PBP Commentary

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

Van Overeem
vs
Wandemayer

197 cm
24
265 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

203 cm
22
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Powerful

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Wesley Van Overeem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ditrich Wandemayer!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Nard Betker and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Van Overeem does no damage.
Wesley Van Overeem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wandemayer shoots in for a takedown but Van Overeem shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Van Overeem doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Wandemayer counters with a takedown into side control.

Wandemayer tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Van Overeem is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Wandemayer is controlling him well.

Wandemayer thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Van Overeem wants to get back to his feet but Wandemayer drags him back down.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Wandemayer wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Van Overeem, who protects the arm well.

Wandemayer is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Van Overeem is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Wandemayer is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Van Overeem knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wandemayer looks gassed!

Wandemayer thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Van Overeem wants to get back to his feet.
Van Overeem trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Wandemayer working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Van Overeem bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Wandemayer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Van Overeem.
Van Overeem throws a head kick but Wandemayer moves out of range.
Wandemayer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Van Overeem throws a nice looking combination but Wandemayer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wandemayer shoots for a double leg takedown but Van Overeem sprawls well. He's pushed Wandemayer's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Van Overeem fails to land with a series of punches.
Van Overeem with a lazy takedown attempt

and Wandemayer counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Wandemayer thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Wandemayer drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Van Overeem manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Wandemayer has Van Overeem in his guard.

Van Overeem stands and steps away. Wandemayer gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Van Overeem misses.
Wandemayer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Van Overeem.
Van Overeem swings for the body but Wandemayer moves out of range.

Van Overeem gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Wandemayer to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Wandemayer wants to pass the guard but Van Overeem is keeping the position.

Van Overeem pushes Wandemayer off and gets back to his feet.
Van Overeem plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ditrich Wandemayer dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Van Overeem throws a nice looking combination but Wandemayer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Van Overeem displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Van Overeem fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Van Overeem misses with a jab, cross combination.

Wandemayer throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Van Overeem was covering up waiting for the punch and Wandemayer finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Wandemayer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Wandemayer trying to control but Van Overeem is working from the bottom.

Wandemayer thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Wandemayer is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Van Overeem kicks Wandemayer off and gets to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Overeem tries for a takedown but Wandemayer circles away easily

and Wandemayer counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wandemayer prevents Van Overeem from getting back to his feet.
Ditrich Wandemayer has got the better of the ground game so far.

Wandemayer thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Wandemayer trying to control but Van Overeem is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Wandemayer drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wandemayer jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Wandemayer thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Wandemayer pushing down on Van Overeem's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Wandemayer is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Van Overeem sees it coming and defends easily.

Wandemayer is trying to work for a kimura but Van Overeem is defending well.

Wandemayer looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Wandemayer stops Van Overeem from getting back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Wandemayer looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Wandemayer is trying to control. Van Overeem wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Van Overeem is defending against the submission attempts here by Wandemayer.
Van Overeem is trying to stand up here but Wandemayer is controlling him well.

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.
Wandemayer is looking to take a break and control but Van Overeem is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Van Overeem misses with a series of wild punches.
Wandemayer shoots for a double leg takedown but Van Overeem sprawls well. He's pushed Wandemayer's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Van Overeem throws a hook to the side of Wandemayer's head but Wandemayer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Van Overeem throws a one two combo.

Wandemayer scores with a takedown into Van Overeem's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ditrich Wandemayer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Van Overeem throws a head kick that misses.
Van Overeem misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Van Overeem looks to land a combination but Wandemayer avoids it well.
Van Overeem slaps away a takedown attempt from Wandemayer, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Wandemayer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Van Overeem throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Van Overeem gets caught flat footed, as Wandemayer shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Wandemayer is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Van Overeem is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Wandemayer is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Overeem keeping moving, preventing Wandemayer from controlling successfully.

Wandemayer has gone for a leg lock! Van Overeem slips out almost immediately though and dives into Wandemayer's guard.
Van Overeem slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Van Overeem tries to free his leg and advance position but Wandemayer is retaining full guard.

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.

Van Overeem stands and steps away. Wandemayer gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Van Overeem moves into the clinch successfully.
Van Overeem stops a takedown attempt from Wandemayer.

Wandemayer is trying to trip Van Overeem. He has hold of a leg but Van Overeem is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Wandemayer persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Wandemayer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Wandemayer has gone for a leg lock! Van Overeem slips out almost immediately though and dives into Wandemayer's guard.
Wandemayer wants to stand but Van Overeem is controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Overeem trying to stand up but can't free himself from Wandemayer's guard.
Van Overeem sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Wandemayer's guard.
Wandemayer tries to kick Van Overeem off but Van Overeem keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Wandemayer is not content to let Van Overeem control the position.
Wesley Van Overeem has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Wandemayer tries to kick Van Overeem off but Van Overeem keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Van Overeem tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Van Overeem tries for a takedown but Wandemayer circles away easily

and Wandemayer counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Van Overeem's guard now.
Wandemayer trying to control but Van Overeem is working from the bottom.

Wandemayer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ditrich Wandemayer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wandemayer trying to control the position from guard on top but Van Overeem is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ditrich Wandemayer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Wandemayer winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ditrich Wandemayer!