PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hussein Stahl (ranked 2869 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Bassett (ranked 22673 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Stahl
vs
Bassett

208 cm
35
287 lbs
20 - 13 - 0

190 cm
29
265 lbs
5 - 7 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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 20 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hussein Stahl!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jim Bassett!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, David Schapiro and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bassett shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A jab from Stahl finds it's way through Bassett's defenses.
Bassett takes a kick to the side of the head.
Stahl works the jab nicely.

Bassett feints and as Stahl raises his hands in defense, Bassett changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Stahl is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Bassett rolls with it to try and escape but Stahl cranks on the arm and Bassett is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hussein Stahl!
Hussein Stahl was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.