PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dave Batista (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ken Masters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Batista comes to the cage accompanied by I WALK ALONE. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Batista
vs
Masters

199 cm
26
265 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

185 cm
25
255 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good in bed

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

1337 ANZAC

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 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dave Batista!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ken Masters!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Sosuke Kotani and Yukihiro Yamamoto.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masters throws a head kick that misses.
Batista avoids the head kick by Masters.
Masters lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Batista circles away quickly and effectively.
Masters misses with a jab, cross combination.

Masters gets caught flat footed, as Batista shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

Batista stands up and waves to Masters to follow him.
Masters looks to land a body kick but Batista moved away.
Masters misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Batista avoids a kick to the body.
Masters pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Masters pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Batista closes the distance and clinches up with Masters, looking for a takedown. Batista pushes Masters against the cage but Masters circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Masters throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Batista counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Batista thows a huge punch but Masters dodges it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Batista is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Masters has managed to free his arm - good work.
Batista drops an elbow to the side of Masters's head.
Batista trying to mount his opponent but Masters defends it.

Masters is defending against the submission attempts here by Batista.
Masters won't allow Batista to pass to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masters is looking for a sweep. Batista is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Masters avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Batista.
Batista seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Masters is trying to stand up here but Batista is controlling him well.
Batista wants to pass to mount but Masters is defending the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Masters has hold of Batista's hands but Batista slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Batista wants to free his trapped foot but Masters is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batista wants to take a breather but Masters is having none of it.
Batista passes the guard and advances to mount!
Batista lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Batista lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Batista misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Batista throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Batista controlling his opponent.

Batista get's back to his feet.
Ken Masters seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batista fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Batista avoids the head kick by Masters.

Batista closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Masters's guard.
Batista is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Batista loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Batista passes into half guard.

Batista is working for a submission of some sort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dave Batista dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Masters throws a sloppy head kick and Batista moves out of range easily.
Masters throws a head kick but Batista moves out of range.
Masters throws a series of punches but Batista avoids them all with ease.
Sloppy strikes from Masters. Those never looked like landing.
A head kick misses from Masters.
Masters pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Batista tries for a takedown but Masters sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Batista checks a leg kick.
Masters changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Masters. No joy for Batista on that attempt.
Dave Batista is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Batista is trying hard to land a takedown here. Masters sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Batista. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Masters lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Masters connects with a high kick.

It looks like Dave Batista has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Masters pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Masters lands a head kick. Batista smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Masters tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Masters.
A head kick misses from Masters.
Masters misses with a series of wild punches.
A head kick misses from Masters.
Batista avoids the body shot from Masters.
Batista throws a series of punches but Masters moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batista closes the distance and clinches up with Masters, looking for a takedown. Batista pushes Masters against the cage but Masters circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Masters throws a right hand that Batista ducks under and follows up with a left that Batista also avoids with ease.
Ken Masters is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sloppy strikes from Masters. Those never looked like landing.
Masters throws a sloppy head kick and Batista moves out of range easily.
Masters throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Batista on the side of the head.
Sloppy strikes from Batista. Those never looked like landing.
A head kick misses from Masters.
Masters showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Batista.
Batista blocks a head kick by Masters.
Masters tries a head kick but it misses.
Sloppy strikes from Masters. Those never looked like landing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batista dives in and grabs Masters's left leg, looking for a takedown. Masters pushes down on Batista's head and hops out.
Batista looks for a takedown but Masters sprawls well.
Batista moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Batista looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Masters is fending him off so far but Batista persists. Nope, Masters circles away and we're back to standing.
Masters misses with a head kick.
Masters pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ken Masters seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Masters throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Masters lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Batista avoids the head kick by Masters.
Masters throws a head kick that misses.
Masters keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batista fails with a takedown attempt.
Masters misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Masters thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Batista if he has to take too many more of those.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Masters throws a half hearted mid kick.
Batista shoots in for a takedown but Masters shows good takedown defense.
Batista walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Masters looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Masters throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Batista looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Masters throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ken Masters showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dave Batista's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Masters tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Batista is able to avoid easily.

Batista fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Masters sprawls well initially but Batista persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Batista passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Masters!
Batista controlling from the full mount.
Masters is squirming around, avoiding Batista's attempts to control the action.
BOOM! Batista connects with a massive shot to the dome!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Batista thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Masters has given up his back. Will we see Batista going for some submissions?

Masters is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.

Batista is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Masters has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Batista has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Masters taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Batista doesn't care though - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dave Batista!
In his post fight interview, Dave Batista started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.