PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gunnar Gustavsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jan Sobieski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gustavsson's entrance music is KNOKE STØVKOST. A fine choice. Sobieski has chosen Kto Cię Obroni Polsko as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Gunnar Gustavsson had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Gustavsson
vs
Sobieski

195 cm
28
217 lbs
23 - 6 - 0

188 cm
29
220 lbs
24 - 7 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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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 23 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gunnar Gustavsson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jan Sobieski!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sobieski lands a body shot.
Sobieski moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Gustavsson connects with a crisp jab.
Gustavsson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gustavsson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Sobieski lands a nice looking kick to the body. Gustavsson takes a step back to recover.
Sobieski darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sobieski dives in and grabs Gustavsson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gustavsson pushes down on Sobieski's head and hops out.
Gustavsson throws a hook but Sobieski blocks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sobieski explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Sobieski scores with a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustavsson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A solid body kick from Sobieski.
Gustavsson throws out a loose jab but Sobieski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gustavsson scores with a jab to the body.
Sobieski checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sobieski throws a lazy head kick
and Gustavsson counters with a leg kick.
Gustavsson misses with a left hand

and Sobieski counters with a shoot takedown. Gustavsson fights it but they end up in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sobieski connects with a couple of short punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gustavsson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sobieski defends well.
Sobieski prevents Gustavsson from getting back to his feet.

Sobieski drops back looking for a leg! Gustavsson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gustavsson manages to kick Sobieski off! Sobieski jumps back into Gustavsson's guard.
Sobieski postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Sobieski working his ground and pound in the gym.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sobieski sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gustavsson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustavsson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sobieski stands up over Gustavsson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Gustavsson keeping moving, preventing Sobieski from controlling successfully.
Sobieski throws a big right hand that misses.
Gustavsson keeping moving, preventing Sobieski from controlling successfully.
Gustavsson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gustavsson is looking to stand up but Sobieski isn't so interested in that idea.
Sobieski working some strikes from top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sobieski won't allow Gustavsson to get back to his feet.
Sobieski throws a big elbow that misses.
Sobieski has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sobieski trying to control the position from guard on top but Gustavsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sobieski is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gustavsson wants to hit a switch here but Sobieski passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Gustavsson there!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gustavsson is working to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sobieski scoring with strikes but Gustavsson is staying in there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Sobieski tries to land a front kick but Gustavsson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sobieski looks to throw a body kick
enabling Gustavsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Sobieski looks to throw a body kick
and Gustavsson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gustavsson throws a leg kick that is checked

so Sobieski counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Sobieski wants to control from the top but Gustavsson keeps moving.
Gustavsson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gustavsson holds on and takes a little breather.
Gustavsson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sobieski.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobieski throwing strikes but missing.
Sobieski slips nicely into half guard.
Gustavsson trying to control from the bottom.
Gustavsson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gustavsson.
Sobieski is looking to work some ground and pound but Gustavsson has wrist control.
Sobieski trying to control the position from guard on top but Gustavsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sobieski passes into half guard.
Sobieski working Gustavsson over with strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sobieski lands strikes from half guard.
Gustavsson is holding on to half guard well.
Gustavsson is trying to get back to full guard.
Sobieski trying to control the pace.
Sobieski throwing shots but Gustavsson is blocking nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sobieski throwing shots but Gustavsson is blocking nicely.

Sobieski is working for a kimura but Gustavsson is defending it quite comfortably.
Sobieski throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustavsson is controlling Sobieski's trapped leg to prevent Sobieski from advancing to side control.
Sobieski is trying to control. Gustavsson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gustavsson wants to get back to his feet.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Sobieski not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sobieski winds up and cracks Gustavsson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Sobieski looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gustavsson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sobieski.
Sobieski controlling the action here.
Sobieski trying to pass the guard but Gustavsson defending well.
Sobieski missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sobieski wants to pass to mount but Gustavsson is defending the position.
Sobieski works his way into side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gustavsson is trying to control Sobieski's posture but Sobieski avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jan Sobieski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Gustavsson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sobieski is out of range.
Gustavsson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gustavsson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sobieski's calf.
A lazy body kick from Sobieski
and Gustavsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sobieski misses the shot to the body.
Gustavsson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A low kick from Gustavsson is predictable there

so Sobieski counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Sobieski trying to control but Gustavsson is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustavsson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Sobieski looking to sit in guard and control but Gustavsson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Sobieski is controlling Gustavsson's posture.
Sobieski trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Sobieski has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Sobieski wants to sweep here but Gustavsson controlling him for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sobieski is still trying to improve position.
Sobieski trying to strike off his back.
Sobieski is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Sobieski perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Gustavsson is controlling Sobieski's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Gustavsson wants to improve his position but Sobieski is controlling well.
Sobieski trying to control from half guard but Gustavsson is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sobieski is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Sobieski working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Sobieski thows a huge punch but Gustavsson dodges it nicely.
Jan Sobieski has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sobieski is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Sobieski wants to take a breather but Gustavsson is having none of it.
Gustavsson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sobieski.
Sobieski winds up and cracks Gustavsson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Gustavsson is trying to stand back up but Sobieski is controlling him
Sobieski is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Gustavsson reverses the position - he's now on top in Sobieski's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gustavsson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sobieski looking for a sweep. Not yet Sobieski, not yet.
Sobieski controls Gustavsson momentarily but Gustavsson frees himself.
Gustavsson is stalling in the full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sobieski lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Gustavsson!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gustavsson tries to hold on but Sobieski pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jan Sobieski really dominated that round.
That's time! Gustavsson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Gustavsson blocks a head kick by Sobieski.
Sobieski checks the leg kick.
Sobieski throws a body kick that misses
and Gustavsson counters with a body kick that stops Sobieski in his tracks momentarily.
Sobieski misses with a combination
and Gustavsson counters with a right hand to the body.
Sobieski misses with the body kick
and Gustavsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Gustavsson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Gustavsson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sobieski misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gunnar Gustavsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick by Sobieski misses
and Gustavsson counters with a good, hard body kick but Sobieski shrugs it off.
Gustavsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sobieski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sobieski misses with a shot to the body
and Gustavsson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Gustavsson stuffs the takedown attempt from Sobieski. Sobieski gets slowly back to his feet.
Gustavsson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sobieski has time to react.
Gunnar Gustavsson is winning the standup battle so far.
Sobieski looks to throw a body kick
and Gustavsson counters with an inside leg kick.
Sobieski is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gustavsson rather than just go for the knockout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gustavsson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sobieski checks it well.
Sobieski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gustavsson looks for the body kick but Sobieski saw that one coming.
Gustavsson sizes up Sobieski with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Gustavsson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sobieski checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Gustavsson throws a looping overhand right but Sobieski ducks down to avoid it.
Gustavsson throws a leg kick

and Sobieski counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sobieski working Gustavsson over with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sobieski is taking a breather. Gustavsson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Sobieski wants to pass to mount but Gustavsson is defending the position.
Gustavsson is not content to let Sobieski control the position.
Sobieski stops Gustavsson from getting back to his feet.
Gustavsson is trying to get back to full guard.
Sobieski thows a huge punch but Gustavsson dodges it nicely.
Gustavsson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sobieski lands strikes from half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sobieski missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sobieski trying to control the action but Gustavsson is working from the bottom.
Sobieski thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gustavsson's head.
Sobieski sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Sobieski wants to pass to mount but Gustavsson is defending the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sobieski winds up and cracks Gustavsson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Gustavsson trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jan Sobieski dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Sobieski shoots in for a takedown but Gustavsson shows good takedown defense.
Sobieski shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gustavsson but Gustavsson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sobieski throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Sobieski throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gustavsson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sobieski pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobieski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sobieski works Gustavsson's body with a nice hook.
Sobieski explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Gustavsson avoids the body shot from Sobieski.
Gustavsson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sobieski slips under a jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gustavsson.
Sobieski throws a head kick that misses.
Gunnar Gustavsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gustavsson misses with a body kick.
Gustavsson misses with a leg kick.
Gustavsson misses with a looping left.
A low kick from Gustavsson misses

and Sobieski counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sobieski thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gustavsson's head.
Sobieski trying to control from half guard but Gustavsson is working away.
Gustavsson trying to control from the bottom.
Sobieski trying to control from Gustavsson's half guard. Gustavsson has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Jan Sobieski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sobieski trying to control the position from guard on top but Gustavsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sobieski is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Jan Sobieski was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Gustavsson lands a right hook to the body.
Sobieski misses with a head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sobieski misses with a kick to the body.
Sobieski misses with a body shot.
Sobieski delivers a nice body kick.
Sobieski throws a front kick that sends Gustavsson stumbling back into the cage.
Sobieski tries to bum rush Gustavsson with a series of wild strikes but Gustavsson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head kick by Sobieski misses
and Gustavsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gustavsson is looking to chop away at Sobieski's legs.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jan Sobieski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sobieski winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 45:50
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 45:50
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jan Sobieski! Jan Sobieski retains his light heavyweight title!
Jan Sobieski decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.