PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Munawat Guli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wiley McCoist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wiley McCoist has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Guli
vs
McCoist

184 cm
25
193 lbs
6 - 1 - 1

185 cm
24
210 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

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 6 - 1 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Munawat Guli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Wiley McCoist!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Guli gets caught napping as McCoist dives in and scores a takedown. Guli manages to retain guard.
Guli working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McCoist.
Guli pulls McCoist in close to prevent any damage.
McCoist trying to control the position from guard on top but Guli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

McCoist stands up and waves to Guli to follow him.
Guli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCoist misses the shot to the body.
Guli takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

It looks like Munawat Guli has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

McCoist closes the distance and clinches.
McCoist crunches a lovely knee into Guli's ribcage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McCoist.
Guli throws a head punch that misses.
McCoist with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCoist blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
McCoist working Guli over with knees to the body.
Guli on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Guli scores with a hook to the body.
McCoist creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Guli misses with a hook from the clinch.
McCoist tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Guli avoids it.
A bit of stalling here from Guli.
Guli wants to break the clinch but can't.
Guli swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Guli trying to stall but McCoist improves his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guli dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
McCoist drops down looking for an ankle pick but Guli pulls his leg out and moves away.
We've been told by Guli's head coaches at Bobby B's Gem that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A swing and a miss from Guli.
McCoist misses with a takedown attempt
and Guli counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Guli throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

It looks like Wiley McCoist has been cut.
Guli scores with a nice head shot.
Guli throws a jab but it's blocked by McCoist.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Guli misses with a body shot
and McCoist counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

McCoist closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McCoist stalling the fight.
Guli tries a body shot but McCoist blocks it.
Guli tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McCoist is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Guli is defending well.
Munawat Guli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wiley McCoist.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCoist is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Guli is defending well for now.
Guli is pushing McCoist up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

McCoist breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Guli looks to land a combination but McCoist avoids it well.

McCoist closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McCoist tries to pull guard but Guli won't allow it.
McCoist scores a nice knee to the body.
McCoist is trying to drag Guli to the mat but Guli just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Guli makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCoist lands a right hand.
Guli pushes McCoist back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McCoist tries a knee to the head but Guli blocks it.
McCoist is trying to pull guard but Guli turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Guli is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Guli is stalling here.
McCoist goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Guli is looking to control McCoist's arms but McCoist gets an underhook and turns him. Now Guli has his back to the cage.
McCoist will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Guli up against the cage.
Guli tries a body shot but McCoist blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Wiley McCoist will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

McCoist shoots in but Guli avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McCoist ducks under a wild hook from Guli.
McCoist is looking for the big counter here.
Guli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCoist manages to avoid it.
And McCoist tries to counter it with a takedown but Guli pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Guli throws a shot from downtown. McCoist moves away and avoids it.

McCoist drives through with a takedown into guard.

McCoist gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nice uppercut there from Guli.
A big left from Guli misses.
McCoist is looking for the big counter here.

McCoist moves into range and clinches up with Guli.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guli goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McCoist landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
McCoist struggles to land a body shot inside as Guli controls his hands.
Guli tries to work over McCoist's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McCoist tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Guli smiles and moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.

McCoist has Guli up against the cage in a clinch.
McCoist has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Guli is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Munawat Guli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wiley McCoist.
McCoist slows down the pace here.
Guli trying to stall but McCoist improves his position.
McCoist misses with a short punch on the inside.
McCoist tries to land knees in the clinch but Guli avoids the damage to the body.
McCoist working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McCoist connects with a knee to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

McCoist's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McCoist avoids the body shot from Guli.

Guli tries to sprawl but McCoist drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Guli controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
McCoist throws a strike but Guli avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Guli lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Guli controls from within his opponent's guard.
Guli stopping the sweep attempt from McCoist.
McCoist has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guli advances position into side control!
McCoist trying to remain calm as Guli controls from the top position.
McCoist can't do much from the bottom here.
Guli just content to control the position.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A left and a right from Guli both land. Nice combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guli comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
No joy there for Guli, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McCoist takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McCoist shoots in for a takedown but Guli shows good takedown defense.
Guli throws a chopping leg kick but McCoist manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McCoist replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Guli blocks it well.
McCoist takes one on the button.
Wiley McCoist is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Guli misses with a double jab.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Guli circles away from the clinch attempt.
McCoist doesn't manage to clinch there - Guli circles away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McCoist is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Guli throws a jab when McCoist was well out of range.
And McCoist tries to counter it with a takedown but Guli pushes his down on his head and steps out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Munawat Guli will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Guli throws a poor cross that misses
and McCoist counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Guli misses with a looping right.

McCoist closes the distance and pushes Guli back into the cage.

McCoist's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Guli throws a series of punches but McCoist avoids them all with ease.
McCoist unleashes a big counter combination but Guli bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Guli swings widly with a right hand
and McCoist counters with a one-two to the body.
McCoist tries to close the distance and clinch up but Guli swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McCoist lands an overhand right.
Nice body punch from Guli.
McCoist fails with an attempt to clinch.
Guli lands with a shot to the body.

McCoist clinches up with Guli and pushes him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Guli digs a right hand underneath McCoist's ribcage. McCoist let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McCoist is trying to pull guard but Guli has him pressed against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guli lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McCoist lands a nice uppercut.
Guli swings wildly with an uppercut but McCoist uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knees in the clinch landing for McCoist.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A shot in the inside from McCoist.

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

Guli manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Knees to the body from McCoist.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Guli tries a body shot but McCoist blocks it.
McCoist landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Guli leaning his opponent against the cage.

McCoist has Guli pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. McCoist pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Guli tumbling to the mat - McCoist dives into Guli's guard.
Wiley McCoist has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guli tries to land a sweep but no joy.

McCoist stands up from Guli's guard - McCoist perhaps looking for a knockout.
Guli jabs McCoist right on the nose. McCoist blinks but takes it well.
Munawat Guli is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Guli keeps the fight on the outside.
McCoist tries to clinch up.
McCoist slips a jab and a cross from Guli.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCoist uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Guli.
Guli showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McCoist.
McCoist shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Guli as he jumps to the side.
McCoist avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McCoist is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.

McCoist moves into the clinch.
Guli just leaning against McCoist, taking a breather.
McCoist missing with knees to the body.
McCoist displaying some good clinch control by pressing Guli up against the cage.
McCoist jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Guli walks away with a smile on his face. McCoist gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Munawat Guli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wiley McCoist.
Guli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCoist moves away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCoist tries to close the distance and clinch but Guli swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Guli lands with a straight right. McCoist didn't see that one coming.
McCoist lands a head kick!
McCoist looks to land a combination. Guli sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Guli scores with a nice strike.
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!
McCoist tries to clinch but Guli is having none of it.
Guli lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
McCoist with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Guli to score with a decent uppercut.
Guli misses with a two punch combination.
Munawat Guli is winning the standup battle so far.
McCoist closes this distance looking for a takedown but Guli circles away.
McCoist tries to close the distance and clinch up but Guli swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Guli throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Wiley McCoist.
I think McCoist has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29

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