PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jon Jacobs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juryy Sobolev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sobolev is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Pizdets vsem. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Jacobs
vs
Sobolev

191 cm
18
217 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

192 cm
19
212 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

L.A. Elite Supplements

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jon Jacobs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Juryy Sobolev!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jacobs lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jacobs throws a right hand that misses

and Sobolev counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Sobolev thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jacobs looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sobolev is one step ahead there.
Sobolev wants to control from the top but Jacobs keeps moving.
Sobolev is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

Sobolev thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sobolev preventing the sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobs pulls Sobolev in close to prevent any damage.

Sobolev thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Sobolev thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sobolev being controlled here momentarily.
Sobolev stopping the sweep attempt from Jacobs.

Sobolev is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Sobolev looks gassed!
Jacobs seems keen to control Sobolev's posture.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Sobolev drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sobolev jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Sobolev drops back looking for a leg! Jacobs is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jacobs manages to kick Sobolev off! Sobolev jumps back into Jacobs's guard.

Sobolev thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jacobs pulls Sobolev in close to prevent any damage.
Jacobs knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sobolev on the ground.
Sobolev stopping the sweep attempt from Jacobs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jon Jacobs.
Jacobs throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jacobs swings for the body but Sobolev moves out of range.
Sobolev drops his hands momentarily and Jacobs takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

It looks like Juryy Sobolev has been cut.
Sobolev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jacobs.
Jacobs throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs stuffs the takedown.
Jacobs misses the shot to the body.
Jacobs throws the kick towards the body but Sobolev avoids it.
Jacobs dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sobolev blocks a head kick by Jacobs.
Jacobs fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sobolev manages to avoid it.
Jacobs throws a head kick that misses

and Sobolev counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Jacobs tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sobolev trying to control the position from guard on top but Jacobs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sobolev won't allow Jacobs to sweep him here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sobolev trying to control the position from guard on top but Jacobs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Jacobs dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Juryy Sobolev's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Jacobs throws a nice looking combination but Sobolev bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jacobs throws the kick towards the body but Sobolev avoids it.
Jon Jacobs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jacobs swinging wildly here.

Sobolev drives through with a takedown into guard.

Sobolev has gone for a leg lock! Jacobs slips out almost immediately though and dives into Sobolev's guard.
Jacobs slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sobolev controls Jacobs momentarily but Jacobs frees himself.
Jacobs looking to pass the guard.
Sobolev is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobs is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Jon Jacobs just wasn't active enough.
Jacobs connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jacobs misses with a hook

and Sobolev counters with a single leg into guard. Jacobs didn't expect that.
Jacobs wants to sweep but no luck.
Sobolev being controlled here momentarily.
Sobolev trying to control but Jacobs is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs looking for a sweep. Not yet Jacobs, not yet.

Sobolev drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sobolev jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jacobs is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sobolev trying to control but Jacobs is working from the bottom.
Jacobs controlling Sobolev's posture.
Jacobs wants to sweep but no luck.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jacobs is pulling down on Sobolev's head to control his posture.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Jon Jacobs just wasn't active enough.
Jacobs swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sobolev tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jacobs swivels and escapes.
Sobolev dodges the punch combination from Jacobs.
Jacobs looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Jacobs cracks Sobolev with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Sobolev looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Jacobs finish him?
A clash of legs there as Sobolev blocks the low kick.
Sobolev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jacobs turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jacobs fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jacobs tries to land a leg kick but Sobolev saw it coming and moves away.
Jacobs throws a shot from downtown. Sobolev moves away and avoids it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Jacobs misses.
Jacobs misses with an uppercut.
Jacobs throws a hook but Sobolev avoids it easily.
Jacobs misses with a looping left.
Jacobs misses with a double jab

so Sobolev counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jacobs controlling Sobolev's posture.
Jacobs tries to land a sweep but no joy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Sobolev is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Jacobs wants to stand up but Sobolev is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Jacobs dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Juryy Sobolev's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Jacobs tries to bum rush Sobolev with a series of wild strikes but Sobolev uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A head kick by Jacobs misses

and Sobolev counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sobolev.

Sobolev drops back looking for a leg! Jacobs is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jacobs manages to kick Sobolev off! Sobolev jumps back into Jacobs's guard.
Jacobs wants to stand up but Sobolev is controlling him.
Sobolev trying to control but Jacobs is working from the bottom.
Sobolev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Sobolev drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sobolev jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Sobolev drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Jacobs manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Sobolev has Jacobs in his guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobs controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Sobolev is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jacobs is aware though and is defending well.
Sobolev not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jacobs is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jacobs tries to free his leg and advance position but Sobolev is retaining full guard.
Sobolev being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Jon Jacobs has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Jacobs slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jon Jacobs is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That has opened up Juryy Sobolev's cut even more.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Jacobs scores with a four punch combination!
Jacobs throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jacobs misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sobolev moves away from the strike by Jacobs.
Sobolev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jacobs.
Sobolev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jacobs throws a shot to the body.
Jacobs misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jacobs throws a push kick but Sobolev slaps the foot to one side.
A cross from Jacobs lands.
Jacobs rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sobolev moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sobolev moves out of range of the strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jacobs throws a hook but Sobolev avoids it easily.
Sobolev takes one to the chin there.
Jacobs lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Jacobs throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jacobs throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sobolev.
Jon Jacobs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jacobs looks to land a left hand but Sobolev moved out of range nicely.
Jacobs fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sobolev manages to avoid it.
Jacobs pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sobolev walks into a straight right hand from Jacobs.
Jacobs connects with a looping right hand.
Sobolev checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Jacobs - just one landing.
Jacobs throws a head kick that misses.
Jacobs scores with a nice right hand.
A big right from Jacobs misses.
Jacobs scores with a sloppy right hand. Sobolev should have avoided that one.
Jacobs throws a series of strikes that have Sobolev backpedaling.
A slow jab from Jacobs misses its intended target.
Jacobs swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jacobs throws a looping overhand right but Sobolev ducks down to avoid it.
Jacobs lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jacobs will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jacobs lands with a shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Jacobs showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jacobs, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Jacobs!