PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Volga Overstreet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mauro Breda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Overstreet
vs
Breda

176 cm
21
157 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

170 cm
20
150 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Good gas tank

Black Hand Fight Gear & Laundry

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Volga Overstreet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mauro Breda!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shigeki Fujiwara.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Breda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Breda ducks right into an uppercut from Overstreet.
Overstreet misses with a low kick.
Overstreet scores with a jab.
Breda throws a lazy uppercut
and Overstreet counters with a left and a right that stings Breda.
Overstreet displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A jab from Breda misses.
Overstreet connects with a solid leg kick.
Overstreet leaves Breda with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Overstreet throws a head kick that half lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Overstreet bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Breda's head backwards.
Breda fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Overstreet manages to avoid it.
Breda slips a jab from Overstreet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Breda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Breda misses with an uppercut.
Breda fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Overstreet manages to avoid it.
Overstreet displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Breda throws out the jab.
Breda misses with a straight right.

Breda gets tackled into the cage by Overstreet. Overstreet maintains the clinch.
Nice body punch from Overstreet.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Breda.
Overstreet has a couple of punches blocked by Breda.
Breda blocks a body shot from Overstreet.
Breda wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Breda is trying to drag Overstreet to the mat but Overstreet just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Overstreet fails to land.
Overstreet taking a breather.
Breda tries to break the clinch but Overstreet is controlling the position.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Overstreet as the two fighters clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Breda tries to land a knee to the head but Overstreet blocks with his arms.
Overstreet blocks the elbow strike.
Breda tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Overstreet's elbow.
Stalling in the clinch from Overstreet.
Breda tries for a takedown but Overstreet manages to get underhooks.
Volga Overstreet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mauro Breda.
Breda throws a head punch that misses.
Overstreet controlling the action here for a moment.
Overstreet blocks a body shot from Breda.
Overstreet digs a right hand underneath Breda's ribcage. Breda let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Overstreet lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Overstreet fails to land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Overstreet working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Overstreet.
A short right from Overstreet.
Breda looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Breda tries to work over Overstreet's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Overstreet swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Overstreet lands a right hand that snaps the head of Breda backwards.
Overstreet is working Breda over against the cage.
Breda looking for a takedown.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Overstreet has Breda pressed against the cage.
Overstreet tries to throw a body punch but Breda avoids it by throwing Overstreet back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Volga Overstreet dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Breda takes one to the side of the head.
Breda bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Breda misses with a straight left.
Overstreet pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Breda throws a hook but Overstreet blocks it.
Breda tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Overstreet was well out of range. Poor timing from Breda.
Overstreet avoids the body shot from Breda.
Breda just misses with a punch to the body.
Breda shoots in for a takedown but Overstreet shows good takedown defense.
Breda misses with a body punch
and Overstreet counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Overstreet attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Breda misses with a body shot.
Overstreet's corner calls for a 1-2. Overstreet obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Overstreet gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Overstreet misses with a body punch.
Breda looking to slow down the pace here.
Overstreet throws a punch but it's blocked by Breda.
Breda tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Overstreet taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Breda can't get the takedown.
Overstreet taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Breda swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Breda letting Overstreet take a breather here.
Overstreet on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Overstreet lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Overstreet managing to block the knees to the body from Breda.
Overstreet prevents a body shot from Breda.
Overstreet is leaning against Breda and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Still in the clinch, Overstreet scores with a nice short uppercut.
Breda taking a breather.
Breda blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Breda tries to score a body lock takedown but Overstreet shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Volga Overstreet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mauro Breda.
Overstreet misses with a punch to the body.
Overstreet pushes Breda back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Overstreet makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Overstreet lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Breda.
Breda jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Overstreet walks away with a smile on his face. Breda gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Volga Overstreet is winning the standup battle so far.
Overstreet with a hook.
Overstreet ducks under a wild hook from Breda.
Breda throws a hook to the side of Overstreet's head but Overstreet sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Overstreet lands with a shot to the body.
Overstreet motions for Breda to come forward. Overstreet throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Overstreet chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Overstreet throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Overstreet scores with a jab.
A cross from Overstreet lands.
Nice uppercut there from Overstreet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Overstreet misses with a looping left.
Breda fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Breda drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Breda throws a predictable looking body shot
and Overstreet counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Overstreet misses with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Breda.
Overstreet connects with a nice looking jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Overstreet lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Overstreet lands a leg kick that knocks Breda off balance momentarily.
Volga Overstreet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Overstreet fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Volga Overstreet dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Overstreet fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Breda, pushing him back against the cage.
Overstreet lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Breda letting Overstreet take a breather here.
Overstreet lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Breda tries to score a body lock takedown but Overstreet shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Overstreet lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Breda is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Breda tries for a takedown. No joy.
Overstreet manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A head punch on the inside from Overstreet fails to land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Breda looking to slow down the pace here.

Breda ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Breda no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Overstreet wants to get up but he can't break Breda's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Overstreet works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Breda tries to get to full guard but Overstreet has control of the leg.
Overstreet wants to pass to mount but Breda is defending the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Breda is trying to get back to full guard.
Breda wants to control but Overstreet is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Breda wants to improve his position but Overstreet is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Overstreet is controlling the pace.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Volga Overstreet.
Overstreet ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Overstreet lands with a straight right. Breda didn't see that one coming.
Breda gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Overstreet.
Breda shoots in looking for a takedown but Overstreet manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Breda's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Volga Overstreet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mauro Breda.
Overstreet connects with a solid leg kick.
Overstreet jabs Breda right on the nose. Breda blinks but takes it well.
Volga Overstreet is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Overstreet is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Breda chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Overstreet can pounce on him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Overstreet looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Overstreet misses with a few strikes there.
Breda swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Breda misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Overstreet.
Breda moves out of range of the strikes.
Overstreet slips a straight right by Breda.
Breda throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Overstreet sees it coming and avoids it easily.
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!
Breda moves out of range as Overstreet throws a body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Overstreet throws a jab but it's blocked by Breda.
Overstreet lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mauro Breda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Overstreet lands a nice hook to Breda's body. Breda takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Volga Overstreet showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Overstreet 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Volga Overstreet!
An out of breath Volga Overstreet thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.