PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nikac Komitata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Krzysztof Sobieski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Komitata
vs
Sobieski

221 cm
18
260 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
19
260 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Cobra Kai Nutrition (St. Pete's Best)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nikac Komitata!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Krzysztof Sobieski!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Illya Tyunina and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sobieski misses with an uppercut. Komitata saw that one coming.
Komitata really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sobieski closes the distance and clinches up with Komitata, looking for a takedown. Sobieski pushes Komitata against the ropes but Komitata circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Komitata throws a head kick that Sobieski semi-blocks.

Sobieski fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Komitata, pushing him back against the ropes.
Komitata throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sobieski blocks it with crossed arms.
Sobieski drops down looking for an ankle pick but Komitata pulls his leg out and moves away.
Sobieski circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sobieski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A head kick misses from Komitata.
Sobieski shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nikac Komitata has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Krzysztof Sobieski.
Komitata tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Sobieski paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sobieski tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Komitata swivels and escapes.
Komitata takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Komitata stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Komitata wants it to stay on the feet.
Komitata plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

It looks like Krzysztof Sobieski has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sobieski shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Komitata pinned against the cage. Komitata gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Krzysztof Sobieski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sobieski thows a left - swing and a miss!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobieski fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sobieski shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Komitata displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sobieski.
Sobieski on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Komitata. Komitata obviously looking to wear him down.
Nikac Komitata is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sobieski looks gassed!
Komitata scoring well with a low kick there.

Komitata rushes Sobieski and presses him up against the ropes.
Komitata scores with a knee to the head.
Sobieski goes for a takedown attempt but Komitata pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Komitata lands a high kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Komitata throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sobieski circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sobieski takes a kick to the side of the head.

Komitata rushes Sobieski and presses him up against the ropes.
Komitata landing knees to the head.
Komitata landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sobieski takes a knee right on the jaw!
Komitata lands a knee to the head.
Komitata landing knees to the head.
Komitata scores a nice knee to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Komitata takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Komitata landing knees to the head.
Komitata gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sobieski.
Komitata with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Komitata scores a nice knee to the body.
Komitata leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Komitata with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Komitata using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Komitata stops a takedown attempt from Sobieski.
Komitata stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Sobieski is trying desperately to land a takedown but Komitata is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Sobieski.
Komitata unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Komitata stops a takedown attempt from Sobieski.
Sobieski wants a takedown but no success here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Komitata avoiding damage.
Komitata is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sobieski is keeping busy.
Komitata connects with a knee to the head.
Komitata is stalling here.
Sobieski has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Komitata avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Komitata connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sobieski's face.
Komitata utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Komitata scores with a knee to the head.
Sobieski wants a takedown but no success here.
Komitata is pushing Sobieski up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Komitata scores a nice knee to the body.
Sobieski goes for a takedown in the clinch but Komitata prevents it.
Sobieski tries to pull guard but Komitata won't allow it.
Komitata connects with a knee to the head.
Sobieski is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Komitata pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Komitata using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Komitata connects with a knee to the head.
Sobieski is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Komitata scores with a knee to the head.
Sobieski takes a knee right on the jaw!
Komitata lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Komitata is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sobieski is keeping busy.
Komitata throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sobieski blocks it with crossed arms.
Sobieski changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Komitata fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sobieski fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Komitata looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Komitata lands with a slapping head kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A combination from Sobieski does no damage.

Sobieski scores a takedown into full mount!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Sobieski punching from mount but Komitata doing a good job of avoiding damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nikac Komitata dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Krzysztof Sobieski's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Komitata connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sobieski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Krzysztof Sobieski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sobieski throws a looping overhand right but Komitata ducks down to avoid it.
Sobieski blocks a head kick by Komitata.
Sobieski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sobieski fails with a takedown attempt.
Sobieski shoots for a double leg takedown but Komitata sprawls well. He's pushed Sobieski's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sobieski scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A head kick from Komitata lands but Sobieski takes it in his stride.

Sobieski gets the takedown into side control.
Komitata is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sobieski's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Komitata avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sobieski.
Sobieski throwing shots but Komitata is blocking nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Komitata is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Sobieski wants to pass the guard but Komitata is defending well.
Komitata trying to hold on to Sobieski's head to control him but Sobieski postures up.
Sobieski thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sobieski throws a strike but Komitata avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Sobieski is working Komitata over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sobieski stopping the sweep attempt from Komitata.
Komitata has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

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 is looking to work some ground and pound but Komitata has wrist control.
Komitata seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Komitata trying to control the position.
Komitata working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sobieski.
Komitata trying to keep a closed guard but Sobieski is proving a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sobieski throws a big right hand that misses.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Sobieski shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sobieski showed some decent athleticism there.
Komitata is looking to improve his position.
Komitata taking some punishment here, with Sobieski in his half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Sobieski not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Komitata is trying to maintain the position but Sobieski is very close to passing his half guard.
Komitata is pressing down on Sobieski's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sobieski wants to control from the top but Komitata keeps moving.
Sobieski looking to sit in guard and control but Komitata gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Sobieski tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Komitata stands and steps away. Sobieski gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Komitata keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nikac Komitata has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Krzysztof Sobieski.
Sobieski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Nikac Komitata will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Krzysztof Sobieski's cut.
That's time! Komitata's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

No luck with that takedown attempt from Sobieski.
Sobieski shoots in for a takedown but Komitata shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sobieski tries for a takedown but Komitata sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nikac Komitata has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Krzysztof Sobieski.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Komitata, right into the meat.

Komitata clinches up against the ropes.
Sobieski is working for takedown but Komitata is calmly controlling the position for now.
Komitata scores with a knee to the head.
Komitata landing knees to the head.
The referee calls for Komitata to work.
A knee to the head by Komitata.
Komitata lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Knees to the body from Komitata.
Komitata lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Komitata landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Komitata lands a knee to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobieski is working for takedown but Komitata is calmly controlling the position for now.
Sobieski goes for a takedown in the clinch but Komitata prevents it.
Komitata prevents the takedown attempt.
Komitata lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Komitata trying to stall but Sobieski improves his position.
Komitata is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sobieski can do to turn this around?
Sobieski wants a takedown but no success here.
Komitata lands a knee to the head.
Komitata with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Komitata prevents the takedown attempt.
Komitata scores with a knee to the head.
Komitata taking a breather.
Sobieski is working for takedown but Komitata is calmly controlling the position for now.
Komitata with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Sobieski can't get the takedown.
Komitata with a knee to the head.
Sobieski wants a takedown.
Sobieski tries to score a body lock takedown but Komitata shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Komitata is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Komitata misses with a knee to the head.
Sobieski drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Komitata with a knee to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sobieski drops down looking for an ankle pick but Komitata pulls his leg out and moves away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Komitata.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sobieski is defended easily by Komitata.
Komitata with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A slapping body kick lands there for Komitata.

Komitata gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Komitata with a knee to the head.
Komitata landing knees to the head.
Sobieski's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Komitata with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

Sobieski is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Komitata can't fight it off and eventually Sobieski manages to take the fight to the floor. Komitata looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Komitata is edging up against the ropes. He's using the ropes to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sobieski is trying to drag Komitata to the mat but Komitata just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Komitata lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Komitata lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Komitata looking to slow down the pace here.
Sobieski fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Komitata lands a good knee to the midsection. Sobieski won't want to take too many of those.

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.

Komitata explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
A nice inside leg kick there by Komitata. That's going to slow Sobieski down.
Sobieski shoots in for a double leg but Komitata sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sobieski shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nikac Komitata is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Komitata stops a takedown attempt from Sobieski.
Nikac Komitata has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sobieski wants a takedown.
Komitata with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Komitata with a knee to the head.
Komitata landing knees to the head.
Sobieski tries for a takedown but Komitata manages to get underhooks.
Komitata using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Komitata - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Komitata landing knees to the head.
Komitata looking to slow down the pace here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Komitata prevents the takedown attempt.
Krzysztof Sobieski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sobieski is working for takedown but Komitata is calmly controlling the position for now.
Komitata connects with a knee to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nikac Komitata showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Komitata, 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nikac Komitata!