PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Raiymbek Batyr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Batyr
vs
Wilson

173 cm
20
134 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

180 cm
26
145 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Good gas tank

Valhalla Fight Wear

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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Raiymbek Batyr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tommy Wilson!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Jonathan Paton and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Batyr closes the distance and clinches.
Batyr scores with a knee to the head.

It looks like Tommy Wilson has been cut.
Batyr using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wilson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Batyr.
Batyr with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Batyr misses with a knee strike.
Wilson slowing the pace effectively.
Batyr is looking to break free of the clinch but Wilson has double underhooks.
Batyr is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Wilson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A left hand lands to the body for Wilson.
Wilson is looking to take this one to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A frustrated look appears on Batyr's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Wilson blocks an elbow strike from Batyr.
Batyr misses with a knee to the head.
Batyr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wilson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Wilson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Batyr with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Batyr pushes off an throws an elbow but Wilson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Wilson blocks an elbow strike from Batyr.
Wilson managing to block the knees to the body from Batyr.
Batyr misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wilson.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wilson.
Wilson stalling against the cage.
Wilson cracks Batyr with a nice body shot.
Wilson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wilson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Batyr is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Wilson.
Batyr missing with knees to the body.
Wilson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Batyr's elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson lands a shot to the body.
Wilson lands a body shot.
Batyr is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Batyr lands an elbow just above Wilson 's eye.
Wilson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Batyr throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Batyr definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wilson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Batyr's efforts to push away.
Good body shot from Wilson.
Wilson avoids a wild elbow strike from Batyr.
Batyr lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
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!
Batyr tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Batyr throws an elbow that misses.
Batyr misses with a knee to the head.
Wilson's coach down at Disciples Top Team was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Wilson's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A body shot lands from Wilson.
A head punch on the inside from Batyr fails to land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson blocks an uppercut.
Batyr tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A frustrated look appears on Batyr's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Batyr swings wildly with an uppercut but Wilson uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Batyr just misses with a elbow thrown towards Wilson's brow.
Batyr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Batyr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short body shot lands from Wilson as the two fighters clinch.
Batyr misses with an elbow strike.
Batyr misses with a knee to the head.
Wilson blocks a body shot from Batyr.
Wilson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wilson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wilson struggles to land a body shot inside as Batyr controls his hands.
Batyr with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Batyr throws an elbow but it's blocked.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batyr landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Wilson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Batyr throws a knee to the head but misses.
Batyr pushes off an throws an elbow but Wilson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Batyr can't break the clinch.
Wilson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Wilson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wilson looking to throw knees to the head but Batyr is blocking nicely.
Batyr misses with some punches.
Wilson presses Batyr against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wilson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Batyr just misses with a elbow thrown towards Wilson's brow.
Wilson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Batyr with a knee to the head.
A right hand to the body from Wilson.
A head punch on the inside from Batyr fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Raiymbek Batyr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tommy Wilson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Batyr takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Batyr with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Batyr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wilson can do to turn this around?
Batyr thows a leg kick but Wilson checks it
and Wilson counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Batyr has taken the fight to the clinch.
Batyr with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Batyr throws a knee to the head but misses.
Batyr tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wilson slowing the pace effectively.
Wilson blocks an elbow strike.
Wilson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Batyr using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wilson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A body shot lands from Wilson.
Batyr throws a knee to the head but misses.
Batyr tries to circle away but Wilson has him pinned against the cage.
Batyr tries to land a knee to the head but Wilson blocks with his arms.
Batyr tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Batyr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Wilson wants a takedown.
Wilson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Batyr up against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Batyr just misses with a elbow thrown towards Wilson's brow.
Batyr creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Batyr misses with an elbow strike.
Batyr is trying to push Wilson away but Wilson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Wilson works on Batyr's body with a couple of short punches.
Wilson blocking some punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batyr misses with a knee to the head.
Batyr lands a knee to the head.
Batyr tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wilson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wilson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Batyr tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Batyr tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wilson avoids it.
Batyr takes a shot to the head.
Batyr tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wilson keeps control of Batyr as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Wilson lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Wilson.
Batyr tries to land a knee to the head but Wilson blocks with his arms.
Batyr with an attempt at a knee that misses.
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!
Wilson managing to block the knees to the body from Batyr.
Wilson avoids a wild elbow strike from Batyr.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson blocks an uppercut.
Wilson has Batyr pushed against the cage.
Wilson avoids a wild elbow strike from Batyr.
Wilson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Batyr throws an elbow that misses.
A short right from Wilson.
Wilson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Batyr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wilson pushes Batyr back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Raiymbek Batyr has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Batyr throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wilson blocks it with crossed arms.
A right handed body shot lands from Wilson.
Batyr misses with a knee strike.
Wilson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Wilson lands a body shot in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batyr missing with knees to the body.
Batyr creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Wilson stalling in the clinch.
Batyr lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Wilson - that landed with a thud.
Wilson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Batyr pulls his leg out and moves away.

Batyr has closed the distance and engaged Wilson in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Wilson has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Batyr is trying to keep an underhook but Wilson manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Wilson wants to free his trapped foot but Batyr is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Wilson is looking to pass Batyr's guard but actually Batyr recovers to full guard.
Wilson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Raiymbek Batyr dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tommy Wilson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Wilson tries to keep at a distance but Batyr has taken the fight into the clinch.
Batyr misses with a knee strike.
Batyr swings wildly with an uppercut but Wilson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Batyr pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Batyr tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wilson avoids it.
Wilson is struggling to control the position.
Batyr throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Batyr is looking to break free of the clinch but Wilson has double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batyr stops a takedown attempt from Wilson.
Batyr throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wilson blocks it with crossed arms.
Wilson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Batyr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Batyr misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wilson.
A bit of stalling here from Wilson.
Wilson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wilson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wilson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wilson blocks an elbow strike from Batyr.
Batyr swings wildly with an uppercut but Wilson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Batyr throws a knee to the head but misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wilson slowing the pace effectively.
Batyr looking to throw knees to the head but Wilson is blocking nicely.
Wilson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Batyr letting Wilson take a breather here.
Batyr misses with a punch to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson lands a body punch.
Batyr throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wilson blocks it with crossed arms.
A head punch on the inside from Batyr fails to land.
Batyr tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wilson avoids it.
Batyr wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Wilson scores with a hook to the body.
Batyr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Batyr tries to throw a body punch but Wilson avoids it by throwing Batyr back against the cage.

Batyr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wilson clobbers Batyr with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

Batyr pushes Wilson up against the cage in a clinch.
Wilson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Batyr.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wilson lands a body punch.
Batyr tries a knee to the head but Wilson blocks it.
Wilson taking a breather.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batyr throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Batyr can't find room to land a body shot as Wilson controls the action.
Batyr is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Wilson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Batyr throws a knee to the head but misses.
A bit of stalling here from Wilson.
Batyr with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Batyr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wilson presses Batyr against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Batyr tries to circle away but Wilson has him pinned against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Wilson.
Batyr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wilson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Batyr.
Batyr prevents a takedown attempt there.
Raiymbek Batyr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Wilson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batyr with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A left hand lands to the body for Wilson.
Batyr using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wilson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Batyr misses with a body punch.
Batyr tries a knee to the head but Wilson blocks it.
Batyr tries to land knees in the clinch but Wilson avoids the damage to the body.
Wilson lands a nice shot to the body.
Batyr misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wilson.
Wilson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Batyr.
Batyr misses with a knee strike.
Nice body punch from Wilson - that landed with a thud.
Wilson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Batyr is defending well.
Tommy Wilson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wilson cracks Batyr with a nice body shot.
Raiymbek Batyr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wilson digs a right hand underneath Batyr's ribcage. Batyr let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wilson lands with a short shot to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Raiymbek Batyr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Batyr, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raiymbek Batyr!
A very excited looking Raiymbek Batyr made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.