PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alisteroide Overdose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Highty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Highty has chosen Lonesome traveler as his entrance music. Mike Highty has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Alisteroide Overdose's chin.

Overdose
vs
Highty

225 cm
25
275 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

200 cm
23
250 lbs
2 - 4 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alisteroide Overdose!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Mike Highty!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Overdose pushes Highty up against the cage in a clinch.
Overdose lands a body punch.
Overdose is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Highty pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Highty looking to throw knees to the head but Overdose is blocking nicely.
Highty fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Overdose lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Highty backwards.
Highty tries to land knees in the clinch but Overdose avoids the damage to the body.
A short left from Overdose.
Highty scores with a shot to the side of Overdose's head.
Overdose leaning his opponent against the cage.
Highty jumps guard but Overdose stands there with Highty around his waist. Highty gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Overdose will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Highty up against the cage.
Overdose gets underhooks to prevent Highty's takedown attempt.
Alisteroide Overdose has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Highty.
Overdose using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Highty looks gassed!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Overdose taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Overdose lands an elbow just above Highty 's eye.

It looks like Mike Highty has been cut.
Overdose scores with a nice hook to the head.

Overdose breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Overdose throws a nice head kick!
Overdose tries to close the distance and clinch but Highty swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Overdose drives through and clinches with Highty against the cage.
Overdose is stalling here.
Overdose wants a takedown.
Highty has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Overdose after a bit of a struggle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Overdose landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Overdose lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Overdose wants a takedown.

Overdose manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Overdose is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Overdose throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The referee calls for Overdose to work.
Highty takes an elbow to the temple.
Highty has had enough of the clinch but Overdose keeps him there for the moment.
Overdose really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Overdose leaning his opponent against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Overdose.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Overdose.

That has opened up Mike Highty's cut even more.
Overdose is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Highty wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Overdose has him pressed against the cage.
Highty prevents a takedown attempt there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Highty with an attempt at a knee that misses.

Overdose ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Overdose no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Highty postures up in Overdose's guard and throws a big left but Overdose blocks it.
Overdose is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Highty is controlling him.

Overdose is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Highty defends well.

Overdose working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Highty doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Highty manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Overdose has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Highty off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Overdose clinches up with Highty and pushes him back against the cage.
Overdose is looking to take this one to the mat.

Overdose breaks from the clinch.
Overdose tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Highty swivels and escapes.
Overdose stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Overdose wants it to stay on the feet.

Highty moves into the clinch successfully.
Overdose fails to pull guard.
Overdose scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Overdose tries to pull guard but Highty forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Overdose is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Highty gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Highty tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Highty scores with a nice hook to the head.
Overdose is trying to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alisteroide Overdose dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Highty's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Nice takedown defense from Overdose. No joy for Highty on that attempt.
Alisteroide Overdose seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Overdose tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Highty paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Overdose clinches up against the cage.
Highty is looking to control Overdose's arms but Overdose gets an underhook and turns him. Now Highty has his back to the cage.

Overdose jumps into guard, dragging Highty to the mat.
Highty lands a couple of digs.

Overdose pushes Highty off and scrambles back to his feet.

Highty gets tackled into the cage by Overdose. Overdose maintains the clinch.

Overdose jumps into guard, dragging Highty to the mat.
Highty in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Highty postures up in Overdose's guard and throws a big left but Overdose blocks it.
Overdose working a defensive guard here.
Highty is breathing heavily.
Overdose is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Overdose escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Highty gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Overdose seems keen to control Highty's posture.
Overdose is looking to stand up but Highty isn't so interested in that idea.
Highty landing some decent shots from guard.

Highty avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Highty scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Highty wants to control from the top but Overdose keeps moving.
Highty with a flurry of punches that miss.
Highty trying to control but Overdose is working from the bottom.

Overdose kicks Highty off and gets to his feet.
Overdose shoots in for a takedown but Highty shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Highty moves into range and clinches up with Overdose.
Highty changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Overdose fights it off and pushes away nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Highty looks for a takedown but Overdose sprawls well.
Alisteroide Overdose has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Highty.

Overdose pushes Highty up against the cage in a clinch.

Highty breaks the clinch.
Overdose tries for a takedown but Highty sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Overdose has managed to clinch.
Overdose displaying some good clinch control by pressing Highty up against the cage.
Overdose has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Highty after a bit of a struggle.
Overdose goes for a takedown attempt but Highty pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Highty misses with a body kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Overdose tries to clinch up.
Overdose shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Highty as he jumps to the side.
No luck for Highty with that takedown attempt.
Overdose fails in his attempt to clinch.

Highty gets tackled into the cage by Overdose. Overdose maintains the clinch.
Overdose takes a shot to the head.
Alisteroide Overdose has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Overdose gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Highty lands a nice uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Overdose has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Highty after a bit of a struggle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Highty goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Highty fails to pull guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alisteroide Overdose dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mike Highty's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Overdose shoots in looking for a takedown but Highty manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Overdose's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Overdose shoots in for a double leg but Highty sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Highty takes a kick to the side of the head.

Highty forces Overdose back against the cage and clinches.
Overdose tries to pull guard but Highty forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alisteroide Overdose. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Overdose can't get the takedown.
Highty trying to land knees to the body.
Highty with a knee to the head.
Highty throws an elbow but it misses.
Highty tries to score a body lock takedown but Overdose shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Highty blocks an elbow strike.
Highty has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Overdose drags the fight down to the ground.
Highty lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Highty lands a couple of digs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Overdose keeping moving, preventing Highty from controlling successfully.
Highty postures up.
Highty is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Highty stopping the sweep attempt from Overdose.
Highty trying to control the position from guard on top but Overdose is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Highty won't allow Overdose to get back to his feet.
Overdose tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Highty stands up and waves to Overdose to follow him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Overdose fails with an attempt to clinch.
Overdose misses with a takedown attempt - Highty sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Alisteroide Overdose is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Highty fails with the takedown.

Overdose instigates a clinch.

Overdose manages to break the clinch.
Highty shoots in for a takedown but Overdose shows good takedown defense.

Highty tries to keep at a distance but Overdose has taken the fight into the clinch.

Overdose escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Highty fails with the takedown.

Overdose takes the fight into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Overdose tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Highty just stands there and leans against the cage.
Highty takes an elbow to the forehead.
Highty tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Overdose smiles and moves away.

Overdose clinches up with Highty and pushes him back against the cage.
Overdose tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Highty just stands there and leans against the cage.

Overdose manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Highty trying to control but Overdose is working from the bottom.
Alisteroide Overdose overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Highty looking to sit in guard and control but Overdose gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Overdose stands up and waves to Highty to follow him.

Overdose clinches with his opponent.
Highty misses with a knee strike.

Overdose breaks the clinch.
Overdose throws a head kick that half lands.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Overdose shoots for a takedown but Highty saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Alisteroide Overdose is winning the standup battle so far.

Highty gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Highty tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Overdose's elbow.
Mike Highty has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alisteroide Overdose is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Highty misses with a knee to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Alisteroide Overdose.
Well Overdose 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 William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alisteroide Overdose!