PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alistair Overeem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arvidas Loskutovs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Overeem might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to in my mind. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Overeem
vs
Loskutovs

196 cm
18
250 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

192 cm
25
270 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

Good wrestler
Brawler
Determined

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 Amsterdam, Alistair Overeem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Arvidas Loskutovs!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Albert Achterberg and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Loskutovs changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Overeem tries to avoid it but Loskutovs 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 throws a leg kick but Loskutovs sees it coming and moves out of range.
Alistair Overeem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Overeem waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Loskutovs.
Loskutovs blocks a leg kick.

Loskutovs pushes Overeem up against the cage in a clinch.
Overeem tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Loskutovs.
Loskutovs wants to take the fight to the mat but Overeem manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Loskutovs leaning against his opponent.
Overeem tries to throw a body punch but Loskutovs avoids it by throwing Overeem back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Overeem stops a takedown attempt from Loskutovs.
Alistair Overeem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arvidas Loskutovs.
Overeem gets underhooks to prevent Loskutovs's takedown attempt.
Loskutovs wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Overeem has him pressed against the cage.
Loskutovs is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Overeem has Loskutovs pressed against the cage, preventing Loskutovs from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
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!
Loskutovs blocks an uppercut.
Loskutovs prevents a body shot from Overeem.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Loskutovs fails to pull guard.

Loskutovs manages to break the clinch.
Overeem throws a low kick, looking for Loskutovs's leg but Loskutovs calmly moves out of range.

Loskutovs forces Overeem back against the cage and clinches.
Overeem stops a takedown attempt from Loskutovs.
Overeem is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Loskutovs is keeping busy.
Loskutovs tries to pull guard but Overeem forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Overeem misses with an elbow over the top.
Loskutovs blocks the elbow strike.
Overeem misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Loskutovs.
Overeem tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Overeem wants to stall.
Loskutovs has had enough of the clinch but Overeem keeps him there for the moment.
Loskutovs on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loskutovs wants to break free but Overeem has control.
Overeem tries a knee to the head but Loskutovs blocks it.
A right handed body shot lands from Loskutovs.
A frustrated look appears on Loskutovs's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Loskutovs jumps guard but Overeem stands there with Loskutovs around his waist. Loskutovs gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Loskutovs drags the fight down to the ground.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Loskutovs can do anything to dispel that myth.
Loskutovs will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Loskutovs is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Loskutovs is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Overeem dives into side control.
Loskutovs is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Overeem is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Loskutovs is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Overeem is breathing heavily.
Loskutovs is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Overeem wants to lay and pray for a moment but Loskutovs keeps working.
Loskutovs is trying to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Overeem wants to stand but Loskutovs has his arm trapped.
Loskutovs is looking to reverse the position.
Loskutovs wants to control but Overeem postures up.
Loskutovs is trying to buck Overeem off.
Loskutovs really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Overeem. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Loskutovs tries to buck Overeem off but Overeem is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arvidas Loskutovs dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Loskutovs closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Loskutovs wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Overeem is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Loskutovs is pressed up against the cage. Overeem has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Loskutovs down to the mat. Loskutovs avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Overeem works Loskutovs's body with a nice hook.
A right-left combo lands from Loskutovs.
Overeem lands with a kick to the ribs.
Arvidas Loskutovs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Overeem looks to score with a jab to the body but Loskutovs is just out of range.
Overeem checks the leg kick nicely there.
Loskutovs shoots in but Overeem avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Loskutovs clinches up with Overeem and pushes him back against the cage.
Loskutovs wants a takedown but no success here.
Loskutovs is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Alistair Overeem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arvidas Loskutovs.
Loskutovs blocks a body shot from Overeem.
Loskutovs tries to score a body lock takedown but Overeem shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Loskutovs is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Overeem pulls Loskutovs into guard.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Overeem manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Loskutovs wants to break free but Overeem has control.
Loskutovs wants to break free but Overeem has control.
Overeem wants to stall.
Loskutovs is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Overeem is defending well.
Overeem can't find room to land a body shot as Loskutovs controls the action.

Overeem breaks the clinch.
A shot to the liver by Loskutovs. Beautiful body shot.
Overeem misses with a head kick.
Loskutovs looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Overeem is fending him off so far but Loskutovs persists. Nope, Overeem circles away and we're back to standing.
A left lands for Loskutovs.
Loskutovs looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Overeem is fending him off so far but Loskutovs persists. Nope, Overeem circles away and we're back to standing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Overeem is looking to slow Loskutovs down with leg kicks.
Loskutovs avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Loskutovs throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Overeem.
Overeem fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Loskutovs checks it well.
Alistair Overeem is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Overeem throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Overeem throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Overeem goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Loskutovs moves out of range as Overeem throws a body kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Loskutovs.
Loskutovs looks to land a combination. Overeem sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Overeem lands a nice looking kick to the body. Loskutovs takes a step back to recover.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Overeem tries a body shot but Loskutovs blocks it.
Loskutovs has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Overeem after a bit of a struggle.
Overeem can't find room to land a body shot as Loskutovs controls the action.
Overeem trying to stall but Loskutovs improves his position.
Overeem misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Loskutovs.
Loskutovs goes for a takedown attempt but Overeem pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Loskutovs takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Overeem looks for the body kick but Loskutovs saw that one coming.
Overeem fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Loskutovs clinches with his opponent.
Loskutovs blocks a body shot from Overeem.
Overeem pushes off an throws an elbow but Loskutovs leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Overeem misses with a hook to the ribs.
Overeem gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Loskutovs.
Loskutovs avoiding damage.
Loskutovs fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Loskutovs avoids the elbow strike from Overeem, against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Loskutovs dodges an elbow strike from Overeem.
Loskutovs lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Loskutovs managing to block the knees to the body from Overeem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Overeem catches Loskutovs with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Loskutovs moves out of range of the leg kick from Overeem.
Loskutovs dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

Loskutovs takes the fight into the clinch.
Overeem stalling in the clinch but Loskutovs improves position.
Loskutovs fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Loskutovs drags the fight down to the ground.
Loskutovs keeping moving, preventing Overeem from controlling successfully.
Loskutovs looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Loskutovs working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Overeem.
Loskutovs manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Overeem manages to get himself to full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Loskutovs is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Loskutovs trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Overeem manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Overeem wants to control from the top but Loskutovs keeps moving.
Overeem stops Loskutovs from standing up.
Loskutovs keeping moving, preventing Overeem from controlling successfully.
Loskutovs has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Loskutovs takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Overeem throws a sloppy head kick and Loskutovs moves out of range easily.

Loskutovs darts in and clinches Overeem up against the cage.

Loskutovs manages to pull guard.
Overeem pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Loskutovs is keeping the position for now.

Loskutovs has an active guard here but Overeem has managed to pass into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Overeem seems to be looking for submissions.
Loskutovs is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Loskutovs missing with punches from the bottom.
Overeem prevents Loskutovs from standing back up.
Loskutovs tries to get to full guard but Overeem has control of the leg.
Alistair Overeem has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Loskutovs looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Loskutovs is refusing to be controlled, as Overeem sits in half guard.
Loskutovs wants to improve his position but Overeem is controlling well.
Loskutovs is positioning himself well to prevent Overeem advancing to mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Loskutovs's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

And that's the end of the fight!
Arvidas Loskutovs comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Loskutovs has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arvidas Loskutovs!