PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hakeem Jabbar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ilong Ranger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hakeem Jabbar has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Jabbar
vs
Ranger

220 cm
20
243 lbs
7 - 9 - 0

190 cm
28
260 lbs
7 - 7 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Hakeem Jabbar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Ilong Ranger!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Glass and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Jabbar with that takedown attempt.
Jabbar closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ranger circles away.
Ranger punishes Jabbar's body with a nice straight punch.
Jabbar circles away from the clinch attempt
and Jabbar counters with a big head kick but Ranger shrugs it off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ranger fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ranger will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jabbar throws a head kick that misses.
Jabbar circles away from the clinch attempt

and Jabbar moves into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ranger wants to break free but Jabbar has control.
Ranger looking to stall.
Jabbar stops a takedown attempt from Ranger.
Hakeem Jabbar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ilong Ranger.

Jabbar gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Jabbar not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jabbar is looking to advance position but Ranger won't allow it.
Jabbar is thwarting Ranger's attempts to control the position.
Ranger is trying to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jabbar is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ranger doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jabbar.
Ranger blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jabbar.
Ranger wants to control but Jabbar is keeping busy.
Ranger flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Ranger is trying to control but can't.
Jabbar missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ranger trying to control but Jabbar postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ranger is looking for a sweep. Jabbar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jabbar thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ranger trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Ranger wants to hold on but Jabbar pushes him away.
Jabbar with good strikes from the mount here!
Ranger is looking to get to half guard.
Jabbar is landing with some decent strikes but Ranger is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Jabbar sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jabbar thowing shots but they're missing.
Ranger holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Jabbar tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jabbar throwing strikes here but Ranger is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Jabbar working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ranger is looking to get to half guard.
Jabbar throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Jabbar unloading with bombs!
Ranger really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jabbar. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jabbar lands a heavy elbow.
Jabbar will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jabbar thowing shots but they're missing.
Jabbar looking to ground and pound but Ranger is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hakeem Jabbar dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Jabbar takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ranger is defended easily by Jabbar.
Ranger tries to close the distance and clinch but Jabbar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ranger shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jabbar really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jabbar shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ranger pinned against the cage. Ranger gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jabbar misses with a kick to the body

and Ranger counters with a crisp one two that drops Jabbar! Ranger thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Jabbar to his feet! Jabbar is in big trouble!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ranger throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jabbar's waist but Jabbar gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ranger off to one side.
Hakeem Jabbar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ilong Ranger.
Ranger looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jabbar is fending him off so far but Ranger persists. Nope, Jabbar circles away and we're back to standing.
Ranger is breathing heavily.
Ranger tries for a takedown but Jabbar sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ilong Ranger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jabbar throws a head kick that misses
letting Ranger counter with a right hand.
Ranger tries for a takedown but Jabbar sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ranger closes the distance but Jabbar moves to the side

and Jabbar counters by clinching up.

Jabbar manages to pull guard.
Jabbar wants to sweep but no luck.

Ranger is posturing up here but Jabbar has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Ranger tries to roll out but it's too tight and Ranger has to tap! Slick submission there by Jabbar!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hakeem Jabbar!