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). Russel Jacksson has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Michael Batista
vs
Jacksson

198 cm
23
290 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

180 cm
20
290 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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 6 - 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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Russel Jacksson!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paulsen Ambrosius and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jacksson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jacksson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Batista swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jacksson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jacksson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Batista. Batista obviously looking to wear him down.
Jacksson looks gassed!
Jacksson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Batista looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jacksson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Batista defends it nicely.
Jacksson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
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!
Batista throws a right and a left that Jacksson avoids nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Jacksson.
A nice leg kick lands there from Batista.
Batista fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jacksson manages to avoid it.
Jacksson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
David Michael Batista is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Batista throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice inside leg kick there by Batista. That's going to slow Jacksson down.
Batista misses with a double jab.

Batista drops Jacksson with a beautiful combination! Jacksson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Batista is looking for the KO!

Jacksson is rocked!

It looks like Russel Jacksson has been cut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batista throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Batista lands a big uppercut and Jacksson crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Jacksson looks OK. Batista waves Jacksson back to his feet!
Batista throws a quick inside leg kick.
Batista throws a nice inside leg kick.
Batista scores with a shot to the body.
Batista lands with a thumping leg kick.
Batista tries to bum rush Jacksson with a series of wild strikes but Jacksson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jacksson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Batista sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jacksson somewhat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batista attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jacksson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
An inside leg kick lands from Batista.
Batista is looking to slow Jacksson down with leg kicks.
A nice inside leg kick there by Batista. That's going to slow Jacksson down.
Batista lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jacksson's sensitive parts.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batista thuds a left hand into Jacksson's body.
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!
A good leg kick by Batista.
Jacksson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Batista swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Batista misses with a leg kick.
A combination from Batista does no damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jacksson throws a big shot that misses.
Jacksson swinging wildly here.
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.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Batista throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jacksson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Batista sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jacksson somewhat.
David Michael Batista is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice body punch from Batista.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batista keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Batista thumps Jacksson with a low kick.
Batista is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jacksson can do to turn this around?
Jacksson is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Batista.
Jacksson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Batista.
Batista defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jacksson.
David Michael Batista has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Russel Jacksson.
Batista scores with a leg kick.
Russel Jacksson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Batista comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Batista is looking to wear down Jacksson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Batista throws a nice outside leg kick.
Batista throws a quick inside leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batista lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jacksson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Batista fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jacksson.
Batista jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Batista stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Batista wants it to stay on the feet.
Batista misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jacksson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jacksson shoots in for a takedown but Batista shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Batista looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Batista.
Batista with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Batista chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jacksson walks into a left hand.
Batista misses with the combination.
Jacksson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Batista as he jumps to the side.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batista scores with the left hand. Jacksson knows he should have avoided that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Batista slaps away a takedown attempt from Jacksson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Batista misses with a body shot.
David Michael Batista is winning the standup battle so far.
Batista lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jacksson's sensitive parts.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jacksson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Batista connects with a body shot.
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.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Batista slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Batista avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Batista bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Batista defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jacksson.
Jacksson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jacksson is trying desperately to land a takedown but Batista is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Jacksson.
A slapping leg kick lands for Batista.
Jacksson avoids the body shot from Batista.
Jacksson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Batista.
Jacksson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Batista, right into the meat.
Batista is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Batista buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Batista throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Batista steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jacksson.
Batista dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Batista is looking to slow Jacksson down with leg kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Batista.
Jacksson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Russel Jacksson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Jacksson wants to clinch.
Batista lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Batista misses with a wild combination.
Jacksson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Batista can pounce on him.
Jacksson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Batista counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batista tries to bum rush Jacksson with a series of wild strikes but Jacksson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jacksson looks to clinch
and Batista counters with a nice body shot.
Batista lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jacksson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Batista misses with a two punch combination.
Batista scores with a one two! Jacksson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Batista feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jacksson's calf.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacksson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Batista counters with a leg kick.
Jacksson is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Batista feints and then cracks Jacksson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jacksson down.
Batista is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Batista connects with a jab.
Batista feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jacksson's calf.
Jacksson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Batista lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jacksson's sensitive parts.
Batista with a jab.

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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:24
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:24
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:24

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