PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Nti (ranked 1033 p4p, 748 weight class) and Jan Sobieski (ranked 144 p4p, 103 weight class). Sobieski has chosen Karnivool - Lifelike as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Nti
vs
Sobieski

172 cm
33
200
27 - 10 - 0

199 cm
27
222
12 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing
Vegan Gains

Fenrir Fightgear - Anno 2013

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Samuel Nti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jan Sobieski!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nti takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nti closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.

It looks like Samuel Nti has been cut.
Sobieski works over Nti's head and body with a nice combination.
Nti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nti throwing a counter right hand but Sobieski manages to avoid it.
Sobieski slips a jab from Nti.
Sobieski is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.

Sobieski shoots in and bounces Nti off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Sobieski keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nti's head.
Nti can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sobieski controls the pace.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sobieski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sobieski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobieski trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sobieski wants to control from the top but Nti keeps moving.
Sobieski postures up in Nti's guard and throws a big left but Nti blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Sobieski drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sobieski jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sobieski controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sobieski wants to pass the guard but Nti is keeping the position.
Sobieski trying to control the position from guard on top but Nti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sloppy strikes from Sobieski. Those never looked like landing.
Nti chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sobieski can pounce on him.
Sobieski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nti moves away.
Sobieski looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nti tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Sobieski manages to circle out of the way.

Sobieski looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Sobieski trying to control but Nti is working from the bottom.
Sobieski working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sobieski has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sobieski wants to control from the top but Nti keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sobieski throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sobieski looking to pass the guard.
Sobieski keeps trying to improve his position.
Sobieski lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sobieski passes Nti's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Nti keeping control of the position.
My spies in Hardpunch (13 Elite / 1000$ inform me that Sobieski has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sobieski thows a huge punch but Nti dodges it nicely.
Sobieski thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sobieski takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Sobieski thows a huge punch but Nti dodges it nicely.
Sobieski wants to take a breather but Nti is having none of it.

Sobieski is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nti defends it well.
Sobieski is looking to take a break and control but Nti is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sobieski thows a huge punch but Nti dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jan Sobieski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Samuel Nti's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Sobieski fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nti throws the left hand but Sobieski avoids the punch easily.
Sobieski fails to land the takedown.
Nti was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nti throws an overhand right that lands on Sobieski's shoulder, as Sobieski tries to avoid the shot.
Nti misses the jab.
Sobieski misses with a body shot.
Nti thinks about countering with a body kick.
Sobieski is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nti sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sobieski defending well as Nti loads up on a big left hand.
Sobieski keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nti is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Sobieski's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sobieski misses the shot to the body.
Nti looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sobieski is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Nti rather than just go for the knockout.
Sobieski throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sobieski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nti throws a lazy uppercut
and Sobieski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nti 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.
Sobieski throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sobieski throws a body punch but Nti moves out of range.
Sobieski takes a swing at Nti's ribcage but misses.
Sobieski pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nti is out of range and Sobieski settles back down.
Nti throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.

Sobieski shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Sobieski throwing shots but Nti is blocking nicely.
Ground and pound from Sobieski.
Sobieski keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Jan Sobieski has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sobieski works his way into full mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sobieski wants to control the pace but Nti is squirming around nicely.
Sobieski raining down shots from the mount!
Sobieski with shots to the head and body - Nti looks very uncomfortable down there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sobieski thowing shots but they're missing.
Sobieski controlling the pace for now.
Sobieski working some short elbows here. He postures up to throw some more ground and pound but Nti slips a leg through to get back to half guard. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sobieski content to control rather than advance.
Sobieski missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nti keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sobieski performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Let's hope that Sobieski has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sobieski throwing shots but Nti is blocking nicely.

Sobieski is working for a submission of some sort.
Sobieski trying to control the pace.

That's four 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 throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sobieski is trying to control. Nti wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jan Sobieski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Samuel Nti's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Sobieski misses with an uppercut
and Nti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nti leaves Sobieski with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sobieski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nti.
Nti blocks a head kick by Sobieski.
Nti takes one on the button.
Nti fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sobieski is out of range.
Sobieski finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sobieski throws a leg kick which misses Nti's front leg but catches the back leg as Nti tries to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sobieski lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nti takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sobieski slips a straight right by Nti.
Nti lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sobieski misses with a straight left.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobieski does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Sobieski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nti.
Sobieski throws a leg kick but Nti moved away.
Sobieski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sobieski getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sobieski scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

Sobieski shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Nti is trying to defend but Sobieski finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Sobieski thows a huge punch but Nti dodges it nicely.
Sobieski is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nti might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sobieski lands a nice short elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sobieski wants to pass to mount but Nti is defending the position.
Sobieski performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Sobieski missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sobieski trying to control from half guard but Nti is working away.
Sobieski sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nti defending well though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nti avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sobieski.
Sobieski thows a huge punch but Nti dodges it nicely.
Still in half guard, Sobieski seems content to control.
Sobieski uses his free foot to push down on Nti's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Nti.
Sobieski landing strikes from the mount.
Sobieski wants to control the pace but Nti is squirming around nicely.
Sobieski unloads with some shots from mount but Nti bucks and avoids them well.
Sobieski punching from mount but Nti doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Sobieski trying to control but Nti is having none of it.
Sobieski scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Samuel Nti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jan Sobieski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sobieski controlling from mount.
Sobieski lands with some strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jan Sobieski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sobieski 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jan Sobieski!
Jan Sobieski gave a mention to Threads of HARDCORE in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).