PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Egor Komarov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kuba Waras (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Egor Komarov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Komarov
vs
Waras

158 cm
21
140 lbs
1 - 7 - 0

173 cm
18
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

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 1 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Egor Komarov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kuba Waras!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Konstantin Menshow and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Komarov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Komarov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Komarov wants it to stay on the feet.

Waras moves into the clinch.
Waras has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Komarov after a bit of a struggle.
Knees in the clinch landing for Waras.

Waras manages to break the clinch.
Komarov throws a head kick but Waras moves out of range.
Komarov looks to clinch
and Waras counters with a body kick.
Waras takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Waras shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Komarov pinned against the cage. Komarov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Egor Komarov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kuba Waras.
Waras avoids the head kick by Komarov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Waras darts in and clinches Komarov up against the cage.
Komarov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Waras just stands there and leans against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Komarov is trying to break the clinch but Waras is controlling him.
Waras is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Komarov tries to circle away but Waras has him pinned against the cage.
Komarov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Waras just stands there and leans against the cage.

Waras breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Waras clinches up with Komarov and pushes him back against the cage.

Waras pulls guard.
Waras lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Komarov!
Komarov has given up his back here.
Komarov is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Waras controlling the position well here. Komarov rolled but Waras kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Komarov is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.

Waras has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.

Komarov preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Waras.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Komarov is in bad spot here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Waras is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Komarov defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Komarov is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Waras biding his time, looking for the opening.

Waras looking to break Komarov's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Komarov remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Waras will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Komarov trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Komarov tries to roll but Waras sticks to his back.

Waras is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Komarov knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Komarov for a finish.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Waras punches the canvas rather than the man.
Komarov is in bad spot here.
Waras is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Komarov is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Waras trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Komarov doesn't escape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Komarov is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kuba Waras dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Komarov throws a head kick that misses.
Waras leaves Komarov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Komarov tries to clinch but Waras moves away

and Waras counters by clinching up.

Waras breaks from the clinch.
Komarov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Waras tries to avoid it but Komarov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Waras to the ground. Waras escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Komarov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Komarov looks to score with a jab to the body but Waras is just out of range.
Waras displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Komarov throws out the jab.
Waras stuffs the takedown attempt from Komarov. Komarov gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Egor Komarov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Waras shoots for a double leg takedown but Komarov sprawls well. He's pushed Waras's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Waras tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Komarov is looking to clinch.
Komarov shoots for a double leg takedown but Waras sprawls well. He's pushed Komarov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Waras throws the left hand but Komarov avoids the punch easily.
Waras misses with a lunging right hand
and Komarov counters with a stiff right hand.
Komarov shoots in but Waras avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Komarov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Waras circles away.
Komarov could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Komarov misses with a two punch combination.
No joy there for Waras, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Waras shoots in looking for a takedown but Komarov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Waras's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Komarov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Waras.
Waras is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Waras fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Waras. No joy for Komarov on that attempt.
Waras misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Komarov shoots in looking for a takedown but Waras manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Komarov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Waras fails to land the takedown.
Waras misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Komarov shoots in but no luck this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Komarov shoots for a takedown but Waras saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Waras circles away from the clinch attempt
and Waras counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Komarov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Waras's waist but Waras gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Komarov off to one side.
Komarov throws a head kick but Waras moves out of range.
Komarov lands a body shot.
Waras throws a head kick that Komarov semi-blocks.
Waras keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Komarov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Waras pinned against the cage. Waras gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Komarov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Waras as he avoids it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Waras looks for a takedown but Komarov sprawls well.
Komarov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Komarov throws a right hand that Waras ducks under and follows up with a left that Waras also avoids with ease.
Komarov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Waras sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Komarov somewhat.
Komarov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Komarov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
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 Egor Komarov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Komarov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Waras gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Waras - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Waras is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Komarov is defending well.

Waras jumps guard.
Waras lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Komarov!
Komarov tries to hold on but Waras postures up.
Waras is landing with some decent strikes but Komarov is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Waras controlling from the full mount.
Kuba Waras has got the better of the ground game so far.
Waras's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Komarov working to try and regain half guard.
Waras sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Komarov holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Waras tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Komarov is desperately trying to improve his position but Waras has a good base and remains in mount.
Komarov tries to lock up and control but Waras gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Komarov has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
Komarov tries to break free.
Komarov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Komarov covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Komarov tries to break free.
Waras keeps control of the position easily here as Komarov tries to buck him off.

Waras patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Waras slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.

Waras is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Komarov is defending well though. Waras let's go of the attempt for now.

Komarov fending off the submission attempt from Waras.
Waras takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Waras trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Komarov doesn't escape.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Waras controlling well, preventing Komarov from escaping the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kuba Waras comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Waras 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kuba Waras!