PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ladislav Hemsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Sebastien Veron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Veron has chosen The Who - Won't Get Fooled Again as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Hemsky
vs
Sebastien Veron

193 cm
42
225 lbs
29 - 18 - 0

186 cm
36
210 lbs
25 - 12 - 1

Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Sun-Tzu

GREEN!160

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 29 - 18 - 0, fighting out of London, Ladislav Hemsky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Juan Sebastien Veron!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Veron throws a big shot that misses.
Hemsky displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Veron throws out the jab.
Veron throws a sloppy head kick and Hemsky moves out of range easily.
Veron lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hemsky displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Veron.
Veron fails with the takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Veron.
Ladislav Hemsky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juan Sebastien Veron.
Veron will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good standup being displayed there by Hemsky as he connects with a hook.
Hemsky goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

It looks like Juan Sebastien Veron has been cut.
Hemsky scores with a jab to the body.
Hemsky definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hemsky slips under a jab.
Hemsky appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Veron takes one to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hemsky dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Veron. That did some damage!
Ladislav Hemsky is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Veron darts in looking for a takedown but Hemsky gets double underhooks and turns Veron into the cage.
Hemsky ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Veron moves away.
Veron misses with a hook.
Juan Sebastien Veron seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hemsky lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hemsky throws a sloppy head kick and Veron moves out of range easily.
Hemsky slips a straight right by Veron.
Veron misses with a low kick as Hemsky jumps back.
Hemsky tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Hemsky lands a big head kick that sends Veron tumbling to the mat! Hemsky takes a step backwards and waves Veron back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Veron bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Veron looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Veron takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A jab from Hemsky does it's job there.
Veron takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Veron.
Hemsky wants to clinch.
Veron throws a leg kick that misses.
Veron misses with a hook. Hemsky ducked under it nicely.
Hemsky misses with a body shot.

Hemsky clinches with his opponent.
Hemsky struggles to land a body shot inside as Veron controls his hands.
Hemsky can't break the clinch.

Veron pulls guard effortlessly.
Hemsky's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Veron pulls Hemsky in close to prevent any damage.
Hemsky controlling from the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Veron had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hemsky defends it easily.

Veron has his foot on Hemsky's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hemsky works his way back into a safe position though.

Veron has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hemsky can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Veron looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Veron looking for a sweep. Not yet Veron, not yet.

Veron throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

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.
Hemsky is stalling in the full guard.
Hemsky has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Veron looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Veron wants to improve his position but instead Hemsky has moved into half guard.
Veron trying to control from the bottom.
Veron tries to roll over but Hemsky keeps him under control.
Veron avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hemsky.
Hemsky not doing much here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ladislav Hemsky dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Juan Sebastien Veron's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Hemsky cracks Veron with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hemsky throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Veron cracks Hemsky with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A combination from Veron does no damage.
A lazy left from Veron finds it's target.
Veron missing with a left hand there. Hemsky was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Hemsky wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice body punch from Veron.
Hemsky uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Veron.
Hemsky thinks about countering with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hemsky leaves Veron with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A slow jab from Hemsky misses its intended target.
Veron shoots in but Hemsky avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Veron looks to throw the jab but Hemsky is out of range.
Veron throws a sloppy head kick and Hemsky moves out of range easily.
Veron lands a nice hook to Hemsky's body. Hemsky takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hemsky is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Veron looks to throw the jab but Hemsky is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Hemsky misses the target.
Hemsky looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hemsky is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Veron can do to turn this around?
A big right from Veron misses.
Hemsky tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hemsky.
Hemsky throws the kick towards the body but Veron avoids it.
Veron looks to throw the jab but Hemsky is out of range.
Hemsky tries to clinch but Veron moves out of range.

Hemsky moves into the clinch.
Hemsky is pressed up against the cage. Veron has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hemsky down to the mat. Hemsky avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ladislav Hemsky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juan Sebastien Veron.
Veron swings for the body but Hemsky moves out of range.
Veron is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hemsky lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Veron at a distance.
Veron is breathing heavily.
Veron throws a head kick but Hemsky moves out of range.
Hemsky uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Veron.
Veron has a takedown stuffed.

Veron shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Veron showed some decent athleticism there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Veron throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Hemsky to regain full guard.
Hemsky working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Veron.
Veron scoring with some ground and pound.
Hemsky pulls Veron in close to prevent any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Veron throwing strikes from guard but Hemsky blocks nicely.
Veron trying to control the position from guard on top but Hemsky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Veron throws a strike but Hemsky rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Veron looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Veron looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Veron is trying to keep Hemsky in close.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Veron working for a triangle but Hemsky defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Veron is on top in guard.

Hemsky looking for a sweep. Not yet Hemsky, not yet.
Veron loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Veron postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Veron trying to control but Hemsky is working from the bottom.
Hemsky looking to hit a scissor sweep but Veron is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Juan Sebastien Veron showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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 throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
As Veron looks to move away, Hemsky throws a big counter combo but Veron just gets out of the way.
Veron catches Hemsky with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hemsky fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Veron.
Veron tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hemsky swivels and escapes.
Hemsky tries to clinch but Veron moves out of range.
Veron wants to slow Hemsky down by chopping away at his legs.
Hemsky swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ladislav Hemsky is winning the standup battle so far.

Veron bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Hemsky is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Hemsky is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Veron's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Veron not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Veron is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hemsky!
Poor strikes thrown by Veron there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Veron raining down hammerfists from mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Veron cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Hemsky wants to control but Veron is having none of it.
Veron is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Veron trying to control but Hemsky is having none of it.
Hemsky holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Veron tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Hemsky is working to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hemsky sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Juan Sebastien Veron has got the better of the ground game so far.
Veron tries to pass to full mount but Hemsky defends it.
Veron is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Veron thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Veron scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hemsky keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Hemsky wants to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Veron passes the guard and advances to mount!
Hemsky wants to hold on but Veron pushes him away.
Veron throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Veron trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hemsky taking shots to the head.
Veron looking to control but Hemsky is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Veron lands a big shot to the head and Hemsky winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Juan Sebastien Veron!
Juan Sebastien Veron decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.