PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Georges Batroc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yogi Dhamma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dhamma has chosen Power Of Soul as his entrance music. Yogi Dhamma has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Batroc
vs
Dhamma

177 cm
22
187 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

179 cm
23
189 lbs
10 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Great low kicks
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Georges Batroc!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Yogi Dhamma!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Micheangelo Fripello and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Batroc throws a hook but Dhamma blocks it.
Batroc tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dhamma was well out of range. Poor timing from Batroc.
Dhamma is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A head kick misses from Batroc.
Batroc looks to score with a jab to the body but Dhamma is just out of range.
Batroc throws a low kick but Dhamma moves out of range easily.
Dhamma changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Batroc tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Some bone on bone action there as Dhamma checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dhamma feints the counter takedown.
Dhamma pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Batroc throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dhamma takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batroc misses the shot to the body.
Dhamma with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Batroc is looking to score with low kicks.
Batroc throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Dhamma's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Batroc scores with a jab to the head.
Batroc throws a sloppy head kick and Dhamma moves out of range easily.
Dhamma drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Batroc defends it well.

Dhamma closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Dhamma is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Batroc is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dhamma trying to control the position but Batroc is working away.
Dhamma working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dhamma tries for a kimura but Batroc is defending well.

Dhamma looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Dhamma is staying tight to Batroc's torso, preventing him from escaping.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dhamma tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dhamma is trying to ground and pound but Batroc uses the momentary lack of control by Dhamma to regain half guard.

Dhamma wants to work for an arm triangle but Batroc is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Batroc has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dhamma is working away from the top position though.
Dhamma wants to control but Batroc is keeping him busy.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Dhamma wants to work for an arm triangle but Batroc is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Dhamma is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Batroc defends it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Dhamma is working for a submission of some sort.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Batroc with a jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dhamma throws a leg kick but Batroc sees it coming and moves out of range.
Batroc appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dhamma ducks under a wild hook from Batroc.
Dhamma drops his hands momentarily and Batroc takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Batroc looks to land a combination but Dhamma avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Georges Batroc dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Batroc misses with a series of wild punches.
Dhamma tries to land a front kick but Batroc steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Batroc walks forward, straight into a front kick from Dhamma.
Dhamma swings away with a leg kick that misses.
We've been told by Batroc's head coaches at LOD: Stockton Cardio that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Batroc shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Good work by Batroc as he checks the leg kick.
Batroc jabs Dhamma to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Donk. Batroc catches Dhamma right on the button with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batroc misses with a looping left.
Dhamma throws a front kick aimed at Batroc's knee but Batroc avoids it well.
Batroc throws a big counter combination but Dhamma scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A slow jab from Batroc misses its intended target.
Batroc blocks a low kick nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Batroc throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Georges Batroc is winning the standup battle so far.
Dhamma chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Batroc throws a shot from downtown. Dhamma moves away and avoids it.
Dhamma with the counter takedown but Batroc avoids it easily.
Dhamma takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dhamma moves out of range of the body kick from Batroc.
Batroc keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Batroc misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dhamma.
Dhamma swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Batroc is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dhamma can do to turn this around?
Batroc lands with a nice body punch.
Batroc scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Batroc shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Dhamma eats them both and turns towards Batroc to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Batroc connects with an inside leg kick.
Batroc checks a low kick from Dhamma.
Georges Batroc seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dhamma looks to score with a jab to the body but Batroc is just out of range.
It appears Batroc was looking to counter with a kick there.
A punch combination from Batroc misses.
Dhamma moves forwards but Batroc connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Batroc moves out of range of the strikes.
Dhamma tries to land a front kick but Batroc steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Batroc misses the shot to the body.
Dhamma blocks a leg kick.
Dhamma drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Batroc defends it well.
Batroc throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dhamma.
Dhamma tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dhamma displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Batroc throws out the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Batroc misses the target.
Batroc rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dhamma moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Batroc throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batroc digs a good hook to Dhamma's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dhamma. Batroc does a little dance to reset his feet.
Batroc blocks the body kick.
Dhamma uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Batroc.
Dhamma changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Dhamma avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dhamma blocks a low kick nicely.
Batroc throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice shot lands for Batroc.
Dhamma blocks a leg kick.
Dhamma tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Batroc was well out of range. Poor timing from Dhamma.
Batroc misses with a body kick.
Batroc checks the leg kick nicely there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Batroc - just one landing.
Batroc with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The fighters circle momentarily. Batroc darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
No joy there for Batroc, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dhamma lands a lovely overhand right.
Dhamma moves out of range of the body kick from Batroc.
A head kick misses from Batroc.
Dhamma feints the counter takedown.
Batroc ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dhamma moves away.
Dhamma changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Batroc fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dhamma takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dhamma throws a body kick that misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Batroc darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Georges Batroc dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

A nice combination there by Batroc.
Dhamma takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dhamma has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Batroc finds it's way round the side to connect with Dhamma's head.
Dhamma ducks under a wild hook from Batroc.
Good standup being displayed there by Batroc as he connects with a hook.
Good work by Dhamma as he checks the leg kick.
Dhamma fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Batroc is out of range.
Dhamma uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Batroc.
Dhamma thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batroc misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Batroc.
Dhamma misses with a takedown
and Batroc counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dhamma throws out a loose jab but Batroc uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dhamma tries to land a front kick but Batroc steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Batroc blocks a jab.
Dhamma thows a body kick. Batroc tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Batroc throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A punch combination from Batroc misses.
Batroc throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Georges Batroc is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A bone on bone clash there as Dhamma blocks the leg kick.
Batroc does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
And Dhamma tries to counter it with a takedown but Batroc pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That kick from Batroc tenderised Dhamma's leg. Dhamma is trying to keep his angry face on.
Batroc blocks the body kick.
Batroc half committed to a counter leg kick.
Batroc throws a hook to the side of Dhamma's head but Dhamma sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batroc throws a hook to the side of Dhamma's head but Dhamma sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yogi Dhamma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice uppercut there from Batroc.
Dhamma tries to land a body kick
and Batroc counters with a good low kick that Dhamma was not able to check.
Batroc fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dhamma manages to avoid it.
Batroc throws out a loose jab but Dhamma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Batroc lands the left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice leg kick lands there from Dhamma.
Batroc finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dhamma throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dhamma shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Batroc pinned against the cage. Batroc gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
It looked like Batroc was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batroc swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Batroc throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dhamma stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dhamma tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Batroc was well out of range. Poor timing from Dhamma.
Batroc throws a big counter combination but Dhamma scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Batroc connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dhamma's hands.
Dhamma takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dhamma has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Batroc throws a right and a left that both miss.
And Dhamma tries to counter it with a takedown but Batroc pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Batroc with a jab.
Batroc lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Dhamma takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dhamma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Batroc manages to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dhamma moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batroc throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Dhamma's head.
Batroc scores with a shot to the body.
Batroc with a nice cross.
Good exchange - Batroc coming out on top.
Dhamma on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Batroc throws a series of strikes that have Dhamma backpedaling.
Georges Batroc is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Dhamma is rocked!
Dhamma pivots, looking for a leg kick but Batroc is out of range and Dhamma settles back down.
Dhamma is still on wobbly legs! Can Batroc finish him?
Batroc checks a leg kick.
It looked like Batroc was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dhamma.
Dhamma seems to have recovered his senses.
Batroc throws a nice looking combination but Dhamma bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice takedown defense from Batroc. No joy for Dhamma on that attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Batroc on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Georges Batroc has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yogi Dhamma.
Batroc lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dhamma circles away quickly and effectively.

And that's the end of the fight!
Georges Batroc showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Batroc, 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 Josh West scores the fight 30:27
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Georges Batroc!