PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kenshin Batusai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kurby Lovebug (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Batusai's entrance music is http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6JnOuSgfwxk. A fine choice. Kenshin Batusai has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Batusai
vs
Lovebug

175 cm
18
150 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

150 cm
18
154 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

[MMABR] PhoQus Sports Enhancement

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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kenshin Batusai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kurby Lovebug!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lovebug avoids the head kick by Batusai.
Batusai throws a head kick but Lovebug moves out of range.
Lovebug tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Batusai swivels and escapes.
Lovebug shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Batusai as he jumps to the side.
Batusai throws a push kick but Lovebug slaps the foot to one side.
Lovebug sizes up Batusai with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lovebug throws an overhand right that lands on Batusai's shoulder, as Batusai tries to avoid the shot.
Lovebug misses with a looping left.
Lovebug misses with a looping left.
Lovebug looks to land a left hand but Batusai moved out of range nicely.
Lovebug jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lovebug shoots for a double leg takedown but Batusai sprawls well. He's pushed Lovebug's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kenshin Batusai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kurby Lovebug.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lovebug misses the shot to the body.
Batusai lands with a kick to the temple. Lovebug shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Lovebug missing with a left hand there. Batusai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lovebug lands a two punch combo.
Batusai lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lovebug's sensitive parts.
Lovebug ducks under a wild hook from Batusai.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Batusai ducks under a wild hook from Lovebug.
Batusai throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lovebug misses with an uppercut. Batusai saw that one coming.
Batusai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lovebug pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Lovebug has eaten all the pies!
Lovebug shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Batusai but Batusai pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lovebug listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Batusai throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Lovebug throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lovebug scores with a decent looking hook.
Lovebug blocks the body kick.
Lovebug fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lovebug looks gassed!
Batusai scoring well with a low kick there.
Batusai swings for the body but Lovebug moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batusai throws a leg kick but Lovebug checks it.
Lovebug might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Batusai tries a head kick but it misses.
Lovebug looks to throw the jab but Batusai is out of range.
Batusai just misses with a punch to the body.
Lovebug takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Lovebug looks to throw the jab but Batusai is out of range.
Kenshin Batusai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Batusai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lovebug throws out the jab.
Lovebug throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Batusai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lovebug throws a lazy right hand but Batusai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lovebug throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Batusai on the side of the head.
Lovebug looks for a takedown but Batusai sprawls well.
Batusai tries a low kick but Lovebug avoids it.
Batusai defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lovebug.
Batusai throws a sloppy head kick and Lovebug moves out of range easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batusai swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lovebug throws a big shot that misses.
Lovebug swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A slow jab from Lovebug misses its intended target.
Lovebug is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.

Batusai throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Lovebug stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Batusai follows into mount!
Lovebug is desperately trying to improve his position but Batusai has a good base and remains in mount.
Batusai wants to control the pace but Lovebug is squirming around nicely.
Lovebug is looking to get to half guard.

Batusai is standing up, even though he is in mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batusai moves away from the strike by Lovebug.
The fighters circle momentarily. Batusai darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lovebug fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Batusai on the side of the head.
Lovebug misses with a wild body shot.
A slow jab from Lovebug misses its intended target.
Batusai throws a body punch but Lovebug moves out of range.
Lovebug ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Batusai moves away.
Batusai throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
An inside leg kick lands from Batusai.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lovebug lands a nice shot to the body.
Lovebug is trying desperately to land a takedown but Batusai is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Lovebug.
Lovebug swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Batusai counters with a low kick, right behind Lovebug 's knee.
Batusai throws a nice head kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lovebug misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kenshin Batusai 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.

Lovebug with a poor takedown
and Batusai counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Batusai.
Lovebug swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lovebug stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Batusai.
Batusai lands a head kick!
Lovebug shoots for a double leg takedown but Batusai sprawls well. He's pushed Lovebug's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Batusai lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lovebug's sensitive parts.
Batusai throws a head kick but Lovebug moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Batusai.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Batusai chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Batusai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Batusai thuds his shin into the meat of Lovebug's side.
Batusai defending well as Lovebug loads up on a big left hand.
A head kick misses from Batusai.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Batusai moves away from the strike by Lovebug.
Lovebug looks to land a left hand but Batusai moved out of range nicely.
Lovebug shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Batusai counters with a stiff right hand.
Kenshin Batusai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kurby Lovebug.
A telegraphed right hand from Lovebug misses the target.
Batusai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lovebug throws out the jab.
A slapping body kick lands there for Batusai.
Batusai connects with a solid leg kick.
Lovebug's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lovebug takes a swing at Batusai's ribcage but misses.
Kenshin Batusai is winning the standup battle so far.
Lovebug misses with a hook to the body
and Batusai counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Lovebug throws a jab when Batusai was well out of range.
Batusai swings for the body but Lovebug moves out of range.
Batusai moves out of range as Lovebug strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Lovebug takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Batusai goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lovebug tries for a takedown but Batusai circles away easily
and Batusai counters with a head kick. That will keep Lovebug thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Lovebug misses with an uppercut. Batusai saw that one coming.
Batusai dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lovebug. That did some damage!
Lovebug just misses with a punch to the body.
Batusai throws a hook to the side of Lovebug's head but Lovebug sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big left from Lovebug misses.
Lovebug takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Lovebug lands a head shot.
Batusai closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lovebug misses with a wild body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lovebug throws a body punch but Batusai moves out of range.
Batusai ducks under a wild hook from Lovebug.
Lovebug takes a swing at Batusai's ribcage but misses.
Lovebug takes a swing at Batusai's ribcage but misses.
Lovebug fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Batusai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Batusai slips under a jab.
Batusai is looking to slow Lovebug down with leg kicks.
Lovebug avoids a kick to the body.
Kurby Lovebug seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Batusai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lovebug.
Lovebug looks to land a right hand but Batusai moved out of range.
Batusai turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lovebug swings for the body but Batusai moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Lovebug thows a left - swing and a miss!
Batusai misses with a wild body shot.
Batusai throws the kick towards the body but Lovebug avoids it.
Batusai scores with a leg kick.
A big right from Lovebug misses.
Batusai is looking to wear down Lovebug with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.

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

Lovebug drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Batusai manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lovebug has Batusai in his guard.
Batusai stopping the sweep attempt from Lovebug.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kenshin Batusai dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Lovebug shoots for a takedown but Batusai saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Batusai lands a head kick. Lovebug smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Batusai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Batusai takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lovebug dives in and grabs Batusai's left leg, looking for a takedown. Batusai pushes down on Lovebug's head and hops out.
Lovebug throws a lazy right hand but Batusai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lovebug moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Batusai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lovebug.
Batusai connects with a high kick.
Batusai moves forwards but Lovebug connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lovebug tries to score a power double leg takedown but Batusai sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lovebug somewhat.
Kenshin Batusai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kurby Lovebug.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Crunch! Batusai slams his shin into Lovebug's torso.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Batusai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lovebug shoots for a takedown but Batusai saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Batusai.
Batusai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lovebug looks to land a right hand but Batusai moved out of range.
Lovebug lands a jab to Batusai's midsection.
Lovebug throws a big shot that misses.
Batusai lands with a slapping head kick.
Batusai with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lovebug to score with a decent uppercut.
Batusai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lovebug.
Batusai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Batusai lands a head kick!
Kurby Lovebug has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lovebug throws a jab but it's blocked by Batusai.
Batusai lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lovebug pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lovebug fails with a takedown attempt.
Lovebug swings away with a body shot that misses
and Batusai counters with a head kick.
Lovebug cracks a nice hook into Batusai's ribs.
Batusai chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lovebug throws a hook to the side of Batusai's head but Batusai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lovebug tries for a takedown but Batusai circles away easily
and Batusai counters with a good, hard body kick but Lovebug shrugs it off.
Batusai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Batusai fails to land with a series of punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batusai slips under a jab from Lovebug.
Lovebug tries for a takedown but Batusai circles away easily
and Batusai counters with a good low kick that Lovebug was not able to check.
Batusai lands a high kick!
Batusai throws a head kick but Lovebug moves out of range.
Lovebug is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Batusai.
Lovebug cracks Batusai with a good jab.
Lovebug shoots in but Batusai avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Batusai staying out of range there.
Batusai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lovebug looks to throw the jab but Batusai is out of range.
Lovebug misses with a body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lovebug swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lovebug misses with a straight right.
Lovebug takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Lovebug throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Batusai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Batusai misses with a wild body shot.
Lovebug pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Batusai throws a nice inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Batusai.
Lovebug thows a body shot but no joy.
Batusai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lovebug throws a jab when Batusai was well out of range.
Batusai slips a jab from Lovebug.
Kenshin Batusai is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lovebug fails to land the takedown.
Lovebug chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Batusai can pounce on him.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kenshin Batusai showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Batusai, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenshin Batusai!