PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alistair Overeem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kazaki Fujita (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Overeem comes to the cage accompanied by Anthem. Fujita comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Metallica-Enter Sandman kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Overeem
vs
Fujita

196 cm
27
254 lbs
15 - 2 - 0

195 cm
29
278 lbs
17 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alistair Overeem!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Kazaki Fujita!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Fedor Mirinova and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Overeem lands a head shot.
Fujita misses with a double jab
letting Overeem counter with a right hand.
Overeem feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fujita's calf.
Overeem defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fujita.
Overeem throws a right hand that Fujita ducks under and follows up with a left that Fujita also avoids with ease.
Fujita tries to clinch up but Overeem circles away and keeps his distance.
Fujita misses with a leg kick
and Fujita takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sloppy strikes from Overeem. Those never looked like landing.
Fujita tries to land a leg kick but Overeem saw it coming and moves away.
A slow jab from Fujita misses its intended target.

Fujita gets tackled into the cage by Overeem. Overeem maintains the clinch.
Overeem scores with an uppercut up the middle.
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!
Overeem tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fujita avoids it.
Overeem lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

It looks like Kazaki Fujita has been cut.
Fujita blocks an elbow strike from Overeem.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Overeem.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Overeem.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fujita is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Overeem is defending well.
Fujita tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fujita goes for a takedown attempt but Overeem pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Alistair Overeem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kazaki Fujita.
A low kick from Fujita is predictable there
and Overeem counters with a leg kick.
Fujita throws a leg kick but Overeem sees it coming and moves out of range.
Overeem with a jab.
Fujita throws a shot to the body.
Overeem avoids the body shot from Fujita.
Overeem misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Overeem lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fujita circles away quickly and effectively.
Fujita is looking to slow Overeem down with leg kicks.
Kazaki Fujita seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab lands there for Overeem.
Fujita's jab looks to have found its range, popping Overeem under the eye.
Overeem uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fujita has time to react.
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!
Fujita throws a leg kick
and Overeem counters with a leg kick.
Fujita circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fujita misses with a body kick.
Fujita gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Alistair Overeem is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Overeem throws a series of punches but Fujita avoids them all with ease.
Overeem keeps the fight on the outside.
Fujita connects with a right hand. Overeem shakes it off.
Overeem jabs Fujita right on the nose. Fujita blinks but takes it well.
A slapping leg kick lands for Overeem.
Overeem walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Fujita checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Fujita fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Overeem is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Fujita pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab from Overeem misses.
Fujita cracks Overeem with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Overeem gets cracked there but stands up to it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fujita misses the shot to the body.
Fujita rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Overeem makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Overeem throws a head kick that misses.
Fujita tries for a takedown but Overeem sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Fujita chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Overeem can pounce on him.
Fujita swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fujita fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice jab there from Overeem.
Overeem throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Fujita.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Overeem swinging wildly here.
Fujita is trying desperately to land a takedown but Overeem is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Fujita.
Fujita misses with a wild body shot.
Overeem lunges at Fujita with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fujita's hand.
Fujita checks the leg kick.
Overeem throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Overeem swats away the attempt to clinch by Fujita.
Fujita moves out of range of the strikes.
Overeem finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.

Fujita throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Overeem tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Fujita is in Overeem's guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Fujita trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fujita stops Overeem from standing up.
Overeem preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Overeem is adopting a defensive guard.
Fujita in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fujita is looking to work some ground and pound but Overeem has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alistair Overeem dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kazaki Fujita's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Fujita tries to clinch but Overeem moves out of range.
Alistair Overeem is winning the standup battle so far.
Fujita 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 gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Overeem here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
A body shot lands from Fujita.
Overeem blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Overeem lands an elbow inside that Fujita shrugs off.
Overeem throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Overeem blocking some punches.
Fujita wants a takedown.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Fujita digs a right hand into Overeem's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Overeem's gas tank.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Fujita gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Fujita scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Fujita makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fujita engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Fujita throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fujita landing some decent shots from guard.
Overeem wants to get back to his feet but Fujita is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Fujita working some strikes from top position.
Overeem is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fujita scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Fujita missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Overeem utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fujita loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fujita throws a big right hand that misses.
Fujita trying to control the position from guard on top but Overeem is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fujita working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fujita throws a strike but Overeem rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Fujita looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fujita has a closed guard, preventing Overeem from standing up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Fujita looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Overeem decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Overeem avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Overeem throws the kick towards the body but Fujita avoids it.
Overeem with a jab.
Overeem tries to clinch there but Fujita circles away.
Nice defenses there by Fujita.
Fujita misses with a body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fujita connects with a looping right hand.
Overeem throws a low kick, looking for Fujita's leg but Fujita calmly moves out of range.
Fujita slips under a jab.
Fujita slips under a jab.
Fujita changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Alistair Overeem is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Fujita moves into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fujita lands with a light punch inside.
Overeem blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fujita misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fujita blocks the elbow strike.
Overeem scores a nice knee to the body.
Fujita is breathing heavily.
Overeem throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fujitas head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fujita swings wildly with an uppercut but Overeem uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fujita takes a shot to the head.
Overeem lands an elbow just above Fujita 's eye.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kazaki Fujita showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kazaki Fujita's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Overeem wants to land a leg kick but Fujita is out of range.

Overeem moves into the clinch.
Overeem pushes off an throws an elbow but Fujita leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Fujita wants a takedown.
Overeem letting Fujita take a breather here.
Fujita lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Overeem.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Overeem manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Nice elbow from Overeem.
Fujita blocks an elbow strike.
Overeem using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Overeem lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fujita takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Overeem with a knee to the head.
Overeem struggles to land a body shot inside as Fujita controls his hands.
Overeem lands a damaging elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Overeem breaks the clinch.
Overeem scores with a jab. Fujita acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Overeem missing with a left hand there. Fujita was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Good leg kick by Overeem there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Overeem jabs at Fujita's body.
Overeem is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Overeem throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fujita is defended easily by Overeem.
Fujita misses with a takedown attempt - Overeem sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Alistair Overeem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kazaki Fujita.
Overeem lands a head kick!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Overeem darts in and clinches Fujita up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Overeem misses with a knee to the head.
A short right from Fujita on the inside.
Overeem lands a shot to the body.
Fujita takes an elbow to the temple.
Overeem lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Overeem softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Overeem prevents a body shot from Fujita.
Overeem is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Fujita looking to slow down the pace here.
Nice elbow from Overeem.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Fujita throws a punch but it's blocked by Overeem.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Overeem throws a poor cross that misses
and Fujita counters with a slapping leg kick.
Fujita misses with a left hand
and Overeem counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Overeem throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A decent looking cross lands there for Overeem.
Overeem pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fujita misses with an uppercut.
Overeem keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fujita.
Fujita throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Overeem on the side of the head.

Fujita drives through with a takedown into guard.
Overeem seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fujita won't allow Overeem to sweep him here.
Fujita throws a big right hand that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fujita working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Overeem tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Overeem controls Fujita momentarily but Fujita frees himself.
Fujita trying to control but Overeem is working from the bottom.
Fujita with a flurry of punches that miss.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Overeem wants to stand and escape but Fujita is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alistair Overeem clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Kazaki Fujita's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Overeem ducks under a wild hook from Fujita.
Fujita throws a leg kick that is checked
and Overeem counters with a straight right hand.
Overeem scores with a hook to the body. Fujita takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fujita throws a leg kick which misses Overeem's front leg but catches the back leg as Overeem tries to avoid it.
Fujita misses the jab.
Fujita blocks a jab.
Overeem lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Fujita thows a leg kick but Overeem checks it
and Overeem counters with a good, hard body kick but Fujita shrugs it off.
Overeem throws a push kick but Fujita slaps the foot to one side.
Overeem tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fujita swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Overeem fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Fujita checks it well.
Fujita throws a jab but it's blocked by Overeem.
Fujita just misses with a punch to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fujita throws a lazy uppercut
and Overeem counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fujita is looking to clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Overeem. That's going to slow Fujita down.
Fujita throws a big shot that misses.
Fujita wants to clinch.
Overeem throws a combination. Fujita tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Fujita slips under a jab from Overeem.
Overeem wants to clinch.
Overeem drops his hands momentarily and Fujita takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fujita misses with an uppercut.
Overeem takes a swing at Fujita's ribcage but misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Overeem blocks the leg kick.
Fujita takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Overeem takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fujita is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A jab from Fujita misses.
Fujita blocks a leg kick.
Fujita shoots in and drives through. Overeem sprawls well.
Overeem throws a sloppy head kick and Fujita moves out of range easily.
Fujita will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Overeem tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fujita is able to avoid easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Overeem fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The fighters circling - Fujita throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Overeem misses with a hook. Fujita ducked under it nicely.
Fujita doesn't manage to clinch there - Overeem circles away.
Overeem slips a jab from Fujita.

Fujita shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Fujita showed some decent athleticism there.
Fujita not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fujita throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Overeem wants to control but Fujita is keeping busy.
Fujita not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fujita is looking to pass Overeem's guard but actually Overeem recovers to full guard.
Overeem wants to stand up but Fujita is controlling him.
Kazaki Fujita has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fujita throwing strikes but missing.
Fujita with a flurry of punches that miss.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fujita throwing strikes from guard but Overeem blocks nicely.
Fujita with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Kazaki Fujita will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Kazaki Fujita's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Overeem lands a jab to the head.
Fujita will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A jab lands there for Fujita.

Overeem instigates a clinch.
Overeem misses with a punch to the body.
Fujita tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fujita blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Overeem digs a right hand underneath Fujita's ribcage. Fujita let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fujita misses with a punch to the body.
Fujita misses with a body punch.
Overeem lands a knee to the body.
Fujita is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fujita blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Overeem with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Overeem lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fujita backwards.
Fujita lands a hook that snaps the head of Overeem backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Overeem misses with an elbow over the top.
Fujita tries to work over Overeem's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Overeem pushes off an throws an elbow but Fujita leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Overeem misses with a knee to the head.
Overeem misses with an elbow over the top.
A right hook to the body lands for Overeem.
Fujita takes a knee right on the jaw!
Nice body punch from Overeem.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Overeem scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fujita is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

Overeem breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Overeem scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheers as Overeem lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fujita doesn't seem phased though.
Overeem uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fujita has time to react.
Overeem moves in looking to clinch but Fujita pushes him off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fujita has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Nice straight punches there by Overeem. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Overeem.
Fujita shoots for a double leg takedown but Overeem sprawls well. He's pushed Fujita's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Fujita throws a leg kick that misses.
Overeem missing with a left hand there. Fujita was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Overeem cracks Fujita with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Overeem stuns Fujita with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Overeem on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fujita gets off balance looking for a body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Fujita has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Overeem uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fujita.
Overeem fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fujita manages to avoid it.
Fujita throws out a leg kick but Overeem moves out of range and Fujita only half commits.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fujita looks to score with a jab to the body but Overeem is just out of range.
Overeem pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fujita throws a lazy right hand but Overeem sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Overeem ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Overeem tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fujita swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Overeem closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Fujita takes a swing at Overeem's ribcage but misses.
Fujita lands a jab.
Fujita connects with a body shot.
Overeem stalks Fujita and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Fujita's face. Fujita staggers backwards, shaken.
Overeem tries to clinch up
and Fujita counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Fujita delivers a nice body kick.
Fujita takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Overeem fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fujita manages to avoid it.
Fujita waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Overeem.
Fujita looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Fujita misses with a body kick.
Fujita missing with a left hand there. Overeem was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Overeem lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fujita misses with a leg kick
and Overeem counters with a straight right hand.
Overeem lands a high kick!
Overeem connects with a solid leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alistair Overeem showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Overeem 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 48:47
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 48:47
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alistair Overeem!
Alistair Overeem retains his heavyweight title!
Alistair Overeem seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.