PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vasili Komaroff (ranked 508 p4p, 60 weight class) and Joe Gatsby (ranked 1485 p4p, 174 weight class). Komaroff comes to the cage accompanied by Kaleida - Think. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Komaroff
vs
Gatsby

169 cm
34
151 lbs
32 - 21 - 0

178 cm
28
167 lbs
18 - 6 - 0

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World class boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 32 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vasili Komaroff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Gatsby!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Komaroff ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice takedown defense from Gatsby. No joy for Komaroff on that attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gatsby! But no joy.

Komaroff moves into the clinch.
Komaroff lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gatsby is looking for a takedown.
Komaroff lands an uppercut.
Komaroff lands an uppercut.
Gatsby has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Komaroff is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Gatsby is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Komaroff is defending well.
Vasili Komaroff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Gatsby.
Gatsby tries for a takedown. No joy.
Gatsby is trying to drag Komaroff to the mat but Komaroff just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Komaroff throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gatsby blocks it with crossed arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Komaroff has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Gatsby clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gatsby is keeping busy.
Komaroff scores with punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gatsby covering up well under a series of strikes from Komaroff.
We've been hearing good reports from Komaroff's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Gatsby manages to reverse the position and now he's in Komaroff's guard. Nice work there by Gatsby.
Komaroff working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gatsby.
Komaroff is trying to keep Gatsby in close.

Gatsby drops back looking for a leg! Komaroff is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Komaroff manages to kick Gatsby off! Gatsby jumps back into Komaroff's guard.
Gatsby stopping the sweep attempt from Komaroff.
Gatsby landing with the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Komaroff has momentary wrist control but Gatsby slips an elbow through the middle.
Komaroff is controlling Gatsby's posture.
Gatsby trying to control but Komaroff is working from the bottom.
Komaroff working a defensive guard here.
Gatsby loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gatsby stopping the sweep attempt from Komaroff.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gatsby missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gatsby trying to control but Komaroff is working from the bottom.
Komaroff tries to land a sweep but no joy.

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

Komaroff works a leg free and moves into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Komaroff sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gatsby defending well though.
Komaroff scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nice strikes from Komaroff there.
Gatsby is staying active underneath Komaroff, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Gatsby is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Komaroff pulls his head out easily.
Gatsby tries to roll over but Komaroff keeps him under control.
Komaroff lands strikes from half guard.
Komaroff takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Komaroff thows a huge punch but Gatsby dodges it nicely.

Komaroff is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gatsby doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Komaroff.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Komaroff is thwarting Gatsby's attempts to control the position.
Komaroff looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Komaroff missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Komaroff is just content to waste time from the top position. Gatsby takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Komaroff sitting in guard here, content to control.
Komaroff is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Komaroff's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vasili Komaroff dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Gatsby misses with a wild combination.
Komaroff moves out of range as Gatsby strikes.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Komaroff tests Gatsby's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Komaroff shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Komaroff shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gatsby as he avoids it easily.
Gatsby swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Komaroff wants to clinch.
Komaroff keeps Gatsby at a distance using the push kick.
A head kick misses from Komaroff.
Komaroff is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gatsby can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gatsby digs a good body shot into Komaroff's ribs.
Some wild striking there from Gatsby.
Komaroff is looking to counter with head kicks.
Vasili Komaroff is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Komaroff throws a good cross that connects.
A solid leg kick lands there for Komaroff.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gatsby avoids the head kick by Komaroff.
Gatsby tests Komaroff's chin there with a solid looking shot.

Komaroff shoots in and bounces Gatsby off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Komaroff trying to control but Gatsby is working from the bottom.

Gatsby working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Komaroff doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Komaroff manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Komaroff lands a couple of digs.
Komaroff postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Komaroff throws a strike but Gatsby rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Gatsby trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Komaroff manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gatsby manages to get himself to full guard.

Komaroff missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Gatsby working for a triangle but Komaroff defends it easily.
Komaroff is looking to work some ground and pound but Gatsby has wrist control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Komaroff trying to control the position from guard on top but Gatsby is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Komaroff looking to pass the guard.
Komaroff trying to control but Gatsby is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Komaroff postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Komaroff wants to control from the top but Gatsby keeps moving.
Komaroff chips away with some ground and pound.
Gatsby working a defensive guard here.
Gatsby is looking to sweep but instead, Komaroff has passed into half guard.

Gatsby looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Komaroff missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Komaroff sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gatsby defending well though.
Komaroff seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Komaroff missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gatsby slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gatsby tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Komaroff landing some decent shots from guard.
Komaroff is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Komaroff landing with the ground and pound.
Vasili Komaroff overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Komaroff missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Komaroff accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gatsby preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Komaroff working some strikes from top position.
Komaroff with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vasili Komaroff dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Komaroff clinches.
Komaroff is working for takedown but Gatsby is calmly controlling the position for now.
Komaroff swings wildly with an uppercut but Gatsby uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gatsby tries to score a body lock takedown but Komaroff shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gatsby is looking to take this one to the mat.
Komaroff wants to get back to striking at distance but Gatsby won't allow it.
Gatsby blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gatsby is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Vasili Komaroff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Gatsby.
Gatsby can't get the takedown.
Gatsby is trying to drag Komaroff to the mat but Komaroff just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Komaroff scores with a hook to the body.
Gatsby has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Komaroff after a bit of a struggle.
Komaroff lands a shoulder strike.
Komaroff is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gatsby tries for a takedown but Komaroff manages to get underhooks.
Gatsby takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Komaroff lands with a right to the head.

Komaroff is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Gatsby can't fight it off and eventually Komaroff manages to take the fight to the floor. Gatsby looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Komaroff lands a couple of digs.
Komaroff distracts Gatsby with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Komaroff throws a big right hand that misses.
Komaroff trying to control the position from guard on top but Gatsby is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Komaroff accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Gatsby looking for a guillotine here but Komaroff defends easily.
Komaroff is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Komaroff trying to control but Gatsby is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Komaroff accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Joe Gatsby has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gatsby avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Komaroff wants to control from the top but Gatsby keeps moving.
Gatsby is trying to keep Komaroff in close.
Gatsby avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Vasili Komaroff is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Komaroff missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Gatsby throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Komaroff stands and throws Gatsby's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Komaroff throws an elbow but Gatsby slips to the side and avoids it well.
Komaroff working away.
Komaroff wants to control but Gatsby is keeping him busy.
Komaroff has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Komaroff is landing with some decent strikes but Gatsby is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Komaroff trying to control but Gatsby is having none of it.
Gatsby sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Komaroff drops an elbow to the side of Gatsby's head.

Gatsby looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Komaroff is keen to just control but Gatsby is a slippery customer.
Komaroff is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Komaroff controlling the action here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vasili Komaroff showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Komaroff, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vasili Komaroff!
A determined Vasili Komaroff didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!