PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Joey De Andreas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sorgi Kartov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). De Andreas comes into the arena with Rocky blaring out of the sound system. Kartov is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Coal Chamber - Loco. 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.

De Andreas
vs
Kartov

175 cm
28
155 lbs
12 - 10 - 0

172 cm
29
157 lbs
12 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

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Adam's NORTHERN WILD

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 12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joey De Andreas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sorgi Kartov!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Kartov does no damage.
De Andreas fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

De Andreas feints and as Kartov raises his hands in defense, De Andreas changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
De Andreas throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
De Andreas throws a strike but Kartov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kartov pushes down on De Andreas's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kartov wants to pass the guard but De Andreas is defending well.

De Andreas looking for submissions off his back.
De Andreas trying to hold on to Kartov's head to control him but Kartov postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kartov tries to stand but his hand is stuck under De Andreas.

De Andreas looking for submissions off his back.
Kartov trying to control from half guard but De Andreas is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Andreas controlling the position well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kartov passes into side control, despite De Andreas's attempt to control the position.
Kartov working away.
Kartov tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
De Andreas struggling a bit here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Andreas sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

De Andreas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kartov pulls his head out easily.

De Andreas looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Kartov pushes past his half guard into mount!
Kartov prevents De Andreas from getting the reversal.

Kartov is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Kartov throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
De Andreas moves out of range as Kartov throws a body kick.
Kartov looking to land some kicks to the body here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kartov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by De Andreas.
Kartov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kartov leaves De Andreas with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kartov throws a leg kick but De Andreas moved away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Andreas looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey De Andreas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kartov lands a nice leg kick that just misses De Andreas's sensitive parts.
De Andreas is breathing heavily.
De Andreas fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kartov looks for the body kick but De Andreas saw that one coming.
Kartov cracks the inside of De Andreas's front leg.
Kartov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Andreas moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sorgi Kartov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Kartov stuns De Andreas with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kartov - that will leave a mark!
Kartov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
De Andreas steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kartov. That one must have hurt.
Kartov lands a body shot.
De Andreas tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kartov looks to land a combination but De Andreas avoids it well.
Kartov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed De Andreas momentarily.
Sorgi Kartov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kartov jabs De Andreas right on the nose. De Andreas blinks but takes it well.
A solid body kick from Kartov.
Kartov cracks the inside of De Andreas's front leg.
Kartov lands a nice leg kick that just misses De Andreas's sensitive parts.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kartov scores with a leg kick.
Joey De Andreas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kartov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Andreas was well out of range. Poor timing from Kartov.
Kartov loads up on a big right hand but De Andreas slips the punch.
Kartov throws the kick towards the body but De Andreas avoids it.
Kartov clobbers De Andreas with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kartov misses with a body kick.
De Andreas is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kartov. That's going to slow De Andreas down.
Kartov throws a leg kick

and De Andreas counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kartov manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

Kartov stands up from mount. Strange move.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kartov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kartov scores with a nice body kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kartov, right into the meat.
Kartov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on De Andreas. That did some damage!
De Andreas takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kartov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and De Andreas has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kartov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kartov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and De Andreas has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sorgi Kartov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kartov - that will leave a mark!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kartov.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Andreas with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kartov to score with a decent uppercut.
De Andreas blocks a leg kick.
De Andreas closes the distance and clinches up with Kartov, looking for a takedown. De Andreas pushes Kartov against the cage but Kartov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kartov tries a head kick but it misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kartov.
Kartov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kartov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
De Andreas is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kartov thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on De Andreas if he has to take too many more of those.
Kartov throws a push kick but De Andreas slaps the foot to one side.
Kartov misses with a jab, cross combination.
De Andreas avoids a kick to the body.
Sorgi Kartov seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kartov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and De Andreas has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
De Andreas on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A bone on bone clash there as De Andreas blocks the leg kick.
De Andreas shoots in for a takedown but Kartov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
De Andreas fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey De Andreas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That kick from Kartov tenderised De Andreas's leg. De Andreas is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kartov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kartov.
Kartov misses with a low kick as De Andreas jumps back.
De Andreas takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sorgi Kartov 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 fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches De Andreas on the side of the head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kartov.
De Andreas will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Kartov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kartov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kartov's jab looks to have found its range, popping De Andreas under the eye.
Kartov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
De Andreas looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kartov lands a glancing blow to the side of De Andreas's head.
Kartov throws a nice head kick!

De Andreas is rocked!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kartov lands a brutal head kick. De Andreas looks out on his feet and Kartov throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Sorgi Kartov!
Sorgi Kartov made sure to mention his sponsor, Charlie Wang's Nutrition and 95 % Laundry in his post fight interview.