PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Reem Overeem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rampage Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reem Overeem has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Overeem
vs
Jackson

192 cm
25
215 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

185 cm
24
215 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Reem Overeem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rampage Jackson!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Overeem tries for a takedown but Jackson circles away easily
and Jackson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jackson checks a leg kick.
Overeem throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Overeem gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jackson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jackson with a nice cross.
No joy there for Jackson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Overeem fails with the takedown
and Jackson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reem Overeem. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jab from Jackson.
Reem Overeem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Overeem throws a nice looking combination but Jackson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jackson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jackson scores with a shot to the body.
Jackson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

It looks like Reem Overeem has been cut.
Overeem avoids a punch combination nicely.
Overeem ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Overeem throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Overeem takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Overeem misses with a combination
and Overeem takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Overeem is breathing heavily.
Jackson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Overeem takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A nice combination there by Jackson.
Jackson tries to bum rush Overeem with a series of wild strikes but Overeem uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Overeem avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jackson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Overeem.
Jackson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Jackson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Overeem misses with a takedown
and Jackson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Overeem avoids them all with ease.
Overeem takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Overeem takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Jackson finds it's way through Overeem's defenses.
Jackson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jackson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Jackson dips to his left and cracks Overeem with an uppercut!
Overeem looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jackson throws out a powerful jab.
Overeem takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rampage Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Overeem avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice cross by Jackson.
Jackson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jackson lands with a good body shot.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Overeem. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Jackson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Jackson scores with a three punch combo!
Jackson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jackson connects with a body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Jackson.
Overeem walks into a left hand.
Jackson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Overeem's head backwards.
A punch combination from Jackson misses.
Overeem throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Jackson to counter with a crisp jab.
Jackson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

Reem Overeem's cut is getting worse.
Jackson feints a jab promting Overeem to slip. Jackson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Overeem slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A right-left combo lands from Jackson.
Jackson scores with a shot to the body.
Jackson lands with an overhand left.
Jackson misses with the combination.
Overeem takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jackson connects with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A left and a right from Jackson both land. Nice combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Jackson cracks Overeem with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jackson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Overeem.
Jackson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Overeem in his tracks.
Overeem tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Overeem.
Jackson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Overeem had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Jackson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Overeem has time to react.
Jackson connects with a crisp jab.
Jackson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jackson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Overeem stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jackson moves into range and connects with a jab.

Reem Overeem's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Jackson lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jackson digs a good body shot into Overeem's ribs.
Good standup being displayed there by Jackson as he connects with a hook.
Jackson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Overeem moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rampage Jackson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Reem Overeem's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Jackson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Overeem shoots and misses
and Jackson counters with a left to the body.
Jackson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Overeem shoots and misses
and Jackson counters with a nice uppercut.
Jackson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jackson connects with a crisp jab.
Jackson lands a slapping body shot.
Jackson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jackson.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Overeem might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Jackson throws a series of strikes that have Overeem backpedaling.
Jackson scores with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson thuds a left hand into Overeem's body.
Overeem shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jackson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jackson lands with a straight right. Overeem didn't see that one coming.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jackson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jackson digs a good hook to Overeem's body.
Jackson cracks a nice hook into Overeem's ribs.
Jackson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jackson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Overeem's head backwards.
Overeem ducks right into an uppercut from Jackson.
Jackson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Overeem misses with a takedown attempt
and Jackson counters with a three punch combo that has Overeem backing up. Overeem nods at Jackson to acknowledge the strikes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reem Overeem. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A lazy left from Jackson finds it's target.
Jackson misses with a few strikes there.
Good shot there by Jackson.
Nice body punch from Jackson.
Overeem shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jackson counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Jeez, Reem Overeem's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Jackson is working the combinations to good effect here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson looks to land a combination but Overeem avoids it well.
A punch combination from Jackson misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Overeem dodges the punch combination from Jackson.
Overeem takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Overeem takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Overeem walks into a stiff left hand from Jackson.
Overeem takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Overeem drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jackson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jackson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jackson lands a jab to Overeem's midsection.
Jackson misses with a series of wild punches.
Jackson lands a jab-cross combination.
Jackson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Reem Overeem is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Overeem looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Jackson. Those never looked like landing.
Jackson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jackson throws a right hand that Overeem ducks under and follows up with a left that Overeem also avoids with ease.
Some wild striking there from Jackson.
Jackson jabs at Overeem's body.
Jackson fails to land with a series of punches.
Overeem takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jackson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jackson connects with a looping right hand.
Jackson connects with a body shot.
Jackson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Overeem takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Donk. Jackson catches Overeem right on the button with a cross.
Overeem avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Overeem avoids them all with ease.
Jackson throws a nice looking combination but Overeem bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jackson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Overeem showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jackson.
Overeem looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jackson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Overeem.
A punch lands to the side of Overeem 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jackson lands a glancing blow to the side of Overeem's head.
Jackson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jackson scores with a nice strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Overeem needs to keep his hands up - Jackson had a free shot at his head there.
Jackson thuds a left hand into Overeem's body.
Jackson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Overeem backs up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rampage Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Reem Overeem's cut.
That's time! Overeem's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!

Jackson scores with a hook.
Overeem with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jackson counters with a stiff right hand.
Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Overeem.
Overeem has his takedown stuffed
and Jackson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Overeem avoids them all with ease.
Jackson lands a right hook to the body.
Jackson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Jackson lands with an uppercut that bounces Overeem off the cage and back into rage.
Overeem gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jackson.
A jab from Jackson finds it's way through Overeem's defenses.
Jackson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A lazy left from Jackson finds it's target.
Danga de danga de dang - Jackson scores with a four punch combination!
Some wild striking there from Jackson.
Overeem takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Overeem with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Jackson to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reem Overeem. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson lands a jab to Overeem's midsection.
Overeem takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jackson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jackson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Overeem on the side of the head.
Jackson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Overeem back to the cage. Jackson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Jackson fails to land with a series of punches.
Jackson looks to land a combination but Overeem avoids it well.
Jackson throws a series of strikes that have Overeem backpedaling.
Jackson scores with a decent looking hook.
No joy there for Jackson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Overeem takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jackson throws a series of strikes that have Overeem backpedaling.
Jackson lands a two punch combo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson scores with a three punch combo!
Jackson misses with a double jab.
Some wild striking there from Jackson.
Jackson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Overeem tries for a takedown but Jackson circles away easily
and Jackson counters with a straight right hand.
Overeem gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jackson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Overeems jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jackson misses with a two punch combination.
Jackson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Overeem misses with a combination
and Jackson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A punch combination from Jackson misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Overeem rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jackson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jackson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jackson connects with a looping right hand.
Jackson works Overeem's body with a nice hook.
Jackson connects with a single shot there.
A jab lands there for Jackson.
Jackson cracks a nice hook into Overeem's ribs.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jackson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jackson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Overeem.
A left and a right from Jackson both land. Nice combination.
Jackson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jackson misses with the combination.
Overeem tries for a takedown but Jackson circles away easily
letting Jackson counter with a right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Overeem tries for a takedown but Jackson circles away easily
and Jackson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Overeem showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jackson.
Jackson lands a glancing blow to the side of Overeem's head.
Jackson throws a right hand that Overeem ducks under and follows up with a left that Overeem also avoids with ease.
Jackson lands a lovely overhand right.
Overeem showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jackson.
Jackson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Overeem.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Overeem walks into a straight right hand from Jackson.
Reem Overeem has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rampage Jackson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jackson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Reem Overeem's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Rampage Jackson!