PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Saikko Fushimaru (ranked 4494 p4p, 4084 weight class) and Reggie Bateman (ranked 457 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.

Fushimaru
vs
Bateman

190 cm
18
185
0 - 0 - 0

187 cm
24
187
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Saikko Fushimaru!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Reggie Bateman!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Andrew Berry and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fushimaru tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bateman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fushimaru fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bateman is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.

Bateman drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Fushimaru is working to avoid the ground and pound but Bateman connects with a decent elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bateman working the ground and pound.
Fushimaru is looking for a sweep.
Bateman in side control lands a decent elbow.
Bateman working away.
Bateman scores with punches from side control.
Fushimaru knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bateman on the ground.
Fushimaru tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fushimaru is working to avoid the ground and pound but Bateman connects with a decent elbow.
Bateman is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Fushimaru's shoulder. That is not cool.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bateman scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Fushimaru to see if he's OK.
Bateman working the head with strikes.
Fushimaru is looking to reverse the position.
Bateman is putting a hurting on Fushimaru here, landing some big shots from side control.
Bateman scoring with punches from side control.
Bateman is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Fushimaru's shoulder. That is not cool.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bateman working the body and head with strikes.
Fushimaru is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Bateman is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Fushimaru will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Bateman working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Bateman is putting a hurting on Fushimaru here, landing some big shots from side control.
Bateman controls the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bateman working the head and body with strikes.
Bateman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fushimaru takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Bateman in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Fushimaru is breathing heavily.
Fushimaru manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Bateman is nestled in close to Fushimaru, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bateman with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bateman is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bateman controlling the action here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bateman lands with a punch from half guard.
Bateman working Fushimaru over with strikes.
Bateman stalling.
Bateman lands strikes from half guard.
Bateman wants to pass the guard but Fushimaru is defending well.
Bateman slips a nice elbow through Fushimaru's hands, connecting with Fushimaru's forehead.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bateman lands strikes from half guard.
Fushimaru taking some punishment here, with Bateman in his half guard.
Bateman lands strikes from half guard.
Bateman slips a nice elbow through Fushimaru's hands, connecting with Fushimaru's forehead.
Bateman works his foot free and advances to mount.
Bateman working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Bateman putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Bateman unloading with bombs!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bateman lands with some strikes.

Fushimaru is rocked!
A big strike lands for Bateman! That's really hurt Fushimaru and he's turned his back - Bateman keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Bateman jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Reggie Bateman!