PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gigantor Ubereem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ubereem has chosen - as his entrance music. 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.

James
vs
Ubereem

185 cm
27
212 lbs
13 - 14 - 0

200 cm
33
276 lbs
17 - 16 - 0

Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
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 13 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alex James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gigantor Ubereem!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

James scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Ubereem has hold of James's hands but James slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
James sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ubereem defending well though.
James throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Ubereem makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!

Ubereem has closed the distance and engaged James in a clinch.

Ubereem is fighting off a takedown attempt but James is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Ubereem to the mat. Ubereem regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
James throwing strikes but missing.
James throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
James throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as James accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
James throws a big elbow that misses.
James throwing strikes from guard but Ubereem blocks nicely.
James is looking to work some ground and pound but Ubereem has wrist control.
James might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
James with a flurry of punches that miss.
James with a flurry of punches that miss.
James throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
James is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Team 907 Assassins that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
James has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
James throwing strikes but missing.
James makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
James throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
James is looking to work some ground and pound but Ubereem has wrist control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
James throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ubereem works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
James throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ubereem works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
James landing some decent shots from guard.
James postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ubereem working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from James.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells James's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
James postures up in Ubereem's guard and throws a big left but Ubereem blocks it.
Ubereem preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
James working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
James scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
James is looking to advance position but Ubereem has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
James is trying to stand up.

Ubereem looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
James blocking the ground and pound.
James wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Ubereem.
Ubereem scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish James?

James bucks up and throws Ubereem to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Ubereem throws a hook to the side of James's head but James sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

Ubereem gets caught flat footed, as James shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
James is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
James throwing strikes from guard but Ubereem blocks nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
James with a nice head shot there.
James throws an elbow that misses. Ubereem uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in James's guard. Nice move by Ubereem!

James scrambles and gets back to his feet.
James connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A telegraphed right hand from Ubereem misses the target.
James's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ubereem under the eye.

James darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
James missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex James dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Ubereem tries to sprawl but James drives through with a takedown into half guard.
James throwing shots but Ubereem is blocking nicely.
James throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
James throwing shots but Ubereem is blocking nicely.
James throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ubereem on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
James lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
James looks to land a strike but Ubereem avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Alex James overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
James trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
James cracks Ubereem with a solid left hand.
James with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ubereem preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
James throws a strike but Ubereem rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
James controls Ubereem momentarily but Ubereem frees himself.
Ubereem must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
James wants to get back to his feet but Ubereem is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

James has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Ubereem is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.

James has Ubereem pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. James pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Ubereem tumbling to the mat - James dives into Ubereem's guard.
James with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
James throws a big right hand that misses.
James passes Ubereem's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
James scoring with strikes to the body and head.
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!
James looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
James missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
James throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
James thows a huge punch but Ubereem dodges it nicely.
James throwing shots but Ubereem is blocking nicely.
James throws a strike but Ubereem avoids it easily and moves to full guard.

James got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ubereem has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, James has managed to get both his arms back between Ubereem's legs - danger averted.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting James here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
James landing with the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ubereem preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
James in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
James stands up over Ubereem, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
James connects with a couple of short punches.
Ubereem avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
James works over Ubereem with some ground and pound from guard.
Ubereem avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ubereem utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
James content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
James stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ubereem swivels though and keeps the full guard.
James is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ubereem avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
James is in close to Ubereem's body, working some short punches and elbows.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as James accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
James scoring with some ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
James postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
James throws a big elbow that misses.
James loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex James dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

A jab from James does it's job there.

James throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ubereem was covering up waiting for the punch and James finishes the takedown easily into guard.
James trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
James throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ubereem works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
James with a nice head shot there.
James postures up in Ubereem's guard and throws a big left but Ubereem blocks it.
James throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ubereem works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
James with a flurry of punches that miss.
James trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as James accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as James accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
James postures up in Ubereem's guard and throws a big left but Ubereem blocks it.
James throws an elbow that misses. Ubereem uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in James's guard. Nice move by Ubereem!
Ubereem postures up in James's guard and throws a big left but James blocks it.
James wants to stand and escape but Ubereem is having none of it.
James preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
James is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

James has his feet on Ubereem's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

James looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ubereem!
Ubereem parries the strikes from James easily there. James is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Ubereem to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ubereem avoids any damage from the ground and pound of James.

James stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Ubereem gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

James has picked Ubereem up - he's going for a ride! James dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
James throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
James working the head and body with strikes.
James wants to free his trapped foot but Ubereem is holding on for dear life with his legs.
James working the head and body with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ubereem avoiding damage under a succession of punches from James.
James landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
James throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
James lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
James missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ubereem tries to get to full guard but James has control of the leg.
James thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ubereem blocking the ground and pound attempt from James.
Ubereem on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
James throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
James thows a huge punch but Ubereem dodges it nicely.
Ground and pound from James.
James is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ubereem can do to turn this around?
James throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gigantor Ubereem has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ubereem keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
James throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ubereem avoiding damage under a succession of punches from James.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alex James showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for James, 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:26
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex James!
Alex James seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.