PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Thor Berserk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Volga Overstreet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Berserk
vs
Overstreet

170 cm
33
147 lbs
28 - 15 - 0

176 cm
34
156 lbs
16 - 7 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Perkele!
Underworld Clothing

Spartan Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thor Berserk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Volga Overstreet!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yuuki Gou and Shigeki Fujiwara.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Berserk throws the kick towards the body but Overstreet avoids it.
Berserk tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Overstreet paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Overstreet feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Berserk's calf.
Berserk on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Berserk throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Overstreet throws a good cross that connects.
Overstreet loads up on a big right hand but Berserk slips the punch.
Berserk blocks the body kick.
As Overstreet tries to get set, Berserk tries to push him back and clinch up but Overstreet manages to avoid the attempt.

Berserk has closed the distance and engaged Overstreet in a clinch.
Berserk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Overstreet lands a nice uppercut.
Overstreet misses with a hook from the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Berserk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Overstreet lands a body shot in the clinch.
Berserk lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Overstreet lands a right hand that snaps the head of Berserk backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Berserk slows down the pace here.
Berserk taking a breather.
Berserk gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Berserk lands with a right to the head.
Berserk tries to throw a body punch but Overstreet avoids it by throwing Berserk back against the cage.
Berserk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Overstreet misses with a punch to the body.
Berserk pressing his opponent against the cage.
A short right from Berserk.
Berserk misses with the head strike.
Overstreet tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Berserk's elbow.
Berserk is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Berserk fails to land.
Berserk lands an uppercut.
Berserk is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Overstreet lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Berserk backwards.
Berserk lands a shoulder strike.
Berserk lands a nice uppercut.
Overstreet tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Overstreet throws a punch but it's blocked by Berserk.
Berserk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Overstreet blocks a body shot from Berserk.
Berserk is leaning against Overstreet and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Berserk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Overstreet lands a hook to the side of the head.
Berserk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Overstreet tries a body shot but Berserk blocks it.
Berserk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Overstreet's elbow.
Overstreet working aggressively here.
Overstreet swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Berserk holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Berserk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Berserk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Overstreet's elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berserk is trying to stall.
Berserk cracks Overstreet with a nice body shot.
Overstreet prevents a body shot from Berserk.
Overstreet blocks an uppercut.
Berserk's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Overstreet misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Overstreet tries to break free but Berserk pushes him back against the cage.
Overstreet lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Berserk working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Overstreet stalling against the cage.
Berserk is trying to stall.
Berserk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hand to the body from Overstreet.
Overstreet misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Overstreet misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Overstreet misses with the head strike.
Overstreet lands a right hand.
Berserk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Berserk fails to land.
Overstreet's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Berserk has a couple of punches blocked by Overstreet.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Overstreet lands with a light punch inside.
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!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Berserk.
Overstreet is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Overstreet lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Overstreet.
A short left from Overstreet.
A shot in the inside from Berserk.
Berserk looking to stall.
Berserk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Overstreet blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Volga Overstreet will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Nice shot by Overstreet.
Berserk looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Overstreet throws out a powerful jab.
Overstreet checks the leg kick nicely there.
Berserk takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Berserk scores with a push kick.
Berserk connects with a body shot that sends Overstreet's belly button to the back.
Overstreet fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Berserk lands with a nice body kick.
Overstreet throws a front kick that sends Berserk stumbling back into the cage.
Overstreet connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Berserk momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Overstreet throws a shot from downtown. Berserk moves away and avoids it.
Overstreet checks the leg kick.
Berserk tries a low kick but Overstreet avoids it.
A punch combination from Overstreet misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Berserk blocks a low kick nicely.
Berserk digs a good hook to Overstreet's body.
Overstreet throws a body punch but Berserk moves out of range.
Overstreet pivots, looking for a leg kick but Berserk is out of range and Overstreet settles back down.
Berserk was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Berserk tries to land a body kick
and Overstreet counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Berserk throws a head kick but Overstreet moves out of range.
Overstreet pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Berserk is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Overstreet.
Volga Overstreet seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Berserk lands a front kick.
Berserk throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Overstreet moves out of range as Berserk throws a body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Overstreet! But no joy.
Berserk keeps Overstreet at a distance using the push kick.
Overstreet has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Berserk.
Overstreet pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Berserk misses with a shot to the body
and Overstreet counters with a leg kick.
Berserk is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Overstreet connects with a jab.
Overstreet has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Berserk ducks under a wild hook from Overstreet.
Berserk throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Berserk misses with a body kick.
Overstreet takes a swing at Berserk's ribcage but misses.
Overstreet takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Overstreet looks to land a body kick but Berserk moved away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Berserk.
Overstreet looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Overstreet throws a body shot but no joy.
Overstreet misses with a head kick.
Berserk scores with a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Overstreet throws out a loose jab but Berserk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Berserk buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Berserk thumps Overstreet with a low kick.
Berserk throws a head kick but Overstreet moves out of range.

Berserk closes the distance and pushes Overstreet back into the cage.
Berserk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Berserk has a couple of punches blocked by Overstreet.
Overstreet lands a nice uppercut.
Berserk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thor Berserk has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Overstreet is stalling here.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A body shot lands from Berserk.
Berserk misses with a punch on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Overstreet.
Overstreet misses with a punch to the body.
Berserk working aggressively here.
Overstreet lands a body shot.
Overstreet lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Berserk wants to stall.
Berserk misses with a hook to the ribs.
Berserk misses with a body punch.
Overstreet is struggling to control the position.
Overstreet tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Overstreet struggles to land a body shot inside as Berserk controls his hands.
Berserk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Berserk keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Overstreet's efforts to push away.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Overstreet.
Overstreet tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Berserk's elbow.
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 Thor Berserk will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

A nice leg kick lands there from Berserk.
Overstreet stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Berserk.
Overstreet avoids the body shot from Berserk.
Overstreet throws out a loose jab but Berserk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Berserk uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Overstreet.
Overstreet swings widly with a right hand
and Berserk counters with a nice body kick.
Berserk tries to land a body kick
and Overstreet counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Overstreet takes a kick to the side of the head.

It looks like Volga Overstreet has been cut.
Overstreet swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Berserk is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Overstreet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Overstreet takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A shot to the body from Berserk misses
and Overstreet counters with a stiff right hand.
Berserk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Overstreet doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Berserk is looking to wear down Overstreet with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Berserk uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Overstreet lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Berserk backs up against the cage.

Berserk is rocked!

It looks like Thor Berserk has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Berserk tries to clinch up but Overstreet circles away and keeps his distance.
Oh Berserk is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A lazy body kick from Berserk
and Overstreet counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Overstreet looks to land a left hand but Berserk moved out of range nicely.
Overstreet fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Berserk to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Berserk looks to clinch but Overstreet throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Berserk taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Volga Overstreet!
An intense looking Volga Overstreet took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'It's good to win again and go up in the rankings. '.
Thor Berserk spoke after the fight, saying 'I am better then this.'.