PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alistair Ubereem (ranked 1393 p4p, 1634 weight class) and Damar Sulekov (ranked 85 p4p, 96 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Ubereem
vs
Sulekov

196 cm
33
270
19 - 11 - 0

190 cm
31
280
14 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
KO power

Good wrestler
World class MT
Heavy handed

30th Century Beer Store

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 19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alistair Ubereem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Damar Sulekov!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sulekov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ubereem counters with a stiff right hand.

It looks like Damar Sulekov has been cut.
Nice defenses there by Ubereem.
As Sulekov tries to get set, Ubereem tries to push him back and clinch up but Sulekov manages to avoid the attempt.
Sulekov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ubereem.
Sulekov misses with a hook. Ubereem ducked under it nicely.
Sulekov misses the shot to the body.
Ubereem throws a counter high kick but Sulekov was just alert enough to avoid it.
Sulekov throws a body shot but no joy.
Ubereem attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sulekov feints the counter takedown.
Ubereem misses with a looping left.
Sulekov feints the counter takedown.
Ubereem throws a sloppy head kick and Sulekov moves out of range easily.
Ubereem misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sulekov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Sulekov's coach down at ubergym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Sulekov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Sulekov throws a looping overhand right but Ubereem ducks down to avoid it.
Ubereem has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Tank Factory in the buildup to the fight.
Ubereem misses with a body shot.
Ubereem throws a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ubereem looks to throw the jab but Sulekov is out of range.
Sulekov throws a hook to the side of Ubereem's head but Ubereem sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from Sulekov misses.
Ubereem keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A cross from Sulekov lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ubereem throws a hook but Sulekov blocks it.
Ubereem lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nice uppercut there from Sulekov.
Sulekov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sulekov throws a leg kick but Ubereem checks it.
Sulekov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sulekov throws the left hand but Ubereem avoids the punch easily.
Ubereem misses with a hook. Sulekov ducked under it nicely.
Sulekov tries to clinch up but Ubereem circles away and keeps his distance.
Sulekov lands a jab to Ubereem's midsection.

Sulekov clinches up against the cage.
Sulekov effectively controlling the action here.
Ubereem lands an uppercut.
Ubereem is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Alistair Ubereem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damar Sulekov.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sulekov tries a body shot but Ubereem blocks it.
Sulekov lands a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sulekov cracks Ubereem with a nice body shot.
Sulekov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ubereem up against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ubereem lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sulekov backwards.
Sulekov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sulekov scores with a shoulder strike.
Ubereem fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sulekov.
Ubereem stalling against the cage.
Come on Sulekov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sulekov lands a takedown into guard.
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.
Sulekov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sulekov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Sulekov postures up.
Sulekov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ubereem swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ubereem wants to sweep here but Sulekov controlling him for the moment.
Ubereem can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sulekov controls the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ubereem has Sulekov pulled in close to control his posture.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Sulekov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A slow jab from Sulekov misses its intended target.
Sulekov lands a head shot.

It looks like Alistair Ubereem has been cut.
Ubereem misses with a head kick.
Sulekov misses with an uppercut.
Sulekov with a poor takedown
letting Ubereem counter with a right hand.
Sulekov misses with a wild body shot.
Sulekov misses with an uppercut

and Ubereem holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Sulekov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sulekov lands an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Damar Sulekov dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Sulekov connects with a body shot that sends Ubereem's belly button to the back.
Sulekov lands a slapping body shot.
Damar Sulekov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sulekov fails with a takedown attempt.
A swing and a miss from Ubereem.
Sulekov shoots in looking for a takedown. Ubereem tries to sprawl out of it but Sulekov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ubereem manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ubereem slips under a jab.
Ubereem throwing a counter right hand but Sulekov manages to avoid it.
Ubereem slips a straight right by Sulekov.
Sulekov misses with a left hand
letting Ubereem counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sulekov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

Ubereem gets tackled into the cage by Sulekov. Sulekov maintains the clinch.
Ubereem misses with a punch to the body.
Sulekov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Sulekov taking a breather.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sulekov jumps guard but Ubereem stands there with Sulekov around his waist. Sulekov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Alistair Ubereem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damar Sulekov.
Sulekov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Ubereem.
Sulekov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ubereem prevents it.
Sulekov effectively controlling the action here.
Damar Sulekov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ubereem swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ubereem stops a takedown attempt from Sulekov.
Sulekov being controlled against the cage.
Sulekov letting Ubereem take a breather here.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Ubereem for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sulekov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ubereem pulls his leg out and moves away.
Sulekov slips a straight right by Ubereem.
Sulekov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ubereem looks to land a right hand but Sulekov moved out of range.
Ubereem throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sulekov misses the jab.
Sulekov throws a right hand that misses
enabling Ubereem to counter with a crisp jab.
Ubereem shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

Sulekov moves into the clinch.
Ubereem is working Sulekov over against the cage.
Ubereem misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ubereem is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ubereem lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ubereem lands a body punch.
Sulekov is breathing heavily.
Ubereem lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sulekov backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ubereem misses with a body punch.
Sulekov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A bit of stalling here from Ubereem.
Ubereem looking to slow down the pace here.
Sulekov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ubereem after a bit of a struggle.
Sulekov is struggling to control the position.
Sulekov's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ubereem misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ubereem swings wildly with an uppercut but Sulekov uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's four 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.
Sulekov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ubereem is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Sulekov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ubereems head.
Ubereem lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sulekov tries to pull guard but Ubereem won't allow it.
Sulekov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Come on Ubereem - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sulekov.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alistair Ubereem dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Ubereem keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sulekov.
Sulekov swings for the body but Ubereem moves out of range.
Sulekov ducks under a wild hook from Ubereem.
Ubereem listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ubereem goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sulekov scores with a sloppy right hand. Ubereem should have avoided that one.
Sulekov looks to score with a jab to the body but Ubereem is just out of range.
Ubereem ducks under a wild hook from Sulekov.
Sulekov missing with a left hand there. Ubereem was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sulekov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ubereem throws out the jab.
Sulekov with the counter takedown but Ubereem avoids it easily.
Sulekov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sulekov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ubereem clobbers Sulekov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sulekov throws a poor cross that misses
and Ubereem counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ubereem connects with a high kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ubereem pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sulekov cracks a nice hook into Ubereem's ribs.
Ubereem takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sulekov throws a jab but it's blocked by Ubereem.
Sulekov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ubereem connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

That has opened up Damar Sulekov's cut even more.
Ubereem throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sulekov's head.
Sulekov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ubereem uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sulekov.
Sulekov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ubereem but Ubereem pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sulekov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
No luck for Sulekov with that takedown attempt.
Sulekov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sulekov slips under a jab.
Ubereem ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sulekov swings widly with a right hand
and Ubereem counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sulekov loads up on a big right hand but Ubereem slips the punch.
Sulekov is looking to clinch but Ubereem is avoiding it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ubereem tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sulekov was well out of range. Poor timing from Ubereem.
Sulekov misses with a looping right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Sulekov. Ubereem does a little dance to reset his feet.

Sulekov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Sulekov trying to control the position but Ubereem is working away.
Ubereem is trying to improve his position.
Ubereem takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Sulekov wants to control but Ubereem is keeping him busy.
Sulekov throws an elbow but Ubereem slips to the side and avoids it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ubereem is not content to let Sulekov control the position.
Sulekov wants to take a breather but Ubereem manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Sulekov.
Sulekov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sulekov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ubereem has control of Sulekov's left arm, preventing Sulekov from doing any damage.
Sulekov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's four 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.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Sulekov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sulekov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Sulekov slips under a jab from Ubereem.
Sulekov looks to land a left hand but Ubereem moved out of range nicely.
Sulekov fails in his attempt to clinch.
A bone on bone clash there as Ubereem blocks the leg kick.
Ubereem throws a body shot but no joy.
Alistair Ubereem is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sulekov clobbers Ubereem with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sulekov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ubereem counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alistair Ubereem showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ubereem has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alistair Ubereem!
An out of breath Alistair Ubereem thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.