PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hugh Jass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Kobel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hugh Jass had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Jass
vs
Kobel

210 cm
25
300 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
19
300 lbs
0 - 4 - 1

Decent wrestler
Brawler
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hugh Jass!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Kobel!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Konstantin Menshow and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jass shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Jass stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kobel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jass will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jass is stalling in the full guard.
Jass works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kobel on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nice strikes from Jass there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Jass is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Jass seems to be working for a kimura but Kobel defends the submission attempt.
Kobel really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jass. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Jass seems to be working for a kimura but Kobel defends the submission attempt.
Kobel on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jass winds up and cracks Kobel with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jass throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jass lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kobel looks winded!

Jass is trying to work for a kimura but Kobel is defending well.

Jass is working for a submission of some sort.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jass is nestled in close to Kobel, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

Jass is working for a kimura but Kobel is defending it quite comfortably.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jass wants to work for an arm triangle but Kobel is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jass is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kobel is just riding it out for now. Jass eventually gives up the hold.

Jass wants to work for an arm triangle but Kobel is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Jass in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Kobel tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Jass!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hugh Jass!