PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Michael Batista (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Russel Jacksson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Michael Batista
vs
Jacksson

198 cm
23
290 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

180 cm
20
290 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, David Michael Batista!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Russel Jacksson!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paul Aken and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jacksson is looking to clinch but Batista is avoiding it.
Batista shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jacksson but Jacksson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Batista checks a low kick from Jacksson.
Jacksson tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacksson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jacksson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Jacksson.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jacksson checks a leg kick.
Jacksson moves in looking to clinch but Batista pushes him off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jacksson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Batista swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Batista does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Nice defenses there by Batista.
Batista stalks Jacksson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jacksson's face. Jacksson staggers backwards, shaken.

It looks like Russel Jacksson has been cut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batista stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Batista wants it to stay on the feet.
Jacksson looks for a takedown but Batista sprawls well.
David Michael Batista has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Russel Jacksson.
A combination from Jacksson does no damage.
Batista looks to land a combination but Jacksson avoids it well.
A solid leg kick lands there for Batista.
Jacksson looks gassed!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batista throws a hook but Jacksson avoids it easily.
Batista misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Batista misses the jab.
Batista fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jacksson avoids it really well and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Michael Batista dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Russel Jacksson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Jacksson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
David Michael Batista is winning the standup battle so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Batista has a takedown stuffed.
Jacksson throws a right hand that Batista ducks under and follows up with a left that Batista also avoids with ease.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Batista blocks a head kick by Jacksson.
Batista moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Jacksson is breathing heavily.
Jacksson throws a series of punches but Batista avoids them all with ease.
Jacksson throws the kick towards the body but Batista avoids it.
Jacksson shoots in for a takedown but Batista shows good takedown defense.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jacksson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Batista fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jacksson closes the distance and clinches up with Batista, looking for a takedown. Jacksson pushes Batista against the ropes but Batista circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Batista throws a series of punches but Jacksson moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batista shoots in for a double leg but Jacksson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Michael Batista. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice leg kick lands there from Batista.
Batista connects with a solid leg kick.
Batista shoots for a double leg takedown but Jacksson sprawls well. He's pushed Batista's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Batista fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jacksson manages to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batista looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jacksson misses with a double jab
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Batista shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Michael Batista dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Russel Jacksson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Jacksson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Batista.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Batista!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jacksson slaps away a takedown attempt from Batista, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Batista is looking to slow Jacksson down with leg kicks.
Jacksson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Batista is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jacksson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Batista tries for a takedown but Jacksson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Michael Batista. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Batista shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Batista shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Batista shoots in for a double leg but Jacksson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
David Michael Batista is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two 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.
Jacksson misses with a combination
and Batista makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Jacksson might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Batista has got the better of the exchanges.
Batista fails with a takedown attempt.
Batista slips a jab and a cross from Jacksson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Batista.
Jacksson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Batista but Batista pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jacksson.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jacksson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Batista circles away quickly and effectively.
Batista fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Russel Jacksson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jacksson stuffs the takedown.

And that's the end of the fight!
David Michael Batista showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Batista has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Michael Batista!