PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jan Sobieski (ranked 4946 p4p, 4893 weight class) and Runnar Hermansson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sobieski kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Sabaton - Winged Hussars. 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.

Sobieski
vs
Hermansson

189 cm
18
228
1 - 0 - 0

199 cm
25
265
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jan Sobieski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Runnar Hermansson!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Nard Betker and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hermansson shoots in looking for a takedown. Sobieski tries to sprawl out of it but Hermansson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sobieski manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hermansson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sobieski.
Sobieski throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hermansson counters with a one-two to the body.
Hermansson slips a straight right by Sobieski.
Sobieski just misses with a punch to the body.
Hermansson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sobieski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hermansson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sobieski definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sobieski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sobieski throws a lazy right hand but Hermansson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hermansson goes for a double leg but Sobieski avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sobieski continues to drive forward.
Sobieski swinging wildly here.
Hermansson darts in looking for a takedown but Sobieski gets double underhooks and turns Hermansson into the cage.
Jan Sobieski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Runnar Hermansson.
Hermansson slips under a jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hermansson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobieski just misses with a punch to the body.
Hermansson shoots in for a takedown but Sobieski shows good takedown defense.
Sobieski is looking to counter punch.
Hermansson staying out of range there.
Hermansson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

It looks like Runnar Hermansson has been cut.
Hermansson fails with the takedown.
A big right from Sobieski misses.
Sobieski misses with a body shot.
Hermansson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sobieski sprawls well. Sobieski wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hermansson gets slowly back to his feet.

Sobieski drops Hermansson with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Hermansson looks back up at him and smiles so Sobieski waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hermansson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Sobieski counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Hermansson falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jan Sobieski!
During a confident post fight interview, Jan Sobieski thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.