PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Likienstine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hakeem Jabbar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hakeem Jabbar is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Likienstine
vs
Jabbar

188 cm
25
270 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

220 cm
18
243 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Alexander Likienstine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Hakeem Jabbar!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Steven Brown and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Likienstine tries to clinch but Jabbar moves out of range.
Hakeem Jabbar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jabbar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Likienstine could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

Likienstine rushes Jabbar and presses him up against the cage.
Jabbar has Likienstine pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Likienstine manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Likienstine taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Likienstine gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jabbar is trying to maintain a safe position but Likienstine gets an underhook and turns Jabbar into the cage.
Likienstine tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jabbar avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jabbar managing to block the knees to the body from Likienstine.
Likienstine lands an elbow inside.
Likienstine putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jabbar in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Likienstine is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jabbar is defending well for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jabbar avoiding damage as Likienstine throws knees to the body.
Jabbar working hard to break the clinch.

Jabbar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Likienstine leaves Jabbar with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jabbar shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Likienstine pinned against the cage. Likienstine gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Alexander Likienstine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hakeem Jabbar.
Jabbar wants to clinch but Likienstine slips to the side

and Likienstine counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Jabbar tries to pull guard but Likienstine won't allow it.
Likienstine tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jabbar wants a takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Jabbar breaks the clinch.
Likienstine is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Likienstine tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jabbar paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Likienstine clinches up against the cage.
Likienstine lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jabbar on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Likienstine tries to land knees in the clinch but Jabbar avoids the damage to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Likienstine misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jabbar.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Likienstine misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jabbar.
Jabbar misses with an elbow strike.
Jabbar takes an elbow to the temple.
Jabbar managing to block the knees to the body from Likienstine.
Likienstine lands an elbow just above Jabbar 's eye.
Jabbar wants to get back to striking at distance but Likienstine won't allow it.
Likienstine with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Likienstine tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jabbar stalling in the clinch but Likienstine improves position.
Jabbar blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Likienstine lands an elbow just above Jabbar 's eye.

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.
Likienstine tries a knee to the head but Jabbar blocks it.
Likienstine lands a nice elbow.
Jabbar is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jabbar wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Likienstine tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jabbar avoids it.
Jabbar wants a takedown but no success here.
Jabbar avoiding damage as Likienstine throws knees to the body.
Likienstine on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Likienstine trying to land knees to the body.
Jabbar on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Likienstine misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jabbar.
Jabbar looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Likienstine dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Likienstine throws a body kick that misses.

Likienstine has managed to clinch.
Jabbar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Likienstine effectively controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jabbar is trying to break the clinch but Likienstine has him pressed against the cage.
Likienstine is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jabbar is defending well for now.
Jabbar blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Likienstine lands an elbow just above Jabbar 's eye.
Likienstine trying to land knees to the body.
Likienstine landing knees to the head.
Likienstine gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jabbar.
Jabbar blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jabbar takes an elbow to the temple.

Jabbar has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Likienstine clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Jabbar's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Likienstine controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
I really don't envy Likienstine right now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Jabbar is looking for the choke from the back position but Likienstine is controlling his hands well.
Likienstine knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jabbar on the ground.
Jabbar missing with punches from the back.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Likienstine wants to get back to his feet.
Jabbar doesn't have the hooks in and Likienstine manages to turn into his guard.
Likienstine is stalling in the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jabbar has a closed guard, preventing Likienstine from standing up.
Likienstine looking to sit in guard and control but Jabbar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Likienstine looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Likienstine is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Likienstine has a closed guard, preventing Jabbar from standing up.
Likienstine on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Likienstine tries to get out of the position.

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.
Jabbar is breathing heavily.
Likienstine scores with a short punch from the bottom.
Likienstine is controlling Jabbar's posture.
Jabbar wants to stand but Likienstine has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Likienstine has his hands on Jabbar's head, controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hakeem Jabbar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Likienstine wants to clinch.
Likienstine tries to clinch but Jabbar moves out of range.

Likienstine closes the distance and pushes Jabbar back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Likienstine using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jabbar has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jabbar tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Likienstine avoids it.
Jabbar avoiding damage as Likienstine throws knees to the body.
Jabbar has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Likienstine is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jabbar is defending well for now.
Likienstine misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jabbar.
Jabbar is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Likienstine is defending well for now.
Jabbar tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Likienstine smiles and moves away.
Jabbar misses with a takedown attempt - Likienstine sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Likienstine tries to clinch but Jabbar moves out of range.

That's two 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.

Likienstine has Jabbar up against the cage in a clinch.
Jabbar managing to block the knees to the body from Likienstine.
Nice elbow from Likienstine.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Likienstine takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Likienstine trying to land knees to the body.
Jabbar managing to block the knees to the body from Likienstine.
Likienstine lands an elbow just above Jabbar 's eye.
Likienstine is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jabbar is defending well for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Likienstine trying to land knees to the body.
Jabbar jumps guard but Likienstine stands there with Jabbar around his waist. Jabbar gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Alexander Likienstine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hakeem Jabbar.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Likienstine.
Jabbar has had enough of the clinch but Likienstine keeps him there for the moment.
Likienstine lands a damaging elbow.
Jabbar is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Likienstine is keeping busy.
Likienstine trying to land knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Likienstine.
Likienstine lands a damaging elbow.

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.
Likienstine lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Likienstine.
Jabbar is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Likienstine pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Likienstine tries to land knees in the clinch but Jabbar avoids the damage to the body.
Likienstine tries a knee to the head but Jabbar blocks it.
Jabbar is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Likienstine tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jabbar avoids it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jabbar wants a takedown.
Jabbar blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Likienstine is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jabbar is defending well for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Likienstine showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Likienstine 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Likienstine!