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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alistair Ubereem (ranked 2291 p4p, 3318 weight class) and Ameen Robertson (ranked 85 p4p, 119 weight class). Robertson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Regulate - Nate Dogg & Warren G. Alistair Ubereem has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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 22 - 13 - 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 13 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ameen Robertson!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Alyssa Summers and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robertson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Robertson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ubereem does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Robertson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ubereem haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Ubereem trying to get back to full guard but Robertson takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Ubereem tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ubereem holds on for dear life, controlling Robertson's posture momentarily.
Ubereem wants to control but Robertson is having none of it.
Ubereem is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robertson controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Robertson wants to control the pace but Ubereem is squirming around nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robertson controlling the position easily from mount.
Ubereem wants to control but Robertson is having none of it.
Ubereem is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Robertson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Robertson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Ubereem is desperately trying to improve his position but Robertson has a good base and remains in mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Robertson content just to control the position here.
Ubereem working to try and regain half guard.
Robertson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ubereem is looking to escape.
Ubereem really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robertson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ubereem is wriggling around trying to escape.
Robertson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ubereem is looking to escape.
Ubereem tries to reverse the position but Robertson maintains control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ubereem is working hard here to advance position.
Robertson trying to control but Ubereem is having none of it.
Ubereem tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Robertson controlling the position easily from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ameen Robertson dominated that round.
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.
Ubereem has a takedown stuffed.
Robertson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ubereem manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Robertson pushing down on Ubereem's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Robertson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Robertson moves into full mount! Ubereem won't be happy about that!
Ubereem wants to control but Robertson is having none of it.
Ubereem can't escape the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robertson controlling from mount.
Ubereem is looking to get to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robertson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ubereem is looking to escape.
Ubereem is working to get back to half guard.
Robertson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Let's hope that Robertson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Ubereem sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ubereem is looking to get back to full guard here but Robertson has managed to pass to side control instead.
Ubereem gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robertson stalling.
Robertson is looking to take a break and control but Ubereem is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Robertson controlling the pace.
Ubereem looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ubereem makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ubereem.
Robertson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ubereem is looking for a triangle here but Robertson uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Ubereem is looking for a sweep.
Ameen Robertson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Robertson advances to full mount.
Ubereem is looking to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robertson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Robertson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Robertson controlling the position easily from mount.
Ubereem knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Robertson on the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ubereem is squirming around, avoiding Robertson's attempts to control the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ameen Robertson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
A looping hook to the body misses from Ubereem. Robertson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Robertson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Ubereem is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Robertson defends well.
Robertson advances position into side control!
Ubereem tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Robertson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Robertson tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Robertson advances to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ubereem is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Robertson controlling the position easily from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Robertson.
Robertson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ubereem is looking to escape.
Robertson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ubereem tries to hold on but Robertson pushes him away.
Robertson wants to control the pace but Ubereem is squirming around nicely.
Robertson content just to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ubereem really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Robertson controlling from mount.
Ubereem really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ubereem bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robertson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Robertson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ubereem throws a sloppy strike and Robertson has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Ubereem is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Robertson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ameen Robertson!
A relieved looking Ameen Robertson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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hype
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