PBP Commentary

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

Overeem
vs
Titus

193 cm
25
239 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

175 cm
19
180 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Valentijn Overeem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Yosep Titus!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Daniel Blasius and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Titus closes the distance and clinches.
Titus tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Overeem smiles and moves away.

Overeem scores with a takedown into Titus's guard.
Titus trying to control the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Titus wants to sweep but no luck.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Overeem throwing strikes from guard but Titus blocks nicely.
Titus wants to sweep but no luck.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Yosep Titus.

Titus gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Overeem to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Overeem controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Overeem knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Titus on the ground.
Overeem stopping the sweep attempt from Titus.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Overeem sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

Valentijn Overeem has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Overeem checks the leg kick.

Overeem shoots in and gets a takedown into Titus's guard.
Titus looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Titus not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Titus looks gassed!
Overeem controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Overeem has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

We're going to have a standup here because Valentijn Overeem wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Titus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Titus keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

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.
Overeem gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Titus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Titus with a poor takedown

so Overeem counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Overeem looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Overeem seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Titus for as long as he can get away with.

Titus 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Valentijn Overeem dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Overeem is trying hard to land a takedown here. Titus sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Titus tries for a takedown but Overeem circles away easily

and Overeem counters with a shoot takedown. Titus fights it but they end up in guard.
Overeem is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Titus is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Overeem will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Titus can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Overeem controls the pace.

Valentijn Overeem has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Titus misses with a takedown attempt

and Overeem counters with a nice double leg into side control. Titus won't be happy with that.
Titus being controlled for a moment.
Titus is looking for a sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Titus is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
You can see the frustration on Titus's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Titus is being controlled here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Overeem lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Titus down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Titus is looking for a sweep.
Valentijn Overeem overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Titus is trying to control Overeem's posture but Overeem avoids it.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Overeem is defended easily by Titus.
Overeem looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Valentijn Overeem. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Titus rushes Overeem and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Titus looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

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.
Titus goes for a takedown attempt but Overeem pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Overeem fails to land the takedown.
Overeem has a takedown stuffed.

Titus closes the distance and clinches.
Overeem tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Overeem with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Titus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Titus is trying to break the clinch but Overeem is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Valentijn Overeem dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - 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.

Titus throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice takedown defense from Overeem. No joy for Titus on that attempt.

Overeem shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Overeem trying to mount his opponent but Titus defends it.
Overeem is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Titus works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Overeem is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Titus striking off his back but it's not causing Overeem any problems.
Titus wants to sweep here but Overeem controlling him for the moment.
Titus controls Overeem momentarily but Overeem frees himself.
Overeem slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Valentijn Overeem wasn't doing enough on the ground.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Titus enables Overeem to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Titus manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Overeem is stalling in the full guard.
Titus trying to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Titus is looking for a triangle but Overeem pushes his legs off easily.
Overeem postures up.
Titus looking for a sweep. Not yet Titus, not yet.

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

Overeem moves into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Overeem tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Overeem with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Overeem misses with a knee strike.
Overeem tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Titus is trying to break the clinch but Overeem has him pressed against the cage.
Overeem tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Overeem gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Titus.
Titus is trying to break the clinch but Overeem is controlling him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Overeem tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Titus is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Yosep Titus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Titus misses with the head strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
Valentijn 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27

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