PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cleveland Wiggins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yegor Pokrovskii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Wiggins
vs
Pokrovskii

205 cm
21
278 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

190 cm
20
250 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Hates pizza

BJJ Blue Belt
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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Cleveland Wiggins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yegor Pokrovskii!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Ivan Kurochkin and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pokrovskii shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wiggins as he avoids it easily.
Wiggins fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Pokrovskii. No joy for Wiggins on that attempt.
Pokrovskii fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Wiggins tries to keep at a distance but Pokrovskii has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wiggins misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pokrovskii.
Wiggins blocks an elbow strike.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pokrovskii clinches with his opponent.
Wiggins is pressed up against the cage. Pokrovskii has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Wiggins down to the mat. Wiggins avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Cleveland Wiggins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yegor Pokrovskii.
Pokrovskii looks for a takedown but Wiggins sprawls well.
Pokrovskii stuffs the takedown.
Pokrovskii moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

It looks like Cleveland Wiggins has been cut.
Pokrovskii swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wiggins wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Pokrovskii shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wiggins as he avoids it easily.
Pokrovskii misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wiggins shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Pokrovskii counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pokrovskii throws a left and a right that both miss
and Wiggins counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wiggins shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pokrovskii as he avoids it easily.
Pokrovskii misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wiggins is defended easily by Pokrovskii.
Wiggins sets himself, and Pokrovskii steps forward looking for the clinch! Wiggins avoids it this time.
Nice takedown defense from Pokrovskii. No joy for Wiggins on that attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pokrovskii shoots in for a takedown but Wiggins shows good takedown defense.
Wiggins is looking for a counter combo.

Pokrovskii closes the distance and pushes Wiggins back into the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pokrovskii's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Pokrovskii has had enough of the clinch but Wiggins keeps him there for the moment.

Pokrovskii's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pokrovskii fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pokrovskii.
Pokrovskii looks winded!
Pokrovskii keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pokrovskii is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Pokrovskii shoots in looking for a takedown but Wiggins manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pokrovskii's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Wiggins scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Pokrovskii is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wiggins sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Pokrovskii displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wiggins.
Pokrovskii misses with a takedown attempt

and Wiggins counters by moving into the clinch.
Pokrovskii is trying to pull guard but Wiggins turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wiggins misses with an elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Wiggins throws an elbow but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yegor Pokrovskii dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cleveland Wiggins's cut.
That's time! Wiggins's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Pokrovskii darts in and clinches Wiggins up against the cage.
Pokrovskii stalling the fight.
Pokrovskii tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Wiggins smiles and moves away.
Yegor Pokrovskii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wiggins dives in for a single leg takedown but Pokrovskii sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Wiggins fails with a takedown attempt.
Cleveland Wiggins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Pokrovskii has closed the distance and engaged Wiggins in a clinch.
Pokrovskii has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pokrovskii just leaning against Wiggins, taking a breather.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pokrovskii prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cleveland Wiggins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wiggins blocks an elbow strike.
Pokrovskii fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Pokrovskii manages to pull guard.
Pokrovskii wants to stand but Wiggins is controlling the position.

Pokrovskii had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wiggins defends it easily.

Pokrovskii has his feet on Wiggins's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Pokrovskii pushes Wiggins up against the cage in a clinch.

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

Pokrovskii clinches up with Wiggins and pushes him back against the cage.
Wiggins takes a knee to the side of the body.
Pokrovskii tries to circle away but Wiggins has him pinned against the cage.
Pokrovskii fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Pokrovskii is trying to force a seperation but Wiggins has the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pokrovskii with an attempt at a knee that misses.

Pokrovskii manages to pull guard.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Pokrovskii. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Pokrovskii is breathing heavily.
Pokrovskii trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Pokrovskii doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Pokrovskii manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Pokrovskii jumps guard but Wiggins stands there with Pokrovskii around his waist. Pokrovskii gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Pokrovskii jumps guard but Wiggins turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
The referee is keeping an eye on Wiggins - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wiggins is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Pokrovskii's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pokrovskii lands a two punch combo.

Pokrovskii closes the distance and clinches.
Pokrovskii blocks a body shot from Wiggins.
A right hand to the body from Pokrovskii.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pokrovskii can't break the clinch.
Pokrovskii tries to break free but Wiggins pushes him back against the cage.
Wiggins wants to take the fight to the mat but Pokrovskii manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yegor Pokrovskii showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Cleveland Wiggins's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Wiggins leaves Pokrovskii with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wiggins shoots for a takedown but Pokrovskii saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pokrovskii will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wiggins tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Pokrovskii manages to circle out of the way.
Pokrovskii throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wiggins fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pokrovskii avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pokrovskii misses with a takedown attempt - Wiggins sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cleveland Wiggins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yegor Pokrovskii.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pokrovskii instigates a clinch.
Wiggins misses with a shot to the kidneys.

Wiggins lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Pokrovskii pushes Wiggins off but Wiggins dives into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pokrovskii wants to control but Wiggins postures up.
Wiggins is putting a hurting on Pokrovskii here, landing some big shots from side control.
Pokrovskii tries to buck Wiggins off but Wiggins is having none of it.
Pokrovskii takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pokrovskii is trying to buck Wiggins off.
Wiggins throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Pokrovskii tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wiggins working away.
Pokrovskii defending against the ground and pound.
Pokrovskii is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wiggins working the ground and pound from side control.
Wiggins cracks Pokrovskii with a big right hand but Pokrovskii just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Wiggins landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Yegor Pokrovskii has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pokrovskii strikes from the bottom but Wiggins takes advantage and advances to full mount!
Pokrovskii squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Wiggins will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pokrovskii throwing hammer fists to the chest of Wiggins. What's that going to do exactly?
Pokrovskii wants to control but Wiggins is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wiggins controlling the position easily from mount.
Pokrovskii sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Pokrovskii is looking to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wiggins prevents Pokrovskii from improving his position.
Cleveland Wiggins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yegor Pokrovskii is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Pokrovskii wants to control but Wiggins is keeping busy.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cleveland Wiggins showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pokrovskii has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yegor Pokrovskii!