PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Bateman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mariusz Pirzmak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Bateman
vs
Pirzmak

189 cm
19
206 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

195 cm
25
220 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Powerful

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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Patrick Bateman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mariusz Pirzmak!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shirou Masuda and Hirohito Nitta.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bateman throws a sloppy head kick and Pirzmak moves out of range easily.
Pirzmak shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pirzmak swings widly with a right hand
and Bateman counters with a slapping leg kick.
Pirzmak closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bateman circles away.
Pirzmak fails to land the takedown.
Patrick Bateman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mariusz Pirzmak.
Bateman tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pirzmak shoots in but no luck this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Pirzmak.
Bateman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bateman wants to get back to his feet.
Bateman tries to bench press Pirzmak off him but Pirzmak keeps the position.
Bateman is being controlled here.
Pirzmak gets to mount! Bateman was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Bateman really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bateman tries to lock up and control but Pirzmak gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bateman really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Pirzmak controlling the position easily from mount.
Bateman working to try and regain half guard.
Bateman is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bateman is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bateman is working hard here to advance position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bateman is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Pirzmak takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pirzmak prevents Bateman from getting the reversal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pirzmak tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Let's hope that Pirzmak has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Mariusz Pirzmak wasn't active enough on the ground.
Pirzmak blocks a head kick by Bateman.
Pirzmak falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bateman counters with a low kick, right behind Pirzmak 's knee.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bateman throws a sloppy head kick and Pirzmak moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mariusz Pirzmak dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Bateman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Pirzmak shoots in for a takedown but Bateman shows good takedown defense.
Pirzmak looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Pirzmak looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bateman is fending him off so far but Pirzmak persists. Nope, Bateman circles away and we're back to standing.
Patrick Bateman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mariusz Pirzmak.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab by Bateman.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pirzmak misses with a shot to the body
and Bateman counters with a nice low kick that buckles Pirzmak's knee momentarily.
Pirzmak misses with a body punch
and Bateman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pirzmak throws a right hand that misses
and Bateman counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Bateman lands a slapping body shot.
Pirzmak throws a lazy uppercut
and Bateman counters with an inside leg kick.
Bateman swats away the attempt to clinch by Pirzmak.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pirzmak throws a right hand that misses
and Bateman counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pirzmak thinking.
Bateman throws the left hand but Pirzmak avoids the punch easily.
Bateman throws a head kick that misses.
Pirzmak misses with a jab to the body
and Bateman counters with a thumping low kick.
Pirzmak rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bateman counters with a good low kick that Pirzmak was not able to check.
Bateman moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pirzmak misses with a takedown
and Bateman counters with a low kick, right behind Pirzmak 's knee.
Pirzmak is breathing heavily.
Pirzmak misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Bateman to counter with a crisp jab.
Bateman keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pirzmak closes the distance and clinches up with Bateman, looking for a takedown. Pirzmak pushes Bateman against the cage but Bateman circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nice sprawl there from Bateman as Pirzmak shoots in.
Pirzmak throws a sloppy body shot
and Bateman counters with a head kick. That will keep Pirzmak thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Bateman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bateman loads up on a big right hand but Pirzmak slips the punch.
Pirzmak misses with a hook
and Bateman counters with a head kick. That will keep Pirzmak thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Pirzmak swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bateman counters with a low kick, right behind Pirzmak 's knee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick Bateman dominated that second round.
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!

Pirzmak drives through with a takedown into Bateman's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Bateman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bateman has a closed guard, preventing Pirzmak from standing up.
Pirzmak must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pirzmak won't allow Bateman to sweep him here.
Bateman throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.

Pirzmak avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pirzmak is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bateman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pirzmak is one step ahead there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bateman is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pirzmak is controlling him.

Pirzmak decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Bateman defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pirzmak.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pirzmak blocks a head kick by Bateman.
Pirzmak shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bateman pinned against the cage. Bateman gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pirzmak dives in and grabs Bateman's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bateman pushes down on Pirzmak's head and hops out.
Patrick Bateman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mariusz Pirzmak.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick from Bateman lands but Pirzmak takes it in his stride.
A head kick misses from Bateman.
Pirzmak wants to clinch but Bateman slips to the side
and Bateman counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Bateman lands with a kick to the temple. Pirzmak shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Pirzmak wants to clinch
and Bateman counters with a big head kick but Pirzmak shrugs it off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bateman throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Pirzmak misses with a body shot
and Bateman counters with a head kick. That will keep Pirzmak thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Pirzmak misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bateman.
Pirzmak blocks a head kick by Bateman.
Pirzmak fails to land the takedown.

And that's the end of the fight!
Patrick Bateman showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bateman 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Patrick Bateman!