmann to stand up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCoist blocks a head kick by Fleischmann.
Fleischmann swinging wildly here.
McCoist lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by McCoist.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fleischmann tries to bum rush McCoist with a series of wild strikes but McCoist uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fleischmann tries for a takedown but McCoist sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
McCoist went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Fleischmann closes the distance and lands a one-two.
McCoist slips a jab from Fleischmann.
McCoist went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.

McCoist gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fleischmann tries to break free but McCoist pushes him back against the cage.
McCoist lands an elbow inside that Fleischmann shrugs off.

McCoist pulls Fleischmann into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fleischmann throws an elbow that misses. McCoist uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fleischmann's guard. Nice move by McCoist!
McCoist is looking to work some ground and pound but Fleischmann has wrist control.

McCoist stands up from guard. Let's bang!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCoist misses with the combination.

McCoist gets a takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

McCoist decides to stand and escape the position.
McCoist throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Some wild striking there from Fleischmann.
McCoist swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Petr Fleischmann will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Wiley McCoist's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
McCoist has Fleischmann pressed against the cage, preventing Fleischmann from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Fleischmann gets underhooks to prevent McCoist's takedown attempt.
Fleischmann wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McCoist has him pressed against the cage.
McCoist with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
McCoist wants a takedown.
Fleischmann can't break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCoist with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McCoist has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Fleischmann after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wiley McCoist. That's going to take a lot out of him.

McCoist breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCoist misses with a head kick.
Fleischmann looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Petr Fleischmann seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fleischmann misses with a kick to the body
and McCoist counters with a series of strikes. Fleischmann will be more careful next time no doubt.
McCoist fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fleischmann looks for the body kick but McCoist saw that one coming.
Fleischmann misses with a few strikes there.
No joy there for Fleischmann, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McCoist cracks Fleischmann with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
McCoist has managed to clinch.
McCoist lands a nice knee to the body.
McCoist lands a knee to the head.
Wiley McCoist has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee calls for McCoist to work.

Fleischmann breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCoist fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fleischmann misses with a series of wild punches.

Fleischmann tries to keep at a distance but McCoist has taken the fight into the clinch.
McCoist landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
McCoist scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McCoist landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Fleischmann has had enough of the clinch but McCoist keeps him there for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCoist working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McCoist keeps control of Fleischmann as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McCoist lands a good knee to the midsection. Fleischmann won't want to take too many of those.
Fleischmann is breathing heavily.
McCoist is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Fleischmann to keep the fight standing.
McCoist unloads a knee to the mid-section.
McCoist taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
McCoist will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Fleischmann up against the cage.

McCoist breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McCoist moves out of range of the body kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McCoist, right into the meat.
Fleischmann tries to bum rush McCoist with a series of wild strikes but McCoist uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McCoist is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
McCoist avoids a kick to the body.

McCoist moves into the clinch.
McCoist landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Fleischmann is working for takedown but McCoist is calmly controlling the position for now.
McCoist scores with a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

McCoist gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.

McCoist postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Fleischmann to stand up.
A punch combination from Fleischmann misses.
McCoist tried to counter with a leg kick but Fleischmann avoided it.
Fleischmann misses with a double jab
and McCoist counters with a two punch combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wiley McCoist dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Wiley McCoist's cut.
That's time! McCoist's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Fleischmann swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fleischmann misses with a few strikes there.
A counter left hand to the body from McCoist misses its target.

McCoist moves into the clinch successfully.

McCoist jumps into guard, dragging Fleischmann to the mat.

Fleischmann gets to his feet - McCoist follows without any prompting.

McCoist closes the distance and clinches.
McCoist landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
McCoist scores with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCoist will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Fleischmann up against the cage.

McCoist pulls guard successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.

McCoist has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Fleischmann is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Knees to the body from McCoist.
Fleischmann takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McCoist crunches a lovely knee into Fleischmann's ribcage.
McCoist lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

Fleischmann is rocked!

McCoist pulls guard.
Fleischmann is still in real trouble! Can McCoist finish him?

Fleischmann stands and steps away. McCoist gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

McCoist has managed to clinch.
McCoist is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Fleischmann seems to have recovered his senses.

McCoist escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Fleischmann gets tackled into the cage by McCoist. McCoist maintains the clinch.
Fleischmann is trying to break free.
McCoist lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCoist putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Fleischmann in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
McCoist stalling against the cage.
McCoist is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
McCoist crunches a lovely knee into Fleischmann's ribcage.
McCoist manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
McCoist lands a nice knee to the body.
McCoist lands an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCoist prevents Fleischmann from breaking the clinch.
McCoist stalling in the clinch.
McCoist crunches a lovely knee into Fleischmann's ribcage.

McCoist jumps guard and drags Fleischmann to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Fleischmann stops McCoist from standing up.
McCoist looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Fleischmann decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on McCoist, up you get!
McCoist darts in looking for a takedown but Fleischmann gets double underhooks and turns McCoist into the cage.
McCoist tries to close the distance and clinch but Fleischmann swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McCoist showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fleischmann.

McCoist drives through and clinches with Fleischmann against the cage.
McCoist is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fleischmann can do to turn this around?

That's four 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.
Fleischmann won't allow McCoist to sweep him here.
Fleischmann trying to control but McCoist is working from the bottom.

Fleischmann gets to his feet. McCoist looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

McCoist closes the distance and pushes Fleischmann back into the cage.
McCoist lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as McCoist takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

McCoist manages to break the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wiley McCoist showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McCoist has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28

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