PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alistair Overeem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Louis Simmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Louis Simmons is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Overeem
vs
Simmons

195 cm
20
250 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
23
245 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid 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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Alistair Overeem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Louis Simmons!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Ackerman and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Overeem has managed to clinch.
Simmons wants to break free but Overeem has control.
Overeem prevents Simmons from breaking the clinch.
Simmons tries to break the clinch but Overeem is controlling the position.
Simmons is looking to break free of the clinch but Overeem has double underhooks.
Simmons can't break the clinch.
Overeem prevents Simmons from breaking the clinch.
Overeem tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Simmons smiles and moves away.
Overeem shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Simmons but Simmons pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Simmons connects with a jab.
Simmons fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Overeem slips a jab and a cross from Simmons.
Simmons with a jab.
Simmons lands with an overhand left.
Simmons closes the distance and lands a one-two.

It looks like Alistair Overeem has been cut.
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!
Simmons connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

Overeem has managed to clinch.
Simmons can't break the clinch.
Simmons wants to break the clinch but can't.
Overeem tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Simmons smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alistair Overeem. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simmons misses with a double jab.
Nice shot by Simmons.
Simmons lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Simmons.
Overeem throws a shot from downtown. Simmons moves away and avoids it.

Overeem instigates a clinch.

Overeem breaks from the clinch.
Overeem shoots in looking for a takedown. Simmons tries to sprawl out of it but Overeem keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Simmons manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A chopping leg kick lands by Overeem.
Simmons lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Simmons looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Simmons lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Overeem shoots in looking for a takedown. Simmons tries to sprawl out of it but Overeem keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Simmons manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Simmons listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simmons swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Simmons has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Simmons tries to bum rush Overeem with a series of wild strikes but Overeem uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Overeem uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Simmons.
Simmons keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Overeem. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
A jab from Simmons finds it's way through Overeem's defenses.
Overeem is breathing heavily.
Simmons lands a head shot.
Simmons lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Overeem backs up against the cage.
Simmons might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Overeem tries for a takedown but Simmons sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Simmons misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Simmons scores with a hook to the body. Overeem takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Simmons lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Overeem walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Overeem takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A jab from Simmons finds it's way through Overeem's defenses.
Simmons misses with the combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simmons stalks Overeem and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Overeem's face. Overeem staggers backwards, shaken.
Overeem walks into a stiff left hand from Simmons.
Overeem dodges the punch combination from Simmons.
Overeem dodges the punch combination from Simmons.
A punch combination from Simmons misses.
Simmons is working the combinations to good effect here.
Nice uppercut lands for Simmons. That snapped Overeem's head back.
Simmons is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round!Overeem had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Overeem shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Simmons as he avoids it easily.
A combination from Simmons does no damage.
Simmons lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Simmons uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Overeem has time to react.
Simmons lands with an overhand left.
Simmons lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Overeem drops his hands momentarily and Simmons takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simmons looks to land a combination. Overeem sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A lazy left from Simmons finds it's target.
Overeem dodges the punch combination from Simmons.
Overeem looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Simmons cracks Overeem with an open hand slap.
Simmons jabs at Overeem's body.
A left and a right from Simmons both land. Nice combination.
Simmons lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Simmons there.
Nice shot by Simmons.
Simmons scores with a sloppy right hand. Overeem should have avoided that one.
Simmons lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Simmons.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Overeem walks into a stiff left hand from Simmons.
Overeem on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Simmons lands a lovely overhand right.
Simmons closes the distance and lands a one-two.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Louis Simmons dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alistair Overeem's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Overeem closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Simmons throws a right and a left that both miss.
Simmons tests Overeem's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Simmons lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice sprawl there from Simmons as Overeem shoots in.
Simmons has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Some wild striking there from Simmons.
Overeem throws a head kick but Simmons moves out of range.
Simmons lands with a shot to the body.
Louis Simmons seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Simmons throws a combination. Overeem tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Nice uppercut there from Simmons.
Overeem has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Simmons finds it's way round the side to connect with Overeem's head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jab from Simmons.
Simmons misses with a series of wild punches.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Simmons.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simmons connects with a good right hand that stumbles Overeem. Overeem circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Simmons looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Alistair Overeem is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Overeem has a takedown stuffed.
Simmons lands with a nice combination. Overeem backs away looking to recover.
Overeem on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nice shot by Simmons.
Simmons swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Simmons scores with a crisp jab that stopped Overeem in his tracks.
Louis Simmons is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Simmons fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Simmons lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Overeem tries to close the distance and clinch up but Simmons swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Simmons lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Danga de danga de dang - Simmons scores with a four punch combination!
Simmons lands with a right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simmons lands with a nice combination. Overeem backs away looking to recover.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Simmons throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Simmons looks to land a combination. Overeem sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Simmons throws a one two combo.
Overeem takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Simmons looks to land a combination. Overeem sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Overeem walks into a left hand.
Simmons connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Simmons scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Overeem takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Simmons scores with a jab to the jaw.
Louis Simmons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Overeem takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Left hook, right uppercut from Simmons.
Overeem takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Overeem throws a head kick that half lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simmons's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Simmons duly obliges.
Overeem fails with an attempt to clinch.
Simmons lunges at Overeem with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Overeem's hand.
Simmons looks to land a combination but Overeem avoids it well.
Simmons fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Overeem walks into a straight right hand from Simmons.
Simmons throws a one two combo.
Horrible takedown by Overeem or perhaps it was just good defense by Simmons which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alistair Overeem. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simmons misses with the combination.
Overeem gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Simmons scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Simmons scores with a decent looking hook.
Simmons throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Overeem.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Overeem takes the fight into the clinch.
Simmons wants to break free but Overeem has control.
Overeem lands a nice elbow.

Overeem manages to break the clinch.
Simmons lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Simmons misses with a wild combination.

Simmons gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Simmons looking for a guillotine here but Overeem defends easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Overeem won't allow Simmons to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Louis Simmons showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alistair Overeem's cut.
That's time! Overeem's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Overeem fails with the takedown.
Overeem showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Simmons.
Simmons moves into range and connects with a jab.
Simmons throws a right and a left that Overeem avoids nicely.
Simmons looks to throw the jab but Overeem is out of range.
A jab from Simmons does it's job there.
Overeem looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Simmons fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Simmons connects with the punch.
A left and a right from Simmons both land. Nice combination.
Overeem shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Simmons as he avoids it easily.
Simmons lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A punch lands to the side of Overeem 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Overeem gets cracked there but stands up to it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Overeem tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Simmons swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alistair Overeem. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simmons throws a series of punches but Overeem avoids them all with ease.
A right-left combo lands from Simmons.
Danga de danga de dang - Simmons scores with a four punch combination!
Simmons goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
No joy there for Simmons, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Overeem on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Simmons getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Overeem takes one on the button.
Overeem takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Simmons throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Overeem stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd cheers as Simmons lands an impressive looking overhand right. Overeem doesn't seem phased though.
Simmons throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Simmons lands with a right hand.
Overeem takes a body punch but keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Overeem takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Simmons lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Simmons connects with a jab.
Simmons misses with the combination.
Jab from Simmons.
Simmons throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Simmons misses with a jab, cross combination.

Overeem instigates a clinch.
Overeem drops down looking for an ankle pick but Simmons pulls his leg out and moves away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Overeem is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Simmons scores with a nice head shot.
A jab from Simmons does it's job there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simmons keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Overeem walks into a left hand.
Simmons works over Overeem's head and body with a nice combination.
Simmons works over Overeem's head and body with a nice combination.
Overeem shoots for a double leg takedown but Simmons sprawls well. He's pushed Overeem's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Overeem shoots in for a double leg but Simmons sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Simmons connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Simmons comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Overeem fails with a takedown attempt.
Simmons connects with a jab.
Simmons's corner calls for a 1-2. Simmons obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Simmons lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Overeem is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Simmons.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simmons cracks Overeem with a right hand to the side of the head.
A head kick misses from Overeem.
Simmons throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Simmons bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Overeem's head.
Simmons misses with a wild combination.

Overeem looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Simmons!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simmons is working to get back to half guard.
Overeem looking to control but Simmons is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Simmons working to try and regain half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Louis Simmons comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Simmons 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 26:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 26:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Louis Simmons!