PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bryan Daniel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Valentjin Overmaars (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Daniel
vs
Overmaars

180 cm
19
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
22
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bryan Daniel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Valentjin Overmaars!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Eliza Hachem and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daniel shoots in for a takedown but Overmaars shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Overmaars misses with a takedown

and Daniel counters with a single leg into guard. Overmaars didn't expect that.
Overmaars is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Daniel tries to free his leg and advance position but Overmaars is retaining full guard.
Overmaars is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Daniel trying to control the position from guard on top but Overmaars is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Daniel really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Daniel tries to free his leg and advance position but Overmaars is retaining full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniel throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Overmaars works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Daniel would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Overmaars keeping moving, preventing Daniel from controlling successfully.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Daniel misses with a takedown

and Overmaars counters by moving into the clinch.
Daniel tries to pull guard but Overmaars holds him up against the cage and eventually Daniel drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bryan Daniel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Overmaars drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Daniel makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Overmaars is working Daniel over against the cage.
The referee calls for Overmaars to work.

Overmaars manages to break the clinch.
Daniel misses with a takedown attempt - Overmaars sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Daniel scores with a takedown into Overmaars's guard.
Daniel is breathing heavily.
Daniel is fighting to break Overmaars's control of his arms but Overmaars is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Daniel controlling from the top position.
Daniel trying to control the position from guard on top but Overmaars is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daniel is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Overmaars is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Daniel is aware though and is defending well.
Daniel wants to pass the guard but Overmaars is keeping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Overmaars trying to keep a closed guard but Daniel is proving a slippery customer.

Overmaars is working an open guard so Daniel takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Overmaars thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Daniel if he has to take too many more of those.
Overmaars fails with the takedown
and Daniel counters with a left and a right that stings Overmaars.
Some wild striking there from Overmaars.
Daniel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Overmaars swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bryan Daniel dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Overmaars throws a head kick that misses.
Overmaars tries to clinch

and Daniel counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Daniel not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Daniel gets to his feet. Overmaars looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Overmaars misses with a combination

and Daniel counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Overmaars wants to control but Daniel passes into side.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Overmaars defending against the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Overmaars is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Daniel is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Overmaars knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Overmaars tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Daniel wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The referee asks Daniel politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Daniel prefers to stall for the moment though.
An elbow from Daniel crashes against the mat.

Daniel thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Overmaars struggling a bit here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Daniel goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Overmaars rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Daniel's guard! Nice work there by Overmaars!
Daniel wants to stand and escape but Overmaars is having none of it.
Overmaars chips away with some ground and pound.
Daniel keeping moving, preventing Overmaars from controlling successfully.

Daniel is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Overmaars is aware though and is defending well.
Overmaars throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Daniel works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Overmaars really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Daniel. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's four 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.
Overmaars not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Daniel working a defensive guard here.
Overmaars landing with the ground and pound.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Overmaars misses with a combination

so Daniel counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Overmaars keeping moving, preventing Daniel from controlling successfully.

Daniel is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Overmaars is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Overmaars has escaped and now he's on top!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bryan Daniel dominated that second round.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Overmaars looks to clinch

and Daniel counters by moving into the clinch.
Overmaars is pressed up against the cage. Daniel has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Overmaars down to the mat. Overmaars avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Overmaars moves in looking to clinch but Daniel pushes him off.

Overmaars clinches.

Overmaars lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Daniel wants to get back to full guard.

Daniel makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
A head kick misses from Daniel.
Overmaars darts in trying to clinch

and Daniel decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Overmaars's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Daniel passes easily into side control. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Overmaars is looking to reverse the position.
Overmaars wants to get back to his feet but Daniel drags him back down.
Daniel wants to control but Overmaars is keeping him busy.
Overmaars tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Overmaars can't do much from the bottom here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Overmaars wants to get back to his feet but Daniel drags him back down.
Overmaars is not content to let Daniel control the position.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Overmaars goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

Daniel closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Overmaars did well to prevent Daniel getting side control.
Daniel looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daniel passes the guard and advances to mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Overmaars is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Daniel trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Overmaars tries to lock up and control but Daniel gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Overmaars really wants to buck Daniel off and get back to his feet.
Overmaars tries to buck Daniel off but Daniel takes his back!
Can Overmaars hold on?! Daniel is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Bryan Daniel overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Overmaars is in bad spot here.
Daniel gets his hands free as Overmaars looks to control.
Overmaars tries to roll but Daniel sticks to his back.
Valentjin Overmaars has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bryan Daniel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Daniel trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Overmaars doesn't escape.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bryan Daniel showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Daniel, 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bryan Daniel!