PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anders Mindstrom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyson Overroids (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mindstrom comes to the cage accompanied by Clayman - In Flames. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Mindstrom
vs
Overroids

205 cm
19
300 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

170 cm
18
301 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Anders Mindstrom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tyson Overroids!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Patrick Alders and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Overroids shoots in but Mindstrom avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mindstrom with a hook.

It looks like Tyson Overroids has been cut.
Mindstrom misses with a two punch combination.
Mindstrom lands with a straight right. Overroids didn't see that one coming.
Mindstrom lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Overroids circles away quickly and effectively.
Overroids takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Tyson Overroids seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mindstrom will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mindstrom lands a nice shot that snaps Overroids's head back.
Overroids takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Overroids misses with a double jab
and Mindstrom counters with a nice uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mindstrom lands a big uppercut and Overroids crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Overroids looks OK. Mindstrom waves Overroids back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Overroids wants to clinch.
Mindstrom blocks a head kick by Overroids.
Mindstrom throws a nice looking combination but Overroids bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Overroids darts in looking for a takedown but Mindstrom gets double underhooks and turns Overroids into the cage.
Mindstrom looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Overroids jumps guard and drags Mindstrom to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Overroids is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Mindstrom is looking to stand up but Overroids won't let him.
Mindstrom will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Overroids has his foot on Mindstrom's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mindstrom works his way back into a safe position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mindstrom wanted to stand there but Overroids had control of the position.

Mindstrom stands up from Overroids's guard - Mindstrom perhaps looking for a knockout.

Overroids gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Overroids tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mindstrom smiles and moves away.
Anders Mindstrom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyson Overroids.

Overroids clinches up with Mindstrom and pushes him back against the cage.
Overroids keeps control of Mindstrom as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mindstrom wants to get back to striking at distance but Overroids won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mindstrom wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Overroids pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mindstrom is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Overroids goes for a double leg but Mindstrom avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mindstrom continues to drive forward.
Overroids tries to score a body lock takedown but Mindstrom shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A frustrated look appears on Mindstrom's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mindstrom is trying to force a seperation but Overroids has the dominant position.
Overroids keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mindstrom's efforts to push away.
Overroids keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mindstrom's efforts to push away.
Overroids is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Mindstrom is trying to break the clinch but Overroids has him pressed against the cage.
Mindstrom tries to circle away but Overroids has him pinned against the cage.
Overroids is trying to pull guard but Mindstrom turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

Overroids breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mindstrom's corner calls for a 1-2. Mindstrom obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

That has opened up Tyson Overroids's cut even more.
Overroids throws a left and a right that both miss

and Mindstrom counters with a crisp one two that drops Overroids! Mindstrom thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Overroids to his feet! Overroids is in big trouble!
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!
Sloppy strikes from Mindstrom. Those never looked like landing.

Mindstrom lands a left and a right that send Overroids crashing to the mat, dazed. Mindstrom thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Overroids throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sloppy strikes from Mindstrom. Those never looked like landing.
Mindstrom throws a push kick but Overroids slaps the foot to one side.
Mindstrom looks to land a combination but Overroids avoids it well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mindstrom comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mindstrom fails to land with a series of punches.
Overroids dives in for a single leg takedown but Mindstrom sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anders Mindstrom dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tyson Overroids's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Mindstrom throws a series of punches but Overroids avoids them all with ease.
Overroids misses with a double jab.
Mindstrom stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mindstrom wants it to stay on the feet.
Mindstrom is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Mindstrom scores with a three punch combo!
Overroids shoots in looking for a takedown. Mindstrom tries to sprawl out of it but Overroids keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mindstrom manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mindstrom moves away from the strike by Overroids.
Nice takedown defense from Mindstrom. No joy for Overroids on that attempt.
Anders Mindstrom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyson Overroids.
Overroids checks a low kick from Mindstrom.
Nice sprawl there from Mindstrom as Overroids shoots in.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mindstrom wants to slow Overroids down by chopping away at his legs.
Mindstrom looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A shot to the liver by Mindstrom. Beautiful body shot.
Overroids looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Overroids closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mindstrom circles away.
Overroids closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Overroids is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Overroids tries to clinch up.
Overroids fails to land the takedown.
A head kick misses from Mindstrom.
Overroids shoots in for a takedown but Mindstrom shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mindstrom darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

The cut above Tyson Overroids's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mindstrom is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Mindstrom shuts the power down on Overroids. Lights out, game over! Mindstrom is your winner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Anders Mindstrom!
A relieved looking Anders Mindstrom thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.