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Pitbull XXXIX 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 14 wins and 6 losses; Yuki Shimada! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 14 losses; Alistair Ubereem!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Dean Styles and Steve Montenegro.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Ubereem clinches with his opponent.
Ubereem pulls guard.
Ubereem controls Shimada momentarily but Shimada frees himself.
Shimada might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ubereem keeping moving, preventing Shimada from controlling successfully.
Ubereem working for submissions but it's allowed Shimada to get to half guard.
Shimada definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ubereem wants to improve his position but Shimada is controlling well.
Ubereem actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ubereem looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ubereem wants to control but Shimada is keeping busy.
Ubereem looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shimada works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Shimada (3) vs (0) Ubereem
Shimada prevents Ubereem from getting the reversal.
Ubereem manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Ubereem moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ubereem looking for subs off his back but Shimada has passed one foot through into half guard.
Shimada 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. Shimada eventually gives up the hold.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shimada wants to free his trapped foot but Ubereem is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ubereem wants to get back to full guard.
Ubereem trying to control here.
Shimada is trying to control. Ubereem wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Shimada is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ubereem wants to improve his position but Shimada is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ubereem moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ubereem escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shimada gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ubereem tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ubereem throws his legs up looking for a submission but Shimada uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Shimada (6) vs (0) Ubereem
Ubereem is looking to regain half guard here but Shimada keeps moving and retains side control.
Shimada is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ubereem has escaped the position, nice work there.
The referee asks Shimada politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Shimada prefers to stall for the moment though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ubereem is looking to reverse the position.
Ubereem is still trying to improve position.
Shimada is working to tighten his grip on Ubereem's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Ubereem has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Shimada is really squeezing tight and eventually Ubereem passes out! Shimada breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Yuki Shimada! |
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