PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Badr Hari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jef Overeem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Badr Hari has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Hari
vs
Overeem

197 cm
18
240 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

194 cm
19
250 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
KO power

Dangerous GnP
Brawler
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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Badr Hari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jef Overeem!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paulsen Ambrosius and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hari drives through and clinches with Overeem against the cage.

Overeem pulls guard successfully.
Overeem controlling Hari's posture.

Hari stands up from Overeem's guard - Hari perhaps looking for a knockout.

Hari has managed to clinch.
Hari with a knee to the head.
Overeem looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Overeem is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Hari can't fight it off and eventually Overeem manages to take the fight to the floor. Hari looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Overeem thows a big elbow that misses.
Overeem in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Overeem throwing strikes but missing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Overeem won't allow Hari to get back to his feet.
Hari utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Overeem drops back looking for a leg! Hari is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hari manages to kick Overeem off! Overeem jumps back into Hari's guard.
Hari utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Overeem drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Overeem jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Overeem tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hari leaves Overeem with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Overeem looks gassed!

Hari has Overeem up against the cage in a clinch.

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.
Overeem is working for takedown but Hari is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hari connects with a knee to the head.
Overeem goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hari prevents it.
Badr Hari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jef Overeem.
Hari with a knee to the head.

Hari's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Hari clinches.
Hari lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Hari with a knee to the head.
Hari with a knee to the head.
Hari lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

Hari manages to break the clinch.

Hari closes the distance and pushes Overeem back into the cage.

Hari manages to break the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hari jabs at Overeem's body.

Hari instigates a clinch.
Hari has Overeem pressed against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Hari.
Hari putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Overeem in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Hari utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hari escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hari lands a head kick. Overeem smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Badr Hari is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Hari has Overeem up against the cage in a clinch.
Hari leaning against his opponent.
A knee to the head by Hari.
Hari is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

Hari pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hari plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

Hari darts in and clinches Overeem up against the cage.

The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Hari pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Hari has Overeem up against the cage in a clinch.

Hari escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hari dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

Hari rushes Overeem and presses him up against the cage.
A knee to the head by Hari.
Hari lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Hari landing knees to the head.
Overeem has Hari pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hari manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Hari scores with a nice short uppercut.
Overeem tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hari just stands there and leans against the cage.
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!
Hari with a knee to the head.
Overeem tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Overeem takes a knee right on the jaw!

Hari breaks from the clinch.
Overeem takes a head kick and keeps coming.

Hari clinches with his opponent.
Hari lands an elbow just above Overeem 's eye.
Hari connects with a knee to the head.
Hari lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hari landing knees to the head.
Hari scores with a knee to the head.
Overeem goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hari prevents it.
Hari just leaning against Overeem, taking a breather.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Overeem jumps guard but Hari stands there with Overeem around his waist. Overeem gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hari - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Hari connects with a nasty looking knee right to Overeem's face.
Overeem has had enough of the clinch but Hari keeps him there for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Badr Hari dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Hari scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Overeem tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hari counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Overeem is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Hari scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

Hari has taken the fight to the clinch.
Overeem jumps guard but Hari stands there with Overeem around his waist. Overeem gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Hari breaks the clinch.
Badr Hari is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Overeem closes the distance and clinches.
Overeem tries to pull guard but Hari won't allow it.
Overeem is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hari gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Badr Hari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jef Overeem.
Overeem is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hari is defending well for now.
Hari unloads a knee to the mid-section. Overeem lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hari landing knees to the head.
Hari leaning his opponent against the cage.
Overeem jumps guard but Hari stands there with Overeem around his waist. Overeem gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Overeem can't get the takedown.
A bit of stalling here from Hari.

Hari breaks from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick from Hari lands but Overeem takes it in his stride.

Hari rushes Overeem and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hari is pushing Overeem up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Overeem fails to pull guard.
A hook to the body from Hari.
Hari lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Overeem tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hari digs a right hand underneath Overeem's ribcage. Overeem let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hari with a knee to the head.
Hari lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Hari lands a knee to the head.

Hari pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Hari clinches up against the cage.
Hari pushes Overeem back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hari has Overeem pushed against the cage.
Hari with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Hari with a knee to the head.
Hari manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Overeem tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Hari breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hari throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Overeem.
Overeem doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Hari counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Badr Hari has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hari connects with a knee to the head.

Overeem breaks the clinch.

Hari forces Overeem back against the cage and clinches.
Hari is struggling to control the position.
Hari lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hari leaning his opponent against the cage.
Overeem wants to get back to striking at distance but Hari won't allow it.
Hari connects with a nasty looking knee right to Overeem's face.
Overeem tries to pull guard but Hari won't allow it.
Hari with a knee to the head.
Hari lands with a short head shot on the inside.

Hari breaks from the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hari moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Overeem closes the distance looking to clinch

and Hari counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hari.
Hari lands a knee to the head.

Hari breaks from the clinch.
Overeem tries to clinch up

and Hari moves into the clinch.
Overeem misses with an elbow strike.
Overeem tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hari just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hari is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Overeem can do to turn this around?
Nice elbow from Hari.
Hari gets underhooks to prevent Overeem's takedown attempt.
Hari lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Hari scores with a shoulder strike.
Hari on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

Hari breaks the clinch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hari!
Hari lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Hari lands with a kick to the temple. Overeem shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Overeem misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Overeem tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hari counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Overeem is lucky that one didn't land flush.

Hari clinches with his opponent.
A knee to the head by Hari.
Hari lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Overeem tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hari smiles and moves away.
Hari getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Overeem wants to clinch but Hari slips to the side
and Hari counters with a body kick.

Hari instigates a clinch.

Hari breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hari throws a front kick that sends Overeem stumbling back into the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Hari gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Hari manages to break the clinch.

Hari gets a clinch.
Hari is struggling to control the position.
Hari unloads a knee to the mid-section. Overeem lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Badr Hari dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Hari lands with a slapping head kick.
Horrible takedown by Overeem or perhaps it was just good defense by Hari which made him look bad.
Overeem doesn't manage to clinch there - Hari circles away.
Jef Overeem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Overeem misses with a takedown attempt - Hari sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A head kick from Hari lands but Overeem takes it in his stride.
A nice combination there by Hari.

Hari moves into the clinch successfully.
Overeem tries to pull guard but Hari holds him up against the cage and eventually Overeem drops back down to his feet.
Badr Hari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jef Overeem.
Hari scores with a knee to the head.
Hari with a knee to the head.
Overeem wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hari gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

Hari manages to break the clinch.

Hari pushes Overeem up against the cage in a clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A short body shot lands from Hari as the two fighters clinch.

Hari breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hari moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

Hari clinches up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hari lands a right hand.
Hari stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Hari working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Overeem tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hari connects with a nasty looking knee right to Overeem's face.

Hari breaks the clinch.

Overeem tries to keep at a distance but Hari has taken the fight into the clinch.
Overeem tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hari smiles and moves away.

Hari has Overeem up against the cage in a clinch.
Overeem tries for a takedown. No joy.
Overeem takes a knee right on the jaw!

Hari's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hari plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

Hari moves into the clinch.
Hari connects with a nasty looking knee right to Overeem's face.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Hari on the inside.
Hari lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Overeem misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hari.
Overeem jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hari walks away with a smile on his face. Overeem gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Hari clinches up with Overeem and pushes him back against the cage.
Hari is pushing Overeem up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Hari lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Hari is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Overeem is keeping busy.
Overeem wants a takedown.
Overeem takes a knee right on the jaw!
Hari lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Overeem keeps control of Hari as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Overeem tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hari smiles and moves away.

Hari clinches.

Hari breaks from the clinch.

Hari has Overeem up against the cage in a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Overeem wants a takedown but no success here.
Overeem takes a knee right on the jaw!
Hari connects with a nasty looking knee right to Overeem's face.
Hari scores a nice knee to the body.

Overeem breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hari lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Overeem wants to clinch but Hari slips to the side

and Hari counters by moving into the clinch.
Overeem has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hari is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Overeem tries to pull guard but Hari holds him up against the cage and eventually Overeem drops back down to his feet.

Hari breaks the clinch.

Hari closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hari unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Hari stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Overeem has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hari avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Overeem tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hari crunches a lovely knee into Overeem's ribcage.
Hari unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Overeem changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hari fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Badr Hari is winning the standup battle so far.
Overeem tries to clinch

and Hari counters by moving into the clinch.
Overeem tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hari just stands there and leans against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hari scores with a knee to the head.
Hari lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hari scores with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hari.
Hari landing knees to the head.
Hari lands a knee to the head.
Overeem tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hari just stands there and leans against the cage.

Hari's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Overeem takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Hari circles away from the clinch attempt

and Hari counters by moving into the clinch.
Hari lands an elbow just above Overeem 's eye.
Hari lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Hari.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Hari pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Overeem tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hari swivels and escapes.
Overeem with a lazy takedown attempt

and Hari counters by clinching up.
Jef Overeem has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Badr Hari is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Overeem tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hari smiles and moves away.

Hari has managed to clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Badr Hari showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hari, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:25
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:25
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Badr Hari!