PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kareem AbdulJabbar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Samuelsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Samuelsson has chosen Three 6 Mafia - It's a Fight as his entrance music. The key to victory for Kareem AbdulJabbar has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

AbdulJabbar
vs
Samuelsson

225 cm
26
237 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

188 cm
19
289 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

(GTI) PROLETARIAN
(GTI) PROLETARIAN

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kareem AbdulJabbar!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shane Samuelsson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
AbdulJabbar loads up on a big right hand but Samuelsson slips the punch.
AbdulJabbar tries a head kick but it misses.
AbdulJabbar throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

It looks like Shane Samuelsson has been cut.
AbdulJabbar cracks Samuelsson with a good jab.
AbdulJabbar lands a head kick!
A shot to the liver by AbdulJabbar. Beautiful body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Samuelsson clinches.
AbdulJabbar tries to pull guard but Samuelsson won't allow it.
AbdulJabbar tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Samuelsson just stands there and leans against the cage.
AbdulJabbar tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kareem AbdulJabbar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
AbdulJabbar tries to pull guard but Samuelsson holds him up against the cage and eventually AbdulJabbar drops back down to his feet.

Samuelsson wants the takedown. AbdulJabbar is fighting it off but Samuelsson persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in AbdulJabbar's guard against the cage.

Samuelsson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Samuelsson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Samuelsson wants to control from the top but AbdulJabbar keeps moving.
Samuelsson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Samuelsson lands a couple of decent looking shots.

AbdulJabbar looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

AbdulJabbar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Samuelsson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Samuelsson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Samuelsson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

AbdulJabbar throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Samuelsson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Samuelsson tries to free his leg and advance position but AbdulJabbar is retaining full guard.
AbdulJabbar really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
AbdulJabbar keeping moving, preventing Samuelsson from controlling successfully.
Samuelsson throwing strikes but missing.
Samuelsson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed AbdulJabbar's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
AbdulJabbar taking some punishment here, with Samuelsson in his half guard.
Samuelsson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Samuelsson lands strikes from half guard.
Samuelsson misses with a head shot. AbdulJabbar uses the momentum to regain guard.
AbdulJabbar trying to strike off his back.
Samuelsson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Samuelsson wants to control from the top but AbdulJabbar keeps moving.
Samuelsson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as AbdulJabbar works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Samuelsson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
AbdulJabbar utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Samuelsson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Samuelsson takes a kick to the side of the head.

AbdulJabbar waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Samuelsson. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Samuelsson to the canvas! Can he finish him!?

Samuelsson is rocked!
Samuelsson looks gassed!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Samuelsson controls AbdulJabbar momentarily but AbdulJabbar frees himself.
Samuelsson is still in real trouble! Can AbdulJabbar finish him?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Samuelsson is looking to sweep but instead, AbdulJabbar has passed into half guard.
Samuelsson seems to have recovered his senses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Samuelsson trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kareem AbdulJabbar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shane Samuelsson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

A big head kick from AbdulJabbar and Samuelsson is sent sprawling to the canvas!

Samuelsson is rocked!
Samuelsson trying to control the position here.

AbdulJabbar thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
AbdulJabbar won't allow Samuelsson to sweep him here.
AbdulJabbar will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Samuelsson looking to control.

AbdulJabbar drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Samuelsson dives on top into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Samuelsson is in close to AbdulJabbar's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Samuelsson wants to control from the top but AbdulJabbar keeps moving.
Samuelsson lands a couple of decent looking shots.

AbdulJabbar is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

AbdulJabbar looking for a guillotine here but Samuelsson defends easily.
Samuelsson trying to control but AbdulJabbar is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Samuelsson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Samuelsson throws a strike but AbdulJabbar rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Samuelsson is adopting a defensive guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
AbdulJabbar stopping the sweep attempt from Samuelsson.
Samuelsson is looking to sweep but instead, AbdulJabbar has passed into half guard.
Samuelsson is pressing down on AbdulJabbar's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Samuelsson keeping full guard, as AbdulJabbar tries to pass.
Samuelsson wants to sweep here but AbdulJabbar controlling him for the moment.
Samuelsson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Samuelsson is adopting a defensive guard.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting AbdulJabbar here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Samuelsson wants to stand but AbdulJabbar is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kareem AbdulJabbar dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Shane Samuelsson's cut.
That's time! AbdulJabbar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

AbdulJabbar looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
AbdulJabbar lands a head kick. Samuelsson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
AbdulJabbar tries for a takedown but Samuelsson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Samuelsson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
AbdulJabbar scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Samuelsson doesn't seem bothered though.
AbdulJabbar lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Samuelsson drops his hands momentarily and AbdulJabbar takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

AbdulJabbar drops Samuelsson with a big left hand and mounts him. Samuelsson is in big trouble!
Samuelsson is still in real trouble! Can AbdulJabbar finish him?

That has opened up Shane Samuelsson's cut even more.
AbdulJabbar misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
AbdulJabbar misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Samuelsson seems to have recovered his senses.
Samuelsson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.

AbdulJabbar has control of Samuelsson's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Samuelsson regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Samuelsson tries to hold on but AbdulJabbar postures up.
Samuelsson gets back to half guard.
Shane Samuelsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Samuelsson is looking to control AbdulJabbar's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Samuelsson avoid being mounted?
Samuelsson is trying to get back to full guard.

Samuelsson is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and AbdulJabbar has latched onto it... Big trouble! AbdulJabbar pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Samuelsson is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from AbdulJabbar!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kareem AbdulJabbar!
Kareem AbdulJabbar is the new heavyweight champion!