PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brock Bateman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Softy McSofterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bateman's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Dio - Push. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Bateman
vs
McSofterson

180 cm
28
265 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

190 cm
28
277 lbs
19 - 12 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Knockout power

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 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brock Bateman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Softy McSofterson!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Edson Gomes and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bateman shoots in for a double leg but McSofterson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bateman listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bateman misses with a lunging right hand
and McSofterson counters with a leg kick.
Brock Bateman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bateman misses with a body punch
and McSofterson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bateman misses with a body shot
and McSofterson counters with a three punch combo that has Bateman backing up. Bateman nods at McSofterson to acknowledge the strikes.
McSofterson shoots in for a takedown but Bateman shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
McSofterson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bateman sprawls well. Bateman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McSofterson gets slowly back to his feet.
Bateman checks a leg kick.
Bateman misses with a left hand
and McSofterson counters with a series of strikes. Bateman will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bateman tries for a takedown but McSofterson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bateman takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McSofterson throws a right and a left that Bateman avoids nicely.
McSofterson looks to land a combination. Bateman sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
McSofterson throws a hook to the side of Bateman's head but Bateman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bateman throws an off balance right hand
and McSofterson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bateman moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bateman fails with the takedown

and McSofterson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brock Bateman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McSofterson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bateman trying to control the position here.
McSofterson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Softy McSofterson was stalling too much, according to the referee.
McSofterson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bateman counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McSofterson looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bateman fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McSofterson avoids it really well and circles away.
McSofterson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bateman defends it nicely.
Bateman misses with an uppercut. McSofterson saw that one coming.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bateman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McSofterson sprawls well. McSofterson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bateman gets slowly back to his feet.

McSofterson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
McSofterson controlling from the top position.
McSofterson won't allow Bateman to sweep him here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bateman holds on and takes a little breather.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Softy McSofterson was stalling too much, according to the referee.

McSofterson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bateman sprawls well initially but McSofterson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Bateman tries to roll over but McSofterson keeps him under control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bateman won't allow McSofterson to pass to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Softy McSofterson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Bateman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McSofterson counters with a one-two to the body.

Bateman bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops McSofterson! He dives into his guard looking to finish!

McSofterson is rocked!

It looks like Softy McSofterson has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bateman's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
McSofterson is still in real trouble! Can Bateman finish him?
Bateman postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! McSofterson covers up, he's hurt! Bateman keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Bateman and the ref steps in to end the fight! Bateman can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brock Bateman!