PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paublo Marinez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alistair Overeem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Overeem has chosen Voices WWE as his entrance music. Alistair Overeem is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Marinez
vs
Overeem

197 cm
20
200 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

180 cm
22
200 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Paublo Marinez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alistair Overeem!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Marinez has taken the fight to the clinch.
Marinez is trying to drag Overeem to the mat but Overeem just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Marinez wants a takedown but no success here.
Marinez tries to pull guard but Overeem forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paublo Marinez. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Marinez manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Overeem postures up.
Overeem won't allow Marinez to sweep him here.

Marinez is working an open guard so Overeem takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Marinez misses with a takedown

and Overeem counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Overeem gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Marinez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Overeem tries to avoid it but Marinez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Overeem to the ground. Overeem escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Overeem looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Overeem escapes and gets back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marinez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Marinez shoots and misses

so Overeem counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Marinez is breathing heavily.
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!

Marinez is working an open guard so Overeem takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Marinez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Overeem counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Marinez!
Marinez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

Overeem is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!

Overeem shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Marinez napping and manages to drive through into side control!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Overeem decides to stand back up. Overeem steps back and let's Marinez get back to his feet.

Overeem throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Marinez was covering up waiting for the punch and Overeem finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Overeem gets to his feet - Marinez follows without any prompting.

Overeem drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Marinez controls Overeem momentarily but Overeem frees himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Overeem stands and steps away. Marinez gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Marinez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Overeem was well out of range. Poor timing from Marinez.
Marinez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Overeem closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Overeem stands up and beckons Marinez to join him on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alistair Overeem dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Marinez gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Marinez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Overeem stands and steps away. Marinez gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Marinez darts in trying to clinch

and Overeem counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Overeem.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marinez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Marinez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Marinez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Overeem gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Overeem gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marinez with a lazy takedown attempt

so Overeem counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Overeem gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

Overeem closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Marinez to the mat! Marinez manages to get full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marinez wants to get back to his feet but Overeem is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Overeem stands up and waves to Marinez to follow him.
Overeem has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Overeem throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Marinez tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Overeem is in Marinez's guard.

Overeem decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Marinez, up you get!

Overeem closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Marinez did well to prevent Overeem getting side control.
Marinez trying to control but Overeem postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Overeem escapes and gets back to his feet.
Marinez tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Overeem counters with a nice double leg into side control. Marinez won't be happy with that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

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

Alistair Overeem showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Marinez fails with the takedown

so Overeem counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Overeem postures up.

Overeem gets to his feet - Marinez follows without any prompting.

Overeem darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Marinez is looking for a sweep. Overeem is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Overeem gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Overeem looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Marinez darts in trying to clinch

and Overeem counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Marinez's guard now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Overeem stands and steps away. Marinez gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Marinez tries for a takedown but Overeem circles away easily

and Overeem counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Alistair Overeem is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Alistair Overeem has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Overeem gets to his feet - Marinez follows without any prompting.
Overeem stuffs the takedown attempt from Marinez. Marinez gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paublo Marinez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marinez tries a head kick but it misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Marinez tries to sprawl but Overeem drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Overeem decides to stand and escape the position.
Overeem fails to land the takedown.
Overeem changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Marinez tries to avoid it but Overeem manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Marinez to the ground. Marinez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Marinez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Overeem swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marinez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Overeem defends it nicely.

Overeem shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.

Overeem stands up from mount. Strange move.
Overeem slaps away a takedown attempt from Marinez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Overeem shoots for a takedown but Marinez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alistair Overeem comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Overeem 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alistair Overeem!
Alistair Overeem opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.