PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jon Ubereem (ranked 1166 p4p, 178 weight class) and Von Kromog (ranked 1376 p4p, 198 weight class). Jon Ubereem has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Ubereem
vs
Kromog

195 cm
26
218 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

194 cm
26
215 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jon Ubereem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Von Kromog!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Dirk Anderson and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left and a right from Ubereem both land. Nice combination.

It looks like Von Kromog has been cut.
Ubereem takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

It looks like Jon Ubereem has been cut.

Ubereem darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ubereem looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Ubereem seems to be working for a kimura but Kromog defends the submission attempt.
Kromog has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Gizmo's Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.

Ubereem looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Kromog is defending against the submission attempts here by Ubereem.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ubereem is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kromog sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Ubereem is working for a kimura but Kromog is defending it quite comfortably.

Ubereem is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kromog is looking for a sweep. Ubereem is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ubereem tries to pass to full mount but Kromog defends it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Ubereem is looking for a kimura but Kromog is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ubereem to get the leverage.
Ubereem with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kromog is trying to maintain the position but Ubereem is very close to passing his half guard.
Ubereem is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Ubereem wants to control from the top but Kromog keeps moving.

Ubereem drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kromog looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kromog looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kromog!

Ubereem tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ubereem struggling a bit here.
Ubereem tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ubereem manages to get back to half guard.
Kromog is thwarting Ubereem's attempts to control the position.
Ubereem makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ubereem.
Ubereem looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Ubereem looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Ubereem working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kromog doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Ubereem is tightening it up a little... Kromog has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Kromog reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Kromog taps out! Nice BJJ there by Ubereem!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jon Ubereem!