PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alistair Overeem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonny Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Overeem
vs
Adams

192 cm
25
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

195 cm
20
198 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 Hilo, Alistair Overeem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jonny Adams!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Paul Gruel and Jeff Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Overeem looks to land a right hand but Adams moved out of range.
Adams slips under a jab.

Adams moves into the clinch.
Overeem can't get the takedown.
Adams drops down looking for an ankle pick but Overeem pulls his leg out and moves away.

Overeem moves into the clinch successfully.

Adams manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Overeem landing some decent shots from guard.
Adams preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Overeem throws a big elbow that misses.
Overeem is looking to work some ground and pound but Adams has wrist control.
Overeem throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Overeem postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Overeem with a flurry of punches that miss.
Overeem is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Overeem throws a big elbow that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Overeem wants to control from the top but Adams keeps moving.

Adams throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Adams avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Adams wants to stand up but Overeem is controlling him.
Overeem throws a big right hand that misses.
Overeem keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Adams's head.
Adams avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Overeem not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Overeem throwing strikes but missing.
Overeem working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Adams escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Overeem gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Overeem throws a big right hand that misses.
Overeem wants to control from the top but Adams keeps moving.
Overeem with a flurry of punches that miss.
Overeem postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Overeem in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Adams working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Overeem doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Overeem manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Adams looks gassed!
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!
Overeem throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Adams works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Overeem postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Overeem landing some decent shots from guard.
Overeem landing with the ground and pound.
Overeem scoring with punches to the head and body.

Adams is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Overeem sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Adams's guard.
Overeem winds up and cracks Adams with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Overeem scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nice strikes from Overeem there.
Overeem is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Overeem looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Adams with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Overeem scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Adams taking some punishment here, with Overeem in his half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Overeem working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Overeem controlling the action here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Overeem connects with a nice short shot to Adams's temple.
Overeem working over Adams with some ground and pound. Adams looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Overeem lands with a punch from half guard.
Overeem lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Overeem winds up and cracks Adams with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alistair Overeem dominated that round.
That's time! Overeem's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Overeem swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Adams.
Overeem tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Adams paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Overeem drives through with a takedown into Adams's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Overeem's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Overeem connects with a couple of short punches.
Overeem won't allow Adams to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Overeem working some strikes from top position.
Overeem with a nice head shot there.
Overeem cracks Adams with a solid left hand.
Overeem working some strikes from top position.
Overeem lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Overeem content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Adams is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Overeem missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Overeem stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Adams swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Overeem advances position into side control!
Overeem is chipping away with strikes.
Overeem landing a few strikes.
Adams taking punishment in the form of punches.
Overeem is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Adams will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Overeem working the ground and pound from side control.
Overeem working the ground and pound.
Overeem lands a few punches from side control.
Adams tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Adams on the wrong end of some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Overeem taking a breather here.
Overeem creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Overeem connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Adams some visible discomfort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Overeem landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Alistair Overeem overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Adams takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Adams takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Adams tries to buck Overeem off but Overeem is having none of it.
Adams on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Overeem is putting a hurting on Adams here, landing some big shots from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Overeem lands a few punches from side control.
Overeem scoring with punches from side control.
Adams is trying to improve his position.
Overeem creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Overeem cracks Adams with a big right hand but Adams just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Adams taking punishment in the form of punches.
Overeem lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Adams down.
Overeem scores with punches from side control.
Overeem looks up at the clock and then as Adams takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Overeem smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Overeem looks up at the clock and then as Adams takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Overeem smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Overeem lands some shots froms side control.
Overeem lands a few punches from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Overeem lands a few punches from side control.
Overeem connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Adams some visible discomfort.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Overeem working the ground and pound from side control.
Overeem scores with a couple of short elbows.
Adams is not content to let Overeem control the position.
Overeem scoring with punches and elbows.
Overeem is putting a hurting on Adams here, landing some big shots from side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Overeem in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Overeem cracks Adams with a big right hand but Adams just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Adams takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
You can see the frustration on Adams's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alistair Overeem dominated that second round.
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!

A combination from Overeem does no damage.

Overeem shoots in and gets a takedown into Adams's guard.
Overeem is working Adams over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Adams controls Overeem momentarily but Overeem frees himself.
Overeem is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Adams can do to turn this around?
Adams might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Overeem kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Overeem throws a strike but Adams rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Overeem pulls Adams in close to prevent any damage.
Adams takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Overeem has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Overeem on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Overeem tries to get out of the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Alistair Overeem wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Adams ducks under a wild hook from Overeem.
A big left from Overeem misses.
Adams uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Overeem.
Adams fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Adams defending well as Overeem loads up on a big left hand.

Overeem is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Adams's half guard.
Adams is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Overeem trying to control the pace.
Overeem seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Adams does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Adams avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Overeem.
Overeem throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Overeem lands strikes from half guard.
Overeem drops an elbow to the side of Adams's head.
Overeem is controlling the pace.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adams has hold of Overeem's hands but Overeem slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Overeem working Adams over with strikes.
Overeem thows a huge punch but Adams dodges it nicely.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Overeem connects with a nice short shot to Adams's temple.
Adams is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Overeem scores with a couple of nice shots.
Overeem landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Overeem seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Adams does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Overeem drops an elbow to the side of Adams's head.
Overeem working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Overeem is nestled in close to Adams, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Adams looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Overeem takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Overeem lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Overeem takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ground and pound from Overeem.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ground and pound from Overeem.
Overeem winds up and cracks Adams with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Overeem is trying to control the action in half guard but Adams is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Overeem with the ground and pound but Adams uses the opportunity to regain guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Overeem working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Adams's head.
Overeem throws an elbow that misses. Adams uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Overeem's guard. Nice move by Adams!
Jonny Adams 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.

Adams drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Overeem manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Adams has Overeem in his guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alistair Overeem showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Overeem, 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27

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