PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between jonh jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Batista (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

jones
vs
Batista

195 cm
22
205 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

182 cm
18
200 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, jonh jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dave Batista!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Batista shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with jones but jones pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Batista fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. jones sprawls well initially but Batista persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Batista is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and jones defends it well.

Batista seems to be working for a kimura but jones defends the submission attempt.

Batista is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and jones defends it well.

Batista seems to be working for a kimura but jones defends the submission attempt.
Batista looks gassed!
jones is pressing down on Batista's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Batista has gone for a leg lock! jones slips out almost immediately though and dives into Batista's guard.
jones not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
jones has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

Batista has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. jones is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Batista.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Batista tries to escape but jones is in control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

jones stands up.
jones throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

It looks like Dave Batista has been cut.

jones forces Batista back against the cage and clinches.
Nice elbow from jones.

jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
jones goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

jones manages to break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
jones scores with a shot to the body.
Batista takes a kick to the side of the head.
jones scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by jones!
jones scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
jones lands a head kick. Batista smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
jones looks to land a combination. Batista sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

jones moves into the clinch.

jones breaks the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
jones throws a head kick that half lands.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Batista shoots for a double leg takedown but jones sprawls well. He's pushed Batista's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

jones pushes Batista up against the cage in a clinch.

jones breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

jonh jones dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dave Batista'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.

Batista shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

jones gets a clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from jones.
Batista misses with a hook from the clinch.
Batista managing to block the knees to the body from jones.
Batista looking for a takedown.

jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
jonh jones is winning the standup battle so far.
jones lands a jab to the nose.
Batista shoots in for a double leg but jones sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
jonh jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Batista.
jones cracks the inside of Batista's front leg.
jones throws a head kick that Batista semi-blocks.
jones throws a right and a left that both miss.
jones lands a head kick. Batista smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Batista changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. jones tries to avoid it but Batista manages to keep hold of a leg and drag jones to the ground. jones escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

jones moves into the clinch.

jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Batista keeps the fight on the outside.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
jones stuffs the takedown.

jones rushes Batista and presses him up against the cage.
Batista changes levels and goes for a takedown here. jones fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Batista misses with a takedown attempt - jones sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

jones moves into the clinch successfully.
jones with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Batista wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
jones tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
jones with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
jones is trying to break the clinch but Batista has him pressed against the cage.
Batista has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. jones is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Batista changes levels and goes for a takedown here. jones fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Batista fails to land the takedown.
jones stuffs the takedown attempt from Batista. Batista gets slowly back to his feet.

jones takes the fight into the clinch.

jones breaks from the clinch.
No luck for Batista with that takedown attempt.

jones has closed the distance and engaged Batista in a clinch.

jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batista tries for a takedown but jones sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Batista fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Batista tries for a takedown but jones sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

jones closes the distance and clinches.

jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
jones slaps away a takedown attempt from Batista, before circling back to the center of the mat.
jones throws a nice looking combination but Batista bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Batista closes this distance looking for a takedown but jones circles away.
Nice shot lands for jones.
jones lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
jones stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and jones wants it to stay on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Batista is defended easily by jones.
jonh jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
jones fails to land with a series of punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batista fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but jones avoids it really well and circles away.

jones closes the distance and pushes Batista back into the cage.
jones gets underhooks to prevent Batista's takedown attempt.
Batista wants a takedown but no success here.
jones tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Batista avoids it.
jones gets underhooks to prevent Batista's takedown attempt.
jones lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

jones manages to break the clinch.

Batista shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. jones manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
jones wants to stand up but Batista is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

jonh jones dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dave Batista's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

jones throws a nice head kick!
Batista changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. jones tries to avoid it but Batista manages to keep hold of a leg and drag jones to the ground. jones escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Batista drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
jones will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Batista drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but jones manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Batista has jones in his guard.
jones stops Batista from standing up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Batista is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Batista trying to keep a closed guard but jones is proving a slippery customer.
jones passes into half guard.

That's two 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.

jones gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Batista shoots in for a takedown but jones shows good takedown defense.
Batista shoots in for a takedown but jones shows good takedown defense.
jonh jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Batista.
jones throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Batista.
jonh jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

jones gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
jones has control of Batista's left arm, preventing Batista from doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Batista drops back, looking for a kneebar! jones looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. jones looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from jones!
Batista trying to control but jones flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!

Batista is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Batista darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Batista is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, jones has managed to free his arm - good work.

Batista is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dave Batista comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think jones has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Suge Night scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... jonh jones!