PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Violence Overkill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sen Tseia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Violence Overkill has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Overkill
vs
Tseia

163 cm
18
140 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

169 cm
20
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue 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 Las Vegas, Violence Overkill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sen Tseia!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Cecil Peabody and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Overkill gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Tseia counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Tseia stalling.
Overkill wants to get back to full guard.
Tseia trying to control the pace.

Sen Tseia has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Overkill misses with a takedown

and Tseia counters by moving into the clinch.
Overkill letting Tseia take a breather here.

Tseia manages to break the clinch.
Overkill shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Tseia counters with a single leg into guard. Overkill didn't expect that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Violence Overkill. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Overkill being controlled here, momentarily.
Tseia must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tseia pushing down on Overkill's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Overkill looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tseia controlling the action here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sen Tseia has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Overkill has his takedown stuffed

and Tseia holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Tseia pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Overkill shoots and misses

and Tseia counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Overkill is breathing heavily.
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!
Well, if Tseia is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Tseia wants to stand but Overkill has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Tseia seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Sen Tseia.
Overkill shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Tseia decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Overkill's guard.
Tseia is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Tseia's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

Overkill has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tseia can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tseia is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Sen Tseia hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Tseia misses with a few strikes there.
Overkill shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Tseia counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Overkill has a closed guard, preventing Tseia from standing up.

Overkill has his foot on Tseia's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tseia works his way back into a safe position though.
Tseia looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sen Tseia 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.

Tseia looks to land a combination. Overkill sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Overkill shoots and misses

and Tseia counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Overkill drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tseia just leaning against Overkill, taking a breather.
Overkill tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Violence Overkill. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Overkill tries to pull guard but Tseia holds him up against the cage and eventually Overkill drops back down to his feet.
The referee calls for Tseia to work.

Tseia breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Overkill misses with a takedown attempt

and Tseia counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Tseia.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tseia breaks from the clinch.
Overkill misses with a takedown attempt
and Tseia counters with a series of strikes. Overkill will be more careful next time no doubt.
Tseia fails to land with a series of punches.
Violence Overkill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Overkill has his takedown stuffed

and Tseia counters by clinching up.

Tseia escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Overkill slips a jab and a cross from Tseia.

Tseia is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Overkill's half guard.
Tseia not doing much here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tseia tries to stand and escape but Overkill is controlling the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Tseia really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Overkill. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Sen Tseia wasn't active enough on the ground.
Tseia tries to bum rush Overkill with a series of wild strikes but Overkill uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Overkill slips a jab and a cross from Tseia.
Tseia throws a right and a left that Overkill avoids nicely.
Overkill misses with a takedown attempt

and Tseia counters by clinching up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Tseia breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tseia lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Overkill circles away quickly and effectively.
Tseia misses with a series of wild punches.
Overkill tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Tseia counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Tseia.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tseia's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Tseia looking to pass the guard.
Tseia not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Overkill looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Overkill working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tseia doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tseia manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tseia showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Sen Tseia has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Overkill showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tseia.
Overkill shoots and misses

and Tseia moves into the clinch.

Tseia's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Overkill with a poor takedown

and Tseia counters with a single leg into guard. Overkill didn't expect that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tseia slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Tseia wants to pass the guard but Overkill is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sen Tseia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Overkill has his takedown stuffed

and Tseia counters by clinching up.
Tseia is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Overkill tries for a takedown but Tseia manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Violence Overkill. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A bit of stalling here from Tseia.
Overkill is looking to take this one to the mat.

Tseia escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tseia motions for Overkill to come forward. Tseia throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Overkill with a lazy takedown attempt

and Tseia counters with a shoot takedown. Overkill fights it but they end up in guard.
Tseia sitting in guard here, content to control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Sen Tseia.
Tseia throws the left hand but Overkill avoids the punch easily.
Overkill avoids a punch combination nicely.
Overkill shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Tseia counters with a nice double leg into side control. Overkill won't be happy with that.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tseia controls the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Tseia stands up and beckons Overkill to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tseia has closed the distance and engaged Overkill in a clinch.

Tseia manages to break the clinch.
Overkill shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Tseia counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Sen Tseia has got the better of the ground game so far.
Still in half guard, Tseia seems content to control.

Overkill looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tseia takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Tseia has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Overkill wants to improve his position but Tseia is controlling well.

Overkill looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Sen Tseia has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Tseia instigates a clinch.

Tseia breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tseia misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tseia swinging wildly here.
Nice sprawl there from Tseia as Overkill shoots in.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sen Tseia comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tseia has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sen Tseia!