PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mocny Vlad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michel Overmars (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Overmars is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Union Underground - Across The Nation. Mocny Vlad could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Michel Overmars's chin.

Vlad
vs
Overmars

190 cm
30
276 lbs
14 - 12 - 0

188 cm
26
276 lbs
12 - 8 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Dangerous knees
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Mocny Vlad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Michel Overmars!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Chris Edwards and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vlad lands with a kick to the ribs.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vlad looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vlad throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Overmars throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Overmars keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Vlad tries to clinch but Overmars moves out of range.
Vlad fails with an attempt to clinch.

Vlad pushes Overmars up against the cage in a clinch.
Vlad wants a takedown but no success here.
Vlad wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Overmars has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Overmars's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Overmars keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Vlad's efforts to push away.
Vlad lands an elbow inside that Overmars shrugs off.

It looks like Michel Overmars has been cut.
Overmars is pressed up against the cage. Vlad has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Overmars down to the mat. Overmars avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Vlad.
Overmars fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vlad attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.

Vlad has managed to clinch.
Overmars is trying to push Vlad away but Vlad has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Vlad looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Vlad tries to land knees in the clinch but Overmars avoids the damage to the body.
Vlad looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mocny Vlad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Overmars is trying to break the clinch but Vlad is controlling him.

Vlad breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Overmars doesn't manage to clinch there - Vlad circles away.
Vlad keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vlad fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vlad looks for a takedown but Overmars sprawls well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vlad wants to clinch.
Vlad misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Overmars.
Vlad throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mocny Vlad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vlad throws a lazy head kick
and Overmars counters with a low kick, right behind Vlad 's knee.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Overmars lands a jab-cross combination.
Vlad looks to score with a jab to the body but Overmars is just out of range.
Vlad tries to clinch up but Overmars circles away and keeps his distance.
Vlad moves out of range of the body kick from Overmars.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Overmars closes the distance and clinches.
Vlad lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Vlad is trying to drag Overmars to the mat but Overmars just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

Overmars escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vlad looks for the body kick but Overmars saw that one coming.
Vlad changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Overmars tries to avoid it but Vlad manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Overmars to the ground. Overmars escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Vlad throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Overmars.
Overmars misses with a body kick.
Overmars avoids the head kick by Vlad.
Overmars misses with a combination
and Overmars takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vlad tries to land a front kick but Overmars steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Vlad fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vlad throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Some wild striking there from Overmars.
Vlad slips a jab from Overmars.
Vlad misses with a double jab.
Vlad fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A head kick misses from Overmars.
Vlad shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Overmars eats them both and turns towards Vlad to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vlad throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mocny Vlad dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michel Overmars's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Vlad throws a series of punches but Overmars moves out of range.
Vlad throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Vlad throws a wild body kick that Overmars sees coming a mile off.
Sloppy strikes from Vlad. Those never looked like landing.
Overmars avoids the head kick by Vlad.
Overmars tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Vlad ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Overmars moves away.
Overmars throws a series of punches but Vlad avoids them all with ease.
Overmars throws a head kick but Vlad moves out of range.
Mocny Vlad is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vlad throws a head kick but Overmars moves out of range.
Vlad tries to close the distance and clinch up but Overmars swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vlad looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vlad lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.

Vlad clinches with his opponent.
Knees in the clinch landing for Vlad.

Overmars breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vlad looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vlad fails with an attempt to clinch.
Overmars blocks a head kick by Vlad.
Overmars avoids a punch combination nicely.
Overmars fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Overmars moves into range and clinches up with Vlad.
Overmars slowing the pace effectively.
Vlad wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Overmars has him pressed against the cage.

Vlad breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vlad walks into a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Vlad rushes Overmars and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Overmars breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vlad pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Vlad catches Overmars with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Overmars throws a sloppy head kick and Vlad moves out of range easily.
Vlad misses with a body kick.
Vlad throws a sloppy head kick and Overmars moves out of range easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vlad throws a sloppy head kick and Overmars moves out of range easily.
Vlad throws a right hand that Overmars ducks under and follows up with a left that Overmars also avoids with ease.
Overmars circles away from the clinch attempt
and Overmars counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Overmars scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Vlad tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Overmars paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vlad tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Overmars swivels and escapes.
Vlad misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Overmars moves out of range of the body kick from Vlad.
Overmars throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Overmars defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Vlad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mocny Vlad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vlad throws a head kick that misses.
Overmars thows a body shot but no joy.
Vlad misses with a head kick.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Overmars's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vlad fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vlad tries to clinch but Overmars is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Overmars tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Overmars swats away the attempt to clinch by Vlad.
Overmars dodges the punch combination from Vlad.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mocny Vlad dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Michel Overmars's cut.
That's time! Vlad's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

A jab lands there for Overmars.
Vlad misses with a body kick.
Vlad tries a head kick but it misses.
Vlad lands with a kick to the ribs.
Vlad misses with a double jab
and Overmars counters with a good low kick that Vlad was not able to check.
Overmars displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Vlad.
A head kick from Vlad lands but Overmars takes it in his stride.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Overmars lands with a kick to the temple. Vlad shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vlad tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Overmars paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Overmars blocks a head kick by Vlad.

Overmars gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Overmars can't break the clinch.
Overmars taking a breather.
Vlad tries to circle away but Overmars has him pinned against the cage.
Vlad can't break the clinch.

Vlad escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Overmars lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Overmars tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vlad swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Overmars circles away from the clinch attempt
and Overmars counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vlad takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Overmars lands with a nice body kick.
Overmars throws a head kick that misses.

Overmars pushes Vlad up against the cage in a clinch.
Vlad wants to break free but Overmars has control.

Overmars breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vlad tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Overmars paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A clash of legs there as Vlad blocks the low kick.
Michel Overmars seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Overmars closes the distance and pushes Vlad back into the cage.
Vlad is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Overmars pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Overmars slows down the pace here.
A frustrated look appears on Vlad's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Michel Overmars has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vlad tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mocny Vlad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vlad tries to throw a body punch but Overmars avoids it by throwing Vlad back against the cage.

Overmars breaks the clinch.
Overmars pivots, looking for a leg kick but Vlad is out of range and Overmars settles back down.
Vlad swings for the body but Overmars moves out of range.
Overmars takes a swing at Vlad's ribcage but misses.
Overmars chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Overmars throws a push kick but Vlad slaps the foot to one side.
Overmars tries to close the distance and clinch but Vlad swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Overmars closes the distance and clinches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Overmars's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd cheers as Overmars lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vlad doesn't seem phased though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Overmars throws a body kick that misses.
Whack! Overmars lands a heavy head kick that drops Vlad. The ref tackles Overmars to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Vlad was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Michel Overmars!