PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Howister Overeem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Demo Mauler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Demo Mauler told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Overeem
vs
Mauler

155 cm
23
135 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

154 cm
23
135 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Inexperienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Howister Overeem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Demo Mauler!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, William Gold and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Mauler shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Mauler is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mauler prevents Overeem from improving his position.

Mauler is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Overeem sees it coming and defends easily.

Overeem is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mauler pulls his head out easily.
Overeem wants to get back to full guard.
Mauler seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Overeem does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Mauler is looking for a kimura here.

Mauler is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Overeem defends it well.

Mauler is looking for a kimura here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Overeem is not content to let Mauler control the position.

Overeem looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Overeem actively working from the bottom here.

Mauler is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Overeem actively working from the bottom here.
Overeem is not content to let Mauler control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Overeem looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Mauler is working for a submission of some sort.

Mauler is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Overeem looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Mauler is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Overeem doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mauler.

Mauler is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Overeem defends it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mauler is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Overeem wants to improve his position but Mauler is controlling well.

Mauler is working for a submission of some sort.
Overeem tries to get to full guard but Mauler has control of the leg.

Overeem looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Mauler is looking for a kimura here.
Overeem could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

Mauler is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Overeem defends it well.

Mauler is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Overeem is just riding it out for now. Mauler eventually gives up the hold.

Overeem actively working from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Mauler is looking for a kimura here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Demo Mauler 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.

Overeem moves in looking to clinch but Mauler pushes him off.
No joy there for Overeem, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mauler looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.

Mauler shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Overeem is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Demo Mauler has got the better of the ground game so far.

Mauler is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Mauler slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Overeem tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Mauler looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Mauler tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Overeem is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mauler off and has taken his back!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Overeem doesn't have the hooks in and Mauler manages to turn into his guard.

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

Overeem actively working from the bottom here.
Overeem is trying to get back to full guard.

Mauler seems to be looking for submissions.

Mauler is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Overeem has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are battling for position here. Overeem manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mauler drops back looking for a leg! Overeem is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Overeem manages to kick Mauler off! Mauler jumps back into Overeem's guard.
Mauler trying to control the position from guard on top but Overeem is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mauler advances position into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Mauler has hold of Overeem's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Overeem seems comfortable defending it but Mauler has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Overeem is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Overeem is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Mauler couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Demo Mauler!