PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between pertti juurilahti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alistair Overeem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alistair Overeem will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

juurilahti
vs
Overeem

197 cm
19
220 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

185 cm
20
265 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, pertti juurilahti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alistair Overeem!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

juurilahti pushes Overeem up against the cage in a clinch.
Overeem manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
juurilahti blocks an elbow strike from Overeem.
A head punch on the inside from juurilahti fails to land.
juurilahti avoids a wild elbow strike from Overeem.

juurilahti manages to break the clinch.
pertti juurilahti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Overeem closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Knees to the body from Overeem.
Overeem is trying to work for a single leg takedown but juurilahti pulls him back up using the underhooks.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
juurilahti is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
juurilahti wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
juurilahti can't break the clinch.
juurilahti blocks an elbow strike.

Overeem jumps into guard, dragging juurilahti to the mat.
Overeem working a defensive guard here.

juurilahti stands and steps away. Overeem gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
juurilahti shoots in and drives through. Overeem sprawls well.
Overeem fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Overeem feints and as juurilahti raises his hands in defense, Overeem changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
juurilahti not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Overeem prevents juurilahti from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

juurilahti pushes Overeem off and scrambles back to his feet.
juurilahti is breathing heavily.
juurilahti gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Overeem counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for juurilahti!
Overeem lands with some strikes.
Overeem wants to control the pace but juurilahti is squirming around nicely.
Overeem landing strikes from the mount and juurilahti is in trouble!
juurilahti tries to hold on but Overeem pushes him away.
Overeem can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as juurilahti is looking to escape.
Overeem is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. juurilahti can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Overeem is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Overeem wants to control the pace but juurilahti is squirming around nicely.
Overeem scoring with strikes but juurilahti is staying in there.
Overeem looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Overeem unloading with bombs!
juurilahti is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
juurilahti tries to hold on but Overeem postures up.
Overeem trying to control but juurilahti is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Overeem takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Overeem wants to control the pace but juurilahti is squirming around nicely.
juurilahti is desperately trying to improve his position but Overeem has a good base and remains in mount.
Overeem looking to control but juurilahti is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Overeem tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
juurilahti is really trying hard to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
BOOM! Overeem connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Overeem breaks from juurilahti's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Overeem trying to control but juurilahti is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Despite being in the dominant position, Alistair Overeem just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Overeem clinches.
juurilahti prevents the takedown attempt.
pertti juurilahti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alistair Overeem.

Overeem breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

juurilahti wants to clinch

and Overeem counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Overeem.
Overeem is in close to juurilahti's body, working some short punches and elbows.
juurilahti is trying to keep Overeem in close.
Overeem pushing down on juurilahti's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

juurilahti has one foot on Overeem's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Overeem misses with a jab, cross combination.
Overeem throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around juurilahti's waist but juurilahti gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Overeem off to one side.

Overeem shoots in and bounces juurilahti off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
juurilahti is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Overeem is controlling him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

juurilahti is looking for a triangle but Overeem pushes his legs off easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Overeem prevents juurilahti from getting back to his feet.
Overeem stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. juurilahti swivels though and keeps the full guard.
juurilahti wants to stand and escape but Overeem is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Overeem pushes juurilahti away with a front kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Overeem.
Overeem throws a one two combo.
juurilahti missing with a left hand there. Overeem was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Overeem is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
juurilahti has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from juurilahti there as he acknowledges the shot.
juurilahti doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Overeem counters with a head kick. That will keep juurilahti thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
juurilahti shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

so Overeem counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

juurilahti looking for a guillotine here but Overeem defends easily.
juurilahti wants to stand up but Overeem is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Overeem is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
juurilahti controls Overeem momentarily but Overeem frees himself.
juurilahti looking to hit a scissor sweep but Overeem is one step ahead there.
Overeem makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

juurilahti has his foot on Overeem's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Overeem works his way back into a safe position though.
Overeem trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

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.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Overeem clinches up with juurilahti and pushes him back against the cage.
Overeem is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
pertti juurilahti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alistair Overeem.
Overeem gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from juurilahti.

Overeem breaks the clinch.
Overeem fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Overeem has a takedown stuffed.

Overeem decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Overeem is keen to just control but juurilahti is a slippery customer.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

juurilahti kicks off Overeem and gets to his feet.

juurilahti closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - juurilahti lands in his opponent's guard.
juurilahti slips nicely into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alistair Overeem showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Overeem changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. juurilahti looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
juurilahti is pushing Overeem's head away, looking to escape. Overeem manages to hold on to the position though.
Who's going to make the next move?

Overeem decides to stand up, so the ref orders juurilahti to his feet.
Overeem will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
juurilahti has his takedown stuffed

and Overeem counters with a nice double leg into side control. juurilahti won't be happy with that.
Overeem working away.
Overeem wants to stand but juurilahti has his arm trapped.
juurilahti can't do much from the bottom here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Overeem prevents juurilahti from escaping the position.
Overeem trying to control the position but juurilahti is working away.
juurilahti is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Overeem has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Overeem closes the distance and clinches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

Overeem manages to pull guard.

That's two 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.

juurilahti gets to his feet. Overeem looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Overeem wants to clinch up but juurilahti keeps it at a distance.
juurilahti with a lazy takedown attempt
and juurilahti takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Overeem shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
juurilahti tries to hold on but Overeem postures up.
juurilahti manages to regain half guard. Good work.
juurilahti is trying to stand.
juurilahti keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
juurilahti wants to improve his position but Overeem is controlling well.
juurilahti is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

juurilahti makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
juurilahti has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for pertti juurilahti. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Overeem gets the takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
juurilahti wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Overeem is chipping away with strikes.
Overeem working away.

juurilahti throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
juurilahti shoots and misses

and Overeem counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Overeem.
juurilahti blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Overeem misses with an elbow strike.
juurilahti is trying to break free.
juurilahti wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Overeem has him pressed against the cage.

Overeem breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - juurilahti looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
juurilahti throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Overeem's waist but Overeem gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing juurilahti off to one side.

Overeem fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. juurilahti sprawls well initially but Overeem persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Overeem decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
juurilahti misses with a takedown

and Overeem counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Alistair Overeem has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

juurilahti has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Overeem off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Overeem takes the fight into the clinch.
pertti juurilahti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alistair Overeem is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

juurilahti escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alistair Overeem comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Overeem has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alistair Overeem!