PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Peter Overeem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Constantin Toussaint (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Constantin Toussaint is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Overeem
vs
Toussaint

173 cm
25
165 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

177 cm
25
163 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Peter Overeem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Constantin Toussaint!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Emerson Jorge and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Overeem gets a takedown into half guard.
Toussaint is looking to control Overeem's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Toussaint avoid being mounted?

Overeem is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Toussaint is just riding it out for now. Overeem eventually gives up the hold.

Overeem is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Overeem is thwarting Toussaint's attempts to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Overeem not doing much here.
Toussaint is trying to get back to full guard.
Overeem content to control rather than advance.
Overeem seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Toussaint does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Toussaint punching from the bottom.
Toussaint is trying to control but Overeem manages to pass to mount!
Toussaint has given up his back here. Will Overeem look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Toussaint is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Overeem off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Overeem gets his hands free as Toussaint looks to control.
Overeem throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Toussaint trying to control but not successfully.
Overeem slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.

Overeem is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Toussaint won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Overeem off his unconscious opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Peter Overeem!
Peter Overeem decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.