PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Killjoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alistair Overdose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Overdose has chosen Powerthirst as his entrance music. Alistair Overdose will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Killjoy
vs
Overdose

183 cm
30
195 lbs
16 - 18 - 2

210 cm
37
276 lbs
47 - 34 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Powerful

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 16 - 18 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kevin Killjoy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 47 - 34 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alistair Overdose!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Overdose pivots, looking for a leg kick but Killjoy is out of range and Overdose settles back down.

Killjoy moves into the clinch.
Overdose swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Killjoy scores with a hook to the body.
Overdose can't find room to land a body shot as Killjoy controls the action.
Killjoy is trying to pull guard but Overdose has him pressed against the cage.
Overdose doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Killjoy is trying to pull guard but Overdose turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

Killjoy pulls Overdose into guard.
Overdose looking to sit in guard and control but Killjoy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Overdose is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've been hearing good reports from Killjoy's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Killjoy stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Killjoy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Overdose.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Killjoy clinches up with Overdose and pushes him back against the cage.
Overdose working aggressively here.
A short right from Overdose on the inside.

It looks like Kevin Killjoy has been cut.
Overdose lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Overdose lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Overdose as the two fighters clinch.

Killjoy has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Overdose uses from the top position.
Killjoy is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Overdose throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Overdose wants to get up but he can't break Killjoy's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Killjoy wants to sweep but no luck.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Overdose working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Overdose postures up in Killjoy's guard and throws a big left but Killjoy blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killjoy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Overdose throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Killjoy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Overdose missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Killjoy doesn't manage to clinch there - Overdose circles away.
Killjoy looks for a takedown but Overdose sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Killjoy. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Killjoy closes the distance and clinches.
Nice body punch from Overdose - that landed with a thud.
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!
Overdose misses with a punch on the inside.
Overdose lands with a right to the head.
Overdose dodges an elbow strike from Killjoy.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Killjoy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killjoy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Killjoy throws a punch but it's blocked by Overdose.
Killjoy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Killjoy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Overdose just stands there and leans against the cage.
Killjoy tries to pull guard but Overdose won't allow it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

Killjoy pulls Overdose into guard.
Overdose working some strikes from top position.
Overdose with a nice head shot there.
Overdose is looking to work some ground and pound but Killjoy has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Overdose accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Overdose throwing strikes from guard but Killjoy blocks nicely.
Overdose trying to control the position from guard on top but Killjoy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Killjoy is trying to control the position but Overdose postures up.
Killjoy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Overdose loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A punch combination from Killjoy misses.
Killjoy swinging wildly here.
Killjoy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Overdose.
Killjoy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Overdose was well out of range. Poor timing from Killjoy.
Killjoy looks to clinch
and Overdose counters with a thumping low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kevin Killjoy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kevin Killjoy's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Killjoy tries to clinch up.
Overdose throws a series of punches but Killjoy moves out of range.
Kevin Killjoy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Overdose slips a jab and a cross from Killjoy.
Overdose avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Killjoy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Killjoy moves in looking to clinch but Overdose pushes him off.
Overdose throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Killjoy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Overdose manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Killjoy looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Overdose moves out of range of the body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Overdose circles away from the clinch attempt.
Killjoy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Overdose pinned against the cage. Overdose gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Killjoy tries to clinch up.
Alistair Overdose is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Overdose throws a hook to the side of Killjoy's head but Killjoy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Killjoy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Killjoy throws a body shot but no joy.
Killjoy throws a body kick despite being completely out of range

and Overdose counters by moving into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killjoy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Killjoy fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Killjoy is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Overdose prevents Killjoy from breaking the clinch.
Killjoy is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Killjoy fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Killjoy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short left from Overdose.
Overdose misses with a short punch on the inside.
Killjoy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Overdose smiles and moves away.
Killjoy wants to clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Overdose.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killjoy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Killjoy moves to clinch but Overdose breaks away
and Overdose counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Killjoy tries to clinch up.
Killjoy throws a head kick but Overdose moves out of range.
Killjoy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Alistair Overdose seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Killjoy wants to clinch but Overdose slips to the side
and Overdose counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Killjoy fails to land with a series of punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Overdose circles away from the clinch attempt
and Overdose counters with a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Overdose fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Killjoy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Killjoy avoids the head kick by Overdose.
Overdose just misses with a punch to the body.
Killjoy lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Killjoy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Killjoy ducks under a wild hook from Overdose.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Killjoy shoots in for a double leg but Overdose sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alistair Overdose showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kevin Killjoy's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Overdose swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Overdose has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Killjoy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Killjoy tries to clinch up but Overdose circles away and keeps his distance.

Overdose sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Killjoy to the ground! Overdose dives into full mount looking to finish!

Killjoy is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Overdose unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Killjoy wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Overdose celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alistair Overdose!
A less than humble Alistair Overdose misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.