PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alistair Overoids (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Bartolome (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Juan Bartolome 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!

Overoids
vs
Bartolome

188 cm
18
263 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

189 cm
19
263 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Alistair Overoids!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Juan Bartolome!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yuuki Gou and Yukihiro Shimada.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bartolome connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Overoids's hands.
Overoids moves away from the strike by Bartolome.
Overoids with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bartolome thuds his right hand into Overoids's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bartolome throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Overoids avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Overoids could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Bartolome scores with a crisp jab that stopped Overoids in his tracks.
Bartolome throws a nice looking combination but Overoids bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice shot lands for Bartolome.
Danga de danga de dang - Bartolome scores with a four punch combination!
Overoids displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bartolome throws out the jab.
Bartolome displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Overoids.
A jab from Bartolome does it's job there.
Bartolome misses with a hook.
Good exchange - Bartolome coming out on top.
Bartolome throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Overoids stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bartolome digs a good body shot into Overoids's ribs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Bartolome - just one landing.
Overoids takes one to the chin there.
Bartolome scores with a jab.
Bartolome looks to land a combination but Overoids avoids it well.
Bartolome lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Overoids at a distance.
Overoids is breathing heavily.
Bartolome tests Overoids's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice uppercut there from Bartolome.
Overoids shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Juan Bartolome seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bartolome bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Overoids's head.
Bartolome connects with a body shot.
Juan Bartolome is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bartolome moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bartolome 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.
Bartolome tries to bum rush Overoids with a series of wild strikes but Overoids uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bartolome tests Overoids's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bartolome cracks Overoids with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bartolome scores with a hook.
Bartolome looks to land a combination but Overoids avoids it well.
Bartolome throws out a powerful jab.
Bartolome connects with the punch.
The crowd cheers as Bartolome lands an impressive looking overhand right. Overoids doesn't seem phased though.
Jab, jab by Bartolome - just one landing.
Bartolome looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bartolome scores with a nice head shot.
Bartolome is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Overoids had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Bartolome's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Bartolome duly obliges.
Bartolome listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bartolome lands the left hand.
Bartolome bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Overoids's head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bartolome darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bartolome lands a jab.
Bartolome cracks Overoids with an open hand slap.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bartolome fails to land with a series of punches.
Good standup being displayed there by Bartolome as he connects with a hook.
Bartolome scores with a jab.
Bartolome lands a jab.
Bartolome cracks Overoids with a right hand to the side of the head.
A punch lands to the side of Overoids 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bartolome scores with a nice right hand.
Overoids on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Overoids looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bartolome lands a really nice looking cross but Overoids seems unphased.
Nice shot by Bartolome.
Overoids walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Decent striking displayed by Bartolome there.
Bartolome uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Overoids has time to react.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bartolome scores with a three punch combo!

It looks like Alistair Overoids has been cut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bartolome scores with a jab. Overoids acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bartolome darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Bartolome. That snapped Overoids's head back.
The crowd cheers as Bartolome lands an impressive looking overhand right. Overoids doesn't seem phased though.
Overoids closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Overoids walks into a straight right hand from Bartolome.
Bartolome thuds a left hand into Overoids's body.
Overoids moves forwards but Bartolome connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bartolome lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Overoids backs up against the cage.
Good exchange - Bartolome coming out on top.
Good shot there by Bartolome.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bartolome cracks a nice hook into Overoids's ribs.
Bartolome ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Overoids gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bartolome.
Bartolome connects with a looping right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Juan Bartolome dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alistair Overoids's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Bartolome getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bartolome thuds his right hand into Overoids's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bartolome scores with a jab to the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Bartolome misses the target.
Alistair Overoids is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bartolome misses with a few strikes there.

Overoids scores a takedown into full mount!
Bartolome is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Overoids throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Bartolome wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Overoids looking to control but Bartolome is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bartolome is trying to stand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Overoids trying to control but Bartolome is having none of it.
Bartolome is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Overoids tries to control but Bartolome wriggling away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bartolome squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Overoids can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bartolome is looking to escape.
Bartolome tries to buck Overoids off but he can't manage it.

That's four 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.

Overoids is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Bartolome has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Bartolome!
Bartolome wanted to stand there but Overoids had control of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Juan Bartolome showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alistair Overoids'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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Bartolome moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bartolome is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bartolome connects with a nice looking jab.
Overoids takes one on the button.
Bartolome throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bartolome fails to land with a series of punches.
Overoids steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bartolome.

Overoids feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Bartolome keeping moving, preventing Overoids from controlling successfully.
Bartolome is looking to stand up but Overoids isn't so interested in that idea.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Overoids wants to stand but Bartolome is controlling his posture from full guard.
Bartolome keeping moving, preventing Overoids from controlling successfully.
Bartolome has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Overoids tries to free his leg and advance position but Bartolome is retaining full guard.
Overoids trying to control but Bartolome is working from the bottom.
Bartolome wants to stand and escape but Overoids is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Good exchange - Bartolome coming out on top.
Bartolome throws a one two combo.
Bartolome tests Overoids's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Juan Bartolome seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Overoids takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bartolome scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bartolome scores with a shot to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bartolome, as that shot connected.
Bartolome connects with the punch.
A punch lands to the side of Overoids 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bartolome lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bartolome misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bartolome goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bartolome displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Alistair Overoids has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Overoids on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bartolome lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bartolome scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd cheers as Bartolome lands an impressive looking overhand right. Overoids doesn't seem phased though.
Bartolome darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jab, jab by Bartolome - just one landing.
Bartolome cracks Overoids with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Overoids takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bartolome lands with a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bartolome connects with a jab.
Bartolome ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Juan Bartolome is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Overoids is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bartolome sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Juan Bartolome comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bartolome 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 26:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 26:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juan Bartolome!