PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alistair Overeem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yves Edwards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Overeem
vs
Edwards

185 cm
23
185 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

188 cm
22
185 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alistair Overeem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Yves Edwards !
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Wagner Zegers and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edwards misses with a low kick.
Edwards looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Overeem displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

It looks like Yves Edwards has been cut.
Overeem lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Overeem digs a good body shot into Edwards 's ribs.
Overeem connects with a solid leg kick.
Overeem with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Edwards takes a jab right on the kisser.

Overeem drops Edwards with a beautiful combination! Edwards stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Overeem is looking for the KO!

Edwards is rocked!
Overeem finds Edwards 's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Edwards flops back against the ropes, eyes gazing into the distance. Overeem lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Edwards will be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alistair Overeem!