PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leifr Eiriksson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gab Batista (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Eiriksson
vs
Batista

195 cm
26
255 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

199 cm
25
264 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Brown 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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Leifr Eiriksson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gab Batista!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, John Kavanagh and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Batista moves into range and connects with a jab.
Batista listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Batista tries for a takedown but Eiriksson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Eiriksson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Batista momentarily.
Batista scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

It looks like Leifr Eiriksson has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Eiriksson misses with a hook.
Batista lands a right hook to the body.
Eiriksson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Batista fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Eiriksson manages to avoid it.
Batista misses the shot to the body.
Batista pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Batista shoots for a takedown but Eiriksson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Batista steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Eiriksson.
Batista has a takedown stuffed.
Leifr Eiriksson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gab Batista.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Batista just misses with a punch to the body.
Batista works the jab nicely.
Leifr Eiriksson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Batista's corner calls for a 1-2. Batista obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Eiriksson moves out of range of the leg kick from Batista.
Batista misses with an uppercut. Eiriksson saw that one coming.
Batista changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Batista lands with a good body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Batista scores with a hook to the body. Eiriksson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Batista loads up on a big right hand but Eiriksson slips the punch.
Batista lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
No joy there for Batista, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batista fails to land the takedown.
Batista shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Eiriksson sprawls well. Eiriksson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Batista gets slowly back to his feet.
Batista fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Eiriksson avoids it really well and circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Batista. Eiriksson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Eiriksson throws a lazy right hand but Batista sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Batista lands with a slapping head kick.
Batista swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batista misses with a wild body shot.
Batista takes a swing at Eiriksson's ribcage but misses.
Nice shot lands for Eiriksson.
Batista takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nice takedown defense from Eiriksson. No joy for Batista on that attempt.
Batista fails with the takedown.
Batista looks to land a right hand but Eiriksson moved out of range.
Batista scores with a leg kick.
Batista shoots in and drives through. Eiriksson sprawls well.
Batista misses with a straight left.
Nice sprawl there from Eiriksson as Batista shoots in.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batista looks to land a combination but Eiriksson avoids it well.
Eiriksson throws a lazy right hand but Batista sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gab Batista seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Batista.
Eiriksson moves away from the strike by Batista.
Batista throws a series of punches but Eiriksson avoids them all with ease.
Eiriksson misses with an uppercut. Batista saw that one coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Danga de danga de dang - Eiriksson scores with a four punch combination!
A big right from Eiriksson misses.
Eiriksson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Batista throws out the jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Batista throws a right and a left that both miss.
Batista misses with a looping right.
Eiriksson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Batista.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gab Batista dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Leifr Eiriksson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Batista pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Batista misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Batista has a takedown stuffed.
Gab Batista is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Batista staying out of range there.
Batista fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Eiriksson on the side of the head.
Batista shoots in looking for a takedown. Eiriksson tries to sprawl out of it but Batista keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Eiriksson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Eiriksson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Batista shoots in but no luck this time.
Leifr Eiriksson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gab Batista.
Eiriksson misses with a double jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Batista throws a sloppy head kick and Eiriksson moves out of range easily.
The fighters circling - Eiriksson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Eiriksson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Batista fails with a takedown attempt.
Eiriksson leaves Batista with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Batista is breathing heavily.
Eiriksson avoids the head kick by Batista.
Batista moves out of range as Eiriksson strikes.
Batista misses with a body shot.
A left and a right from Batista both land. Nice combination.
Eiriksson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Batista keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Eiriksson.
Batista swings for the body but Eiriksson moves out of range.
Batista throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Batista looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Batista darts in looking for a takedown but Eiriksson gets double underhooks and turns Batista into the cage.
Batista softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Batista is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Eiriksson tries to break free but Batista pushes him back against the cage.
Batista tries to land a knee to the head but Eiriksson blocks with his arms.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eiriksson blocks an uppercut.

Batista breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Batista throws a solid leg kick but Eiriksson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Batista.
A telegraphed right hand from Batista misses the target.
Batista throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Eiriksson's waist but Eiriksson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Batista off to one side.
Eiriksson looks to land a left hand but Batista moved out of range nicely.
Batista throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Eiriksson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Batista lands a nice looking body shot.
Batista is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Eiriksson rather than just go for the knockout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eiriksson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Batista shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Eiriksson sprawls well. Eiriksson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Batista gets slowly back to his feet.
Eiriksson scores with a jab to the head.
Some wild striking there from Batista.
Eiriksson misses with an uppercut.
Eiriksson throws a lazy right hand but Batista sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Eiriksson slips a straight right by Batista.
Eiriksson cracks Batista with a good jab.
Eiriksson blocks a head kick by Batista.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gab Batista showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Leifr Eiriksson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Eiriksson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Batista.
Nice body punch from Eiriksson.
Batista just misses with a punch to the body.
Batista bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Eiriksson swinging wildly here.
Batista tests Eiriksson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Eiriksson swinging wildly here.
Batista fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Eiriksson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Batista.
Eiriksson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Batista misses with a straight left.
Batista throws a body punch but Eiriksson moves out of range.
Batista works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Batista throws a body shot but no joy.
A head kick misses from Batista.
Eiriksson avoids the body shot from Batista.
Batista takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Batista takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Batista shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Batista is trying hard to land a takedown here. Eiriksson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Leifr Eiriksson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gab Batista.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Eiriksson.
Batista looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Eiriksson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Batista.
Eiriksson throws a lazy right hand but Batista sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Batista takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Batista misses with the combination.
A big right from Batista misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circling - Eiriksson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Eiriksson stuffs the takedown.
Batista takes a body punch but keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batista shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Eiriksson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Batista takes one to the chin there.
Batista throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Batista gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Eiriksson counter with a right hand.
Eiriksson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Batista misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gab Batista seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Eiriksson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Eiriksson slips a straight right by Batista.
Batista dives in for a single leg takedown but Eiriksson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Batista prevents Eiriksson from breaking the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Eiriksson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Batista has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. So far he's outscoring his opponent in the clinch so it seems to have been worthwhile.
Batista misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Eiriksson working hard to break the clinch.
Eiriksson avoiding damage as Batista throws knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Eiriksson's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Batista breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Leifr Eiriksson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Eiriksson cracks Batista with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Eiriksson misses with a double jab.
Gab Batista is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Batista.

And that's the end of the fight!
Leifr Eiriksson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Batista has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gab Batista!
Gab Batista decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.