PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Eric Overton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tsung Wayard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Overton comes to the cage accompanied by Enter the Sandman. The crowd seem to be enjoying Wayard's choice of entrance music: Savior. This should be fireworks!

Overton
vs
Wayard

173 cm
18
147 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

165 cm
18
145 lbs
0 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Eric Overton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tsung Wayard!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shigeki Sano and Ren Mimura.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Overton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wayard.
Overton looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Overton closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Wayard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Overton catches Wayard with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Overton avoids the head kick by Wayard.
Wayard fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Overton checks it well.
Wayard throws a shot from downtown. Overton moves away and avoids it.
Wayard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Overton misses with a head kick.
Overton throws a head kick but Wayard moves out of range.
Wayard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wayard scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Overton ducks under a wild hook from Wayard.
Tsung Wayard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wayard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wayard throws a head kick that misses.
Wayard throws a head kick that misses

and Overton counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Overton.
Overton prevents Wayard from getting back to his feet.
Overton trying to control the position from guard on top but Wayard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Overton stops Wayard from standing up.
Overton trying to control but Wayard is working from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Eric Overton.
Wayard tries a head kick but it misses.
Overton throws a nice looking combination but Wayard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wayard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Wayard enables Overton to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Wayard manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Wayard is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Overton is controlling him.
Overton wants to control from the top but Wayard keeps moving.
Overton is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Wayard is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Overton won't allow Wayard to get back to his feet.
Overton controlling from the top position.

Eric Overton has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Wayard misses with a head kick.
Overton closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Wayard lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wayard throws a sloppy head kick

and Overton counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Wayard wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Overton not doing much here.
Overton prevents Wayard from standing back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wayard is staying active underneath Overton, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Overton content to control rather than advance.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Eric Overton just wasn't active enough.
Nice body kick there by Overton.
Wayard tries a head kick but it misses.
Overton throws a right and a left that both miss.
Overton throws a right and a left that Wayard avoids nicely.
Overton throws a right hand that Wayard ducks under and follows up with a left that Wayard also avoids with ease.
Danga de danga de dang - Overton scores with a four punch combination!

Overton shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Wayard manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Overton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wayard is keeping the position for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Overton prevents Wayard from getting back to his feet.

Wayard uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Wayard lands a head kick. Overton smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

Overton scores a takedown into full mount!
Overton looking to control and managing it successfully.
Wayard really wants to buck Overton off and get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice elbow there by Overton.
Overton can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wayard is looking to escape.
Overton thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Overton dominated that round.
That's time! Overton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Wayard throws a sloppy head kick and Overton moves out of range easily.
Wayard looks to land a left hand but Overton moved out of range nicely.
Overton slips a straight right by Wayard.
Wayard throws a head kick that misses

and Overton counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Overton.
Overton works over Wayard with some ground and pound from guard.
Overton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wayard is looking to stand up but Overton isn't so interested in that idea.
Overton trying to control the position from guard on top but Wayard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Overton stops Wayard from standing up.
Wayard keeping moving, preventing Overton from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Wayard has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Overton off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Overton throws a series of punches but Wayard moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Overton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wayard throws out the jab.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Overton!
Wayard throws a head kick that misses.
Eric Overton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Overton shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Wayard napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Overton fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Overton trying to control the action but Wayard is working from the bottom.
Wayard wants to get back to his feet.
Overton trying to control the action but Wayard is working from the bottom.
Wayard is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Overton asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Overton trying to control the position but Wayard is working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wayard is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Overton is looking to take a break and control but Wayard is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Eric Overton.
Overton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wayard moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Overton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wayard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wayard misses with a straight right.
Wayard throws a hook to the side of Overton's head but Overton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wayard is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.

Overton shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Overton showed some decent athleticism there.
Wayard pushes Overton off looking to stand but Overton dives back in and keeps control.
Wayard is refusing to be controlled, as Overton sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wayard is trying to stand up here but Overton is controlling him well.
Overton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wayard keeps working.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Wayard pushes Overton off looking to stand but Overton dives back in and keeps control.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Eric Overton wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Wayard gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Overton to score an easy takedown into full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wayard is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Overton trying to control but Wayard is working from the bottom.
Overton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wayard swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Overton won't allow Wayard to get back to his feet.
Overton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wayard swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Overton dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Overton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Overton misses with a few strikes there.
Wayard throws a lazy head kick

and Overton counters with a nice double leg into side control. Wayard won't be happy with that.
Wayard seems a little lost for a moment, as Overton dominates the positioning.
Wayard is pushing Overton's head away, looking to escape. Overton manages to hold on to the position though.
Overton tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Overton is looking to take a break and control but Wayard is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wayard wants to get back to his feet.
Overton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wayard keeps working.
Wayard is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Eric Overton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Overton trying to control the position but Wayard is working away.
Overton misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Wayard is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Wayard seems a little lost for a moment, as Overton dominates the positioning.
Wayard pushes Overton away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Overton gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Wayard is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
You can see the frustration on Wayard's face as Overton controls the position.
Overton throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Tsung Wayard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

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.
Wayard is trying to get back to his feet.
Overton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wayard keeps working.
Wayard is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Overton asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Overton creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Wayard sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Overton is looking to take a break and control but Wayard is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wayard is trying to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee asks Overton politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Overton prefers to stall for the moment though.
Overton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wayard keeps working.
Wayard tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Wayard is not content to let Overton control the position.
Wayard tries to escape but Overton is in control.
Overton throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Wayard is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Overton has just dragged him back down to the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Overton trying to control the action but Wayard is working from the bottom.
Wayard wants to get back to his feet.
Wayard throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Wayard wants to get back to his feet but Overton is dominant here and he's now got Wayard's back!
Eric Overton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Overton tries to get the hooks in deep but Wayard pushed the leg off.
Wayard is trying to stand back up.
Wayard covering up well under a series of strikes from Overton.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Overton tries to get the hooks in deep but Wayard pushed the leg off.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eric Overton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Overton, 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Overton!