PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sorgi Kartov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Janusz Niekonieczny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kartov comes to the cage accompanied by Coal Chamber - Loco. Niekonieczny has chosen Metallica - Ride The Lightning as his entrance music. 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.

Kartov
vs
Niekonieczny

172 cm
26
157 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

164 cm
25
153 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
KO power

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Pitbull Pro Fight Food + laundering service

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sorgi Kartov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Janusz Niekonieczny!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Valeri Chadov and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the body from Kartov misses

and Niekonieczny counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Niekonieczny is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kartov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Niekonieczny.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Niekonieczny thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kartov's head.
Niekonieczny missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kartov trying to control but Niekonieczny postures up.
Niekonieczny missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Niekonieczny wants to free his trapped foot but Kartov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Niekonieczny has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Niekonieczny thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kartov's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kartov wants to get back to his feet.
Niekonieczny lands strikes from half guard.
Niekonieczny throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Niekonieczny missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Niekonieczny is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kartov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kartov is not content to let Niekonieczny control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kartov moves into full guard.
Niekonieczny trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Niekonieczny trying to control but Kartov is working from the bottom.

Niekonieczny is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kartov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kartov has escaped and now he's on top!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Niekonieczny 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.

Niekonieczny working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kartov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kartov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Niekonieczny 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.

That's four 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.

Niekonieczny working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kartov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kartov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Niekonieczny looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Janusz Niekonieczny dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

A shot to the body from Kartov misses

and Niekonieczny counters by moving into the clinch.
Kartov tries to pull guard but Niekonieczny won't allow it.
A right handed body shot lands from Niekonieczny.
Kartov is looking to break free of the clinch but Niekonieczny has double underhooks.

Niekonieczny successfully pulls guard.
Kartov trying to control but Niekonieczny is working from the bottom.
Niekonieczny tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niekonieczny is pulling down on Kartov's head to control his posture.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Kartov stopping the sweep attempt from Niekonieczny.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sorgi Kartov has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Kartov avoids the body shot from Niekonieczny.
Kartov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Niekonieczny manages to avoid it.
Niekonieczny dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Kartov enables Niekonieczny to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kartov manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Niekonieczny throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kartov keeping moving, preventing Niekonieczny from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Niekonieczny throwing strikes from guard but Kartov blocks nicely.
Niekonieczny in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Niekonieczny looking to pass the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Niekonieczny accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Niekonieczny prevents Kartov from getting back to his feet.
Niekonieczny wants to control from the top but Kartov keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Niekonieczny working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kartov's head.
Niekonieczny stays in close to Kartov's body and controls the position.
Niekonieczny pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kartov is keeping the position for now.
Kartov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Niekonieczny is controlling him.
Niekonieczny throws a strike but Kartov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's four 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.
Niekonieczny pulls Kartov in close to his closed guard and prevents Kartov from doing any damage or advancing position.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kartov throws a sloppy body shot

and Niekonieczny counters with a shoot takedown. Kartov fights it but they end up in guard.
Niekonieczny trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Niekonieczny postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Janusz Niekonieczny showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Kartov keeps the fight on the outside.
Kartov throws a lazy body kick

and Niekonieczny counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kartov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Niekonieczny dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Niekonieczny.
Niekonieczny fails to pull the fight into his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kartov is looking to break free of the clinch but Niekonieczny has double underhooks.
Niekonieczny is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sorgi Kartov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Janusz Niekonieczny.
Niekonieczny pressing his opponent against the cage.

Niekonieczny gets control of Kartov's arms and successfully pulls guard. Niekonieczny will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Niekonieczny tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Niekonieczny throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kartov wanted to stand there but Niekonieczny had control of the position.
Niekonieczny not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Niekonieczny is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kartov is aware though and is defending well.
Niekonieczny not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kartov trying to control the position from guard on top but Niekonieczny is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Niekonieczny looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Kartov is defending well. Niekonieczny quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Kartov has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Niekonieczny celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Janusz Niekonieczny!