PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Abeid Al Sharani Alheib Al Jurr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doug Robertson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Doug Robertson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Al Sharani Alheib Al Jurr
vs
Robertson

184 cm
23
180 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

186 cm
23
178 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

{GTI} - HGH Nutrients

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Abeid Al Sharani Alheib Al Jurr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Doug Robertson!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Aafke Stam and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robertson stuffs the takedown.
Robertson tries to clinch but Alheib Al Jurr moves out of range.
Alheib Al Jurr clinches but Robertson breaks the clinch

and Robertson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Alheib Al Jurr trying to keep a closed guard but Robertson is proving a slippery customer.
Alheib Al Jurr keeping moving, preventing Robertson from controlling successfully.
Robertson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Alheib Al Jurr's guard.
Alheib Al Jurr wants to control but Robertson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Alheib Al Jurr is trying to get back to full guard.
Alheib Al Jurr on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Alheib Al Jurr tries to get out of the position.
Alheib Al Jurr blocking the ground and pound attempt from Robertson.
Robertson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Alheib Al Jurr wants to control but Robertson is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alheib Al Jurr looks like he's trying to stand up.
Alheib Al Jurr wants to control but Robertson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Robertson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Robertson looks to clinch
and Alheib Al Jurr counters with a left and a right that stings Robertson.
Alheib Al Jurr fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Robertson avoids it really well and circles away.
Robertson tries to clinch up

and Alheib Al Jurr counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Robertson is adopting a defensive guard.
Robertson wants to sweep but no luck.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alheib Al Jurr being controlled here momentarily.
Alheib Al Jurr has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Alheib Al Jurr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Robertson pulls Alheib Al Jurr in close to prevent any damage.
Robertson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Alheib Al Jurr's guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Robertson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Robertson slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robertson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Robertson throwing shots but Alheib Al Jurr is blocking nicely.
Robertson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Robertson content to control rather than advance.
Robertson prevents Alheib Al Jurr from improving his position.
Robertson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Robertson wants to control but Alheib Al Jurr is keeping him busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Alheib Al Jurr avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Robertson.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Robertson darts in trying to clinch
and Alheib Al Jurr counters with a right hand to the body.
Robertson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Alheib Al Jurr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Robertson looks to clinch

and Alheib Al Jurr counters by moving into the clinch.
Alheib Al Jurr is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Robertson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abeid Al Sharani Alheib Al Jurr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alheib Al Jurr wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Robertson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Alheib Al Jurr fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Robertson tries to clinch

and Alheib Al Jurr counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Robertson!
Alheib Al Jurr prevents Robertson from getting the reversal.
Alheib Al Jurr wants to control the pace but Robertson is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Abeid Al Sharani Alheib Al Jurr will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Robertson wants to clinch

and Alheib Al Jurr counters by clinching up.
Alheib Al Jurr is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Robertson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Alheib Al Jurr backwards.
Alheib Al Jurr prevents a takedown attempt there.
Alheib Al Jurr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Robertson misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Robertson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Good body shot from Robertson.
Robertson can't get the takedown.
Robertson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Robertson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Alheib Al Jurr gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Abeid Al Sharani Alheib Al Jurr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Doug Robertson.
Robertson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Alheib Al Jurr.
Robertson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Robertson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Alheib Al Jurr avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Robertson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Alheib Al Jurr avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Robertson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Robertson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Robertson lands a nice uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Alheib Al Jurr's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Alheib Al Jurr tries to break the clinch but Robertson is controlling the position.
Alheib Al Jurr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Alheib Al Jurr pulls Robertson into guard.
Robertson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Robertson trying to control the position from guard on top but Alheib Al Jurr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Robertson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Robertson wants to control from the top but Alheib Al Jurr keeps moving.
Robertson tries to free his leg and advance position but Alheib Al Jurr is retaining full guard.
Robertson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Robertson trying to control the position from guard on top but Alheib Al Jurr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alheib Al Jurr is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Robertson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Alheib Al Jurr misses with a takedown attempt

and Robertson counters by clinching up.
Alheib Al Jurr tries to pull guard but Robertson holds him up against the ropes and eventually Alheib Al Jurr drops back down to his feet.
Alheib Al Jurr blocking some punches.
Robertson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Robertson has picked Alheib Al Jurr up - he's going for a ride! Robertson dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Robertson is breathing heavily.
Alheib Al Jurr has hold of Robertson's hands but Robertson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Alheib Al Jurr is trying to stand back up but Robertson is controlling him
Alheib Al Jurr is trying to control but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robertson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Alheib Al Jurr knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Robertson on the ground.
Robertson is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Doug Robertson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Robertson is landing with some decent strikes but Alheib Al Jurr is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Alheib Al Jurr is looking to get to half guard.
Robertson with the ground and pound from mount.
Robertson working the ground and pound effectively.
Robertson punishing his opponent with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alheib Al Jurr takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

Alheib Al Jurr is rocked!
The referee warns Alheib Al Jurr that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Oh Alheib Al Jurr is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Robertson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Robertson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Robertson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Robertson working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Alheib Al Jurr tries to lock up and control but Robertson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Robertson has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Alheib Al Jurr's face.
Robertson wants to control the pace but Alheib Al Jurr is squirming around nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Robertson lands a nice shot to the head.
Robertson with the ground and pound from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Doug Robertson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Alheib Al Jurr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Robertson closes the distance but Alheib Al Jurr moves to the side
and Alheib Al Jurr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alheib Al Jurr seems to have got his legs back now.
Robertson avoids the body shot from Alheib Al Jurr.
Robertson tries to clinch but Alheib Al Jurr moves away

and Alheib Al Jurr holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Robertson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alheib Al Jurr drops down looking for an ankle pick but Robertson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Robertson clinches but Alheib Al Jurr breaks the clinch

and Alheib Al Jurr moves into the clinch.
Alheib Al Jurr wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Alheib Al Jurr is struggling to control the position.
Robertson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Alheib Al Jurr backwards.
Robertson looking for a takedown.
Alheib Al Jurr is trying to maintain a safe position but Robertson gets an underhook and turns Alheib Al Jurr into the ropes.
Robertson is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Alheib Al Jurr gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Robertson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Robertson cracks Alheib Al Jurr with a nice body shot.
Robertson tries to score a body lock takedown but Alheib Al Jurr shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Abeid Al Sharani Alheib Al Jurr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Doug Robertson.
Robertson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alheib Al Jurr changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Robertson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Alheib Al Jurr avoids a punch combination nicely.
A head kick by Alheib Al Jurr misses

and Robertson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Alheib Al Jurr tries to stall but Robertson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Alheib Al Jurr is trying to break the clinch but Robertson is controlling him.
Robertson prevents a takedown attempt there.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alheib Al Jurr.
Robertson prevents the takedown attempt.
Alheib Al Jurr throws an elbow that misses.
Robertson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Robertson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Robertson working aggressively here.
A right hand to the body from Robertson.
Robertson has a couple of punches blocked by Alheib Al Jurr.
Robertson tries for a takedown but Alheib Al Jurr manages to get underhooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alheib Al Jurr is working for takedown but Robertson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Robertson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Alheib Al Jurr fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Alheib Al Jurr avoids a punch combination nicely.
Abeid Al Sharani Alheib Al Jurr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Robertson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Robertson tries to clinch but Alheib Al Jurr moves away
and Alheib Al Jurr counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Alheib Al Jurr.
Alheib Al Jurr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Robertson moves away.
Robertson tries to clinch but Alheib Al Jurr moves away

and Alheib Al Jurr counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Alheib Al Jurr.
Robertson lands a right hand.
Robertson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Alheib Al Jurr's efforts to push away.
Alheib Al Jurr fails to pull the fight into his guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robertson scores with a hook to the body.
Robertson throws a head punch that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Robertson.
Robertson pushes Alheib Al Jurr back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alheib Al Jurr blocking some punches.
Robertson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Alheib Al Jurr backwards.
Robertson throws a head punch that misses.
Alheib Al Jurr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Robertson lands a body punch.
Alheib Al Jurr is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Robertson is keeping busy.
Robertson has a couple of punches blocked by Alheib Al Jurr.
Robertson is pressed up against the ropes. Alheib Al Jurr has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Robertson down to the mat. Robertson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Robertson moves into range and clinches up with Alheib Al Jurr.
Robertson presses Alheib Al Jurr against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Robertson lands a nice shot to the body.
Robertson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Robertson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Alheib Al Jurr backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Robertson.
Robertson misses with a punch on the inside.
Robertson lands with a short shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Robertson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Robertson lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Robertson.

Robertson has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Alheib Al Jurr clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee is taking a good look at Alheib Al Jurr as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Robertson!
Robertson 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.
Alheib Al Jurr is covering up but some of the strikes from Robertson are getting through and doing damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alheib Al Jurr grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Robertson lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Robertson scores with punches to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Doug Robertson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Robertson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Doug Robertson!