PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Nil Sorsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Egor Komarov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nil Sorsky has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Sorsky
vs
Komarov

177 cm
22
130 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

158 cm
21
140 lbs
0 - 6 - 0

Good takedowns
Great elbows
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nil Sorsky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Egor Komarov!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Illya Tyunina and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Komarov misses with a head kick.
Good shot there by Komarov.

Komarov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sorsky is trying to drag Komarov to the mat but Komarov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Komarov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

Komarov has picked Sorsky up - he's going for a ride! Komarov dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Komarov content to control rather than advance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Komarov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Komarov wants to pass to mount but Sorsky is defending the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Egor Komarov.
Komarov shoots in looking for a takedown. Sorsky tries to sprawl out of it but Komarov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sorsky manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

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.
Komarov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

Komarov darts in and clinches Sorsky up against the cage.
Sorsky wants a takedown.
Komarov missing with knees to the body.
Komarov should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Sorsky is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Komarov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nil Sorsky. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Komarov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sorsky smiles and moves away.
Sorsky closes the distance looking to clinch

and Komarov counters by clinching up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Komarov is trying to pull guard but Sorsky turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Sorsky really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Komarov tries to pull guard but Sorsky holds him up against the cage and eventually Komarov drops back down to his feet.

Komarov pulls guard effortlessly.
Komarov trying to keep a closed guard but Sorsky is proving a slippery customer.

Komarov has his foot on Sorsky's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sorsky works his way back into a safe position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Komarov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sorsky is one step ahead there.
Komarov controlling Sorsky's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Egor Komarov dominated that round.
That's time! Sorsky's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Horrible takedown by Komarov or perhaps it was just good defense by Sorsky which made him look bad.
Komarov closes the distance and clinches up with Sorsky, looking for a takedown. Komarov pushes Sorsky against the cage but Sorsky circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Komarov tries for a takedown but Sorsky circles away easily

and Sorsky holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Nil Sorsky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Egor Komarov.
Komarov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Sorsky has Komarov pressed against the cage, preventing Komarov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sorsky avoids the elbow strike from Komarov, against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sorsky avoids a wild elbow strike from Komarov.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Komarov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sorsky has him pressed against the cage.
Komarov wants to get back to striking at distance but Sorsky won't allow it.
Komarov taking a breather.
Sorsky blocks a body shot from Komarov.
Komarov tries to pull guard but Sorsky forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Komarov tries to pull guard but Sorsky forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sorsky tries for a takedown but Komarov manages to get underhooks.
Komarov is pressed up against the cage. Sorsky has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Komarov down to the mat. Komarov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Komarov gets a clinch.
Komarov wants to take the fight to the mat but Sorsky manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Komarov jumps guard but Sorsky turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Komarov fails to pull guard.
Komarov jumps guard but Sorsky turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Komarov is trying to break free.
Komarov can't break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Komarov pulls guard.
Sorsky prevents Komarov from getting back to his feet.
Komarov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Komarov controls Sorsky momentarily but Sorsky frees himself.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Egor Komarov hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Komarov tries for a takedown but Sorsky sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sorsky tries to close the distance and clinch up but Komarov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Komarov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sorsky paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Komarov throws a body kick, spinning off balance

and Sorsky counters by moving into the clinch.
Komarov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sorsky pulls his leg out and moves away.
Komarov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sorsky sprawls well. Sorsky wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Komarov gets slowly back to his feet.
Egor Komarov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sorsky tries to close the distance and clinch but Komarov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Egor Komarov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

A low kick from Komarov is predictable there

and Sorsky counters by moving into the clinch.
Komarov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Komarov can't break the clinch.
Komarov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sorsky prevents Komarov from breaking the clinch.
Komarov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sorsky avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Komarov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sorsky gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Komarov tries to circle away but Sorsky has him pinned against the cage.
Komarov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nil Sorsky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Egor Komarov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sorsky as Komarov tries to tie him up.
Komarov is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Komarov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sorsky is defending well.
Sorsky drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Sorsky turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Sorsky manages to end up in side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Komarov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Sorsky's best efforts.
Komarov trying to control here.
Komarov is looking to improve his position.
Komarov is trying to control but can't.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Komarov is not content to let Sorsky control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Egor Komarov has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
A punch lands to the side of Sorsky 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Komarov misses with a takedown attempt

and Sorsky counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Komarov is pressed up against the cage. Sorsky has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Komarov down to the mat. Komarov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Komarov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sorsky pinned against the cage. Sorsky gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sorsky stuffs the takedown attempt from Komarov. Komarov gets slowly back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Komarov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sorsky pinned against the cage. Sorsky gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nil Sorsky is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Komarov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Komarov moves in looking to clinch but Sorsky pushes him off.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Egor Komarov.
Well Komarov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Egor Komarov!