PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Reiska Pekka Retale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Volga Overstreet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Retale comes to the cage accompanied by The Prodigy - Smack My Bitch Up. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Pekka Retale
vs
Overstreet

169 cm
33
154 lbs
32 - 15 - 0

176 cm
32
154 lbs
14 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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 32 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Reiska Pekka Retale!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Volga Overstreet!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Overstreet throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Overstreet gets tackled into the cage by Retale. Retale maintains the clinch.
Retale tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Overstreet has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Overstreet misses with a short punch on the inside.
Overstreet tries to land a knee to the head but Retale blocks with his arms.
Retale is looking to control Overstreet's arms but Overstreet gets an underhook and turns him. Now Retale has his back to the cage.

Overstreet breaks from the clinch.
Retale looks to land a combination but Overstreet avoids it well.

Retale clinches up with Overstreet and pushes him back against the cage.
Retale throws a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Retale misses with a short punch on the inside.
Overstreet has a couple of punches blocked by Retale.
Overstreet stalling.
Retale crunches a lovely knee into Overstreet's ribcage.
Overstreet misses with a punch to the body.
Retale lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Retale throws a punch but it's blocked by Overstreet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Overstreet.
Overstreet can't find room to land a body shot as Retale controls the action.
Retale lands with a right to the head.
Overstreet working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Overstreet taking a breather.
Overstreet blocking some punches.
Retale misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Retale working Overstreet over with knees to the body.
Retale blocks an uppercut.
Overstreet holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Retale lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Overstreet lands a hook that snaps the head of Retale backwards.
Overstreet takes an elbow to the temple.

It looks like Volga Overstreet has been cut.
Overstreet swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Retale prevents a body shot from Overstreet.
Retale blocks an uppercut.
Retale's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Overstreet throws a head punch that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Retale.
Retale misses with the head strike.
Retale tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Retale fails to land.
Overstreet crunches a lovely knee into Retale's ribcage.
Knees to the body from Overstreet.
Retale misses with a punch on the inside.
Overstreet misses with a knee strike.
Overstreet blocks the elbow strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Overstreet creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Overstreet has a couple of punches blocked by Retale.
Retale blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Retale tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Overstreet's elbow.
Our sources have told us that Retale has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Retale.
Overstreet with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Retale.
Retale throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Overstreets head.
A bit of stalling here from Overstreet.
Retale lands a knee to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Overstreet.
Overstreet is trying to maintain a safe position but Retale gets an underhook and turns Overstreet into the cage.
Retale works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Overstreet throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Retales head.
Overstreet blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Overstreet - that landed with a thud.
Retale is stalling here.
Retale looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Overstreet lands a body shot.

Overstreet breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Overstreet slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Overstreet uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Retale.
Retale throws a series of punches but Overstreet moves out of range.
Retale looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Retale misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Overstreet.
Overstreet keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Retale uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Overstreet.
Overstreet avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice straight punches there by Retale. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Retale.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Retale. Overstreet does a little dance to reset his feet.
Retale scores with the left hand. Overstreet knows he should have avoided that one.
Nice cross by Overstreet.

It looks like Reiska Pekka Retale has been cut.

Retale pushes Overstreet up against the cage in a clinch.

Overstreet breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Overstreet lands with a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Overstreet.
Overstreet connects with the punch.
Overstreet on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A telegraphed right hand from Retale misses the target.
Retale misses with a wild body shot.
Overstreet takes a swing at Retale's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Reiska Pekka Retale will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Overstreet throws the left hand but Retale avoids the punch easily.
Overstreet takes one to the side of the head.
Retale uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Overstreet.
Retale uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Overstreet.
Retale uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Overstreet.
Retale throws a combination that misses

and Overstreet counters by clinching up.
Overstreet working aggressively here.
Retale doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Retale.
Overstreet using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Retale has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Retale misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Retale managing to block the knees to the body from Overstreet.
Overstreet has Retale pushed against the cage.
Overstreet scores with a shoulder strike.
Retale blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Overstreet avoiding damage as Retale throws knees to the body.
Retale blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Overstreet lands an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Retale.
Overstreet blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Overstreet blocks an uppercut.
Retale trying to land knees to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Retale.
Retale lands a nice elbow.
Overstreet throws a head punch that misses.

Overstreet breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Overstreet throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Retale misses with a body shot.
Retale cracks the inside of Overstreet's front leg.
Retale fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Overstreet.
Jab, jab by Retale - just one landing.
A swing and a miss from Retale.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Retale closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Overstreet can't find room to land a body shot as Retale controls the action.
Retale lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Overstreet backwards.
Retale is leaning against Overstreet and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Retale misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Overstreet.
A short uppercut from Overstreet.
Overstreet lands with a light punch inside.

Overstreet escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Reiska Pekka Retale is winning the standup battle so far.
Retale scores with a jab to the head.
Retale pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A decent looking cross lands there for Retale.
Overstreet has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Overstreet throws a hook but Retale avoids it easily.
Overstreet thuds a left hand into Retale's body.
Overstreet tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Retale was well out of range. Poor timing from Overstreet.
As Overstreet tries to get set, Retale tries to push him back and clinch up but Overstreet manages to avoid the attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Retale lands a slapping body shot.
Overstreet defending well as Retale loads up on a big left hand.
A big left from Overstreet misses.
Retale is looking to counter the offense by Overstreet and move into the clinch.
Retale throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Overstreet looks to land a right hand but Retale moved out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Retale, as that shot connected.
Retale throws a lazy body kick
and Overstreet counters with a straight right hand.
Retale misses with a jab, cross combination.
Overstreet wants to counter with a clinch but Retale pushes him away.
Overstreet misses with a wild body shot.
Retale darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Retale with a body punch. A glancing blow.

Retale moves into range and clinches up with Overstreet.
Retale has a couple of punches blocked by Overstreet.
Reiska Pekka Retale has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Overstreet misses with a body punch.
Retale lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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 swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Retale with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Retale blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Retale tries to work over Overstreet's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Retale fails to land.
Retale tries to stall but Overstreet uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Overstreet misses with the head strike.
Good body shot from Overstreet.
Retale using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Overstreet has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A nice left hand lands by Overstreet.
Overstreet misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Retale.
A short uppercut from Overstreet.
Retale swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Retale being controlled against the cage.
Overstreet makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Reiska Pekka Retale dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

A jab from Overstreet misses.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Retale takes a knee right on the jaw!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Overstreet.
Retale scores with a nice hook to the head.
Overstreet throws a head punch that misses.
Overstreet tries to throw a body punch but Retale avoids it by throwing Overstreet back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Overstreet - that landed with a thud.
Retale lands a hook to the side of the head.
Retale misses with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Overstreet lands a left hand.

Overstreet escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A shot to the body from Retale misses
and Overstreet cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Retale avoids the body shot from Overstreet.
Retale throws a body punch but Overstreet moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Retale tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Retale takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Overstreet connects with a good right hand that stumbles Retale. Retale circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Retale misses the jab.
Retale gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

Overstreet instigates a clinch.
Retale landing knees to the head.
Overstreet lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Overstreet lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Retale or not.
Overstreet with a knee to the head.

Retale is rocked!
Overstreet lands a shoulder strike.
Oh Retale is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Overstreet lands a big right hand that drops Retale! The killer instinct kicks in and Overstreet finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Overstreet!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Volga Overstreet!
Volga Overstreet seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.