PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lawyers Money (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Giovanni Battista (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Money
vs
Battista

177 cm
18
152 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

170 cm
18
153 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

BioPharm Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lawyers Money!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Giovanni Battista!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Chris Downing and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Battista rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Money counters with a low kick, right behind Battista 's knee.
Battista ducks under a wild hook from Money.
Money uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Battista.
Battista misses with a straight left.

Money gets a clinch.
Battista takes an elbow to the temple.
Money is pressed up against the ropes. Battista has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Money down to the mat. Money avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Battista lands a nice looking body shot.
Money is looking to clinch.
Money is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Battista.
Money cracks a nice hook into Battista's ribs.
Battista throws a hook but Money avoids it easily.
Battista tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Money was well out of range. Poor timing from Battista.
Battista scores with a nice right hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Battista.
Money tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Battista paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Battista throws a shot to the body.
Battista moves away from the strike by Money.
Money looks to land a combination but Battista avoids it well.
Battista throws a lazy right hand but Money sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Money blocks a jab.
Money thows a body shot but no joy.
Money throws the left hand but Battista avoids the punch easily.

Money clinches up against the ropes.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Money creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Battista just misses with a elbow thrown towards Money's brow.
Battista wants to take the fight to the mat but Money manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Money lands a hook to the side of the head.
Money tries a body shot but Battista blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Money.
Money misses with a hook from the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Money - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Money misses with a punch on the inside.
Money is pressed up against the ropes. Battista has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Money down to the mat. Money avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Lawyers Money has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Giovanni Battista.
Money scores with a leg kick.

Battista pushes Money up against the ropes in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Battista tries to circle away but Money has him pinned against the ropes.
Money stalling in the clinch.

Money breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Money throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.

Battista moves into the clinch.
Money fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Battista goes for a takedown attempt but Money pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Money throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Battista darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Money catches Battista with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Money misses with the combination.
Battista takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.

Battista gets tackled into the ropes by Money. Money maintains the clinch.
Battista tries to pull guard but Money forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
A short body shot lands from Money as the two fighters clinch.
Battista is looking to break free of the clinch but Money has double underhooks.
A short uppercut from Money.
Money works on Battista's body with a couple of short punches.
Money misses with some punches.
Battista blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Battista wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Money keeps control of Battista as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Battista misses with a hook from the clinch.

Money breaks the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Battista scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Battista scores with a body shot.
Money throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Battista sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Money.

Money has closed the distance and engaged Battista in a clinch.
Money gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Battista fails to pull guard.
A short left from Battista.
Money is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Money lands an elbow inside that Battista shrugs off.
Money tries to work over Battista's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Battista wants to break the clinch but can't.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Money blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Battista as Money tries to tie him up.
A short right from Money on the inside.
Money lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lawyers Money 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.

Battista lands a nice shot to the body.
Money throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Money displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Battista throws out the jab.
Money cracks the inside of Battista's front leg.
Money throws a hook but Battista avoids it easily.
Lawyers Money is winning the standup battle so far.
Battista fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Battista takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Money throws a shot from downtown. Battista moves away and avoids it.
Money throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Money is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Battista.
Money throws a one two combo.
Nice jab there from Battista.
Battista comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Money fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Battista throws a shot from downtown. Money moves away and avoids it.

Money clinches up against the ropes.
Battista has Money pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Money manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Battista drops down looking for an ankle pick but Money pulls his leg out and moves away.
Money has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.

Battista moves into range and clinches up with Money.
Money takes a shot to the head.
Money keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Battista's efforts to push away.
Money lands with a light punch inside.
Money scores with a shot to the side of Battista's head.
A short left from Money.
Battista tries to pull guard but Money holds him up against the ropes and eventually Battista drops back down to his feet.
Lawyers Money has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Giovanni Battista.
Money swings wildly with an uppercut but Battista uses good head movement to avoid it.

Money escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Battista throws a sloppy head kick and Money moves out of range easily.
Battista bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Money's head backwards.

Money fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Battista, pushing him back against the ropes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Battista is trying to break the clinch but Money is controlling him.
Battista wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Money breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Money takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Money scores with a crisp jab that stopped Battista in his tracks.
Money uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Battista.
Money is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Battista.
Money tried to score with a low kick but Battista checks it.
Money looks to land a right hand but Battista moved out of range.
Some wild striking there from Battista.
Money is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Battista.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Battista ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Money moves away.
Some wild striking there from Battista.
Money works the jab nicely.
A slow jab from Money misses its intended target.
Battista fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Money manages to avoid it.
Battista lands with a shot to the body.
Money is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Battista throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Money sees it coming and avoids it easily.

Money takes the fight into the clinch.
Battista is looking to take this one to the mat.
Battista misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Money scores a nice knee to the body.
Battista scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Money trying to control the position but instead, Battista has worked for underhooks and has pushed Money into the ropes.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Money creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lawyers Money has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Money.
Battista misses with a hook to the ribs.
Battista blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Money lands an uppercut.
Battista wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Money slowing the pace effectively.
Battista misses with an elbow strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Money taking a breather.
Battista takes an elbow to the forehead.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Money crunches a lovely knee into Battista's ribcage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lawyers Money dominated that second round.
That's time! Money's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Battista throws a shot to the body.
Battista pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Battista scores with a nice strike.
Money lands with a thumping leg kick.
Battista swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Money lands a nice shot to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Money!
Battista fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Battista throws a good cross that connects.
Money lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Battista avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Good work by Battista as he checks the leg kick.
Battista looks to land a left hand but Money moved out of range nicely.
Battista bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Battista finds it's way through Money's defenses.
Battista lands a body shot.
Money throws the left hand but Battista avoids the punch easily.
Money waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Battista.
Jab by Money.
Battista lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

Money has Battista up against the ropes in a clinch.
Money lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Battista throws a punch but it's blocked by Money.
Money tries a knee to the head but Battista blocks it.
Money scores with a nice hook to the head.
Battista is trying to break the clinch but Money has him pressed against the ropes.
Money lands an elbow just above Battista 's eye.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Money creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Money swings wildly with an uppercut but Battista uses good head movement to avoid it.

Money breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Battista steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Money.
Good leg kick by Money there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Money fails in his attempt to clinch.
Battista clobbers Money with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Battista tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Money was well out of range. Poor timing from Battista.
Battista misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Money.
Battista looks to land a right hand but Money moved out of range.
Money throws a hook to the side of Battista's head but Battista sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Battista scores with a crisp jab that stopped Money in his tracks.
Money lands a front kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Battista. Money does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Money throws an off balance right hand
and Battista counters with a straight right hand.
Battista misses with a straight left.
Battista checks a leg kick.
Money takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd cheers as Money lands an impressive looking overhand right. Battista doesn't seem phased though.
Lawyers Money is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Battista keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Money.
Money misses with a wild body shot.
Battista keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Battista scores with a jab.
Money throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Battista's head.
Money bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Battista looks to score with a jab to the body but Money is just out of range.
Money slips under a jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Money looks for the body kick but Battista saw that one coming.
Battista comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Battista. That snapped Money's head back.
A slapping body kick lands there for Money.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Battista looks to throw the jab but Money is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Battista. Money does a little dance to reset his feet.
Money darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Battista looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Money moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Money lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A big left from Battista misses.
Battista fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Giovanni Battista has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Battista takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Lawyers Money.
Well Money 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lawyers Money!
A victorious Lawyers Money thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.