PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dave Batista (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruno Falcao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Batista
vs
Falcao

190 cm
23
280 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

197 cm
20
272 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Powerful

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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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dave Batista!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bruno Falcao!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Batista shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Falcao's guard.
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.

Falcao looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Falcao had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Batista defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Batista scoring with some ground and pound.
Batista working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Falcao's head.
Falcao looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Batista trying to control the position from guard on top but Falcao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Batista distracts Falcao with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

Batista drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Batista jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Batista working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Falcao working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Batista.
Batista content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Batista trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Falcao is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Falcao is looking for a triangle but Batista pushes his legs off easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Batista wants to pass the guard but Falcao is keeping the position.
Batista pushing down on Falcao's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Falcao makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Falcao.

Falcao is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Batista content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Falcao looking for a guillotine here but Batista defends easily.
Falcao looks gassed!
Batista trying to control the position from guard on top but Falcao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batista working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Falcao is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Falcao is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Batista is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Batista postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Falcao has momentary wrist control but Batista slips an elbow through the middle.

Falcao working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Batista doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Batista manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Batista working some strikes from top position.
Falcao 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.
Batista trying to control the position from guard on top but Falcao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Falcao avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Batista scores with a takedown into Falcao's guard.

Falcao has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Batista should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Falcao has tightened it up now! Batista should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Bruno Falcao!