PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Moses White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aristarx Overeem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). White comes into the arena with Champion by Ace Hood blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

White
vs
Overeem

204 cm
21
285 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

180 cm
23
256 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Prefers standup

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Moses White!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aristarx Overeem!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Fedor Mirinova and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

White throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Overeem tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. White is in Overeem's guard.
Overeem wants to stand but White is controlling the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as White accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Overeem keeping moving, preventing White from controlling successfully.
White will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Overeem preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
White trying to control the position from guard on top but Overeem is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
White stops Overeem from standing up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
White throws a strike but Overeem rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
White on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if White tries to get out of the position.

White looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Overeem throws a strike but White rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Overeem keeping moving, preventing White from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
White lands a couple of digs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
White trying to control but Overeem is working from the bottom.
Overeem wants to stand and escape but White is having none of it.
White looking to pass the guard.
White trying to control the position from guard on top but Overeem is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
White throwing strikes but missing.
White wants to pass the guard but Overeem is keeping the position.
White trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Overeem is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst White is controlling him.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as White accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's four 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 working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from White.
Overeem preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
White throwing strikes but missing.
White with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
White postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Overeem working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from White.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Overeem misses with a head kick.
White blocks a head kick by Overeem.
Overeem throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
White takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
White avoids the head kick by Overeem.
Overeem throws a head kick but White moves out of range.

White darts in and clinches Overeem up against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from White.
White gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Overeem tries to break the clinch but White is controlling the position.
White lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Overeem.
A shot in the inside from White.
White is struggling to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
White tries to score a body lock takedown but Overeem shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The referee is keeping an eye on White - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Overeem wants to break free but White has control.
White has a couple of punches blocked by Overeem.
White lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Overeem can't break the clinch.
White is trying to drag Overeem to the mat but Overeem just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
White lands a body shot in the clinch.
Overeem wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

White gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Overeem regains guard.
White trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
White has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
White trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
White controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Overeem working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from White.
White thows a big elbow that misses.
White loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
White thows a big elbow that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
White sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Overeem's guard.
Overeem is breathing heavily.
White working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
White thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Overeem's head.
White thows a huge punch but Overeem dodges it nicely.
White is nestled in close to Overeem, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Well, if White is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
White throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
White trying to control the action but Overeem is working from the bottom.
White is just content to waste time from the top position. Overeem takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
White seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Overeem keeping moving, preventing White from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Moses White dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Overeem throws a wild body kick that White sees coming a mile off.
Overeem throws a head kick but White moves out of range.
White tries for a takedown but Overeem sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
White throws a jab but it's blocked by Overeem.
A head kick misses from Overeem.
White tries to clinch but Overeem is having none of it.
White throws a hook to the side of Overeem's head but Overeem sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Overeem tries a head kick but it misses.
Overeem checks a low kick from White.
White blocks a head kick by Overeem.

White has closed the distance and engaged Overeem in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
White tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Overeem wants to get back to striking at distance but White won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.

Overeem escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
White with a jab.
Overeem misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Overeem throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Aristarx Overeem is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
White swings for the body but Overeem moves out of range.
White is looking to clinch but Overeem is avoiding it.

White moves into the clinch successfully.

White works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
White throwing strikes but missing.
White advances to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
White not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nice strikes from White there.
White is trying to control. Overeem wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
White prevents Overeem from standing back up.
Overeem takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
White throws a strike but Overeem avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
White throwing strikes from guard but Overeem blocks nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
White with a flurry of punches that miss.
White landing with the ground and pound.
White with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
White cracks Overeem with a solid left hand.
White postures up in Overeem's guard and throws a big left but Overeem blocks it.
White throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
White throws a big right hand that misses.
White trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
White makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
White throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as White accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Moses White is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
White content to stall in guard here.
White prevents Overeem from getting back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Moses White showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for White, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Moses White!