PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Charles Overmars (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robbie Borat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robbie Borat has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Overmars
vs
Borat

180 cm
22
170 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

178 cm
18
179 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Charles Overmars!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Robbie Borat!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paul Aken and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Overmars darts in and clinches Borat up against the cage.
Overmars is working for takedown but Borat is calmly controlling the position for now.

Overmars jumps into guard, dragging Borat to the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Overmars looking to hit a scissor sweep but Borat is one step ahead there.
Borat wanted to stand there but Overmars had control of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Borat stands and steps away. Overmars gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Overmars shoots in looking for a takedown. Borat tries to sprawl out of it but Overmars keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Borat manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Borat throws a lazy right hand but Overmars sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Overmars ducks under a wild hook from Borat.
Overmars steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Borat.
Overmars staying out of range there.
Borat cracks Overmars with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Robbie Borat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Borat throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Overmars shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Borat pinned against the cage. Borat gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Overmars. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Borat throws an overhand right that lands on Overmars's shoulder, as Overmars tries to avoid the shot.
Robbie Borat is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Overmars fails to land the takedown.
Borat scores with a hook.

It looks like Charles Overmars has been cut.
A jab from Borat misses.
Borat swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Overmars.
Borat throws out a loose jab but Overmars uses good head movement to avoid it.
Overmars shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Borat but Borat pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Borat 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.
Overmars displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Borat throws out the jab.
Borat throws a hook but Overmars blocks it.
Overmars moves out of range as Borat strikes.
Borat throws a shot from downtown. Overmars moves away and avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Borat tries to keep at a distance but Overmars has taken the fight into the clinch.
Borat wants to break free but Overmars has control.
Borat is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Borat tries to break the clinch but Overmars is controlling the position.
Overmars drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Overmars prevents Borat from breaking the clinch.
Overmars prevents Borat from breaking the clinch.

Overmars jumps guard.
Overmars manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Borat manages to get himself to full guard.
Borat can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Overmars controls the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Overmars trying to control but Borat is working from the bottom.
Overmars stays in close to Borat's body and controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robbie Borat dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Charles Overmars's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Borat jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Borat misses with a straight left.
Overmars fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Overmars slips under a jab from Borat.
Overmars uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Borat.
Overmars ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Overmars bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Borat throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Overmars sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borat throws a hook but Overmars blocks it.
Overmars closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Borat throws the left hand but Overmars avoids the punch easily.
Borat throws a jab but it's blocked by Overmars.
Borat stuffs the takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Overmars shoots for a double leg takedown but Borat sprawls well. He's pushed Overmars's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Overmars. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Overmars moves out of range as Borat strikes.
Borat throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Overmars sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Borat throws a jab when Overmars was well out of range.
Charles Overmars is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Borat throws a looping overhand right but Overmars ducks down to avoid it.

Overmars closes the distance and pushes Borat back into the cage.
Borat wants to break the clinch but can't.

Overmars gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Overmars trying to control the position from guard on top but Borat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Borat wants to stand up but Overmars is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Overmars trying to control the position from guard on top but Borat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Overmars passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Overmars is looking to take a break and control but Borat is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's four 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.
Borat trying to remain calm as Overmars controls from the top position.
Borat is trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Overmars trying to control the position but Borat is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Charles Overmars will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Charles Overmars'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!

Overmars moves into the clinch.
Borat has had enough of the clinch but Overmars keeps him there for the moment.
Borat wants to get back to striking at distance but Overmars won't allow it.

Overmars has picked Borat up - he's going for a ride! Overmars dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.

Overmars postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Borat to stand up.
Borat looks to land a right hand but Overmars moved out of range.
A big right from Borat misses.
Borat missing with a left hand there. Overmars was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Borat looks to throw the jab but Overmars is out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Borat. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Borat.
Nice sprawl there from Borat as Overmars shoots in.
A jab from Borat misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Borat stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A swing and a miss from Borat.
Overmars blocks a jab.
Overmars fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Overmars will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Overmars. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Overmars blocks a jab.
Borat misses with a hook.

Overmars shoots in and bounces Borat off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Borat wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Overmars manages to pass to side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Overmars seems to be looking for submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Overmars wants to free his trapped foot but Borat is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Overmars frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Overmars dominating with strikes here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Overmars wants to control the pace but Borat is squirming around nicely.
Borat wants to try and get back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Charles Overmars showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Overmars has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charles Overmars!