PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alistair Overroid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lukas Hartmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hartmann has a pretty significant injury - he really shouldn't be fighting right now but he's a warrior and he's here none the less! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Overroid
vs
Hartmann

210 cm
21
285 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

191 cm
27
223 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alistair Overroid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lukas Hartmann!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hartmann misses with a telegraphed body shot

and Overroid counters with a single leg into guard. Hartmann didn't expect that.
Hartmann looks gassed!
Overroid trying to control the position from guard on top but Hartmann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Overroid will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Overroid controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Alistair Overroid just wasn't active enough.
Hartmann takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hartmann throws a combination that misses

and Overroid counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Overroid.
Overroid is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Overroid loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hartmann being controlled here, momentarily.
Overroid seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Hartmann for as long as he can get away with.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Overroid stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hartmann swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Overroid trying to control the position from guard on top but Hartmann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Alistair Overroid.

Overroid darts in and clinches Hartmann up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Hartmann's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Overroid's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lukas Hartmann is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hartmann throws a combination that misses
and Overroid cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Hartmann gets caught napping as Overroid dives in and scores a takedown. Hartmann manages to retain guard.
Overroid knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hartmann on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Overroid wants to control from the top but Hartmann keeps moving.
Overroid throwing strikes from guard but Hartmann blocks nicely.
Overroid sitting in guard here, content to control.
Overroid wants to control from the top but Hartmann keeps moving.

We're going to have a standup here because Alistair Overroid wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

Overroid shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Overroid controlling his opponent.
Overroid trying to control but Hartmann is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Overroid controlling his opponent.
Overroid looking to control but Hartmann is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hartmann holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Overroid tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Overroid looking to control but Hartmann is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's four 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.
Overroid lands a big elbow.
Hartmann is squirming around, avoiding Overroid's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Overroid content just to control the position here.
BOOM! Overroid connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Overroid looking to control and managing it successfully.
Overroid lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Overroid trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Overroid thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alistair Overroid dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Overroid fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hartmann to the ground. Overroid is now in Hartmann's guard.
Overroid trying to control but Hartmann is working from the bottom.
Hartmann keeping full guard, as Overroid tries to pass.
Overroid pushing down on Hartmann's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Overroid wants to control but Hartmann is keeping him busy.
Overroid is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hartmann is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Overroid with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Overroid not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Alistair Overroid overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Overroid controlling the action here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Hartmann tries to get to full guard but Overroid has control of the leg.
Hartmann is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

We're going to have a standup here because Alistair Overroid wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Overroid scores with the left hand. Hartmann knows he should have avoided that one.
Overroid cracks Hartmann with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

Overroid gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Overroid works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Overroid stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hartmann swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hartmann being controlled here, momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Alistair Overroid wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Overroid dives in and scores a takedown into Hartmann's guard.
Overroid controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Overroid trying to control but Hartmann is working from the bottom.
Overroid pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hartmann is keeping the position for now.
Overroid trying to control the position from guard on top but Hartmann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Overroid is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Alistair Overroid just wasn't active enough.

Overroid clinches with his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Overroid breaks the clinch.
Hartmann takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A swing and a miss from Overroid.
Hartmann falls off balance throwing a combination

and Overroid counters with a shoot takedown. Hartmann fights it but they end up in guard.
Overroid trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Overroid controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Overroid trying to control but Hartmann is working from the bottom.
Overroid slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Overroid controls the position from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Overroid wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hartmann keeps working.
Overroid throws an elbow but Hartmann slips to the side and avoids it well.
Hartmann dodges the ground and pound from Overroid.
Overroid content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Overroid throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Overroid misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alistair Overroid dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Overroid moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hartmann throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Overroid counters by moving into the clinch.

Overroid is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Hartmann can't fight it off and eventually Overroid manages to take the fight to the floor. Hartmann looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hartmann keeping moving, preventing Overroid from controlling successfully.
Overroid working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Overroid seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Hartmann not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hartmann takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Overroid wants to control from the top but Hartmann keeps moving.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A cross from Overroid lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hartmann gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

Overroid closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Overroid is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hartmann can do to turn this around?
Overroid is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Overroid wants to take a breather but Hartmann is having none of it.
Overroid looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Overroid is trying to control. Hartmann wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Alistair Overroid has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Overroid dives in and scores a takedown into Hartmann's guard.
Hartmann working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Overroid.
Lukas Hartmann has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alistair Overroid is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hartmann keeping moving, preventing Overroid from controlling successfully.
Overroid pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hartmann is keeping the position for now.
Overroid trying to control the position from guard on top but Hartmann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Overroid stopping the sweep attempt from Hartmann.

We're going to have a standup here because Alistair Overroid wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Overroid.
Overroid trying to control the position but Hartmann is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Overroid moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

We're going to have a standup here because Alistair Overroid wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

Overroid closes the distance and pushes Hartmann back into the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hartmann tries to pull guard but Overroid holds him up against the cage and eventually Hartmann drops back down to his feet.

Overroid tightens his grip and picks Hartmann up, before dumping him to the ground. Hartmann manages to land in guard.
Overroid sitting in guard here, content to control.
Overroid's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

We're going to have a standup here because Alistair Overroid wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Hartmann throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Overroid counters by moving into the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alistair Overroid showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Overroid has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:24
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:25
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alistair Overroid!