PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gunter Vogler (ranked 433 p4p, 58 weight class) and Volga Overstreet (ranked 835 p4p, 108 weight class). Vogler's entrance music is Durchblick - Mach Dich Locker. A fine choice. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Vogler
vs
Overstreet

172 cm
36
153 lbs
26 - 13 - 1

176 cm
43
149 lbs
26 - 12 - 1

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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 26 - 13 - 1, fighting out of New York, Gunter Vogler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 12 - 1, fighting out of New York, Volga Overstreet!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Overstreet misses with a leg kick
and Vogler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Overstreet slips under a jab.
Overstreet scores with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Overstreet.
Vogler checks a leg kick nicely.
Vogler throws a solid leg kick but Overstreet takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Vogler.
Vogler lands a glancing blow to the side of Overstreet's head.
Vogler misses with a low kick.
Overstreet flicks out a counter leg kick but Vogler steps away.
Overstreet cracks Vogler with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Vogler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Overstreet.
Overstreet tries for a takedown but Vogler circles away easily
and Vogler counters with a left to the body.
Vogler ducks under a wild hook from Overstreet.
Vogler throws a jab when Overstreet was well out of range.
Vogler scores with a leg kick.
Overstreet slips under a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Overstreet misses with a body punch
and Vogler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A big left from Overstreet misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vogler connects with the punch.
Overstreet misses with a straight right.
Vogler lands a nice leg kick that just misses Overstreet's sensitive parts.
Vogler sizes up Overstreet with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Vogler scores with a jab to the head.
Overstreet looks to score with a jab to the body but Vogler is just out of range.
Vogler lands with a good body shot.
A big left from Overstreet misses.
Vogler throws a body punch but Overstreet moves out of range.
Overstreet defending well as Vogler loads up on a big left hand.
Vogler connects with a leg kick. Overstreet looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Gunter Vogler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vogler scores with a jab to the jaw.
Overstreet waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vogler.
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!
Overstreet throws out a loose jab but Vogler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vogler misses with a hook. Overstreet ducked under it nicely.
Vogler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Overstreet.
Vogler slips a jab from Overstreet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vogler throws a big shot that misses.
Vogler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Overstreet tries a quick counter leg kick but Vogler is wise to it.
Vogler looks to land a left hand but Overstreet moved out of range nicely.
Overstreet avoids the head kick by Vogler.
A big left from Overstreet misses.
Overstreet stuns Vogler with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Vogler connects with an inside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Overstreet there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Overstreet has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Overstreet there as he acknowledges the shot.
Vogler misses with a body punch
and Overstreet cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vogler keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Overstreet connects with a body shot that sends Vogler's belly button to the back.
Overstreet misses with a right hand
and Vogler counters with a nice low kick that buckles Overstreet's knee momentarily.
Vogler fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Overstreet missing with a left hand there. Vogler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Overstreet throws a poor cross that misses
and Vogler makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Vogler drops his hands momentarily and Overstreet takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Vogler.
Vogler is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Vogler moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Vogler connects with a right hand. Overstreet shakes it off.
It looks like Vogler has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Overstreet is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A clash of legs there as Vogler blocks the low kick.
Overstreet moves away from the strike by Vogler.
Vogler scores with a jab. Overstreet acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Vogler lands a head kick!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Vogler.
Nice cross by Vogler.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vogler keeps the fight on the outside.
Vogler tried to counter with a leg kick but Overstreet avoided it.
A jab from Vogler misses.
Overstreet with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Vogler throws a body shot but no joy.
Overstreet moves out of range of the strikes.
Vogler doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vogler on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Vogler tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Overstreet connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Vogler's hands.
An inside leg kick from Vogler misses.
Vogler sizes up Overstreet with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Overstreet lands a jab to the head.
Vogler takes one on the button.
Overstreet misses with a looping left.
Overstreet looks to score with a jab to the body but Vogler is just out of range.
A lazy left from Overstreet finds it's target.
Overstreet scores with a jab to the jaw.

It looks like Gunter Vogler has been cut.
Overstreet doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Overstreet shoots in and drives through. Vogler sprawls well.
Vogler looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Vogler misses with a body kick.
Vogler throws a lazy right hand but Overstreet sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vogler ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gunter Vogler dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gunter Vogler's cut.
That's time! Vogler's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Overstreet swings for the body but Vogler moves out of range.
Vogler looks for the body kick but Overstreet saw that one coming.
Vogler misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Overstreet might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Vogler has got the better of the exchanges.
Vogler ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Vogler throws a head kick that misses.
Vogler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Overstreet was well out of range. Poor timing from Vogler.

Overstreet shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Overstreet showed some decent athleticism there.
Vogler trying to control but Overstreet postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Overstreet not doing much here.
Vogler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Overstreet can do to turn this around?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Overstreet prevents Vogler from improving his position.
Overstreet throwing shots but Vogler is blocking nicely.
Vogler wants to get back to full guard.
Overstreet seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Vogler is looking for a sweep. Overstreet is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Overstreet trying to pass the guard but Vogler defending well.

Overstreet is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Vogler is trying to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Overstreet not doing much here.
Overstreet's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Vogler is concentrating on defense, preventing Overstreet from advancing position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Overstreet is keen to just control but Vogler is a slippery customer.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Overstreet throws a hook but Vogler blocks it.
Vogler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Overstreet moves away.
Good shot there by Vogler.
Vogler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Overstreet.
Overstreet throws a hook but Vogler avoids it easily.
Overstreet throws a nice inside leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Overstreet misses with a jab to the body
and Vogler counters with a stiff right hand.
Vogler waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Overstreet.
Vogler slips a jab from Overstreet.
Vogler tests Overstreet's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vogler uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Overstreet.
Overstreet dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Overstreet pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Overstreet is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vogler.
Overstreet walks into a stiff left hand from Vogler.
Vogler keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Vogler is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Vogler walks into a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vogler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Overstreet.
Vogler connects with an inside leg kick.
Overstreet takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Vogler takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vogler misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Overstreet. Vogler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Overstreet lands a right hook to the body.
Vogler with a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Overstreet misses the target.
Vogler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vogler slips a jab from Overstreet.
Vogler is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Overstreet ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Vogler slips a jab from Overstreet.
Overstreet avoids the head kick by Vogler.
Vogler misses the shot to the body.
Overstreet uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vogler.
That kick from Vogler tenderised Overstreet's leg. Overstreet is trying to keep his angry face on.
Vogler takes one to the side of the head.
Overstreet throws a big shot that misses.
Vogler lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
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 Gunter Vogler will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gunter Vogler's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Vogler paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A head kick misses from Vogler.
Vogler scores with a jab. Overstreet acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Overstreet tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Vogler defends well and Overstreet ends up having to push Vogler into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Overstreet avoids the body shot from Vogler.
Vogler throws a right hand that misses
and Overstreet counters with a stiff right hand.
Gunter Vogler is winning the standup battle so far.
Vogler swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Overstreet.
Vogler throws a big shot that misses.
Overstreet throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vogler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Overstreet was well out of range. Poor timing from Vogler.
Jab, jab by Overstreet - just one landing.
Vogler throws a sloppy head kick and Overstreet moves out of range easily.
Vogler lands a really nice looking cross but Overstreet seems unphased.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Overstreet takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Vogler scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Overstreet connects with a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vogler staying out of range there.
Overstreet moves forwards but Vogler connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Vogler slips a jab and a cross from Overstreet.
Vogler staying out of range there.
A big right from Overstreet misses.
Overstreet misses with a looping right.
Vogler ducks under a wild hook from Overstreet.
Vogler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Overstreet misses with an uppercut. Vogler saw that one coming.
Vogler throws a leg kick but Overstreet moved away.
Vogler throws a good cross that connects.
A big right from Vogler misses.
Vogler scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Overstreet doesn't seem bothered though.
Overstreet tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vogler was well out of range. Poor timing from Overstreet.
Overstreet walks into a jab.
Overstreet avoids the body shot from Vogler.
Volga Overstreet has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vogler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Overstreet.
Overstreet throws a hook but Vogler avoids it easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Vogler.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Overstreet shoots in looking for a takedown. Vogler tries to sprawl out of it but Overstreet keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Vogler manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Overstreet pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vogler lands a leg kick that knocks Overstreet off balance momentarily.
Vogler has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Overstreet finds it's way round the side to connect with Vogler's head.
Good shot there by Vogler.
Vogler scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Vogler thows a left - swing and a miss!
Overstreet moves into range and connects with a jab.
Overstreet has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Vogler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Overstreet throws out the jab.
Vogler throws a big shot that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Overstreet dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Vogler. That did some damage!
Overstreet ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vogler moves away.
Vogler looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Vogler takes a swing at Overstreet's ribcage but misses.
Vogler is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Overstreet fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vogler manages to avoid it.
Overstreet takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Overstreet misses with a lunging right hand
and Vogler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Overstreet misses with a leg kick.
Vogler takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Vogler feints and then cracks Overstreet's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Overstreet down.

Overstreet gets a double leg takedown into Vogler's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Overstreet trying to control but Vogler is working from the bottom.
Overstreet tries to free his leg and advance position but Vogler is retaining full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vogler is pulling down on Overstreet's head to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vogler is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Vogler is thwarting Overstreet's attempts to control the position.
Vogler controlling the action here.
Vogler passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Overstreet!

And that's the end of the fight!
Gunter Vogler showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Vogler, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

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