PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fiore Azul (ranked 2956 p4p, 1778 weight class) and Enoch Overstreet (ranked 394 p4p, 258 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Azul
vs
Overstreet

182 cm
21
199
4 - 1 - 0

188 cm
21
190
2 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Very strong

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Fiore Azul!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Enoch Overstreet!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Seu Braga and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Azul ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Overstreet moves away.
Overstreet moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
An inside leg kick from Overstreet misses.
Overstreet tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Enoch Overstreet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Azul dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Overstreet looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Overstreet throws a nice inside leg kick.
Overstreet misses with a right hand
and Azul counters with a stiff right hand.
Overstreet lands a leg kick that knocks Azul off balance momentarily.

Overstreet has managed to clinch.
Overstreet wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A bit of stalling here from Azul.
Overstreet misses with a hook to the ribs.

Azul gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Azul winds up and cracks Overstreet with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Overstreet moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Azul works over Overstreet with some ground and pound from guard.
Overstreet is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Azul is trying to control but can't.

Overstreet is working for a submission of some sort.
Overstreet tries to pass to full mount but Azul defends it.
Azul keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Overstreet missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Azul's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Overstreet not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Overstreet is keen to just control but Azul is a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Azul avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Overstreet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Overstreet wants to control but Azul is keeping him busy.
Overstreet is thwarting Azul's attempts to control the position.
Overstreet controlling the pace.
Azul regains full guard. Nicely done.
Overstreet pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Azul is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Overstreet is fighting to break Azul's control of his arms but Azul is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Azul looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Overstreet trying to control the position from guard on top but Azul is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Overstreet tries a head kick but it misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Overstreet shoots in for a takedown but Azul shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Azul appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Overstreet pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Overstreet. That's going to slow Azul down.
Overstreet throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Azul digs a good body shot into Overstreet's ribs.
Overstreet lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Overstreet throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Azul cracks a nice hook into Overstreet's ribs.
Overstreet ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Azul moves away.
Overstreet wants to clinch.
Overstreet ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Azul moves away.
Overstreet ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Azul moves away.
Overstreet just misses with a punch to the body.
Azul misses the jab.
Overstreet wants to counter the offense by Azul and move into the clinch position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Overstreet checks a leg kick nicely.
Azul comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Overstreet misses with a body kick.
A nice leg kick from Overstreet, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Overstreet tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Azul uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Azul avoids a kick to the body.
A big right from Azul misses.
Overstreet wants to counter the offense by Azul and move into the clinch position.
Azul goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Azul cracks Overstreet with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Overstreet takes a swing at Azul's ribcage but misses.
Azul avoids the body shot from Overstreet.
Azul scores with a nice head shot.
Overstreet swings widly with a right hand
enabling Azul to counter with a crisp jab.
Overstreet thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Azul if he has to take too many more of those.
Azul throws a shot from downtown. Overstreet moves away and avoids it.
Overstreet throws out a counter right but Azul avoids it with no problem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Enoch Overstreet will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

A low kick from Azul is predictable there

and Overstreet counters with a single leg into guard. Azul didn't expect that.
Azul wants to sweep but no luck.
Enoch Overstreet has got the better of the ground game so far.
Overstreet scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Overstreet trying to control the position from guard on top but Azul is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Overstreet looking to pass the guard.
Azul is trying to control the position but Overstreet postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Overstreet is fighting to break Azul's control of his arms but Azul is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Overstreet distracts Azul with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Azul has momentary wrist control but Overstreet slips an elbow through the middle.
Overstreet makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Overstreet has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Azul wants to sweep here but Overstreet controlling him for the moment.
Overstreet trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Azul is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Overstreet postures up in Azul's guard and throws a big left but Azul blocks it.
Overstreet trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Overstreet accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Overstreet postures up in Azul's guard and throws a big left but Azul blocks it.
Overstreet is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Overstreet wants to pass the guard but Azul is keeping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Overstreet trying to control the position from guard on top but Azul is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Azul avoids the head kick by Overstreet.
Azul lands a leg kick that knocks Overstreet off balance momentarily.
Overstreet swinging wildly here.
A punch combination from Overstreet misses.
Overstreet tries to clinch up.
Azul ducks under a wild hook from Overstreet.
Azul connects with an inside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Azul. That's going to slow Overstreet down.
Azul sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Overstreet throws a head kick but Azul moves out of range.
Azul shoots for a double leg takedown but Overstreet sprawls well. He's pushed Azul's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Overstreet tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Azul paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azul lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A nice leg kick from Azul, right into the meat of the thigh.
Overstreet takes a swing at Azul's ribcage but misses.

Azul shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Overstreet tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Overstreet working a defensive guard here.
Azul trying to control the position from guard on top but Overstreet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Overstreet bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Azul's guard.

Azul working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Overstreet.
Overstreet working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Overstreet in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Azul keeping moving, preventing Overstreet from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Azul is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Overstreet in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Overstreet is stalling in the full guard.
Azul looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Overstreet wants to control from the top but Azul keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Overstreet pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Azul is keeping the position for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Enoch Overstreet showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Azul slips under a jab.
Overstreet misses with a body punch
enabling Azul to counter with a crisp jab.
Fiore Azul is winning the standup battle so far.
Overstreet misses with a low kick.
A little feinted left hand from Azul on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Azul thumps Overstreet with a low kick.
Azul keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Azul was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Azul blocks a jab.
Azul misses with a body shot.
Azul throws a looping overhand right but Overstreet ducks down to avoid it.
Overstreet misses with a two punch combination.
Overstreet throws a head kick but Azul moves out of range.
Azul lands a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Overstreet wants to clinch.
Azul lands with a shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Azul misses with a hook.
Overstreet lands a high kick!
Overstreet blocks the body kick.
Azul scores with a nice right hand.
Azul lands a jab to the nose.
Overstreet takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Overstreet keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Overstreet blocks a jab.
Overstreet looks to throw the jab but Azul is out of range.
Overstreet stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Azul.
Overstreet is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Azul rather than just go for the knockout.
Azul throws a shot from downtown. Overstreet moves away and avoids it.
Azul shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Overstreet pinned against the cage. Overstreet gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Overstreet pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Azul misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Overstreet.
Overstreet wants to clinch.
That kick from Azul tenderised Overstreet's leg. Overstreet is trying to keep his angry face on.
Overstreet looks to score with a jab to the body but Azul is just out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Azul misses with a looping right.
An inside leg kick from Azul misses.
Overstreet throws a leg kick but Azul sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Overstreet takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Overstreet tries to clinch up.
Azul half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Overstreet checks a low kick from Azul.
Azul swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Overstreet throws a looping overhand right but Azul ducks down to avoid it.
Overstreet misses with a kick to the body.
Azul is looking to counter punch.
Overstreet throws a leg kick that misses.
Overstreet throws a leg kick but Azul sees it coming and moves out of range.
Azul lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Azul connects with the punch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Azul.
Overstreet keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Azul keeps the fight on the outside.
Overstreet throws a low kick but Azul moves out of range easily.
Overstreet's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Overstreet tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Azul throws a body punch but Overstreet moves out of range.
Overstreet swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Overstreet looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Azul is fending him off so far but Overstreet persists. Nope, Azul circles away and we're back to standing.
Azul throws a body shot but no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Overstreet.
Overstreet tries to clinch up but Azul circles away and keeps his distance.
A chopping leg kick lands by Azul.
Overstreet looks for a takedown but Azul sprawls well.
Azul throws a leg kick that misses.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Overstreet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Azul looks to score with a jab to the body but Overstreet is just out of range.
Crunch! Overstreet slams his shin into Azul's torso.
Overstreet lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Overstreet moves out of range as Azul strikes.
Azul paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Azul scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Overstreet throws a head kick that misses.
Overstreet bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fiore Azul showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Overstreet 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight for Fiore Azul!
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight for Enoch Overstreet!
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight for Fiore Azul!

Fiore Azul wins by split decision!