PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tor KillsInWater (ranked 1212 p4p, 4173 weight class) and Jana Iii Sobieskiego (ranked 53 p4p, 157 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

KillsInWater
vs
Sobieskiego

210 cm
34
238
22 - 8 - 1

185 cm
30
206
12 - 13 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

HELLS BALLS RECOVERY
Conviction

HELLS BALLS RECOVERY

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 22 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Tor KillsInWater!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jana Iii Sobieskiego!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Eddie Farnsworth and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
KillsInWater is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Sobieskiego darts in and clinches KillsInWater up against the cage.
Sobieskiego lands an uppercut.

KillsInWater breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sobieskiego connects with a high kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from KillsInWater. Sobieskiego does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sobieskiego takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
KillsInWater fails with an attempt to clinch.
Despite the aggression on Sobieskiego's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
KillsInWater throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sobieskiego steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from KillsInWater.
KillsInWater throws a head kick but Sobieskiego moves out of range.
Sobieskiego avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
KillsInWater tries to clinch there but Sobieskiego circles away.
Sobieskiego tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
KillsInWater looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A head kick misses from KillsInWater.
Some wild striking there from KillsInWater.
KillsInWater fails in his attempt to clinch.
KillsInWater works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
KillsInWater closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobieskiego lands a head kick!

KillsInWater closes the distance and clinches.
KillsInWater goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

KillsInWater breaks from the clinch.
Sobieskiego misses with an uppercut.

Sobieskiego gets tackled into the cage by KillsInWater. KillsInWater maintains the clinch.
Sobieskiego tries to break the clinch but KillsInWater is controlling the position.

KillsInWater pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

KillsInWater fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sobieskiego, pushing him back against the cage.

KillsInWater's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
KillsInWater dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

KillsInWater drives through and clinches with Sobieskiego against the cage.

KillsInWater's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
KillsInWater tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sobieskiego is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.

KillsInWater fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sobieskiego, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sobieskiego tries to circle away but KillsInWater has him pinned against the cage.
KillsInWater is looking to break free of the clinch but Sobieskiego has double underhooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sobieskiego breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
KillsInWater fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sobieskiego tries to clinch but KillsInWater moves out of range.
KillsInWater scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
KillsInWater fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sobieskiego manages to avoid it.

KillsInWater moves into the clinch successfully.
Sobieskiego has had enough of the clinch but KillsInWater keeps him there for the moment.

Sobieskiego breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sobieskiego looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sobieskiego walks into a stiff left hand from KillsInWater.

KillsInWater takes the fight into the clinch.

Sobieskiego breaks from the clinch.
KillsInWater lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
KillsInWater misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
KillsInWater will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
KillsInWater cracks Sobieskiego with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
KillsInWater is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Sobieskiego throws a head kick but KillsInWater moves out of range.

Sobieskiego has closed the distance and engaged KillsInWater in a clinch.
KillsInWater misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sobieskiego blocks an uppercut.

KillsInWater breaks the clinch.

KillsInWater fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sobieskiego, pushing him back against the cage.
KillsInWater is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sobieskiego has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
KillsInWater lands a left hand.

KillsInWater pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
KillsInWater tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sobieskiego swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sobieskiego takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Sobieskiego tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. KillsInWater manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - KillsInWater looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sobieskiego throws a head kick that misses.
KillsInWater scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Sobieskiego moves into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
KillsInWater lands an uppercut.

KillsInWater breaks the clinch.
KillsInWater scores with a hook to the body. Sobieskiego takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
KillsInWater tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
KillsInWater blocks a head kick by Sobieskiego.

Sobieskiego takes the fight into the clinch.

KillsInWater manages to break the clinch.
Sobieskiego throws a big shot that misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - KillsInWater looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sobieskiego lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
KillsInWater connects with a high kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sobieskiego tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but KillsInWater paws at him with a jab and circles away.
KillsInWater swings for the body but Sobieskiego moves out of range.
KillsInWater wants to clinch up but Sobieskiego keeps it at a distance.
KillsInWater throws a head kick that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tor KillsInWater dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

KillsInWater circles away from the clinch attempt.
KillsInWater scores with a nice head shot.
A head kick misses from Sobieskiego.
Sobieskiego misses the shot to the body.
KillsInWater tries to counter by clinching up but Sobieskiego breaks away and moves out of range.
KillsInWater throws a head kick that misses.
KillsInWater tries to clinch there but Sobieskiego circles away.
KillsInWater misses with a hook. Sobieskiego ducked under it nicely.
A right-left combo lands from Sobieskiego.
Sobieskiego tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

KillsInWater closes the distance and pushes Sobieskiego back into the cage.

KillsInWater escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
KillsInWater tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sobieskiego manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sobieskiego closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sobieskiego throws a sloppy head kick and KillsInWater moves out of range easily.
KillsInWater moves into range and connects with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sobieskiego throws a head kick but KillsInWater moves out of range.

Sobieskiego fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with KillsInWater, pushing him back against the cage.
KillsInWater blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sobieskiego tries to break the clinch but KillsInWater is controlling the position.
KillsInWater is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sobieskiego can do to turn this around?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobieskiego has a couple of punches blocked by KillsInWater.

KillsInWater breaks from the clinch.

KillsInWater closes the distance and pushes Sobieskiego back into the cage.

KillsInWater breaks the clinch.
KillsInWater jabs at Sobieskiego's body.
Sobieskiego keeps the fight on the outside.
KillsInWater uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sobieskiego.

KillsInWater darts in and clinches Sobieskiego up against the cage.
Sobieskiego wants to break free but KillsInWater has control.
KillsInWater prevents Sobieskiego from breaking the clinch.
KillsInWater lands a body shot.

KillsInWater escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
KillsInWater lands a jab to the nose.
KillsInWater lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by KillsInWater.
KillsInWater lands a two punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
KillsInWater tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sobieskiego manages to break the clinch.
Tor KillsInWater is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
KillsInWater tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sobieskiego manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

KillsInWater darts in and clinches Sobieskiego up against the cage.

KillsInWater's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Sobieskiego moves into the clinch.
Sobieskiego blocks a punch to the side of the head.

Sobieskiego breaks the clinch.
A head kick misses from Sobieskiego.
Nice shot by KillsInWater.
KillsInWater tries to clinch there but Sobieskiego circles away.
Sobieskiego misses with a jab to the body
and KillsInWater counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Sobieskiego is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Sobieskiego tries a head kick but it misses.
Sobieskiego avoids the body shot from KillsInWater.
Sobieskiego misses with a wild body shot.

Sobieskiego drives through and clinches with KillsInWater against the cage.

KillsInWater pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Good exchange - KillsInWater coming out on top.
KillsInWater wants to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
KillsInWater moves in looking to clinch but Sobieskiego pushes him off.
KillsInWater pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
KillsInWater swinging wildly here.
Sobieskiego ducks down and throws a hook to the body but KillsInWater moves away.
KillsInWater is looking to counter the offense by Sobieskiego and move into the clinch.
Sobieskiego misses with a head kick.
KillsInWater moves out of range of the strikes.

KillsInWater tries to keep at a distance but Sobieskiego has taken the fight into the clinch.
KillsInWater lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sobieskiego backwards.
Sobieskiego is looking to break free of the clinch but KillsInWater has double underhooks.
KillsInWater misses with a punch to the body.
Tor KillsInWater has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sobieskiego tries to circle away but KillsInWater has him pinned against the cage.
KillsInWater tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sobieskiego lands a nice shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
KillsInWater misses with a hook from the clinch.
KillsInWater scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sobieskiego misses with a hook from the clinch.

KillsInWater's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sobieskiego tries to close the distance and clinch up but KillsInWater swats him away and circles back towards the center.
KillsInWater pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sobieskiego throws a sloppy head kick and KillsInWater moves out of range easily.
Sobieskiego throws a jab when KillsInWater was well out of range.
Sobieskiego throws a right and a left that KillsInWater avoids nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
KillsInWater lands a nice shot to the body.
Sobieskiego ducks right into an uppercut from KillsInWater.

KillsInWater clinches with his opponent.
KillsInWater lands a body punch.
KillsInWater lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sobieskiego backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.

KillsInWater manages to break the clinch.

KillsInWater moves into range and clinches up with Sobieskiego.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, KillsInWater creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

KillsInWater manages to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tor KillsInWater dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

KillsInWater jabs Sobieskiego right on the nose. Sobieskiego blinks but takes it well.
Tor KillsInWater is winning the standup battle so far.
Sobieskiego throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sobieskiego is looking to clinch.
Sobieskiego tries to clinch there but KillsInWater circles away.
KillsInWater doesn't manage to clinch there - Sobieskiego circles away.
KillsInWater plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

Sobieskiego pushes KillsInWater up against the cage in a clinch.

KillsInWater breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
KillsInWater misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
KillsInWater lands a head kick. Sobieskiego smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
KillsInWater takes a swing at Sobieskiego's ribcage but misses.
Sobieskiego misses with a hook.
KillsInWater tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Sobieskiego manages to circle out of the way.
Sobieskiego tries a head kick but it misses.
KillsInWater wants to clinch.
KillsInWater tries to clinch up.
As KillsInWater backs off Sobieskiego throws a huge counter combo but KillsInWater manages to avoid it all.

KillsInWater has Sobieskiego up against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice left hand lands by Sobieskiego.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sobieskiego manages to break the clinch.
Sobieskiego misses with a head kick.
KillsInWater misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
KillsInWater slips under a jab from Sobieskiego.
Sobieskiego keeps the fight on the outside.
Sobieskiego tries a head kick but it misses.
KillsInWater wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Sobieskiego is looking to clinch but KillsInWater is avoiding it.
Sobieskiego throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sobieskiego is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Nice uppercut lands for KillsInWater. That snapped Sobieskiego's head back.
Sobieskiego lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Sobieskiego tries to close the distance and clinch up but KillsInWater swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sobieskiego uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before KillsInWater has time to react.
Sobieskiego throws a body punch but KillsInWater moves out of range.
Sobieskiego takes a jab right on the kisser.
KillsInWater throws a right and a left that Sobieskiego avoids nicely.
Sobieskiego throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck KillsInWater on the side of the head.
Jana Iii Sobieskiego has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sobieskiego thows a left - swing and a miss!
KillsInWater throws a head kick that misses.

KillsInWater fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sobieskiego, pushing him back against the cage.
KillsInWater lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sobieskiego takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sobieskiego lands with a short head shot on the inside.
KillsInWater lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sobieskiego backwards.
Sobieskiego working hard to break the clinch.
Sobieskiego is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sobieskiego misses with a hook to the ribs.

KillsInWater breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
KillsInWater throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
KillsInWater swings and misses with a hook to the body.
KillsInWater throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Sobieskiego lunges at KillsInWater with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by KillsInWater's hand.
KillsInWater scores with a jab to the head.
KillsInWater moves in looking to clinch but Sobieskiego pushes him off.
Sobieskiego circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Sobieskiego finds it's target.
Sobieskiego tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but KillsInWater was well out of range. Poor timing from Sobieskiego.
KillsInWater tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sobieskiego manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
KillsInWater ducks under a wild hook from Sobieskiego.

KillsInWater gets a clinch.
KillsInWater prevents a body shot from Sobieskiego.
KillsInWater lands a shoulder strike.
KillsInWater struggles to land a body shot inside as Sobieskiego controls his hands.

KillsInWater breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sobieskiego misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
KillsInWater swings for the body but Sobieskiego moves out of range.
KillsInWater lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
KillsInWater tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
KillsInWater tries to clinch up but Sobieskiego circles away and keeps his distance.
Sobieskiego fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

Sobieskiego gets a clinch.

Sobieskiego escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's four 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!
Sobieskiego swinging wildly here.
KillsInWater avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

KillsInWater has taken the fight to the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for KillsInWater.
Nice body punch from Sobieskiego.
Sobieskiego presses KillsInWater against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by KillsInWater.
KillsInWater blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sobieskiego misses with some punches.

KillsInWater pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
KillsInWater throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Sobieskiego throws a sloppy head kick and KillsInWater moves out of range easily.
KillsInWater jabs at Sobieskiego's body.
Sobieskiego tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but KillsInWater paws at him with a jab and circles away.
KillsInWater is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tor KillsInWater.
Well KillsInWater 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tor KillsInWater!
Our winner, Tor KillsInWater, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.