PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Krzysztof Sobieski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Last Fight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Sobieski
vs
Fight

190 cm
19
260 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

197 cm
20
227 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Intelligent

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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Krzysztof Sobieski!
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, Last Fight!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Illya Tyunina and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fight uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sobieski.
Fight shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sobieski but Sobieski pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Fight tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sobieski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sobieski stuffs the takedown attempt from Fight. Fight gets slowly back to his feet.
Fight doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

Sobieski moves into the clinch successfully.
Fight wants to break the clinch but can't.

Fight manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Fight looks gassed!
Sobieski with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fight preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sobieski is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sobieski content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sobieski postures up in Fight's guard and throws a big left but Fight blocks it.
Sobieski is looking to work some ground and pound but Fight has wrist control.
Sobieski with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sobieski postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sobieski trying to control but Fight is working from the bottom.
Sobieski knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fight on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobieski landing some decent shots from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fight is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sobieski distracts Fight with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sobieski scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sobieski won't allow Fight to get back to his feet.
Sobieski lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sobieski works over Fight with some ground and pound from guard.
Sobieski won't allow Fight to get back to his feet.
Sobieski wants to pass the guard but Fight is keeping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sobieski postures up in Fight's guard and throws a big left but Fight blocks it.
Fight wants to stand and escape but Sobieski is having none of it.

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

Sobieski shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Fight napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Fight is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Sobieski postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Sobieski in side control, throwing shots but Fight defends.
Sobieski in side control, throwing shots but Fight defends.

Fight sneaks out the side door and pushes Sobieski away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Fight tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fight has a takedown stuffed.
Krzysztof Sobieski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Last Fight.
Sobieski takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fight fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sobieski avoids it really well and circles away.
Sobieski misses with a wild body shot.
Krzysztof Sobieski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sobieski shoots in but no luck this time.
Fight throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Fight tries to clinch up but Sobieski circles away and keeps his distance.
Fight displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sobieski.
Sobieski tries to clinch but Fight moves out of range.

Fight gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sobieski goes for a takedown attempt but Fight pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Sobieski takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Fight swats away the attempt to clinch by Sobieski.
Sobieski misses with a takedown
and Fight finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sobieski swings for the body but Fight moves out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fight is defended easily by Sobieski.

Sobieski moves into range and clinches up with Fight.
Fight is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

Sobieski gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Fight is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sobieski works over Fight with some ground and pound from guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fight is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Krzysztof Sobieski dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Fight moves in looking to clinch but Sobieski pushes him off.
Fight bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sobieski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Sobieski crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Fight - the referee stops the clock and Sobieski gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Fight. Sobieski manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Fight is looking to clinch.
Fight looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sobieski takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Fight tries for a takedown but Sobieski sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sobieski lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sobieski will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Sobieski darts in trying to clinch
and Fight counters with a good, hard body kick but Sobieski shrugs it off.
No luck for Fight with that takedown attempt.
Krzysztof Sobieski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Last Fight.
No luck for Sobieski with that takedown attempt.
Last Fight is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobieski clinches but Fight breaks the clinch

and Fight counters with a takedown into side control.

Fight has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Sobieski takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

Sobieski drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sobieski works over Fight with some ground and pound from guard.
Sobieski is looking to work some ground and pound but Fight has wrist control.
Sobieski stops Fight from standing up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sobieski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sobieski throwing strikes from guard but Fight blocks nicely.

Fight pushes Sobieski off and scrambles back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sobieski tries to clinch but Fight moves away

and Fight counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Sobieski!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Fight gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Sobieski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sobieski tries to clinch up but Fight circles away and keeps his distance.

Sobieski is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Fight's half guard.
Sobieski thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Fight to regain full guard.
Sobieski throwing strikes from guard but Fight blocks nicely.
Sobieski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fight swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sobieski postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fight scores with a head kick.
Fight wants to clinch up but Sobieski keeps it at a distance.

Sobieski bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Sobieski prevents Fight from escaping the position.
Sobieski postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Fight taking punishment in the form of punches.
Sobieski is working Fight over with some ground and pound from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fight is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Sloppy strikes there by Sobieski.
Sobieski working the ground and pound.
Fight taking punishment in the form of punches.
Fight is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fight is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Fight is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Sobieski has just dragged him back down to the mat.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Sobieski scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fight scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fight ducks under a wild hook from Sobieski.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fight.
Fight scores with a push kick.
Fight fails with an attempt to clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fight. That's going to slow Sobieski down.
Sobieski tries to clinch
and Fight counters with a flying knee. Nice.

Sobieski shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Sobieski was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Sobieski connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Last Fight will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!

Sobieski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fight swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fight fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sobieski tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Fight counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Knees to the body from Fight.
Fight is working for takedown but Sobieski is calmly controlling the position for now.
Fight wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fight prevents a takedown attempt there.

Fight breaks from the clinch.
Fight throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Sobieski comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Fight instigates a clinch.
Sobieski wants a takedown.
Fight is trying to maintain a safe position but Sobieski gets an underhook and turns Fight into the cage.
Sobieski has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Fight is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Krzysztof Sobieski. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Sobieski turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Sobieski manages to end up in side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sobieski creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Fight sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobieski throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Fight works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Fight is trying to stand up here but Sobieski is controlling him well.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Sobieski connects with a nice short shot to Fight's temple.
Sobieski prevents Fight from standing back up.
Sobieski scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Fight blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sobieski.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Sobieski closes the distance and pushes Fight back into the cage.
Sobieski is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Fight gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Fight is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sobieski gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Fight has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sobieski jumps guard but Fight stands there with Sobieski around his waist. Sobieski gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sobieski is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Fight is pressed up against the cage. Sobieski has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fight down to the mat. Fight avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sobieski.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fight.
Fight wants to clinch.

Sobieski gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fight gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sobieski.

Fight decides to pull guard.
Fight wants to stand but Sobieski is controlling the position.
Sobieski slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sobieski postures up in Fight's guard and throws a big left but Fight blocks it.
Sobieski lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sobieski prevents Fight from getting back to his feet.
Sobieski lands a couple of digs.
Sobieski throwing strikes from guard but Fight blocks nicely.
Fight keeping moving, preventing Sobieski from controlling successfully.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nice sprawl there from Sobieski as Fight shoots in.

Fight gets caught flat footed, as Sobieski shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Sobieski chips away with some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sobieski postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sobieski prevents Fight from getting back to his feet.
Sobieski cracks Fight with a solid left hand.
Sobieski distracts Fight with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sobieski scoring with punches to the head and body.
Fight wants to stand and escape but Sobieski is having none of it.
Sobieski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Krzysztof Sobieski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Sobieski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fight tries to clinch up.
Sobieski shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fight sprawls well. Fight wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sobieski gets slowly back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Krzysztof Sobieski showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sobieski has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Krzysztof Sobieski!