PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jasper Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vasiliy Sobolev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sobolev has chosen Ya kuplu tebe dom as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Jones
vs
Sobolev

198 cm
31
265 lbs
17 - 8 - 0

201 cm
38
265 lbs
23 - 32 - 0

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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 17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jasper Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 32 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vasiliy Sobolev!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Stewart Dunkirk and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sobolev fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sobolev takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
A punch lands to the side of Jones 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jones with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jones leaves Sobolev with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jones fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sobolev on the side of the head.

It looks like Vasiliy Sobolev has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sobolev throws out a loose jab but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot to the liver by Jones. Beautiful body shot.
Sobolev scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

It looks like Jasper Jones has been cut.
Jones fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sobolev has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

Sobolev closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Jones quickly recovers to half guard.
Jones wants to get back to full guard.
Jones is working hard here to advance position.
Jones gets back to full guard.
Sobolev throws a big right hand that misses.
Sobolev has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobolev throws a big elbow that misses.
Jones tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sobolev throws a strike but Jones rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones won't allow Sobolev to sweep him here.
Jones's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sobolev looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Jones puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Sobolev is trying to get back to full guard.
Jones content to control rather than advance.

Jasper Jones has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Jones closes the distance and clinches.
Jones looking to throw knees to the head but Sobolev is blocking nicely.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sobolev is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jones gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jasper Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vasiliy Sobolev.
Jones with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jones with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sobolev keeps control of Jones as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sobolev is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jones pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones tries to land knees in the clinch but Sobolev avoids the damage to the body.
Sobolev is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jones gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sobolev goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jones prevents it.
Sobolev changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jones fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sobolev avoids the head kick by Jones.
Jones goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sobolev closes the distance and clinches up with Jones, looking for a takedown. Sobolev pushes Jones against the cage but Jones circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jones is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones throws a sloppy head kick and Sobolev moves out of range easily.
Sobolev closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jones circles away.
Jones scores with a jab. Sobolev acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sobolev throws a series of punches but Jones moves out of range.
Jones dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sobolev. That did some damage!
Nice sprawl there from Jones as Sobolev shoots in.
Sobolev looks winded!
Jones getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jones throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sobolev.
Sobolev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jones swings for the body but Sobolev moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Jones. Those never looked like landing.
Jasper Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jones throws a shot to the body.
Jones lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jones changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jasper Jones dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Sobolev takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sobolev manages to avoid it.
Sobolev scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jones lands a really nice looking cross but Sobolev seems unphased.
The crowd cheers as Jones lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sobolev doesn't seem phased though.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sobolev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jones connects with an inside leg kick.
Jones stuns Sobolev with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sobolev.
Nice defenses there by Jones.
Sobolev with a poor takedown
and Jones counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jones, right into the meat.
Jones throws a good cross that connects.
Jasper Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
Jones thuds his right hand into Sobolev's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sobolev blocks the body kick.
Sobolev is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones blocks a jab.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Sobolev is just out of range.

Jones cracks Sobolev with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Jones has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Sobolev to stand back up!

Sobolev is rocked!

That has opened up Vasiliy Sobolev's cut even more.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sobolev takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Sobolev is still on wobbly legs! Can Jones finish him?
Jones with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jones shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Sobolev takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Jones sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Sobolev bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jasper Jones!
Jasper Jones decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.