As for the argument that Darkshine could still physically be above Bang, the argument there is a lot less objective and relies on a degree of subjectivity. Basically: Garou was 100% undeniably unconscious against Bang, whereas he was awake against Darkshine and was still only even after becoming Spiral Garou. We know that Garou is MUCH weaker when sleeping, as he didn't kill and only severely harmed PPP with a series of unrestrained blows, whereas a conscious Garou should be more than capable of one-shotting PPP, seeing as he could tank attacks from and somewhat keep up with Darkhine who casually one-shotted a transformed Bug God, who should easily be more durable than Darkshine. So conscious Garou>>>>>>>>>unconscious Garou, whereas the gap between Spiral Garou and unconscious Monster Garou is unquantifiable (not to mention unconscious Monster Garou was at first only using basic WSRSF instead of one of his more advanced styles, until later in the battle when he began adapting again), meaning that arguing Spiral Garou could actually be superior to the Monster Garou on the surface isn't as absurd as it seems (although I don't personally believe it, just sharing the argument).
I think the first paragraph is definitely something that could be applied, but the second paragraph is something I just wanted to share. Thoughts?