PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Saboh Soth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Koray Omer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Koray Omer has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Soth
vs
Omer

225 cm
25
275 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

195 cm
26
253 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Good knees
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Saboh Soth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Koray Omer!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Vladimir Khabensky and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Omer. Those never looked like landing.
Soth tries to clinch up but Omer circles away and keeps his distance.

Soth gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Soth connects with a nasty looking knee right to Omer's face.
A shot in the inside from Soth.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Soth.
Soth comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

It looks like Koray Omer has been cut.
A short right from Soth on the inside.
Soth has Omer pressed against the cage, preventing Omer from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Soth taking a breather.
Soth scores with a nice hook to the head.
Omer takes an elbow to the forehead.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Soth's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Soth lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Omer takes a shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Soth creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Soth lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Soth.
Soth with a knee to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Soth lands an elbow that stopped Omer in his tracks for a moment.
Soth lands a hook to the side of the head.
Soth content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Soth lands a body punch.
Soth stops a takedown attempt from Omer.
Soth connects with a nasty looking knee right to Omer's face.
Omer looks winded!
Soth with a knee to the head.
Soth lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Omer is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Soth working Omer over with knees to the body.
Soth has Omer pushed against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Soth.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Nice body punch from Soth.
Soth lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nice elbow from Soth.
Soth scores with a nice hook to the head.
Omer takes an elbow to the forehead.
Omer jumps guard but Soth turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Saboh Soth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Koray Omer.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Soth.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Soth.
A right hook to the body lands for Soth.
A hook to the body from Soth.
Soth stalls.
Soth lands a shoulder strike.
Soth lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Soth.
A knee to the head by Soth.
The referee calls for Soth to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Soth.
Omer wants to break the clinch but can't.
Soth lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Soth with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Soth scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Soth stalling the fight.
Soth lands an uppercut.
Soth stalling against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Soth.
Soth lands a knee to the head.
Soth working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Soth slows down the pace here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Soth.
Soth really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Still in the clinch, Soth scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Soth lands a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Soth creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Omer takes an elbow to the temple.
Omer is trying to pull guard but Soth turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Soth connects with a nasty looking knee right to Omer's face.
Soth connects with a knee to the head.
Soth lands with a left to the head.
Soth comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Soth lands a good knee to the midsection. Omer won't want to take too many of those.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Soth scores with a knee to the head.
Soth lands with a light punch inside.
Soth comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Soth lands a knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Saboh Soth dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Koray Omer's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Omer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Saboh Soth is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Soth fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Omer, pushing him back against the cage.
Soth stops a takedown attempt from Omer.
Omer takes a knee right on the jaw!
Soth works on Omer's body with a couple of short punches.
Soth stalling against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Soth.
Soth scores with a shot to the side of Omer's head.
A knee to the head by Soth.
Soth stalls.
Soth presses Omer against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Soth lands a hook that snaps the head of Omer backwards.
Omer is breathing heavily.
Omer takes a shot to the head.
Soth will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Omer up against the cage.
Soth lands a knee to the head.
Soth is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Omer can do to turn this around?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Soth lands an elbow inside that Omer shrugs off.
Omer being controlled against the cage.
Soth connects with a nasty looking knee right to Omer's face.
Omer is looking for a takedown.
Nice body punch from Soth.
A left hand lands to the body for Soth.
Soth working some nice short punches in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Soth creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Soth works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Soth putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Omer in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Soth taking a breather.
Soth lands with a short shot to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soth controlling the action here for a moment.
Soth is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Soth landing knees to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Soth takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Saboh Soth has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Soth lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Soth avoiding damage.
Omer takes a knee right on the jaw!
Omer wants to stall.
Soth with a knee to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Soth.
A nice right hand lands inside from Soth.
Soth leaning his opponent against the cage.
Soth with a knee to the head.
Omer is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Saboh Soth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Koray Omer.
Soth scores with a knee to the head.
Soth connects with a knee to the head.
Soth stalling in the clinch.
Omer takes a knee right on the jaw!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Saboh Soth.

Soth moves into the clinch successfully.
Soth connects with a nasty looking knee right to Omer's face.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Omer wants to break the clinch but can't.
Soth taking a breather.
A head punch on the inside from Omer fails to land.
A knee to the head by Soth.
Omer goes for a takedown attempt but Soth pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Soth closes the distance and pushes Omer back into the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Soth lands a right hand.
Omer has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Soth is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Soth lands a shot to the body.
Soth lands a hook that snaps the head of Omer backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Saboh Soth dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Koray Omer's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Soth has Omer up against the cage in a clinch.
Soth working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Soth landing knees to the head.
Soth lands a left hand that snaps the head of Omer backwards.
Omer has Soth pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Soth manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Soth with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Soth lands an uppercut.
Soth landing knees to the head.
Soth is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Good body shot from Soth.
Soth scores with a shoulder strike.
Soth just leaning against Omer, taking a breather.
Omer takes an elbow to the temple.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The referee is keeping an eye on Soth - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Soth.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Soth.
Omer takes a knee to the side of the body.
Soth lands an elbow that stopped Omer in his tracks for a moment.
Soth lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Soth lands a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Soth.
Omer is trying to pull guard but Soth has him pressed against the cage.
Soth connects with a nasty looking knee right to Omer's face.
Soth leaning his opponent against the cage.
Omer is working for takedown but Soth is calmly controlling the position for now.
Saboh Soth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Koray Omer.
Soth controlling the action here for a moment.
Knees in the clinch landing for Soth.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Soth.
Soth effectively controlling the action here.
Omer drops down looking for an ankle pick but Soth pulls his leg out and moves away.

Soth closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Omer is trying to break the clinch but Soth has him pressed against the cage.
Come on Soth - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Soth lands a right hand that snaps the head of Omer backwards.
Soth gets through Omer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Soth stalling.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Soth.
Soth lands a body punch.
Soth scores with a knee to the head.
Soth lands a nice shot to the body.
Soth scores with a knee to the head.
Soth scores with a nice hook to the head.
Soth lands an elbow inside that Omer shrugs off.
Soth lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Omer is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Soth lands a knee to the head.
Omer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Soth.
Omer tries for a takedown but Soth manages to get underhooks.
A right hand to the body from Soth.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soth seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Soth landing knees to the head.
Omer has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Soth is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Omer wants to get back to striking at distance but Soth won't allow it.
Soth lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Knees to the body from Soth.
Soth landing knees to the head.
Omer is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Soth to keep the fight standing.
Omer takes a shot to the head.
Soth working Omer over with knees to the body.
Koray Omer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Soth tries to work over Omer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Soth lands a right hand.
Omer fails to pull guard.
Omer takes a knee right on the jaw!
Saboh Soth is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Soth gets underhooks to prevent Omer's takedown attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Saboh Soth showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Soth has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 30:26
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:26
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saboh Soth!
A determined Saboh Soth 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!