PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Argo Secondari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alistair Overeem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Secondari
vs
Overeem

200 cm
25
266 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Likes comics

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Argo Secondari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alistair Overeem!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Ivan Kurochkin and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Overeem attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Secondari defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Overeem.

Secondari closes the distance and clinches.

Secondari ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Secondari no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Secondari will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Overeem trying to control the position from guard on top but Secondari is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Overeem might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Secondari haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Overeem in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Secondari keeping moving, preventing Overeem from controlling successfully.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Alistair Overeem wasn't active enough on the ground.
Secondari shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Overeem but Overeem pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Overeem changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Secondari looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Overeem thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Overeem stands up and beckons Secondari to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Overeem is defended easily by Secondari.
Secondari dives in and grabs Overeem's left leg, looking for a takedown. Overeem pushes down on Secondari's head and hops out.
Nice sprawl there from Overeem as Secondari shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Argo Secondari. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Secondari lands a nice shot to the body.
Overeem looks winded!
Overeem takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Secondari closes the distance and clinches up with Overeem, looking for a takedown. Secondari pushes Overeem against the cage but Overeem circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Secondari tries to score a power double leg takedown but Overeem sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Secondari somewhat.
Secondari stuffs the takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Secondari shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Overeem as he avoids it easily.

Secondari moves into range and clinches up with Overeem.

Secondari jumps guard and drags Overeem to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Secondari is trying to control the position but Overeem postures up.

Overeem avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Overeem trying to control the position from guard on top but Secondari is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Secondari is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Secondari has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Overeem can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Overeem's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Overeem drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Overeem jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Overeem throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Overeem stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Secondari swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Overeem trying to control but Secondari is working from the bottom.
Secondari pulls Overeem in close to prevent any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Overeem in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Overeem pushing down on Secondari's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Overeem working Secondari over with strikes.

Overeem seems to be looking for submissions.
Secondari has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Overeem is working away from the top position though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Overeem prevents Secondari from improving his position.
Secondari is pressing down on Overeem's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Alistair Overeem will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Overeem fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Secondari sprawls well initially but Overeem persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Overeem is looking for a kimura but Secondari is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Overeem to get the leverage.

Overeem is working for a submission of some sort.
Overeem drops an elbow to the side of Secondari's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Secondari wants to improve his position but Overeem is controlling well.
Overeem is thwarting Secondari's attempts to control the position.
Overeem is breathing heavily.
Secondari is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Overeem is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

Overeem is looking for a kimura here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Secondari is trying to maintain the position but Overeem is very close to passing his half guard.
Overeem is trying to control the action in half guard but Secondari is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Overeem is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Overeem is thwarting Secondari's attempts to control the position.

Overeem seems to be looking for submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Overeem tries to pass to full mount but Secondari defends it.
Secondari is looking to control Overeem's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Secondari avoid being mounted?
Secondari tries to roll over but Overeem keeps him under control.

Overeem looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Overeem trying to control the action but Secondari is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Overeem is looking for a kimura but Secondari is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Overeem to get the leverage.
Secondari wants to improve his position but Overeem is controlling well.
Overeem wants to advance to full mount but Secondari doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Secondari tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Overeem trying to move into half guard but instead Secondari has managed to sweep!
Secondari scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

Overeem had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Secondari defends it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Secondari stands and throws Overeem's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Secondari wants to stand but Overeem is controlling his arm.
Secondari wants to control but Overeem is keeping him busy.
Overeem is working to avoid the ground and pound but Secondari connects with a decent elbow.
Overeem is trying to improve his position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Secondari wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Overeem, who protects the arm well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Secondari wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Overeem, who protects the arm well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Alistair Overeem will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!

Overeem fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Overeem fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Secondari sprawls well initially but Overeem persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Overeem decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Overeem slaps away a takedown attempt from Secondari, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Secondari scoring well with a low kick there.

Secondari has Overeem up against the cage in a clinch.
Overeem wants to break free but Secondari has control.
Overeem changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Secondari fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Overeem takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Overeem looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Argo Secondari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alistair Overeem.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Overeem. No joy for Secondari on that attempt.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Overeem crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Secondari - the referee stops the clock and Overeem gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Secondari. Overeem manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.

Overeem gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Secondari showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

Secondari avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Overeem keeping moving, preventing Secondari from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Secondari sitting in guard, not really doing much.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Secondari wants to control from the top but Overeem keeps moving.

We're going to have a standup here because Argo Secondari wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Overeem has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Secondari finds it's way round the side to connect with Overeem's head.
Secondari dives in and grabs Overeem's left leg, looking for a takedown. Overeem pushes down on Secondari's head and hops out.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Secondari fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Secondari fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Overeem shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Secondari is trying to defend but Overeem finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Overeem is looking for a kimura but Secondari is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Overeem to get the leverage.
Overeem works his foot free and advances to mount.
Overeem unloads with some shots from mount but Secondari bucks and avoids them well.
Alistair Overeem has got the better of the ground game so far.
Overeem working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Secondari in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Overeem avoids the attempt from Secondari to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Overeem wants to control the pace but Secondari is squirming around nicely.

Overeem working for a guillotine from mount but Secondari is in no mood to give up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Secondari keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Secondari tries to hold on but Overeem postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Overeem with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30

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