PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Fraiberg (ranked 1966 p4p, 2385 weight class) and Jana Iii Sobieskiego (ranked 261 p4p, 305 weight class). Fraiberg comes into the arena with It’s A Shameful Thing, Lobster Head (Too Many Limes) blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Fraiberg
vs
Sobieskiego

193 cm
32
210
15 - 6 - 0

185 cm
33
206
18 - 16 - 1

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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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 15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Michael Fraiberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 16 - 1, fighting out of London, Jana Iii Sobieskiego!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Eddie Farnsworth and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sobieskiego uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sobieskiego throws a jab when Fraiberg was well out of range.
It appears Fraiberg was looking to counter with a kick there.
Sobieskiego throws a right hand that Fraiberg ducks under and follows up with a left that Fraiberg also avoids with ease.
Fraiberg takes one to the side of the head.
Sobieskiego tests Fraiberg's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sobieskiego misses with a takedown
and Fraiberg counters with a stiff right hand.
Sobieskiego sizes up Fraiberg with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sobieskiego connects with a right hand. Fraiberg shakes it off.
Sobieskiego rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fraiberg connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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 lands with a cross.
Sobieskiego looks to land a right hand but Fraiberg moved out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Fraiberg.
Sobieskiego shoots in and drives through. Fraiberg sprawls well.
Sobieskiego bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fraiberg's head.
Sobieskiego moves out of range of the body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobieskiego misses with a looping left.
Sobieskiego bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sobieskiego scores with a jab to the jaw.
Decent striking displayed by Sobieskiego there.
Sobieskiego might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Fraiberg misses with a low kick as Sobieskiego jumps back.
A nice combination there by Sobieskiego.
Sobieskiego lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sobieskiego lands with a cross.

Fraiberg is rocked!
Sobieskiego shoots in for a takedown but Fraiberg shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Michael Fraiberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jana Iii Sobieskiego.
Sobieskiego is looking to clinch.
Fraiberg looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Fraiberg scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fraiberg looks to throw the jab but Sobieskiego is out of range.
Sobieskiego is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Fraiberg had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Fraiberg 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Sobieskiego there.
Sobieskiego steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Fraiberg. That one must have hurt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sobieskiego.
Sobieskiego will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fraiberg throws a quick counter kick to the body but Sobieskiego avoids it.
Jana Iii Sobieskiego seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sobieskiego throws an off balance right hand
and Fraiberg counters with a nice uppercut.
Sobieskiego misses with a looping right.
Sobieskiego lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Fraiberg backs up against the cage.
Sobieskiego shoots in but Fraiberg avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sobieskiego misses with a left hand
and Fraiberg counters with a nice uppercut.
Fraiberg throws out a leg kick but Sobieskiego moves out of range and Fraiberg only half commits.
Sobieskiego looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fraiberg on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fraiberg looks to throw the jab but Sobieskiego is out of range.
Sobieskiego throws a low kick but Fraiberg avoids it.
Sobieskiego tests Fraiberg's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice sprawl there from Fraiberg as Sobieskiego shoots in.
Fraiberg is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Fraiberg stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sobieskiego.
Sobieskiego slips a jab from Fraiberg.
Fraiberg takes one to the chin there.
Fraiberg blocks a low kick nicely.
Sobieskiego scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fraiberg in his tracks.
Sobieskiego misses with an uppercut. Fraiberg saw that one coming.
Sobieskiego changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fraiberg tries to avoid it but Sobieskiego manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fraiberg to the ground. Fraiberg escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sobieskiego swings widly with a right hand
and Fraiberg counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sobieskiego takes one to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sobieskiego with a poor takedown
and Fraiberg connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fight stays on the outside here - Sobieskiego looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fraiberg defending well as Sobieskiego loads up on a big left hand.
As Sobieskiego looks to move away, Fraiberg throws a big counter combo but Sobieskiego just gets out of the way.
Fraiberg moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fraiberg slips under a jab from Sobieskiego.
Fraiberg lands with a straight right. Sobieskiego didn't see that one coming.
Sobieskiego lands with a hook. Fraiberg tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nice cross by Sobieskiego.
Sobieskiego pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sobieskiego with a hook.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sobieskiego.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jana Iii Sobieskiego dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Sobieskiego closes the distance and clinches up with Fraiberg, looking for a takedown. Sobieskiego pushes Fraiberg against the cage but Fraiberg circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Fraiberg scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fraiberg moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fraiberg takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fraiberg looks to land a body kick but Sobieskiego moved away.
Sobieskiego swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fraiberg's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sobieskiego connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fraiberg scrambles back to his feet.
Fraiberg throws a jab when Sobieskiego was well out of range.
Sobieskiego looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A swing and a miss from Sobieskiego.
A jab from Sobieskiego misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fraiberg with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sobieskiego to score with a decent uppercut.
Sobieskiego scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fraiberg throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sobieskiego displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fraiberg throws out the jab.
Fraiberg slips a straight right by Sobieskiego.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sobieskiego, as that shot connected.
Sobieskiego misses with a straight right.
Jana Iii Sobieskiego seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fraiberg defending well as Sobieskiego loads up on a big left hand.
Fraiberg connects with a right hand. Sobieskiego shakes it off.
Sobieskiego swings widly with a right hand
and Fraiberg counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sobieskiego thinking.
Sobieskiego darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fraiberg fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sobieskiego on the side of the head.
Fraiberg misses with a low kick.
Sobieskiego misses with a takedown attempt
and Fraiberg counters with an inside leg kick.
Fraiberg scores with a punch to the head.
Fraiberg looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sobieskiego gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sobieskiego takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Michael Fraiberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jana Iii Sobieskiego.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sobieskiego fails to land the takedown.
Michael Fraiberg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sobieskiego connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fraiberg lands a really nice looking cross but Sobieskiego seems unphased.
Sobieskiego's corner calls for a 1-2. Sobieskiego obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fraiberg blocks a low kick nicely.
Fraiberg cracks Sobieskiego with a good jab.
A cross from Sobieskiego lands.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sobieskiego, as that shot connected.
Sobieskiego connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sobieskiego cracks Fraiberg with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sobieskiego misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fraiberg throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Fraiberg displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sobieskiego throws out the jab.
Fraiberg misses with a wild body shot.
Sobieskiego throws a leg kick
and Fraiberg makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Sobieskiego really felt that one!
Fraiberg walks into a jab.
Sobieskiego connects with a solid leg kick.
Sobieskiego paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fraiberg looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sobieskiego throws a low kick, looking for Fraiberg's leg but Fraiberg calmly moves out of range.
Sobieskiego misses the jab.
It looked like Fraiberg wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sobieskiego fails to land with a series of punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sobieskiego scores with a jab to the head.
Fraiberg misses with a body kick.
Sobieskiego has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Sobieskiego slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sobieskiego connects with a crisp jab.
Fraiberg steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sobieskiego.
Fraiberg was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sobieskiego tries to clinch but Fraiberg moves out of range.
Sobieskiego thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sobieskiego feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fraibergs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A slow jab from Sobieskiego misses its intended target.
Fraiberg throws a half hearted mid kick.
Fraiberg throws a body kick that misses.
Sobieskiego lands a head shot.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Fraiberg might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Fraiberg has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fraiberg there as he acknowledges the shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jana Iii Sobieskiego 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Sobieskiego scores with a decent looking hook.
Michael Fraiberg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sobieskiego keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sobieskiego! But no joy.
Fraiberg moves away from the strike by Sobieskiego.

Fraiberg moves into the clinch successfully.
Fraiberg misses with the head strike.
Fraiberg misses with a punch to the body.
Fraiberg working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fraiberg digs a right hand underneath Sobieskiego's ribcage. Sobieskiego let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fraiberg tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Sobieskiego fails to land.
Fraiberg working aggressively here.
Fraiberg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sobieskiego lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fraiberg backwards.
Sobieskiego working aggressively here.
Fraiberg lands a body punch.
Fraiberg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sobieskiego lands with a left to the head.
Fraiberg misses with some punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobieskiego is trying to pull guard but Fraiberg has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Sobieskiego fails to land.
Sobieskiego has a couple of punches blocked by Fraiberg.
Fraiberg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sobieskiego working aggressively here.
Fraiberg tries to work over Sobieskiego's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fraiberg has a couple of punches blocked by Sobieskiego.
Sobieskiego throws a head punch that misses.
Sobieskiego scores with a shot to the side of Fraiberg's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fraiberg.
Fraiberg stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fraiberg lands with a short shot to the head.
Fraiberg lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sobieskiego backwards.
Sobieskiego jumps guard but Fraiberg turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Sobieskiego's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sobieskiego leaning his opponent against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sobieskiego.
Fraiberg working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sobieskiego gets through Fraiberg's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sobieskiego misses with some punches.
Fraiberg scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sobieskiego blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Fraiberg fails to land.
Sobieskiego throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fraibergs head.
Sobieskiego blocks a body shot from Fraiberg.
Fraiberg misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sobieskiego tries to pull guard but Fraiberg forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Michael Fraiberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jana Iii Sobieskiego.
Sobieskiego has Fraiberg pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Fraiberg manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sobieskiego misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fraiberg misses with a punch on the inside.
Sobieskiego tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sobieskiego has a couple of punches blocked by Fraiberg.
Sobieskiego blocks an uppercut.
Fraiberg blocks an uppercut.
Sobieskiego tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sobieskiego lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fraiberg tries a body shot but Sobieskiego blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fraiberg lands with a light punch inside.
Fraiberg lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sobieskiego lands a right hand.
Fraiberg throws a punch but it's blocked by Sobieskiego.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sobieskiego creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fraiberg working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sobieskiego tries to work over Fraiberg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fraiberg tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fraiberg misses with a punch on the inside.
Fraiberg misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sobieskiego drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fraiberg misses with some punches.
Fraiberg keeps control of Sobieskiego as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Sobieskiego fails to land.
Fraiberg lands a left hand.
Fraiberg works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sobieskiego bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Fraiberg's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fraiberg throws a head kick that misses.
Sobieskiego connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sobieskiego fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Fraiberg is out of range.
Sobieskiego jabs Fraiberg right on the nose. Fraiberg blinks but takes it well.
The fighters circling - Sobieskiego throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sobieskiego connects with the punch.
Sobieskiego will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Fraiberg jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Sobieskiego misses with an uppercut
and Fraiberg counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Sobieskiego takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fraiberg takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sobieskiego throws out a loose jab but Fraiberg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jana Iii Sobieskiego is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sobieskiego gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sobieskiego takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Fraiberg showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sobieskiego has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jana Iii Sobieskiego!
During a confident post fight interview, Jana Iii Sobieskiego thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.