PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marian Pazdzioch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and antoni overeem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). antoni overeem has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Marian Pazdzioch's chin.

Pazdzioch
vs
overeem

191 cm
20
250 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

208 cm
23
265 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

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, Marian Pazdzioch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, antoni overeem!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Daniel Blasius and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
overeem keeps the fight on the outside.
overeem throws a sloppy head kick and Pazdzioch moves out of range easily.
overeem stuffs the takedown.

overeem gets in close and instigates a clinch.

overeem escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pazdzioch shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts overeem as he jumps to the side.
No joy there for overeem, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
overeem lands with a slapping head kick.

overeem darts in and clinches Pazdzioch up against the cage.

overeem jumps guard.
Pazdzioch is fighting to break overeem's control of his arms but overeem is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Pazdzioch would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Pazdzioch trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pazdzioch might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
overeem keeping moving, preventing Pazdzioch from controlling successfully.

Pazdzioch drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pazdzioch jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Pazdzioch trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
overeem throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
overeem keeping moving, preventing Pazdzioch from controlling successfully.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
overeem stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and overeem wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marian Pazdzioch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pazdzioch is breathing heavily.
overeem shoots in but no luck this time.
overeem tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pazdzioch sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten overeem somewhat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
overeem with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pazdzioch counters with a good, hard body kick but overeem shrugs it off.
Pazdzioch gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and overeem counters by moving into the clinch.
overeem tries to circle away but Pazdzioch has him pinned against the cage.
Pazdzioch is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but overeem is keeping busy.
overeem is working for takedown but Pazdzioch is calmly controlling the position for now.
Pazdzioch looking for a takedown.

overeem manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
overeem keeping moving, preventing Pazdzioch from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

overeem looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
overeem trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Pazdzioch throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
overeem wants to stand and escape but Pazdzioch is having none of it.
Pazdzioch slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
overeem trying to keep a closed guard but Pazdzioch is proving a slippery customer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Pazdzioch wants to clinch.

overeem has managed to clinch.
Pazdzioch looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

overeem jumps guard and drags Pazdzioch to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
overeem seems keen to control Pazdzioch's posture.
overeem wants to get back to his feet but Pazdzioch is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Pazdzioch trying to control the position from guard on top but overeem is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

antoni overeem dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Pazdzioch leaves overeem with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Pazdzioch misses with a takedown

and overeem counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

overeem escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
overeem misses with a head kick.
overeem fails to land the takedown.
Pazdzioch throws a head kick that misses

and overeem decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Pazdzioch's guard.
Pazdzioch wants to stand and escape but overeem is having none of it.
Pazdzioch trying to keep a closed guard but overeem is proving a slippery customer.
overeem trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pazdzioch looking to control.
Pazdzioch wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and overeem is now in half guard.
overeem controlling the action here.
overeem wants to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
overeem stops Pazdzioch from getting back to his feet.
overeem lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
overeem controlling the action here.
Pazdzioch wants to control but overeem is keeping busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
overeem wants to pass the guard but Pazdzioch is defending well.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Pazdzioch changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. overeem tries to avoid it but Pazdzioch 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 quick head kick that skims the top of Pazdzioch's head.
Pazdzioch shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marian Pazdzioch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
overeem changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pazdzioch tries to avoid it but overeem manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pazdzioch to the ground. Pazdzioch escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pazdzioch misses with a takedown attempt
and overeem counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pazdzioch bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Pazdzioch wants to clinch but overeem slips to the side
and overeem counters with a body kick that stops Pazdzioch in his tracks momentarily.
overeem shoots in but no luck this time.

overeem clinches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

overeem ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. overeem no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

overeem is looking for a triangle but Pazdzioch pushes his legs off easily.
overeem is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Pazdzioch pushes down on overeem's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

overeem clinches up with Pazdzioch and pushes him back against the cage.
overeem tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pazdzioch avoids it.

overeem lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
overeem really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pazdzioch. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pazdzioch gets back to full guard.
overeem must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pazdzioch wants to stand up but overeem is controlling him.
Pazdzioch lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for overeem!
overeem is looking to improve his position but Pazdzioch isn't that keen on the idea.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pazdzioch wants to control the pace but overeem is squirming around nicely.
overeem is looking to get to half guard.
overeem tries to hold on but Pazdzioch pushes him away.
overeem is working to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pazdzioch wants to control the pace but overeem is squirming around nicely.
Pazdzioch connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
overeem takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
overeem tries to hold on but Pazdzioch postures up.
Pazdzioch tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Pazdzioch has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
overeem wants to hold on but Pazdzioch pushes him away.
Pazdzioch trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Pazdzioch cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Pazdzioch tries to control but overeem wriggling away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Pazdzioch misses with a head shot.
Pazdzioch wants to control the pace but overeem is squirming around nicely.
overeem is in all sorts of trouble here.
Pazdzioch with a couple of short strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pazdzioch looking to control but overeem is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to antoni overeem.
Well overeem 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... antoni overeem!