PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cees Overeem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Olli Killemsoft (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Overeem
vs
Killemsoft

195 cm
19
265 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

194 cm
21
275 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

Good wrestler
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cees Overeem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Olli Killemsoft!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Killemsoft looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Killemsoft won't allow Overeem to get back to his feet.
Killemsoft loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Killemsoft landing some decent shots from guard.
Killemsoft has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Overeem thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Killemsoft postures up and lands a big shot to Overeem's brow.
Overeem is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Killemsoft is looking to work some ground and pound but Overeem has wrist control.
Killemsoft prevents Overeem from getting back to his feet.
Overeem has momentary wrist control but Killemsoft slips an elbow through the middle.
Killemsoft is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Overeem knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Killemsoft on the ground.
Killemsoft is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Overeem tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Overeem wants to stand up but Killemsoft is controlling him.
Killemsoft scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Killemsoft won't allow Overeem to get back to his feet.
Killemsoft working some strikes from top position.
Killemsoft postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Killemsoft pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Overeem is keeping the position for now.
Overeem preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Killemsoft tries to free his leg and advance position but Overeem is retaining full guard.
Killemsoft is working Overeem over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Killemsoft is in close to Overeem's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Overeem wants to stand but Killemsoft is controlling the position.

Overeem uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Overeem is breathing heavily.
Overeem misses with the combination.
Overeem misses with a head kick.

Killemsoft shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Overeem manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Overeem is trying to keep Killemsoft in close.
Killemsoft cracks Overeem with a solid left hand.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Overeem striking off his back but it's not causing Killemsoft any problems.
Killemsoft is working Overeem over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Killemsoft lands a couple of elbows.
Killemsoft keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Overeem's head.

Killemsoft is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Killemsoft lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Overeem trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Killemsoft is in close to Overeem's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Overeem wants to get back to his feet but Killemsoft is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Killemsoft chips away with some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killemsoft keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Overeem's head.
Overeem is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Killemsoft is controlling him.
Killemsoft is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Killemsoft works over Overeem with some ground and pound from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Overeem wants to stand and escape but Killemsoft is having none of it.
Killemsoft cracks Overeem with a solid left hand.
Killemsoft scoring with punches to the head and body.
Overeem working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Killemsoft.
Killemsoft cracks Overeem with a solid left hand.
Overeem striking from his own guard.

Overeem is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Killemsoft working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Killemsoft lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killemsoft landing with the ground and pound.
Killemsoft scoring with punches to the head and body.
Overeem wants to stand but Killemsoft is controlling the position.
Killemsoft postures up.
Killemsoft with a nice head shot there.
Killemsoft lands a couple of elbows.
Overeem wants to get back to his feet but Killemsoft is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Killemsoft lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Killemsoft working some strikes from top position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Killemsoft stands up over Overeem, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Overeem wants to get back to his feet but Killemsoft is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Olli Killemsoft dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Killemsoft closes the distance and clinches up with Overeem, looking for a takedown. Killemsoft pushes Overeem against the cage but Overeem circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Overeem rushes Killemsoft and presses him up against the cage.

Killemsoft breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Killemsoft fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Killemsoft shoots in looking for a takedown. Overeem tries to sprawl out of it but Killemsoft keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Overeem manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cees Overeem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Olli Killemsoft.

Overeem changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Killemsoft looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Overeem connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Killemsoft some visible discomfort.

Overeem is trying to get an arm triangle but Killemsoft is defending well.
Killemsoft is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Overeem's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Killemsoft blocking the ground and pound attempt from Overeem.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Killemsoft lands a couple of sideways elbows.
Killemsoft is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Overeem's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Overeem's back!
Killemsoft gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.

Overeem is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Killemsoft off. It looks like it's working - Killemsoft slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Overeem displaying calm under pressure there.
Cees Overeem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Killemsoft keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice sprawl there from Killemsoft as Overeem shoots in.
Killemsoft throws a chopping leg kick but Overeem manages to avoid taking any serious damage.

Killemsoft decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Killemsoft slips a nice elbow through Overeem's hands, connecting with Overeem's forehead.
Killemsoft missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Killemsoft scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Killemsoft thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Overeem's head.
Overeem wants to get back to his feet.
Overeem has hold of Killemsoft's hands but Killemsoft slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killemsoft is thwarting Overeem's attempts to control the position.

Killemsoft decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Killemsoft.
Overeem uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

Overeem moves into the clinch.

Killemsoft breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Killemsoft looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Overeem controls Killemsoft momentarily but Killemsoft frees himself.

Overeem escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Killemsoft gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Killemsoft is in close to Overeem's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Olli Killemsoft has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killemsoft working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Overeem's head.
Killemsoft connects with a couple of short punches.
Overeem utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Overeem looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Overeem is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The fighters are battling for position here. Killemsoft manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Overeem gets to his feet. Killemsoft looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Killemsoft shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Overeem's guard.
Killemsoft is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Killemsoft preventing the sweep.
Killemsoft lands a couple of digs.
Killemsoft looking to pass the guard.
Killemsoft throws a strike but Overeem rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Overeem avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Overeem wants to control from the top but Killemsoft keeps moving.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Killemsoft can do anything to dispel that myth.
Killemsoft manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Overeem manages to get himself to full guard.
Overeem wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Overeem is on top in guard.

Overeem drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Killemsoft dives on top into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Olli Killemsoft showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Killemsoft drives through with a takedown into guard.
Killemsoft pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Overeem is keeping the position for now.
Killemsoft throws and elbow that misses. Overeem uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Killemsoft's guard. Nice move by Overeem!
Killemsoft looking to control.
Killemsoft wants to sweep but no luck.
Overeem is looking to stand up but Killemsoft won't let him.
Overeem trying to control the position from guard on top but Killemsoft is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Overeem makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

Killemsoft working for a triangle but Overeem defends it easily.
Overeem wants to stand but Killemsoft has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Overeem throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Killemsoft works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Killemsoft lands a good elbow from the bottom.
Overeem trying to move into half guard but instead Killemsoft has managed to sweep!
Killemsoft lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Killemsoft scoring with some ground and pound.
Overeem throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Killemsoft postures up and lands a big shot to Overeem's brow.
Overeem has momentary wrist control but Killemsoft slips an elbow through the middle.
Killemsoft landing some decent shots from guard.
Killemsoft throws a big right hand that misses.
Killemsoft won't allow Overeem to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killemsoft landing with the ground and pound.
Killemsoft scoring with some ground and pound.
Killemsoft lands a couple of elbows.
Overeem is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Killemsoft is controlling him.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Killemsoft shoots for a double leg takedown but Overeem sprawls well. He's pushed Killemsoft's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Overeem stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Overeem wants it to stay on the feet.

Overeem gets the takedown into side control.

Overeem decides to take the fight back to the feet.

Killemsoft drives through with a takedown into guard.
Killemsoft is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Killemsoft prevents Overeem from getting back to his feet.
Killemsoft is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Overeem is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Killemsoft lands a couple of elbows.
Killemsoft working some strikes from top position.
Overeem wants to stand and escape but Killemsoft is having none of it.
Killemsoft postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
No luck for Killemsoft with that takedown attempt.
Cees Overeem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Olli Killemsoft.
Overeem uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Killemsoft tries for a takedown but Overeem sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Overeem rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Killemsoft moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Overeem swats away the attempt to clinch by Killemsoft.
Killemsoft tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Overeem swivels and escapes.
Killemsoft avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Killemsoft scores with a takedown into Overeem's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killemsoft is in close to Overeem's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Overeem looking to control.
Killemsoft scoring with punches to the head and body.
Killemsoft scoring with some ground and pound.
Killemsoft lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

Killemsoft drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Killemsoft jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Killemsoft throwing strikes from guard but Overeem blocks nicely.
Overeem is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Killemsoft is controlling him.
Olli Killemsoft is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Killemsoft has managed to clinch.
Overeem tries to circle away but Killemsoft has him pinned against the cage.
Cees Overeem has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Overeem swings wildly with an uppercut but Killemsoft uses good head movement to avoid it.
Overeem misses with a punch to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Olli Killemsoft comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Killemsoft 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 26:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 26:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Olli Killemsoft!