PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juan Sebastien Veron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jan Sobieski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Veron comes to the cage accompanied by The Who - Won't Get Fooled Again. Sobieski has chosen Kto Cię Obroni Polsko as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Sebastien Veron
vs
Sobieski

186 cm
27
211 lbs
19 - 6 - 0

188 cm
30
220 lbs
26 - 7 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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Hell's Balls Recovery (160)

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The Big Kabosh

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Juan Sebastien Veron!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jan Sobieski!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Veron fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sobieski avoids it really well and circles away.
Sobieski slips a jab from Veron.
Sobieski defending well as Veron loads up on a big left hand.
Sobieski throws a low kick but Veron moves out of range easily.
Sobieski with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Veron to score with a decent uppercut.
Sobieski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sobieski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Veron ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sobieski moves away.
Sobieski walks into a left hand.
Veron feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sobieskis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Veron swats away the attempt to clinch by Sobieski.
Sobieski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Veron.
Veron throws out a loose jab but Sobieski uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobieski misses with a head kick.
Veron misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sobieski.

Veron drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Veron trying to control the position from guard on top but Sobieski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sobieski wants to hit a switch here but Veron passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Sobieski there!
Veron looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sobieski is squirming around, avoiding Veron's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sobieski taking shots to the head.
Veron raining down hammerfists from mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Veron controlling the position easily from mount.
Veron lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sobieski is trying desperately to improve position.
Veron sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Veron prevents Sobieski from getting the reversal.
Veron scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Veron content just to control the position here.
Veron can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sobieski is looking to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sobieski keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sobieski is squirming around, avoiding Veron's attempts to control the action.
Veron is landing with some decent strikes but Sobieski is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sobieski is looking to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Juan Sebastien Veron dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Veron lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sobieski's sensitive parts.
Veron lands a really nice looking cross but Sobieski seems unphased.
Veron scores with a nice head shot.
Veron avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sobieski takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Donk. Sobieski catches Veron right on the button with a cross.
Nice takedown defense from Sobieski. No joy for Veron on that attempt.
Sobieski works the jab nicely.

It looks like Juan Sebastien Veron has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Veron fails with a takedown attempt.
Sobieski lands with a slapping head kick.
Nice jab there from Veron.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobieski is trying hard to land a takedown here. Veron sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sobieski throws a head kick but Veron moves out of range.
Veron keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sobieski is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sobieski moves in looking to clinch but Veron pushes him off.
Veron connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Veron scores with a decent looking hook.
Veron motions for Sobieski to come forward. Veron throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sobieski doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
It looks like Veron has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Veron connects with a leg kick. Sobieski looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sobieski moves into range and connects with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Veron misses with a hook. Sobieski ducked under it nicely.

Veron gets a clinch.
Veron can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juan Sebastien Veron. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sobieski.
Veron lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sobieski backwards.
Sobieski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Veron lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Sobieski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Veron tries to work over Sobieski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Veron.
A head punch on the inside from Sobieski fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Veron.
Veron lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sobieski backwards.
Veron misses with a punch on the inside.
Sobieski wants a takedown.
Sobieski tries to stall but Veron uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Sobieski swings wildly with an uppercut but Veron uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Veron on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Veron lands with a short shot to the head.
Sobieski makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sobieski blocks a body shot from Veron.
A right handed body shot lands from Veron.
Veron blocks a body shot from Sobieski.
Veron lands a hook that snaps the head of Sobieski backwards.
Veron lands a nice uppercut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Veron takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Veron prevents a body shot from Sobieski.
Sobieski has a couple of punches blocked by Veron.
Veron tries to throw a body punch but Sobieski avoids it by throwing Veron back against the cage.
Veron misses with a punch on the inside.
Veron lands a right hand.
Sobieski working aggressively here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sobieski is trying to maintain a safe position but Veron gets an underhook and turns Sobieski into the cage.
Veron working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sobieski is looking to control Veron's arms but Veron gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sobieski has his back to the cage.
Sobieski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sobieski changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Veron fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Veron throws a quick inside leg kick.
Veron just misses with a punch to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Veron lands a jab to Sobieski's midsection.
Sloppy strikes from Veron. Those never looked like landing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sobieski walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Veron cracks Sobieski with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Veron lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sobieski backs up against the cage.

Veron shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Juan Sebastien Veron dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Juan Sebastien Veron's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Veron on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sobieski. Sobieski obviously looking to wear him down.
Veron throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A low kick from Veron is predictable there
and Sobieski counters with a straight right hand.
Veron throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sobieski takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Veron tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sobieski paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Veron is looking to slow Sobieski down with leg kicks.
A jab from Veron finds it's way through Sobieski's defenses.
Sobieski lands a jab to the nose.
Juan Sebastien Veron is winning the standup battle so far.
Veron sizes up Sobieski with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Veron moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

Veron instigates a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Veron swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sobieski swings wildly with an uppercut but Veron uses good head movement to avoid it.
Veron scores with a shot to the side of Sobieski's head.
Sobieski is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sobieski.
Sobieski trying to control the position but instead, Veron has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sobieski into the cage.
Sobieski lands with a short shot to the head.
Veron throws a punch but it's blocked by Sobieski.
Sobieski prevents a body shot from Veron.
Veron stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sobieski blocking some punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sobieski.
Sobieski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Sobieski turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Sobieski manages to end up in side control.
Veron manages to get back to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Veron trying to control here.
Sobieski content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Veron trying to hold on to Sobieski's head to control him but Sobieski postures up.
Sobieski missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sobieski is trying to control. Veron wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Veron wants to improve his position but Sobieski is controlling well.
Veron is staying active underneath Sobieski, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Veron trying to control here.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Veron misses with a body punch

and Sobieski counters by clinching up.
Veron letting Sobieski take a breather here.
Veron can't find room to land a body shot as Sobieski controls the action.
Veron misses with some punches.
Sobieski is stalling here.
Sobieski is looking to control Veron's arms but Veron gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sobieski has his back to the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sobieski has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Veron avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Veron turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Veron is looking to take a break and control but Sobieski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Veron is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Sobieski's shoulder. That is not cool.
Veron working the head and body with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sobieski tries to improve position but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Veron wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sobieski keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Juan Sebastien Veron clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Juan Sebastien Veron's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Sobieski fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sobieski fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Veron avoids it really well and circles away.
Sobieski attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Veron thuds a left hand into Sobieski's body.
Sobieski dives in for a single leg takedown but Veron sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Juan Sebastien Veron has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jan Sobieski.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sobieski.
Veron blocking some punches.
Sobieski trying to stall but Veron improves his position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sobieski.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Veron lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sobieski misses with a body punch.
Sobieski looking for a takedown.
Sobieski throws a head punch that misses.
Sobieski tries a body shot but Veron blocks it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Veron.
Veron lands with a short shot to the head.
Sobieski leaning his opponent against the cage.
Sobieski lands a nice uppercut.
Veron tries a body shot but Sobieski blocks it.
Sobieski changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Veron fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Juan Sebastien Veron seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Veron shoots in looking for a takedown but Sobieski manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Veron's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Veron shoots in but Sobieski avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Veron looks to land a combination but Sobieski avoids it well.

Sobieski closes the distance and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sobieski swings wildly with an uppercut but Veron uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sobieski trying to stall but Veron improves his position.
Sobieski drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Veron lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sobieski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sobieski lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sobieski.
Veron lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sobieski.
Sobieski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sobieski working aggressively here.
Veron lands a shoulder strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Veron.
Sobieski working aggressively here.
Veron blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Veron misses with a hook from the clinch.
Veron works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right from Veron on the inside.
Veron lands with a left to the head.
Veron doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Veron.
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!
Sobieski misses with a punch to the body.
Sobieski tries to work over Veron's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Veron can't find room to land a body shot as Sobieski controls the action.
A right hook to the body lands for Veron.
Sobieski wants to take the fight to the mat but Veron manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Veron throws a punch but it's blocked by Sobieski.
Sobieski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Veron tries to throw a body punch but Sobieski avoids it by throwing Veron back against the cage.
Sobieski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Veron throws a head punch that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sobieski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Veron misses with a punch on the inside.
Veron blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Veron throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Juan Sebastien Veron will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Juan Sebastien Veron'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. This is the final round!

Veron on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sobieski. Sobieski obviously looking to wear him down.
Veron lands a nice looking body shot.

Veron closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sobieski to the mat! Sobieski manages to get full guard.
Veron pushing down on Sobieski's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Veron trying to mount his opponent but Sobieski defends it.
Sobieski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Veron seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sobieski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Veron sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sobieski defending well though.
Veron controlling the action here.
Sobieski punching from the bottom.
Jan Sobieski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Veron trying to control from Sobieski's half guard. Sobieski has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Sobieski trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Sobieski wants to hit a switch here but Veron passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Sobieski there!
Veron controlling from the full mount.
Veron putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Veron tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sobieski can't escape the position.
Veron scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Veron is stalling here but it's allowed Sobieski to get half guard.
Veron prevents Sobieski from improving his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Veron wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sobieski keeps working.
Veron looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Veron has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Juan Sebastien Veron is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

And that's the end of the fight!
Juan Sebastien Veron showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Veron 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:45
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juan Sebastien Veron!
Juan Sebastien Veron retains his light heavyweight title!
A victorious Juan Sebastien Veron thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.