PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rashad Sokoudjou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ladislav Hemsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hemsky has chosen Onward to Victory as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Ladislav Hemsky is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Sokoudjou
vs
Hemsky

197 cm
24
281 lbs
12 - 3 - 1

193 cm
23
256 lbs
8 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Heavy handed

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 12 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Rashad Sokoudjou!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ladislav Hemsky!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sokoudjou avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sokoudjou misses with a straight right.
Sokoudjou misses with a takedown attempt - Hemsky sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sokoudjou checks a leg kick.
Hemsky throws a poor cross that misses

and Sokoudjou counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Sokoudjou throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Sokoudjou is working for a kimura but Hemsky is defending it quite comfortably.
Sokoudjou passes to side control.
Hemsky parries the strikes from Sokoudjou easily there. Sokoudjou is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Hemsky to escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hemsky can't do much from the bottom here.

Sokoudjou is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hemsky knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Sokoudjou is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hemsky is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sokoudjou has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hemsky tries to buck Sokoudjou off but Sokoudjou is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Sokoudjou goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hemsky has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Sokoudjou but great work by Hemsky.
Sokoudjou is trying to get back to half guard.
Hemsky trying to control the position but Sokoudjou is working away.
Sokoudjou manages to get back to half guard.
Hemsky looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Hemsky trying to mount his opponent but Sokoudjou defends it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sokoudjou is pressing down on Hemsky's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hemsky trying to stand up but can't free himself from Sokoudjou's guard.
Hemsky pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sokoudjou is keeping the position for now.
Hemsky must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sokoudjou bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hemsky's guard.
Sokoudjou tries to free his leg and advance position but Hemsky is retaining full guard.
Sokoudjou loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sokoudjou pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hemsky is keeping the position for now.

Sokoudjou is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sokoudjou wants to control from the top but Hemsky keeps moving.
Sokoudjou with a nice head shot there.
Sokoudjou with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sokoudjou content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Sokoudjou thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sokoudjou in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Sokoudjou throws a poor cross that misses
and Sokoudjou takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sokoudjou takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hemsky throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sokoudjou counters with a stiff right hand.
Hemsky misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sokoudjou.
A low kick from Sokoudjou is predictable there
and Hemsky counters with a straight right hand.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hemsky, right into the meat.
Hemsky misses with a shot to the body
and Sokoudjou counters with a thumping low kick.
Hemsky moves away from the strike by Sokoudjou.
Hemsky lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hemsky works Sokoudjou's body with a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hemsky throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hemsky tried to score with a low kick but Sokoudjou checks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sokoudjou moves out of range as Hemsky strikes.
Hemsky is looking to slow Sokoudjou down with leg kicks.
Sokoudjou's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hemsky connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sokoudjou scrambles back to his feet.
Hemsky throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ladislav Hemsky is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hemsky looks to land a combination but Sokoudjou avoids it well.
Hemsky lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sokoudjou's sensitive parts.
Sokoudjou misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hemsky counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sokoudjou bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hemsky jabs Sokoudjou right on the nose. Sokoudjou blinks but takes it well.
Hemsky throws a nice looking combination but Sokoudjou bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hemsky throws a hook but Sokoudjou blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sokoudjou shoots in for a takedown but Hemsky shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hemsky fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sokoudjou.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sokoudjou checks a leg kick.
Sokoudjou tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hemsky was well out of range. Poor timing from Sokoudjou.
Hemsky throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hemsky steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sokoudjou.
Hemsky throws a low kick but Sokoudjou moves out of range easily.
Rashad Sokoudjou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hemsky is looking to score with low kicks.
Sokoudjou tries to clinch up but Hemsky circles away and keeps his distance.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hemsky - that will leave a mark!
Hemsky throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sokoudjou takes a shot to the body in his stride.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hemsky just misses with a punch to the body.
Hemsky scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Hemsky throws a series of punches but Sokoudjou avoids them all with ease.
Hemsky slips under a jab.
Hemsky stuffs the takedown.
Hemsky thuds his right hand into Sokoudjou's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hemsky getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hemsky scores with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hemsky chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hemsky lands a jab to Sokoudjou's midsection.
Hemsky lands a nice looking body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hemsky misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sokoudjou.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hemsky.
Hemsky scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A punch lands to the side of Sokoudjou 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hemsky lands with a kick to the ribs.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Sokoudjou crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hemsky - the referee stops the clock and Sokoudjou gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hemsky. Sokoudjou manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Hemsky thumps Sokoudjou with a low kick.
Hemsky is looking to land body kicks.
Hemsky throws a push kick but Sokoudjou slaps the foot to one side.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hemsky!

It looks like Rashad Sokoudjou has been cut.
Sokoudjou is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hemsky thumps Sokoudjou with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ladislav Hemsky showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rashad Sokoudjou's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Sokoudjou moves out of range of the body kick from Hemsky.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hemsky.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hemsky.
An inside leg kick from Hemsky misses.
Nice sprawl there from Hemsky as Sokoudjou shoots in.
A big right from Hemsky misses.
Sokoudjou throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Hemsky cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Both fighters circling a little - Hemsky finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hemsky.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hemsky is looking to slow Sokoudjou down with leg kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sokoudjou moves out of range as Hemsky strikes.
Sokoudjou avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Sokoudjou misses the target.
Hemsky connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sokoudjou momentarily.
Hemsky is looking to slow Sokoudjou down with leg kicks.
Hemsky throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hemsky connects with an inside leg kick.
Sokoudjou with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hemsky to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hemsky feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sokoudjou's calf.
Hemsky moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hemsky has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hemsky fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sokoudjou has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hemsky.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hemsky.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hemsky.
Hemsky moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hemsky throws a solid leg kick but Sokoudjou takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hemsky.
Hemsky keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hemsky lands a jab.
Sokoudjou takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A head kick misses from Hemsky.
Hemsky with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hemsky throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sokoudjou feints and as Hemsky raises his hands in defense, Sokoudjou changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sokoudjou working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hemsky is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sokoudjou is controlling him.
Hemsky wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Sokoudjou advances position into side control!
Hemsky managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Sokoudjou.
Sokoudjou tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hemsky tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Hemsky is trying to buck Sokoudjou off.
Sokoudjou scores with punches from side control.
Hemsky tries to bench press Sokoudjou off him but Sokoudjou keeps the position.
Hemsky is trying to get back to his feet.
Sokoudjou throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sokoudjou misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Sokoudjou cracks Hemsky with a big right hand but Hemsky just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ladislav Hemsky comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hemsky 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 27:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ladislav Hemsky!