PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Buster Hymen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gab Overeem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Hymen
vs
Overeem

198 cm
19
257 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

196 cm
18
275 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Prefers standup

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 Sydney, Buster Hymen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gab Overeem!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Eliza Hachem and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hymen forces Overeem back against the cage and clinches.
Stalling in the clinch from Overeem.
Overeem managing to block the knees to the body from Hymen.
Hymen is trying to stall.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hymen can't find room to land a body shot as Overeem controls the action.
Nice body punch from Hymen - that landed with a thud.
Overeem is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hymen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Overeem is keeping busy.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Overeem with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Overeem is trying to maintain a safe position but Hymen gets an underhook and turns Overeem into the cage.
Hymen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Overeem goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Overeem lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Overeem lands a nice knee to the body.
Overeem is trying to stall.
Hymen looking to stall.
Overeem throws a knee to the head but misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Overeem lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Overeem is trying to maintain a safe position but Hymen gets an underhook and turns Overeem into the cage.
Hymen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Overeem misses with a body punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Overeem is looking to control Hymen's arms but Hymen gets an underhook and turns him. Now Overeem has his back to the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Gab Overeem.
No joy there for Hymen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hymen throws a right hand that Overeem ducks under and follows up with a left that Overeem also avoids with ease.
Hymen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hymen tries a head kick but it misses.
Hymen tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Hymen. That snapped Overeem's head back.
A combination from Hymen does no damage.
Overeem misses with an uppercut. Hymen saw that one coming.
Overeem is looking to clinch but Hymen is avoiding it.
Hymen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hymen circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hymen sizes up Overeem with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hymen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Overeem is out of range.

Hymen tries to keep at a distance but Overeem has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short uppercut from Hymen.
Hymen working hard to break the clinch.
Hymen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hymen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Overeem fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Overeem working aggressively here.
Overeem lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Overeem is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hymen is keeping busy.
Hymen has Overeem pushed against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Overeem prevents Hymen from breaking the clinch.
Overeem prevents Hymen from breaking the clinch.
Hymen is trying to push Overeem away but Overeem has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Overeem with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Overeem misses with a punch to the body.
Hymen working hard to break the clinch.
Hymen working hard to break the clinch.
Overeem is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hymen wants to get back to striking at distance but Overeem won't allow it.
Overeem trying to stall but Hymen improves his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Gab Overeem will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Hymen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Overeem doesn't manage to clinch there - Hymen circles away.
Overeem connects with a jab.
Hymen swats away the attempt to clinch by Overeem.
Buster Hymen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Overeem moves in looking to clinch but Hymen pushes him off.
Overeem tries to close the distance and clinch but Hymen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Overeem tries to clinch but Hymen is having none of it.
Overeem lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hymen circles away quickly and effectively.
A lazy left from Hymen finds it's target.
Overeem avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hymen keeps the fight on the outside.
Overeem tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hymen walks into a stiff left hand from Overeem.
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!

Hymen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hymen stalls.
Hymen can't break the clinch.
Hymen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hymen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Overeem looking to stall.
Hymen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hymen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Overeem is defending well for now.
Overeem trying to control the position but instead, Hymen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Overeem into the cage.
Overeem with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Overeem tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hymen working hard to break the clinch.
Overeem stalling against the cage.
Overeem has Hymen pressed against the cage, preventing Hymen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hymen working hard to break the clinch.

Hymen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hymen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hymen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Hymen instigates a clinch.
Hymen can't break the clinch.
Overeem is trying to maintain a safe position but Hymen gets an underhook and turns Overeem into the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Overeem misses with some punches.
Overeem trying to control the position but instead, Hymen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Overeem into the cage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Hymen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Overeem trying to control the position but instead, Hymen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Overeem into the cage.
Hymen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Overeem is defending well for now.
Overeem misses with a body punch.
Stalling in the clinch from Hymen.
Hymen is trying to force a seperation but Overeem has the dominant position.
Overeem is trying to stall.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hymen manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Overeem looking to slow down the pace here.
Overeem misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hymen tries to break the clinch but Overeem is controlling the position.
A frustrated look appears on Hymen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hymen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hymen stalling in the clinch but Overeem improves position.
Hymen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Overeem taking a breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Buster Hymen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Hymen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Overeem thows a left - swing and a miss!
Overeem slips a jab and a cross from Hymen.
Hymen throws a series of punches but Overeem moves out of range.
Overeem closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Hymen counter with a right hand.
Hymen misses with a series of wild punches.
Overeem throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hymen throws a hook but Overeem avoids it easily.
Overeem misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hymen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Overeem manages to avoid it.
Buster Hymen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hymen throws a series of punches but Overeem moves out of range.
Overeem tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hymen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Overeem tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Hymen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Overeem has closed the distance and engaged Hymen in a clinch.
Overeem prevents Hymen from breaking the clinch.
Overeem is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hymen is keeping busy.
Hymen blocks an uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hymen wants to stall.
Overeem has Hymen pressed against the cage, preventing Hymen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hymen taking a breather.
Overeem tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hymen avoids it.
Overeem stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Overeem is trying to maintain a safe position but Hymen gets an underhook and turns Overeem into the cage.
Hymen is trying to break free.
Overeem throws a punch but it's blocked by Hymen.
Overeem scores with a knee to the head.
Hymen wants to break free but Overeem has control.
Hymen looking to slow down the pace here.
Overeem trying to control the position but instead, Hymen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Overeem into the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hymen wants to break free but Overeem has control.
Hymen has had enough of the clinch but Overeem keeps him there for the moment.
Hymen blocking some punches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Hymen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hymen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Overeem looking to slow down the pace here.
Hymen stalling in the clinch but Overeem improves position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Overeem trying to control the position but instead, Hymen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Overeem into the cage.
Hymen can't break the clinch.
Overeem effectively controlling the action here.
Overeem prevents Hymen from breaking the clinch.
Hymen wants to get back to striking at distance but Overeem won't allow it.
Hymen tries to circle away but Overeem has him pinned against the cage.
Overeem is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hymen is keeping busy.
Overeem lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gab Overeem.
I think Overeem has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:28
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!