PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lucas Dias (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergei Garkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sergei Garkov will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Dias
vs
Garkov

181 cm
24
205 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

197 cm
26
210 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lucas Dias!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergei Garkov!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Donald Grub and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garkov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Garkov lands with a nice body punch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Garkov is defended easily by Dias.

Garkov drives through and clinches with Dias against the cage.
Garkov lands a nice shot to the body.
Garkov lands a body shot in the clinch.

Garkov jumps guard.
Garkov wants to sweep but no luck.
Garkov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Garkov is looking to stand up but Dias isn't so interested in that idea.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dias wants to control from the top but Garkov keeps moving.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Lucas Dias just wasn't active enough.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Garkov.
Dias stuffs the takedown attempt from Garkov. Garkov gets slowly back to his feet.

Garkov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Garkov is trying to drag Dias to the mat but Dias just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Lucas Dias has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergei Garkov.
Garkov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dias is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dias is trying to stall.
Garkov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dias gets the underhooks and prevents it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Garkov breaks from the clinch.
Dias takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Garkov scores with a jab to the body.

Garkov moves into range and clinches up with Dias.

Garkov manages to pull guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dias wants to control from the top but Garkov keeps moving.
Garkov is pulling down on Dias's head. It's preventing any offense from Dias, at least for the moment.
Garkov looking for a sweep. Not yet Garkov, not yet.
Garkov pulls Dias in to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Garkov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Garkov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Garkov lands with a nice combination. Dias backs away looking to recover.
Dias tries to clinch but Garkov moves out of range.
Sergei Garkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dias misses the body punch
and Garkov counters with a one-two to the body.
Dias throws a predictable looking body shot
and Garkov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dias thinking.
Dias's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Garkov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dias scrambles back to his feet.
Dias is trying hard to land a takedown here. Garkov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Garkov scores with a jab to the jaw.

Garkov drives through and clinches with Dias against the cage.

Garkov manages to pull guard.
Garkov wants to stand but Dias is controlling the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dias accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dias being controlled here momentarily.
Garkov trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Garkov pulls Dias in close to his closed guard and prevents Dias from doing any damage or advancing position.
Dias trying to control the position from guard on top but Garkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Garkov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dias tries a head kick but it misses.
Garkov works the jab nicely.
Garkov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Garkov is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Garkov lands with an overhand left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergei Garkov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Garkov lands a body shot.
Dias closes the distance but Garkov moves to the side
and Garkov counters with a left to the body.
Garkov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

Garkov rushes Dias and presses him up against the cage.
Garkov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dias gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Dias is looking to break free of the clinch but Garkov has double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Dias's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Garkov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Garkov lands a body shot.

Garkov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Garkov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Dias after a bit of a struggle.

Garkov has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Dias uses from the top position.
Garkov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Dias trying to control the position from guard on top but Garkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Garkov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garkov wants to get back to his feet but Dias is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Dias postures up.
Dias trying to control but Garkov is working from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Lucas Dias.
Dias misses with a two punch combination.
Garkov shoots for a double leg takedown but Dias sprawls well. He's pushed Garkov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lucas Dias has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergei Garkov.
Dias is trying hard to land a takedown here. Garkov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
No joy there for Dias, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Garkov moves into the clinch successfully.
Dias is defending well against a takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dias is trying to break free.

Dias pulls guard successfully.

Dias is looking for a triangle but Garkov pushes his legs off easily.
Garkov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Dias is trying to control the position but Garkov postures up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garkov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dias's head.
Garkov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dias is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dias being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Lucas Dias wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Good shot there by Garkov.
Garkov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dias circles away.
Garkov scores with a sloppy right hand. Dias should have avoided that one.

Garkov has closed the distance and engaged Dias in a clinch.
Garkov wants to take the fight to the mat but Dias manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Garkov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Dias fails to pull guard.
Dias wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garkov has Dias pressed against the cage.
Garkov jumps guard but Dias stands there with Garkov around his waist. Garkov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dias can't find room to land a body shot as Garkov controls the action.

Garkov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dias fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dias wants to clinch up but Garkov keeps it at a distance.
Dias takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dias defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Garkov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dias throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.

Garkov forces Dias back against the cage and clinches.
Dias tries to break the clinch but Garkov is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergei Garkov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Horrible takedown by Dias or perhaps it was just good defense by Garkov which made him look bad.
Dias is trying hard to land a takedown here. Garkov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Garkov closes the distance and clinches up with Dias, looking for a takedown. Garkov pushes Dias against the cage but Dias circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lucas Dias is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice body punch from Garkov.
Dias closes the distance and clinches up with Garkov, looking for a takedown. Dias pushes Garkov against the cage but Garkov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucas Dias. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Garkov fails with a takedown attempt.

Garkov forces Dias back against the cage and clinches.
Garkov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.

Garkov drags the fight down to the ground.
Garkov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dias is one step ahead there.
Garkov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dias manages to get himself to full guard.
Dias might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dias is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dias looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dias trying to control the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Lucas Dias wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Dias shoots for a takedown but Garkov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Garkov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dias at a distance.
Garkov throws a series of strikes that have Dias backpedaling.
Horrible takedown by Dias or perhaps it was just good defense by Garkov which made him look bad.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Garkov rushes Dias and presses him up against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.

Garkov has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Dias uses from the top position.
Garkov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dias is controlling him.
Dias stopping the sweep attempt from Garkov.
Garkov keeping moving, preventing Dias from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garkov controlling Dias's posture.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Garkov wants to hit a switch here but Dias passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Garkov there!
Garkov tries to hold on but Dias postures up.
Garkov has given up his back here.
Garkov trying to control the action but Dias just sinks the hooks in.
Dias tries to get the hooks in deep but Garkov pushed the leg off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dias throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Garkov trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Dias throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Garkov trying to get back to his feet but Dias is in full control for now.
Dias struggling to keep hold of the position.

Dias sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Garkov taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lucas Dias!