PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alistar overoid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and matt shamel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alistar overoid is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

overoid
vs
shamel

198 cm
18
242 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

195 cm
20
288 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

PhoQus Sports Nutrition and Fund Transfer

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Alistar overoid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, matt shamel!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yukihiro Shimada and Hirohito Nitta.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
overoid doesn't manage to clinch there - shamel circles away.
overoid has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from shamel finds it's way round the side to connect with overoid's head.

shamel gets in close and instigates a clinch.
shamel takes a knee right on the jaw!
overoid tries to land a knee to the head but shamel blocks with his arms.
overoid gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from shamel.
overoid tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and shamel avoids it.

shamel manages to break the clinch.

shamel drives through and clinches with overoid against the cage.
Knees to the body from overoid.

shamel breaks from the clinch.
overoid wants to clinch but shamel slips to the side
enabling shamel to counter with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
overoid avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
overoid wants to clinch but shamel slips to the side
and shamel counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
overoid is breathing heavily.
shamel connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed overoid momentarily.
shamel circles away from the clinch attempt
and shamel counters with a lovely straight right hand!

shamel lands a big uppercut and overoid crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but overoid looks OK. shamel waves overoid back to his feet!

shamel moves into range and clinches up with overoid.
shamel lands a hook to the side of the head.
overoid misses with a knee to the head.

shamel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
shamel misses with a jab, cross combination.

shamel gets in close and instigates a clinch.
overoid prevents shamel from breaking the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on shamel's face as he tries to break the clinch.

shamel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jab from shamel.

shamel cracks overoid with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. shamel has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning overoid to stand back up!

overoid is rocked!

shamel closes the distance and clinches.
Oh overoid is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
shamel is trying to break free.
overoid seems to have got his legs back now.

shamel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alistar overoid is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
overoid tries to clinch but shamel moves away
letting shamel counter with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
shamel shoots in for a takedown but overoid shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
overoid displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from shamel.
Alistar overoid has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of matt shamel.
overoid looks to clinch

and shamel counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by shamel.
overoid utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
shamel trying to control the position from guard on top but overoid is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
shamel loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
overoid keeping moving, preventing shamel from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
shamel prevents overoid from getting back to his feet.

matt shamel has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
shamel shoots in for a takedown but overoid shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
overoid is looking to clinch but shamel is avoiding it.
shamel is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! overoid had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
shamel cracks overoid with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

shamel darts in and clinches overoid up against the cage.

shamel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
overoid tries to clinch

and shamel counters by clinching up.
shamel tries to break free but overoid pushes him back against the cage.
shamel is working for takedown but overoid is calmly controlling the position for now.
shamel wants to break free but overoid has control.
overoid scores with a knee to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
overoid lands a knee to the head.
overoid utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
overoid looking to throw knees to the head but shamel is blocking nicely.
overoid with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
shamel lands on the inside with an uppercut.
overoid tries to land a knee to the head but shamel blocks with his arms.

shamel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A jab lands there for shamel.

overoid gets caught flat footed, as shamel shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

overoid scrambles and gets back to his feet.
shamel fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
shamel fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
shamel misses with a wild body shot.
overoid looks to clinch

and shamel decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in overoid's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
shamel trying to control the position from guard on top but overoid is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
shamel throws a big right hand that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
shamel is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
shamel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. overoid swivels though and keeps the full guard.
shamel throws a big right hand that misses.
shamel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
shamel throws a big right hand that misses.
overoid keeping full guard, as shamel tries to pass.
shamel trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

matt shamel dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

shamel keeps the fight on the outside.
overoid tries to clinch but shamel moves out of range.

shamel moves into the clinch successfully.
shamel lands with a left to the head.
overoid missing with knees to the body.
shamel blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
shamel wants to break the clinch but can't.
shamel takes a knee right on the jaw!
shamel lands on the inside with an uppercut.
overoid landing knees to the head.

shamel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
shamel shoots in but no luck this time.
overoid tries to clinch

and shamel moves into the clinch.
overoid with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

shamel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
shamel lands with an uppercut that bounces overoid off the cage and back into rage.
overoid tries to grapple but his opponent circles

so shamel counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

overoid pushes shamel off and scrambles back to his feet.
overoid takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

shamel is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in overoid's half guard.
shamel working overoid over with strikes.
shamel thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing overoid to regain full guard.
shamel throws a strike but overoid rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
shamel is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst overoid is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

overoid gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
shamel throws a head kick but overoid moves out of range.
overoid looks to clinch

and shamel counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by shamel.
shamel blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

shamel breaks from the clinch.
overoid tries to clinch but fails miserably
and shamel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
shamel tries to close the distance and clinch up but overoid swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
overoid wants to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - overoid looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
overoid closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling shamel to counter with a crisp jab.
overoid closes the distance but shamel moves to the side
and shamel counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
shamel connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice straight punches there by shamel. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of shamel.
shamel lands a nice leg kick that just misses overoid's sensitive parts.
shamel lands a nice leg kick that just misses overoid's sensitive parts.
shamel connects with a single shot there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
shamel works overoid's body with a nice hook.
overoid moves forwards but shamel connects with a nice, crisp jab.

shamel clinches with his opponent.

shamel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
overoid closes the distance but shamel moves to the side
and shamel counters with a stiff right hand.
shamel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
shamel throws a looping overhand right but overoid ducks down to avoid it.
overoid wants to clinch up but shamel keeps it at a distance.
shamel fails with an attempt to clinch.
shamel checks a leg kick.

overoid has closed the distance and engaged shamel in a clinch.
overoid tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
overoid tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
overoid with an attempt at a knee that misses.

shamel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

shamel clinches with his opponent.
overoid is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. shamel is defending well for now.

shamel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
shamel keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
shamel closes the distance and clinches up with overoid, looking for a takedown. shamel pushes overoid against the cage but overoid circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
overoid closes the distance but shamel moves to the side
and shamel counters with a slapping leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
overoid walks into a left hand.
shamel circles away from the clinch attempt

and shamel counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
shamel trying to control but overoid is working from the bottom.
shamel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. overoid swivels though and keeps the full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
shamel trying to control the position from guard on top but overoid is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

matt shamel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

A left lands for shamel.
shamel keeps the fight on the outside.
overoid tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but shamel paws at him with a jab and circles away.
overoid wants to clinch
and shamel counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. overoid is lucky that one didn't land flush.
overoid tries to clinch up
and shamel counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps overoid thinking.
Nice uppercut there from shamel.
shamel keeps the fight on the outside.
shamel circles away from the clinch attempt
and shamel counters with a straight right hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts shamel, as that shot connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
overoid walks into a straight right hand from shamel.
shamel tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and overoid is able to avoid easily.
shamel moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

shamel shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
shamel trying to control the position from guard on top but overoid is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
shamel throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as overoid works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
shamel stops overoid from standing up.

shamel thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
shamel throws a big right hand that misses.
shamel throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as overoid works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
shamel landing with the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
shamel throwing strikes but missing.
shamel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. overoid swivels though and keeps the full guard.
shamel trying to control the position from guard on top but overoid is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
shamel wants to pass the guard but overoid is keeping the position.
shamel loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
matt shamel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
overoid avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
shamel throws and elbow that misses. overoid uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in shamel's guard. Nice move by overoid!
shamel lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for overoid!
shamel looking to finish overoid with some ground and pound. This is bad for overoid!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
shamel lands with some strikes.
shamel lands a heavy elbow.
shamel landing strikes, looking to finish!
shamel fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
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!
shamel controlling the pace for now.
shamel looking to finish overoid with some ground and pound. This is bad for overoid!
Alistar overoid has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
shamel wants to control the pace but overoid is squirming around nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
matt shamel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well shamel has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 26:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 26:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... matt shamel!