PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Mack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Allistar Ubereem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Allistar Ubereem is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Mack
vs
Ubereem

200 cm
19
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

186 cm
23
265 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, John Mack!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Allistar Ubereem!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ubereem misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Ubereem.
A slow jab from Ubereem misses its intended target.
Mack tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ubereem is able to avoid easily.
Mack misses with a two punch combination.
Ubereem misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mack fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ubereem avoids it really well and circles away.
Mack uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ubereem.

Mack closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ubereem to the mat! Ubereem manages to get full guard.
Mack is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ubereem wants to get back to his feet but Mack is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Mack passes Ubereem's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Mack gets to his feet - back to striking we go!

Mack gets the takedown into side control.
Mack will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Sloppy strikes there by Mack.
Ubereem stops Mack from passing to mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ubereem can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ubereem wants to get back to his feet.
Mack working the head and body with strikes.
Mack takes a little break here. Ubereem wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Mack has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Mack prevents Ubereem from escaping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mack slows the pace down.
Ubereem is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Mack is controlling him well.
Ubereem wants to get back to his feet but Mack is dominant here and he's now got Ubereem's back!
Mack punishes Ubereem with strikes from the back mount.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Mack's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.

Mack is persistently looking for the submission but Ubereem is defending it well.
Ubereem looking very determined here, making life difficult for Mack.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ubereem wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mack looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Ubereem is trying to get back to his feet but Mack has full control of the position and if anything, Ubereem has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Ubereem looks gassed!
Mack controls the position.
Ubereem is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Mack scores with punches to the body.
Ubereem trying to get back to his feet but Mack is in full control for now.
Good control from Mack.
Ubereem really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mack. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mack throwing damaging strikes from the back! Ubereem could be in trouble here!
Ubereem is covering up but some of the strikes from Mack are getting through and doing damage.
Mack really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Ubereem.

The referee stands the fighters back up. John Mack just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Ubereem throws a leg kick which misses Mack's front leg but catches the back leg as Mack tries to avoid it.
Ubereem throws a leg kick which misses Mack's front leg but catches the back leg as Mack tries to avoid it.
Ubereem turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mack misses with a series of wild punches.
Ubereem scores with a leg kick.
Ubereem lands a nice looking body kick.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ubereem is looking to land body kicks.
Allistar Ubereem is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ubereem pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mack on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Ubereem throws a nice head kick!

It looks like John Mack has been cut.
Mack takes a kick to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ubereem takes a swing at Mack's ribcage but misses.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ubereem - that will leave a mark!
Mack misses with a takedown attempt - Ubereem sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ubereem moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mack takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ubereem lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ubereem keeps Mack at a distance using the push kick.
Mack looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ubereem throws a body kick that misses.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ubereem.
Ubereem lands with a kick to the ribs.
Ubereem misses with a head kick.

Mack clinches up against the ropes.
Ubereem has had enough of the clinch but Mack keeps him there for the moment.

Mack breaks the clinch.
Mack takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Mack shoots for a takedown but Ubereem saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Mack. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ubereem throws a head kick that Mack semi-blocks.

Mack drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mack thows a big elbow that misses.
Ubereem wants to stand but Mack is controlling the position.
Mack lands a couple of elbows.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Mack prevents Ubereem from getting back to his feet.

Mack stands up from Ubereem's guard - Mack perhaps looking for a knockout.
Mack shoots for a double leg takedown but Ubereem sprawls well. He's pushed Mack's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mack is looking to land body kicks.
Ubereem lands with an uppercut that bounces Mack off the ropes and back into rage.
Mack walks into a stiff left hand from Ubereem.
Ubereem pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mack throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ubereem's waist but Ubereem gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mack off to one side.
A head kick misses from Ubereem.

Mack moves into the clinch successfully.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.

Mack lands a takedown into guard.
Mack looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mack prevents Ubereem from getting back to his feet.
Ubereem is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Mack dives into side control.
Ubereem is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Mack is controlling him well.
Mack landing a few strikes.
Ubereem takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Mack staying calm.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Mack cracks Ubereem with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Mack lands an elbow.
Mack prevents Ubereem from escaping the position.
Mack trying to control the action but Ubereem is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ubereem takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Allistar Ubereem dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Mack's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Ubereem looks for the body kick but Mack saw that one coming.
Ubereem misses with a head kick.

Mack gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A frustrated look appears on Ubereem's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mack wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Mack jumps into guard, dragging Ubereem to the mat.
Ubereem wants to stand but Mack has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Ubereem preventing the sweep.
Ubereem wants to get up but he can't break Mack's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Mack is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Mack is looking for a triangle but Ubereem pushes his legs off easily.
Mack is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ubereem preventing the sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ubereem looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mack tries to clinch there but Ubereem circles away.
Mack throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ubereem counters with a low kick, right behind Mack 's knee.
Mack moves out of range of the body kick.
Ubereem misses with a straight left.
Nice defenses there by Mack.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ubereem.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mack is defended easily by Ubereem.
Mack shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Mack crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Ubereem - the referee stops the clock and Mack gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Ubereem. Mack manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Ubereem tries to land a front kick but Mack steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ubereem tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ubereem misses with a looping right.
Ubereem just misses with a punch to the body.
Ubereem throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ubereem throws a sloppy head kick and Mack moves out of range easily.
Ubereem avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mack tries for a takedown but Ubereem circles away easily
and Ubereem counters with a left and a right that stings Mack.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Mack. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mack rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ubereem moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ubereem leaves Mack with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ubereem throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

Mack darts in and clinches Ubereem up against the ropes.

Mack has clasped his hands together around Ubereem's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Ubereem avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Mack.
Ubereem tries to escape but Mack is in control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mack wants to control but Ubereem is keeping him busy.
Ubereem is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Mack is controlling him well.

Mack is trying to get an arm triangle but Ubereem is defending well.
Mack trying to control the action but Ubereem is working from the bottom.
John Mack overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ubereem tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ubereem throws a series of punches but Mack moves out of range.
Mack shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ubereem sprawls well. Ubereem wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mack gets slowly back to his feet.
Ubereem throws the kick towards the body but Mack avoids it.
Mack avoids a kick to the body.
Ubereem throws a head kick but Mack moves out of range.

Mack darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Mack wants to take a breather but Ubereem is having none of it.
Mack passes to side control.
A lull in the action here as Mack stalls from top position.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Mack tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mack has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ubereem wants to get back to his feet.

Mack decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Mack shoots for a takedown but Ubereem saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Allistar Ubereem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mack tries to clinch but Ubereem moves away
and Mack takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ubereem scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ubereem throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Mack moves forwards but Ubereem connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mack avoids the head kick by Ubereem.
Mack shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ubereem counters with a nice leg kick.
Ubereem lands with a thumping leg kick.

Ubereem gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ubereem is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mack is controlling him.
Mack postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ubereem is looking to stand up but Mack isn't so interested in that idea.
Mack wants to control from the top but Ubereem keeps moving.
Ubereem wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Mack manages to pass to side control.
Ubereem pushes Mack off looking to stand but Mack dives back in and keeps control.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Mack scores a takedown into full mount!

Mack looking to secure an arm triangle but Ubereem defends it well.
Ubereem is trying to get to the ropes to help him get back to his feet.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.

Mack is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Ubereem is surviving well by controlling Mack's body position as best he can.
Ubereem trying desperately to get to his feet.
Mack trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ubereem is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Mack controlling from mount.
Ubereem is trying to stand.
Ubereem has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

Ubereem defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Mack trying to control momentarily.
Ubereem wants to get back to his feet.

Ubereem is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Mack gets his way!
Ubereem looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.

Ubereem showing good submission defense here.
Ubereem is trying to get back to his feet but Mack has full control of the position and if anything, Ubereem has just worked his way into a worse spot.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Mack showed his dominance in that final round.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Andi Peters scores the fight for Allistar Ubereem!
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight for Allistar Ubereem!
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight for John Mack!

Allistar Ubereem wins by split decision!