PBP Commentary

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

Browne
vs
Garkov

177 cm
22
205 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

197 cm
30
210 lbs
6 - 12 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Very quick

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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Simon Browne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergei Garkov!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paul Aken and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Garkov feints and as Browne raises his hands in defense, Garkov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Browne looking for a guillotine here but Garkov defends easily.

Browne had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Garkov defends it easily.
Browne is trying to keep Garkov in close.
Garkov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Garkov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Browne. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Garkov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Browne is keeping the position for now.

Browne is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Garkov defends well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Browne looking for a sweep. Not yet Browne, not yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Browne is on top in guard.
Browne might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Garkov being controlled here, momentarily.
Browne definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Garkov wants to sweep but no luck.
Browne is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Garkov can do anything to dispel that myth.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Simon Browne.

Garkov gets in close and instigates a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Garkov pulls guard.
Garkov is controlling Browne's posture.

Browne decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Garkov, up you get!
Garkov misses with a few strikes there.

Garkov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Browne is trying to defend but Garkov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garkov trying to control the pace.

Browne looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Browne gets full guard.
Browne tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garkov throwing strikes from guard but Browne blocks nicely.

Browne looking for a guillotine here but Garkov defends easily.
Browne wants to stand up but Garkov is controlling him.
Garkov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Browne looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Browne is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Browne throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Garkov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Browne wants to sweep but no luck.
Garkov is stalling in the full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Browne looking for a guillotine here but Garkov defends easily.
Garkov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Browne looking to control.
Garkov throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Browne throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Garkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Browne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Simon Browne dominated that round.
That's time! Browne's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Browne closes the distance and clinches.
Browne keeps control of Garkov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Garkov has picked Browne up - he's going for a ride! Garkov dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Browne wants to improve his position but Garkov is controlling well.
Garkov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Browne is pressing down on Garkov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Browne is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Browne is trying to control the position but Garkov postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Browne working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Garkov.
Garkov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Simon Browne overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Garkov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Browne has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Garkov has managed to get both his arms back between Browne's legs - danger averted.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Browne utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Garkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Browne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Garkov stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Browne has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Garkov manages to get his head free but now Browne has transitioned to an armbar! Garkov grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Browne! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Simon Browne!