PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Edd Norton (ranked 3976 p4p, 2417 weight class) and Jana Iii Sobieskiego (ranked 399 p4p, 273 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Norton
vs
Sobieskiego

190 cm
34
212
19 - 23 - 0

185 cm
34
206
20 - 17 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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 19 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Edd Norton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 17 - 1, fighting out of London, Jana Iii Sobieskiego!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Bruno Lombardi and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sobieskiego scores with a jab.
Sobieskiego cracks Norton with a good jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Norton misses the target.
Norton fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sobieskiego.
A big left from Sobieskiego misses.
Sobieskiego avoids the body shot from Norton.
Sobieskiego goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

Sobieskiego has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sobieskiego scores with a shoulder strike.
Norton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sobieskiego fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sobieskiego tries a body shot but Norton blocks it.
Sobieskiego misses with a hook from the clinch.
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 tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Norton's elbow.
Sobieskiego lands a nice shot to the body.
Sobieskiego working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Sobieskiego fails to land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobieskiego misses with a short punch on the inside.
Norton blocking some punches.
The referee calls for Norton to work.

Sobieskiego breaks the clinch.

Norton drives through and clinches with Sobieskiego against the cage.
Norton lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sobieskiego fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sobieskiego goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Norton blocking some punches.
A right hand to the body from Sobieskiego.
A head punch on the inside from Sobieskiego fails to land.
Sobieskiego has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Norton seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Sobieskiego can turn it around.
Sobieskiego throws a punch but it's blocked by Norton.
Sobieskiego swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Norton slowing the pace effectively.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sobieskiego jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Norton walks away with a smile on his face. Sobieskiego gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Edd Norton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jana Iii Sobieskiego.
Sobieskiego throws a good cross that connects.
Sobieskiego scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jana Iii Sobieskiego seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sobieskiego misses with a few strikes there.
Norton tries to clinch up but Sobieskiego circles away and keeps his distance.
Sobieskiego tries to score with a low kick but Norton moves his leg out of the way.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Norton throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice cross by Sobieskiego.
Norton fails to land with a series of punches.
Sobieskiego misses with a lunging right hand
and Norton counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A jab from Norton finds it's way through Sobieskiego's defenses.
Sobieskiego looks to land a left hand but Norton moved out of range nicely.
Norton throws a low kick, looking for Sobieskiego's leg but Sobieskiego calmly moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Sobieskiego does no damage.
It looked like Norton was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sobieskiego.
Sobieskiego bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sobieskiego swats away the attempt to clinch by Norton.
Norton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sobieskiego throws out the jab.
It looked like Norton was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Sobieskiego scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sobieskiego misses with a takedown attempt - Norton sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Norton misses its target.
Sobieskiego throws a jab when Norton was well out of range.
Norton slips a jab from Sobieskiego.
Sobieskiego throws an overhand right that lands on Norton's shoulder, as Norton tries to avoid the shot.
Sobieskiego swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Norton wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sobieskiego slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A big left from Norton misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sobieskiego sizes up Norton with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Norton checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sobieskiego lands with a right hand.
Sobieskiego lands a nice leg kick that just misses Norton's sensitive parts.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sobieskiego darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sobieskiego tries to score a power double leg takedown but Norton sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sobieskiego somewhat.
Sobieskiego uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Norton.
Norton fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sobieskiego with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sobieskiego works the jab nicely.
Sobieskiego with a hook.

Norton drives through and clinches with Sobieskiego against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jana Iii Sobieskiego dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Sobieskiego misses with a straight left.
Norton blocks a jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Norton.
A big left from Sobieskiego misses.
Norton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sobieskiego paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Norton slips under a jab.
Norton is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Sobieskiego tries for a takedown but Norton circles away easily
and Norton counters with a solid body kick.
Sobieskiego tries to clinch up.
The crowd cheers as Sobieskiego lands an impressive looking overhand right. Norton doesn't seem phased though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sobieskiego misses with a takedown attempt
and Norton counters with a stiff right hand.
Sobieskiego shoots in for a takedown but Norton shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
As Sobieskiego backs away, Norton returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Edd Norton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jana Iii Sobieskiego.
Norton tries to clinch but Sobieskiego is having none of it.
Sobieskiego pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Norton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Norton appears to be looking for a big counter.
A big left from Sobieskiego misses.
It looked like Norton was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sobieskiego.
Norton stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sobieskiego.
Norton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sobieskiego throws out the jab.
Sobieskiego throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Norton on the side of the head.
Norton slips a jab from Sobieskiego.
Norton has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Sobieskiego throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Norton moves forwards but Sobieskiego connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A slow jab from Sobieskiego misses its intended target.
Norton is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Norton drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Norton takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sobieskiego misses with a takedown attempt
and Norton counters with a stiff right hand.
Sobieskiego has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Norton slips a jab from Sobieskiego.

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!
Sobieskiego connects with a right hand. Norton shakes it off.
Sobieskiego avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
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.
Norton lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Norton stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Norton wants it to stay on the feet.
Sobieskiego looks to land a right hand but Norton moved out of range.
Norton thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sobieskiego lunges at Norton with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Norton's hand.
Norton connects with a nice looking jab.

Sobieskiego gets a clinch.

Norton manages to break the clinch.
Sobieskiego is trying hard to land a takedown here. Norton sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sobieskiego fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sobieskiego falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Norton to counter with a crisp jab.
Sobieskiego misses with a lunging right hand
and Norton counters with a nice leg kick.
Sobieskiego throws the left hand but Norton avoids the punch easily.
Sobieskiego scores with a crisp jab that stopped Norton in his tracks.
Sobieskiego shoots in but no luck this time.
Sobieskiego lunges at Norton with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Norton's hand.
Sobieskiego scores with a leg kick.
Norton fails with an attempt to clinch.

Norton pushes Sobieskiego up against the cage in a clinch.

Norton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Norton moves out of range as Sobieskiego strikes.
Sobieskiego tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Norton swivels and escapes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Norton clinches with his opponent.
Sobieskiego can't find room to land a body shot as Norton controls the action.
Sobieskiego tries to throw a body punch but Norton avoids it by throwing Sobieskiego back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Norton.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Norton.
Norton has Sobieskiego pressed against the cage.
Sobieskiego misses with a short punch on the inside.
Norton blocking some punches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Sobieskiego tries to break the clinch but Norton is controlling the position.
Sobieskiego misses with a hook from the clinch.

Norton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Norton takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sobieskiego missing with a left hand there. Norton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
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.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Sobieskiego swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Norton.
Norton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Norton fires out a quick counter leg kick but Sobieskiego just manages to avoid it.
Sobieskiego tests Norton's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice defenses there by Norton.
Sobieskiego lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Norton bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A big left from Sobieskiego misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Norton misses the target.

Sobieskiego has closed the distance and engaged Norton in a clinch.
Norton stalling.
Sobieskiego tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sobieskiego misses with some punches.
Jana Iii Sobieskiego seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sobieskiego lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sobieskiego swings wildly with an uppercut but Norton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sobieskiego tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobieskiego swings wildly with an uppercut but Norton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Norton is pushing Sobieskiego up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Sobieskiego goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

Norton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A punch lands to the side of Norton 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Norton throws a head kick but Sobieskiego moves out of range.
Sobieskiego fails with a takedown attempt.
Sobieskiego misses with a left hand
and Sobieskiego takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Norton lands a two punch combo.
Sobieskiego lands a nice leg kick that just misses Norton's sensitive parts.
Sobieskiego shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Norton as he avoids it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Norton misses its target.
Edd Norton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jana Iii Sobieskiego.
Norton defending well as Sobieskiego loads up on a big left hand.
Sobieskiego throws a jab but it's blocked by Norton.
Norton thinks about countering with a body kick.
Jana Iii Sobieskiego seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sobieskiego shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Norton as he jumps to the side.
Norton tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sobieskiego swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sobieskiego swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sobieskiego scores with a nice strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sobieskiego moves to clinch but Norton breaks away
and Norton counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sobieskiego lands the left hand.
Sobieskiego shoots in and drives through. Norton sprawls well.
Norton defending well as Sobieskiego loads up on a big left hand.
Norton is looking to counter punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sobieskiego throws a jab when Norton was well out of range.
Norton looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Norton looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nice shot by Sobieskiego.
Norton tries to clinch
and Sobieskiego counters with a good low kick that Norton was not able to check.
Edd Norton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sobieskiego swings widly with a right hand
and Norton counters with a two punch combo.
Norton lands a slapping body shot.

Norton pushes Sobieskiego up against the cage in a clinch.
Sobieskiego fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sobieskiego.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sobieskiego.
Sobieskiego swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sobieskiego tries to throw a body punch but Norton avoids it by throwing Sobieskiego back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Sobieskiego.
Norton stalling in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Norton has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A shot in the inside from Sobieskiego.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Norton scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sobieskiego tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Edd Norton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Norton breaks from the clinch.
Sobieskiego lands a jab to the nose.
Sobieskiego misses with an uppercut
and Norton counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sobieskiego keeps the fight on the outside.
Sobieskiego cracks Norton with an open hand slap.
A combination from Sobieskiego does no damage.
Sobieskiego dips to his left and cracks Norton with an uppercut!
Norton misses the shot to the body.
Jana Iii Sobieskiego is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sobieskiego is looking to slow Norton down with leg kicks.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jana Iii Sobieskiego comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sobieskiego 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jana Iii Sobieskiego!
Our winner, Jana Iii Sobieskiego, 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.