PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lenny Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alistair Overeem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Lewis
vs
Overeem

200 cm
18
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

195 cm
22
242 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Inexperienced

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Lenny Lewis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Alistair Overeem!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Chris Edwards and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Overeem takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

Overeem has managed to clinch.

Overeem has picked Lewis up - he's going for a ride! Overeem dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Lewis wants to control but Overeem is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Overeem wants to take a breather but Lewis is having none of it.

Lewis is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Overeem pulls his head out easily.
Overeem content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Lewis is trying to get back to full guard.
Overeem tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Lewis.
Lewis is pressing down on Overeem's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Overeem wants to stand but Lewis has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Lewis throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lewis tries to strike from the bottom.
Overeem wants to control from the top but Lewis keeps moving.

Lewis working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Overeem doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Overeem manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lewis is breathing heavily.
Overeem wants to control from the top but Lewis keeps moving.

Lewis working for a triangle but Overeem defends it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Lewis throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Overeem decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Overeem throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.

Overeem shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Overeem showed some decent athleticism there.
Lewis is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Overeem's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Overeem's back!
Lewis struggling to keep hold of the position.
Lewis punishes Overeem with strikes from the back mount.

Lewis has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Overeem is defending well but eventually Lewis manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Overeem has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lenny Lewis!