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Pitbull VII PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Don Rockmuller! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Alistair Ubereem!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Russell Pearce and Chad Campbell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Rockmuller looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rockmuller (2) vs (0) Ubereem
Ubereem looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rockmuller might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ubereem throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ubereem is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rockmuller wants to pass the guard but Ubereem is keeping the position.
Rockmuller slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Rockmuller (5) vs (0) Ubereem
Ubereem tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ubereem is still trying to improve position.
Ubereem can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ubereem tries to bench press Rockmuller off him but Rockmuller keeps the position.
Rockmuller wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ubereem, who protects the arm well.
Ubereem is looking to reverse the position.
Ubereem struggling a bit here.
We've been hearing that Rockmuller has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Ubereem is looking for a sweep.
Rockmuller is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ubereem knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ubereem is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rockmuller looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ubereem isn't going anywhere.
Ubereem is trying to control Rockmuller's posture but Rockmuller avoids it.
Rockmuller is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ubereem has escaped the position, nice work there.
Rockmuller is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ubereem is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ubereem is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rockmuller is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ubereem has escaped the position, nice work there.
Rockmuller working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ubereem tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ubereem is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rockmuller's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ubereem manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ubereem tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rockmuller slips nicely into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ubereem tries to roll over but Rockmuller keeps him under control.
Rockmuller moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Rockmuller (8) vs (0) Ubereem
Rockmuller is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ubereem knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Ubereem's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ubereem tries to bench press Rockmuller off him but Rockmuller keeps the position.
Rockmuller is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ubereem has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ubereem is looking for a sweep.
Rockmuller tries for a kimura but Ubereem is defending well.
Ubereem gets back to half guard.
Ubereem tries to roll over but Rockmuller keeps him under control.
Rockmuller is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ubereem has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ubereem wants to get back to full guard but Rockmuller has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Rockmuller (11) vs (0) Ubereem
Rockmuller is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ubereem has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Rockmuller working away.
Rockmuller working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ubereem manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rockmuller (11) vs (2) Ubereem
Ubereem trying to mount his opponent but Rockmuller defends it.
Rockmuller keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Ubereem is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ubereem is trying to control. Rockmuller wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rockmuller is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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.
Ubereem wants to control but Rockmuller is keeping him busy.
Ubereem wants to work for an arm triangle but Rockmuller is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Rockmuller is positioning himself well to prevent Ubereem advancing to mount.
Rockmuller tries to roll over but Ubereem keeps him under control.
Ubereem is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rockmuller doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ubereem.
Ubereem trying to mount his opponent but Rockmuller defends it.
Rockmuller trying to control but Ubereem postures up.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ubereem is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rockmuller sees it coming and defends easily.
Ubereem is looking for a kimura but Rockmuller is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ubereem to get the leverage.
Rockmuller is refusing to be controlled, as Ubereem sits in half guard.
Ubereem is stalling here. Rockmuller is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Ubereem seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Rockmuller has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rockmuller (15) vs (2) Ubereem
Rockmuller tries for a kimura but Ubereem is defending well.
Rockmuller tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rockmuller has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Rockmuller looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Ubereem can't do much from the bottom here.
Ubereem tries to improve position but can't.
Ubereem keeps trying to improve his position.
Rockmuller tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rockmuller has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ubereem is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Rockmuller tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ubereem is trying to get back to half guard.
Ubereem sneaks back into half guard.
Ubereem actively working from the bottom here.
Ubereem has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rockmuller is working away from the top position though.
Ubereem is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Ubereem tries to roll over but Rockmuller keeps him under control.
Ubereem wants to control but Rockmuller is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ubereem looking for subs from the bottom but Rockmuller mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Rockmuller (18) vs (2) Ubereem
Ubereem has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Rockmuller (21) vs (2) Ubereem
Ubereem turns into Rockmuller and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rockmuller (21) vs (4) Ubereem
Ubereem drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rockmuller dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rockmuller (23) vs (4) Ubereem
Rockmuller sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ubereem's guard.
Rockmuller is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ubereem is just riding it out for now. Rockmuller eventually gives up the hold.
Ubereem looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Ubereem trying to control from the bottom.
Rockmuller passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ubereem! Score +3 for passing guard: Rockmuller (26) vs (4) Ubereem
Ubereem is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ubereem can't escape the position.
Rockmuller working for a guillotine from mount but Ubereem is in no mood to give up.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Ubereem working to try and regain half guard.
Rockmuller is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Ubereem is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Rockmuller (29) vs (4) Ubereem
Rockmuller patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Ubereem is in bad spot here.
Rockmuller avoiding Ubereem 's attempts to control his hands.
Ubereem rolls, trying to escape but Rockmuller keeps control of the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ubereem just trying to survive but Rockmuller is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Rockmuller looking for the choke from the back.
Rockmuller patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Ubereem is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Rockmuller off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Rockmuller controlling well, preventing Ubereem from escaping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rockmuller takes the fight on points by 29 to 4.
As Don Rockmuller got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Let's go Mr. President!'. |
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