PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Karol Overeem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joesph Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joesph Robinson told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Overeem
vs
Robinson

195 cm
20
204 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
20
205 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Karol Overeem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joesph Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Patrick Alders and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Overeem missing with a left hand there. Robinson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Overeem.
Overeem looks to score with a jab to the body but Robinson is just out of range.
Overeem swats away the attempt to clinch by Robinson.
Overeem looks to land a combination but Robinson avoids it well.
Overeem looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Karol Overeem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Robinson is looking to clinch but Overeem is avoiding it.
Overeem fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Overeem dodges the punch combination from Robinson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Robinson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Robinson lands an elbow inside that Overeem shrugs off.

Overeem manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Overeem avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Overeem wriggles free and stands up.
Robinson moves away from the strike by Overeem.
Overeem fakes the leg kick and cracks Robinson in the body.
Robinson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Overeem throws a combination that misses

and Robinson counters by moving into the clinch.
Robinson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Overeem's defenses.

It looks like Karol Overeem has been cut.
Robinson lands a nice elbow.
Nice elbow from Robinson.
Robinson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Overeem's defenses.
Robinson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Overeem wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Overeem takes an elbow to the forehead.
Robinson has Overeem pressed against the cage, preventing Overeem from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Robinson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Robinson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Overeem on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Robinson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Overeem is trying to break the clinch but Robinson has him pressed against the cage.
Robinson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Robinson trying to land knees to the body.
Overeem blocks an elbow strike from Robinson.
Robinson lands an elbow that stopped Overeem in his tracks for a moment.
Robinson throws an elbow that misses.
Robinson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Overeem's defenses.
Robinson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Overeem.
Overeem tries to pull guard but Robinson won't allow it.
Robinson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Robinson.
Overeem is trying to break free.
Overeem takes an elbow to the forehead.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Robinson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Overeem's brow.
Robinson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Overeem is defending well for now.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Robinson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Overeem's brow.
Robinson misses with an elbow over the top.
Robinson keeps control of Overeem as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Overeem avoids the elbow strike from Robinson, against the cage.
Overeem dodges an elbow strike from Robinson.
Robinson lands an elbow just above Overeem 's eye.
Overeem avoids a wild elbow strike from Robinson.
Overeem looking to stall.
Overeem is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Overeem fails to pull guard.
Overeem with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Robinson lands a nice elbow.
Robinson has Overeem pressed against the cage, preventing Overeem from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Robinson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Robinson.
Robinson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Overeem's defenses.
Overeem blocks an elbow strike from Robinson.
Robinson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Overeem.
Robinson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Robinson.
Robinson trying to land knees to the body.
Robinson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Overeem.
Robinson lands an elbow that stopped Overeem in his tracks for a moment.
Overeem blocks an elbow strike.
Robinson lands an elbow inside that Overeem shrugs off.
Overeem blocks an elbow strike from Robinson.
Overeem takes an elbow to the temple.
Overeem avoids a wild elbow strike from Robinson.
Robinson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Overeem.
Overeem goes for a takedown in the clinch but Robinson prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karol Overeem. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Robinson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Overeem's defenses.
Robinson lands a damaging elbow.
Overeem is pressed up against the cage. Robinson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Overeem down to the mat. Overeem avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Overeem with a poor takedown

and Robinson counters by clinching up.
Robinson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Robinson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Overeem avoids it.
Robinson lands an elbow inside that Overeem shrugs off.
Robinson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Overeem blocks an elbow strike from Robinson.
Robinson lands an elbow inside that Overeem shrugs off.
Overeem avoids a wild elbow strike from Robinson.
Robinson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Robinson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Overeem avoids it.
Robinson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Overeem is defending well for now.
Robinson prevents Overeem from breaking the clinch.
Robinson throws an elbow but it misses.
Overeem tries for a takedown. No joy.
Overeem takes an elbow to the temple.
Overeem takes an elbow to the forehead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joesph Robinson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Karol Overeem's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Robinson clinches up against the cage.
Robinson trying to land knees to the body.
Robinson gets underhooks to prevent Overeem's takedown attempt.
Robinson lands an elbow inside that Overeem shrugs off.
Overeem avoids the elbow strike from Robinson, against the cage.
Overeem on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Overeem blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Robinson lands an elbow just above Overeem 's eye.
Robinson lands an elbow that stopped Overeem in his tracks for a moment.
Robinson prevents Overeem from breaking the clinch.
Robinson tries for a takedown but Overeem manages to get underhooks.
Overeem blocks an elbow strike from Robinson.
Overeem wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Robinson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Overeem avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Overeem blocks an elbow strike.
Overeem blocks an elbow strike from Robinson.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Robinson trying to land knees to the body.
Overeem is trying to drag Robinson to the mat but Robinson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Robinson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Overeem is defending well for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson avoiding damage as Overeem throws knees to the body.
Robinson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Overeem avoids it.
Robinson lands an elbow just above Overeem 's eye.
Overeem has Robinson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Robinson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karol Overeem. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice elbow from Robinson.
Robinson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Overeem on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Overeem blocks an elbow strike.
Robinson misses with an elbow strike.
Overeem tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Robinson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Robinson is working for takedown but Overeem is calmly controlling the position for now.
Overeem managing to block the knees to the body from Robinson.
Overeem fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Robinson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Overeem wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Overeem avoiding damage as Robinson throws knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Robinson.
Overeem tries to break free but Robinson pushes him back against the cage.
Robinson tries to land knees in the clinch but Overeem avoids the damage to the body.
Overeem blocks an elbow strike from Robinson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nice elbow from Robinson.
Overeem tries to break free but Robinson pushes him back against the cage.
Robinson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Robinson tries to land knees in the clinch but Overeem avoids the damage to the body.
Overeem tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Robinson smiles and moves away.
Overeem falls off balance throwing a combination

and Robinson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Robinson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Overeem is defending well for now.
Overeem jumps guard but Robinson stands there with Overeem around his waist. Overeem gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Robinson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Overeem.
Robinson lands an elbow inside.
Overeem avoids the elbow strike from Robinson, against the cage.
Robinson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Overeem avoids it.
Overeem wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nice elbow from Robinson.
Overeem takes an elbow to the temple.
Robinson missing with knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson gets underhooks to prevent Overeem's takedown attempt.
Robinson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Overeem tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Robinson smiles and moves away.
Overeem throws a left and a right that both miss
and Overeem takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Robinson moves out of range as Overeem strikes.
Robinson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

Robinson rushes Overeem and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Robinson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Robinson misses with an elbow over the top.
Overeem takes an elbow to the temple.
Robinson lands an elbow inside.
Overeem fails to pull guard.
Robinson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

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.
Robinson stops a takedown attempt from Overeem.
Robinson lands a nice elbow.
Robinson lands an elbow that stopped Overeem in his tracks for a moment.
Robinson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Robinson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Overeem's defenses.
Robinson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Overeem's defenses.
Robinson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Robinson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Overeem's defenses.
Robinson lands a nice elbow.
Robinson trying to land knees to the body.
Overeem jumps guard but Robinson stands there with Overeem around his waist. Overeem gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Overeem has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Robinson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Overeem takes an elbow to the forehead.
Robinson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Robinson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Overeem avoiding damage as Robinson throws knees to the body.
Robinson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Robinson throws an elbow but it misses.
Robinson pushes off an throws an elbow but Overeem leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joesph Robinson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Karol Overeem's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Overeem misses with a double jab

and Robinson moves into the clinch.
Overeem tries to pull guard but Robinson won't allow it.

Overeem pulls guard successfully.
Robinson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Robinson postures up in Overeem's guard and throws a big left but Overeem blocks it.
Overeem will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Robinson is looking to work some ground and pound but Overeem has wrist control.

Overeem has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Robinson off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.

Robinson clinches up with Overeem and pushes him back against the cage.
Robinson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Robinson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Robinson lands an elbow inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson throws an elbow but it misses.
Robinson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Overeem's defenses.
Robinson throws an elbow but it misses.
Robinson lands an elbow inside.
Robinson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Robinson lands an elbow inside.
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 Robinson walks away with a smile on his face. Overeem gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Robinson gets a clinch.
Robinson lands an elbow inside.
Overeem avoids the elbow strike from Robinson, against the cage.
Robinson lands an elbow that stopped Overeem in his tracks for a moment.
Robinson lands an elbow just above Overeem 's eye.
Overeem managing to block the knees to the body from Robinson.
Overeem blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Robinson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Overeem throws a punch but it's blocked by Robinson.
Overeem managing to block the knees to the body from Robinson.
Nice elbow from Robinson.
Robinson lands an elbow just above Overeem 's eye.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Robinson.

That's two 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.
Robinson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Overeem tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Robinson just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karol Overeem. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Overeem blocks an elbow strike.
Robinson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Robinson pushes off an throws an elbow but Overeem leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Robinson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Robinson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Robinson throws an elbow but it misses.
Overeem avoiding damage as Robinson throws knees to the body.
Overeem tries to pull guard but Robinson holds him up against the cage and eventually Overeem drops back down to his feet.
Overeem tries to break the clinch but Robinson is controlling the position.
Robinson lands a damaging elbow.
Robinson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Overeem avoids it.
Robinson missing with knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Overeem.
Robinson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Robinson tries to score a body lock takedown but Overeem shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Robinson keeps control of Overeem as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Overeem jumps guard but Robinson stands there with Overeem around his waist. Overeem gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Robinson trying to land knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson misses with an elbow strike.
Overeem takes an elbow to the forehead.

Overeem breaks the clinch.

Robinson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Overeem, pushing him back against the cage.
Robinson tries to land knees in the clinch but Overeem avoids the damage to the body.
Robinson has Overeem pressed against the cage, preventing Overeem from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Overeem trying to land knees to the body.
Overeem is trying to break the clinch but Robinson is controlling him.
Robinson lands an elbow just above Overeem 's eye.
Knees in the clinch landing for Robinson.
Robinson tries for a takedown but Overeem manages to get underhooks.
Robinson misses with an elbow strike.
Robinson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Overeem is defending well for now.
Overeem is trying to break the clinch but Robinson is controlling him.
Robinson lands an elbow just above Overeem 's eye.
Robinson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Overeem.
Overeem tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Robinson smiles and moves away.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Robinson pushes Overeem off and gets back to his feet.
Overeem circles away from the clinch attempt.
Robinson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Overeem.
Overeem misses with a double jab

and Robinson counters by moving into the clinch.
Robinson lands a damaging elbow.
Robinson lands a nice elbow.
Karol Overeem has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joesph Robinson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nice elbow from Robinson.
Overeem can't find room to land a body shot as Robinson controls the action.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joesph Robinson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Robinson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joesph Robinson!