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Pitbull XXV 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 London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Rick Richardson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 10 losses; Alistair Ubereem!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Jonathan Paton and Bruno Lombardi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ubereem manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Richardson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ubereem isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Richardson stacks Ubereem on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Richardson! Score +3 for passing guard: Richardson (3) vs (0) Ubereem
Richardson controls the position.
Richardson continues to stall.
Ubereem is trying to work for a sweep but Richardson has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Richardson (5) vs (0) Ubereem
Ubereem can't escape the position.
Ubereem tries to control the position but Richardson now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Richardson (8) vs (0) Ubereem
You can see the frustration on Ubereem's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ubereem just trying to survive but Richardson is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Richardson is riding his opponent, not letting Ubereem buck him off.
Ubereem tries to escape but Richardson has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richardson trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Ubereem doesn't escape.
Richardson controlling well, preventing Ubereem from escaping the position.
Richardson keeps control of the position easily here as Ubereem tries to buck him off.
Richardson is not going to allow Ubereem to sit and survive in this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Richardson controlling the positon.
Richardson keeps control of the position as Ubereem tries to break free.
Ubereem is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ubereem is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Richardson off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
I would not like to be Ubereem right now.
Richardson keeps control of the position as Ubereem tries to break free.
Ubereem keeps trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
I would not like to be Ubereem right now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ubereem can't escape the position.
Richardson is not going to allow Ubereem to sit and survive in this position.
Ubereem tries to roll but Richardson sticks to his back.
Ubereem just trying to survive but Richardson is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Good control from Richardson.
Ubereem can't escape the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Richardson keeps control of the position easily here as Ubereem tries to buck him off.
Ubereem is really stuck here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
What can Ubereem do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Ubereem is in bad spot here.
Richardson trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Ubereem doesn't escape.
Richardson controlling well, preventing Ubereem from escaping the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Richardson really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Ubereem.
You can see the frustration on Ubereem's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Ubereem rolls, trying to escape but Richardson keeps control of the position.
Ubereem manages to reverse the position and now he's in Richardson's guard. Nice work there by Ubereem.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Richardson (8) vs (2) Ubereem
Richardson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ubereem wants to control from the top but Richardson keeps moving.
Ubereem wants to pass the guard but Richardson is keeping the position.
Richardson keeping moving, preventing Ubereem from controlling successfully.
Ubereem has gone for a leg lock! Richardson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ubereem's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Richardson (10) vs (2) Ubereem
Ubereem has an active guard here but Richardson has managed to pass into half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Richardson is controlling the pace.
Ubereem has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Richardson escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Richardson! Score +3 for passing guard: Richardson (13) vs (2) Ubereem
Ubereem tries to buck Richardson off but Richardson is having none of it.
Ubereem gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Ubereem is looking to improve his position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Richardson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ubereem is pressing down on Richardson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ubereem throws his legs up looking for a submission but Richardson uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Richardson (16) vs (2) Ubereem
Ubereem is looking for a sweep.
Richardson gets to mount! Ubereem was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Richardson (18) vs (2) Ubereem
Ubereem is trying to reverse the position but instead Richardson has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Richardson (21) vs (2) Ubereem
Richardson controlling well, preventing Ubereem from escaping the position.
Ubereem trying to control the hands but Richardson won't let him.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Ubereem is trying to break free.
Richardson controlling the position well here. Ubereem rolled but Richardson kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Ubereem tries to roll but Richardson sticks to his back.
Richardson gets his hands free as Ubereem looks to control.
Richardson has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Ubereem's body.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Ubereem trying to control the action but Richardson just sinks the hooks in.
Ubereem rolls, trying to escape but Richardson keeps control of the position.
Richardson gets his hands free as Ubereem looks to control.
Richardson slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Ubereem is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Richardson controls the action.
Richardson is hanging on to Ubereem's back as he tries to escape.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Ubereem is still trying to improve position.
Good control from Richardson.
Ubereem tries to roll but Richardson sticks to his back.
Ubereem is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Richardson.
Ubereem is in bad spot here.
Ubereem is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Richardson.
You can see the frustration on Ubereem's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
What can Ubereem do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Ubereem looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Richardson is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Richardson controlling well, preventing Ubereem from escaping the position.
Richardson slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Ubereem looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Ubereem is really stuck here.
Richardson looking to break Ubereem's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Ubereem remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Richardson will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Ubereem is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Richardson.
More hug and hope from Richardson.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Richardson controlling well, preventing Ubereem from escaping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Richardson takes the fight on points by 21 to 2.
An out of breath Rick Richardson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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