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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hero Primo (ranked 1829 p4p, 1164 weight class) and Alistair Ubereem (ranked 91 p4p, 61 weight class). 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.
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225 cm 27 287 9 - 5 - 1 |
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196 cm 28 270 12 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling World class boxer Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler World class MT Heavy handed |
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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 9 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Hero Primo! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alistair Ubereem! The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Ubereem cracks a nice hook into Primo's ribs. A kick lands to the mid section there for Ubereem. Primo ducks under a wild hook from Ubereem. Ubereem misses with a straight right. Ubereem has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Ubereem throws a shot from downtown. Primo moves away and avoids it. Primo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Ubereem throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like Hero Primo has been cut. Primo blocks a jab. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ubereem scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Ubereem is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Primo. Ubereem misses with a hook to the body
enabling Primo to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Alistair Ubereem has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ubereem misses with a head kick.
Ubereem throws a lazy body kick enabling Primo to counter with a crisp jab. Primo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Ubereem swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Primo catches Ubereem napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Ubereem to the canvas!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. Primo preventing the sweep. Primo trying to control the position from guard on top but Ubereem is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Primo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ubereem is keeping the position for now. Ubereem can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Primo controls the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ubereem looking to hit a scissor sweep but Primo is one step ahead there. Primo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Primo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Primo trying to control but Ubereem is working from the bottom. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Primo throws a hook but Ubereem avoids it easily. A head kick misses from Ubereem. Ubereem just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Primo fails with a takedown attempt. Primo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That has opened up Alistair Ubereem's cut even more. Ubereem throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Primo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. A looping hook to the body misses from Ubereem. Primo does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ubereem looks to score with a jab to the body but Primo is just out of range. Ubereem scores with a nice body kick.
Primo just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Ubereem on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Ubereem throws a head kick that misses enabling Primo to counter with a crisp jab. Alistair Ubereem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Ubereem thows a left - swing and a miss! Alistair Ubereem is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Ubereem misses with a series of wild punches.
A shot to the body from Ubereem misses and Primo counters with a stiff right hand.
The cut above Alistair Ubereem's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Primo jabbing away but nothing is landing. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Hero Primo will probably get the nod. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Primo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ubereem manages to avoid it. Ubereem ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Ubereem connects with a nice looking jab.
Ubereem lands a big head kick that sends Primo tumbling to the mat! Ubereem takes a step backwards and waves Primo back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Primo is rocked! Primo is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight. Primo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ubereem on the side of the head. This has been an exciting period of action! Ubereem darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Primo's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Ubereem before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alistair Ubereem! Alistair Ubereem bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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