PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dale Fernhart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Sebastien Veron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Fernhart
vs
Sebastien Veron

190 cm
22
220 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

186 cm
22
211 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Brawler
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dale Fernhart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Juan Sebastien Veron!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Jeff Smith and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Veron missing with a left hand there. Fernhart was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Veron waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fernhart.
Fernhart changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Veron tries to avoid it but Fernhart manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Veron to the ground. Veron escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fernhart tries for a takedown but Veron circles away easily
and Veron counters with a right hand to the body.
Fernhart has his takedown stuffed
and Veron counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dale Fernhart. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Veron with a nice cross.
Fernhart shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Veron as he jumps to the side.

Veron clinches up against the ropes.
Fernhart is looking for a takedown.
Veron lands a left hand.
Veron working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body punch from Veron.
Fernhart wants to take the fight to the mat but Veron manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Veron throws a head punch that misses.
Veron lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fernhart backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Veron misses with a body punch.
Veron scores with a shot to the side of Fernhart's head.
Veron working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Veron digs a right hand into Fernhart's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fernhart's gas tank.
Fernhart wants to take the fight to the mat but Veron manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Veron lands with a left to the head.
Veron lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fernhart's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The referee is keeping an eye on Veron - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A short right from Veron on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Veron fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Veron.
Veron working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Veron.
Veron softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Veron leaning against his opponent.
Veron scores with a nice hook to the head.
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!
Fernhart can't get the takedown.
Veron misses with some punches.
A short right from Veron.
Veron scores with a shot to the side of Fernhart's head.
Veron working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Veron gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.

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

Fernhart isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Veron stacks Fernhart on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Veron!
Fernhart is looking for a sweep.
Fernhart takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Veron controlling from side mount.
Fernhart is not content to let Veron control the position.
Veron content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Fernhart is looking to reverse the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Veron gets to mount! Fernhart was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Fernhart is in all sorts of trouble here.
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!
Veron scoring with strikes but Fernhart is staying in there.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Fernhart really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Fernhart is squirming around, avoiding Veron's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Veron controlling from the full mount.
Fernhart keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Veron content just to control the position here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fernhart is looking to improve his position but Veron isn't that keen on the idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Juan Sebastien Veron dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

Fernhart shoots in for a double leg but Veron sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fernhart fails with a takedown attempt.

Veron moves into range and clinches up with Fernhart.
Veron lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fernhart wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dale Fernhart. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The referee is keeping an eye on Veron - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Veron lands a right hand.
Veron just leaning against Fernhart, taking a breather.
Veron lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Veron.
Veron throws a head punch that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernhart looking for a takedown.
Veron misses with a hook to the ribs.
Veron lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Veron lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Juan Sebastien Veron seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Fernhart has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Veron after a bit of a struggle.
Fernhart takes a shot to the head.
A body shot lands from Veron.
Veron misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Veron lands with a light punch inside.
Veron swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Veron is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Veron goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Veron has Fernhart pressed against the ropes.
Fernhart is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Veron gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Veron lands a body punch.
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!
Veron lands with a right to the head.
A short uppercut from Veron.
Fernhart being controlled against the ropes.
Veron lands a body punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Veron scores with a shoulder strike.
Veron lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Veron.
Veron lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Veron creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Veron lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fernhart backwards.
Fernhart drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Veron gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Veron struggles to land a body shot inside as Fernhart controls his hands.
Veron has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fernhart's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Veron throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Veron presses Fernhart against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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!
Veron lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fernhart.
Fernhart being controlled against the ropes.
Veron lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A short right from Veron.
Veron lands with a light punch inside.

Veron gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
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 corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Fernhart has his takedown stuffed
and Veron cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fernhart just misses with a punch to the body.
Veron thuds a left hand into Fernhart's body.
Fernhart throws a hook but Veron avoids it easily.
Veron avoids the body shot from Fernhart.
Fernhart shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Veron but Veron pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Veron scores with a sloppy right hand. Fernhart should have avoided that one.
Dale Fernhart seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Fernhart ducks straight into an uppercut from Veron and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Fernhart manages to regain guard straight away.

Fernhart is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Veron is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Oh Fernhart is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

Fernhart had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Veron defends it easily.
Veron advances position into side control!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Veron working the head and body with strikes.
Veron scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Fernhart is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Veron can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Juan Sebastien Veron!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Juan Sebastien Veron made sure he mentioned 5th Round Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.