PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ravistra Bullkheli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Datsik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Datsik has chosen Classic as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Bullkheli
vs
Datsik

155 cm
38
153 lbs
22 - 10 - 0

179 cm
30
148 lbs
11 - 9 - 1

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Hell's Balls Recovery (160)

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 22 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ravistra Bullkheli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, David Datsik!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bullkheli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Datsik misses with a looping right.
Datsik misses with an uppercut
and Bullkheli counters with a low kick, right behind Datsik 's knee.
Datsik throws the left hand but Bullkheli avoids the punch easily.
Bullkheli moves out of range of the body kick.
Datsik swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bullkheli half committed to a counter leg kick.
Datsik misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bullkheli.
A slow jab from Bullkheli misses its intended target.
Bullkheli ducks under a wild hook from Datsik.
Datsik slips under a jab from Bullkheli.
Datsik throws a head kick that misses.
Datsik swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bullkheli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Datsik.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Datsik.
Datsik tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bullkheli was well out of range. Poor timing from Datsik.
Bullkheli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Datsik manages to avoid it.
Datsik throws a body punch but Bullkheli moves out of range.
Datsik avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Datsik tries a head kick but it misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bullkheli throws a lazy uppercut
and Bullkheli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Datsik avoids a kick to the body.
Datsik takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Datsik loads up on a big right hand but Bullkheli slips the punch.
Bullkheli throws a body punch but Datsik moves out of range.
Bullkheli cracks Datsik with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Datsik works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bullkheli throws the kick towards the body but Datsik avoids it.
Datsik dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Datsik throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bullkheli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Datsik moves away.
Datsik blocks a leg kick.
Bullkheli checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bullkheli has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bullkheli there as he acknowledges the shot.
Datsik misses with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Datsik dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bullkheli.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Datsik throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bullkheli.
Bullkheli has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Datsik lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bullkheli will feel that in the morning.
Bullkheli attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bullkheli moves out of range as Datsik strikes.
Bullkheli was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bullkheli blocks a head kick by Datsik.
Bullkheli swings for the body but Datsik moves out of range.
Datsik blocks a low kick nicely.
It seemed like Datsik was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bullkheli throws a leg kick
and Datsik counters with a left to the body.
Datsik scores with a jab to the jaw.
Datsik lands with a slapping head kick.
Datsik scores with a shot to the body.
Datsik throws a shot from downtown. Bullkheli moves away and avoids it.
Datsik throws a head kick that half lands.
Bullkheli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Datsik takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Datsik stuns Bullkheli with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bullkheli misses the jab.
Bullkheli looks to score with a jab to the body but Datsik is just out of range.
Bullkheli misses the shot to the body.
Datsik just misses with a punch to the body.
Bullkheli misses with a low kick.
Bullkheli dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bullkheli looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Good leg kick by Bullkheli there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bullkheli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Datsik was well out of range. Poor timing from Bullkheli.
Good leg kick by Datsik there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Datsik takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bullkheli throws a body kick that misses.
Bullkheli defending well as Datsik loads up on a big left hand.

Datsik closes the distance and pushes Bullkheli back into the cage.
Bullkheli misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bullkheli goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Datsik misses with a shot to the kidneys.

Bullkheli pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Datsik throws a shot from downtown. Bullkheli moves away and avoids it.
Datsik connects with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bullkheli misses with a straight right.
Bullkheli scores with a hook to the body. Datsik takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bullkheli lands with a shot to the body.
Datsik looks to score with a jab to the body but Bullkheli is just out of range.
A big right from Bullkheli misses.
Datsik let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bullkheli throws the kick towards the body but Datsik avoids it.
Datsik keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bullkheli is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A big left from Datsik misses.
Bullkheli appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bullkheli misses with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Datsik stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bullkheli.
Bullkheli punishes Datsik's body with a nice straight punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Datsik dominated that round.
That's time! Bullkheli's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Bullkheli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Datsik. Bullkheli does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bullkheli blocks a low kick nicely.
Datsik cracks Bullkheli with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Datsik is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Datsik throws a sloppy head kick and Bullkheli moves out of range easily.
Bullkheli has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bullkheli there as he acknowledges the shot.
Datsik swings for the body but Bullkheli moves out of range.
Bullkheli was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bullkheli lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Datsik at a distance.
Bullkheli avoids the head kick by Datsik.
Bullkheli throws a body punch but Datsik moves out of range.
Bullkheli 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.
Datsik doesn't manage to clinch there - Bullkheli circles away.
Bullkheli misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bullkheli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Datsik. Bullkheli does a little dance to reset his feet.
Datsik swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bullkheli counters with a nice leg kick.
Bullkheli lands a leg kick that knocks Datsik off balance momentarily.
Bullkheli throws a body kick that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Datsik avoids the body shot from Bullkheli.
Datsik throws a sloppy head kick and Bullkheli moves out of range easily.
Bullkheli scores with a jab to the body.
Bullkheli blocks a head kick by Datsik.
Bullkheli is looking to wear down Datsik with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Datsik takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Datsik throws a right hand that Bullkheli ducks under and follows up with a left that Bullkheli also avoids with ease.
Bullkheli fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Datsik.
Bullkheli scores with a jab to the body.
Datsik takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bullkheli takes a swing at Datsik's ribcage but misses.
Datsik misses with a body kick.
Datsik moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab from Bullkheli misses.
Datsik is looking for the big counter here.
Bullkheli throws a low kick, looking for Datsik's leg but Datsik calmly moves out of range.
Bullkheli misses with a wild body shot.
Bullkheli throws a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Datsik tries a head kick but it misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bullkheli.
Datsik on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Datsik uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bullkheli.
Bullkheli throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bullkheli looks to score with a jab to the body but Datsik is just out of range.
Datsik throws a series of punches but Bullkheli moves out of range.
Bullkheli swings for the body but Datsik moves out of range.
Datsik takes a swing at Bullkheli's ribcage but misses.
Datsik throws a wild body kick that Bullkheli sees coming a mile off.
Bullkheli throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bullkheli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Datsik moves away.
Datsik throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bullkheli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bullkheli comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bullkheli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Datsik's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bullkheli just misses with a punch to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bullkheli throws a big shot that misses.
Bullkheli throws a body punch but Datsik moves out of range.
Ravistra Bullkheli is winning the standup battle so far.

Datsik fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bullkheli, pushing him back against the cage.
Bullkheli blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bullkheli is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Datsik's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Datsik prevents a body shot from Bullkheli.
Bullkheli tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Datsik's elbow.

Datsik has picked Bullkheli up - he's going for a ride! Datsik dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Bullkheli manages to get to full guard.
Bullkheli trying to keep a closed guard but Datsik is proving a slippery customer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Datsik pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bullkheli is keeping the position for now.
Bullkheli controlling the position.
Datsik forces his way into half guard.
Bullkheli keeping control of the position.
Bullkheli is looking to get back to full guard here but Datsik has managed to pass to side control instead.
Bullkheli struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ravistra Bullkheli dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

An inside leg kick from Bullkheli misses.
Bullkheli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Datsik was well out of range. Poor timing from Bullkheli.
Datsik jabs at Bullkheli's body.
Bullkheli is looking to land body kicks.
Datsik swings for the body but Bullkheli moves out of range.
Bullkheli showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Datsik.
Bullkheli just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Datsik on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Datsik uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bullkheli.
Datsik lands a nice shot to the body.
Datsik tries to clinch up.
Bullkheli was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bullkheli looks to land a body kick but Datsik moved away.
Bullkheli swings for the body but Datsik moves out of range.
Bullkheli misses with a looping right.
Datsik scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bullkheli misses with a wild body shot.
Bullkheli swings for the body but Datsik moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bullkheli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Datsik moves away.
And Datsik responds with a good body kick, but Bullkheli manages to step out the way in time.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bullkheli.
Datsik cracks a nice hook into Bullkheli's ribs.
Datsik stuns Bullkheli with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bullkheli throws a leg kick that misses.
Datsik ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bullkheli lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bullkheli lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bullkheli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Datsik was well out of range. Poor timing from Bullkheli.
Bullkheli takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bullkheli tried to score with a low kick but Datsik checks it.
A little jabbing left from Datsik on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bullkheli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bullkheli attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bullkheli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bullkheli. Datsik does a little dance to reset his feet.
A head kick misses from Datsik.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Bullkheli tenderised Datsik's leg. Datsik is trying to keep his angry face on.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bullkheli lands a nice leg kick that just misses Datsik's sensitive parts.
Bullkheli throws a body shot but no joy.
Datsik checks a leg kick nicely.
Bullkheli misses with a wild body shot.
Bullkheli misses with a looping right.
Datsik misses with a body shot.
Datsik looks to land a body kick but Bullkheli moved away.
Datsik lands a head kick. Bullkheli smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Bullkheli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Datsik.
Bullkheli just misses with a punch to the body.
Bullkheli scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bullkheli takes a swing at Datsik's ribcage but misses.
Datsik fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bullkheli is out of range.
Datsik takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Datsik tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Datsik throws a head kick but Bullkheli moves out of range.
Datsik checks the leg kick.
Bullkheli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Datsik moves away.
Datsik lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Datsik throws out a leg kick but Bullkheli moves out of range and Datsik only half commits.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bullkheli.
Bullkheli buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Datsik lands with a kick to the temple. Bullkheli shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Bullkheli misses with a body kick.
Bullkheli misses the shot to the body.
Datsik takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bullkheli fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bullkheli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bullkheli throws a body kick that misses.
Bullkheli cracks the inside of Datsik's front leg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bullkheli.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Datsik tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bullkheli manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Datsik moves in looking to clinch but Bullkheli pushes him off.
Datsik looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bullkheli appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bullkheli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Datsik was well out of range. Poor timing from Bullkheli.
Datsik misses with a wild body shot.
Bullkheli displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Datsik throws out the jab.
Bullkheli is looking to land body kicks.
Bullkheli lands with a good body shot.
Bullkheli moves out of range of the body kick.
Datsik is looking to slow Bullkheli down with leg kicks.
Bullkheli lands with a nice body punch.
Datsik misses with a kick to the body.
Datsik throws a jab but it's blocked by Bullkheli.
Bullkheli just misses with a punch to the body.

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 Ravistra Bullkheli.
I think Bullkheli has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ravistra Bullkheli!
A very excited looking Ravistra Bullkheli 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.