PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Peter Batts (ranked 813 p4p, 112 weight class) and Mika Saarenpaa (ranked 1785 p4p, 246 weight class). Batts kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Midnight City - By: M83. Mika Saarenpaa acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Batts
vs
Saarenpaa

175 cm
28
181 lbs
11 - 7 - 0

183 cm
36
170 lbs
33 - 16 - 1

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Power Matrix Nutrition

Zenith Nutrition (160q/225$)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Peter Batts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 33 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mika Saarenpaa!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Batts throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saarenpaa takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Batts takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

Batts shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Saarenpaa is trying to defend but Batts finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Saarenpaa kicks off Batts and gets to his feet.
Saarenpaa slips under a jab from Batts.
Saarenpaa looks to land a body kick but Batts moved away.
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!
Batts jabs Saarenpaa right on the nose. Saarenpaa blinks but takes it well.
Saarenpaa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Batts was well out of range. Poor timing from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Batts swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Saarenpaa bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Batts's head.
Batts uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saarenpaa.
A little feinted left hand from Batts on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Saarenpaa ducks under a wild hook from Batts.
We've been hearing reports that Batts has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Batts scores with a nice right hand.
Batts throws a body kick that misses
and Saarenpaa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Saarenpaa throws a half hearted mid kick.
Saarenpaa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Batts.
Batts looks to land a right hand but Saarenpaa moved out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Batts shoots in looking for a takedown but Saarenpaa manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Batts's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Saarenpaa gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Batts to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Saarenpaa has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Batts off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Saarenpaa throws the kick towards the body but Batts avoids it.
A big right from Saarenpaa misses.
Batts misses with a straight right.
Saarenpaa throws a right and a left that Batts avoids nicely.
Mika Saarenpaa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Batts throws a hook but Saarenpaa blocks it.
Batts misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Batts shoots in for a takedown but Saarenpaa shows good takedown defense.
Saarenpaa is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Saarenpaa walks into a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Batts avoids the head kick by Saarenpaa.
A big left from Batts misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Saarenpaa misses.
Saarenpaa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Batts.
Batts throws a right hand that misses
and Saarenpaa counters with a straight right hand.
Batts connects with the punch.
Batts tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Saarenpaa finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Saarenpaa enables Batts to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Saarenpaa manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Batts in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Batts drops back, looking for a kneebar! Saarenpaa looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Saarenpaa looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Saarenpaa!

Batts is trying to work for a sweep but Saarenpaa has mounted him!
Saarenpaa controlling his opponent.
Batts is working to get back to half guard.
Saarenpaa controlling the pace for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batts can't escape the position.
Saarenpaa looking to control and managing it successfully.
Batts is looking to improve his position but Saarenpaa isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Batts wants to hold on but Saarenpaa pushes him away.
Batts is desperately trying to improve his position but Saarenpaa has a good base and remains in mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saarenpaa sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Batts gets back to half guard.
Batts is looking to get back to full guard here but Saarenpaa has managed to pass to side control instead.
Batts tries to buck Saarenpaa off but Saarenpaa is having none of it.
Saarenpaa tries to advance to mount but can't.
Batts is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mika Saarenpaa dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Saarenpaa throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Saarenpaa uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Batts has time to react.
Batts tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Saarenpaa swivels and escapes.
Saarenpaa scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Batts jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Batts looks for a takedown but Saarenpaa sprawls well.
Saarenpaa has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Saarenpaa scores with a punch to the head.
Saarenpaa ducks under a wild hook from Batts.
Saarenpaa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Saarenpaa thuds a left hand into Batts's body.
Batts tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Saarenpaa defends well and Batts ends up having to push Saarenpaa into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A little jabbing left from Saarenpaa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Batts. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saarenpaa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Batts throws out the jab.
Saarenpaa listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Batts misses with a right hand
and Saarenpaa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
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!
Batts fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice defenses there by Saarenpaa.

Saarenpaa closes the distance and clinches.
Batts lands a nice elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Saarenpaa working aggressively here.
Saarenpaa blocking some punches.
Saarenpaa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Saarenpaa controlling the action here for a moment.
Batts blocks an uppercut.
Saarenpaa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Batts drops down looking for an ankle pick but Saarenpaa pulls his leg out and moves away.
Batts throws a head kick that misses
and Batts takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Saarenpaa stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Batts misses with a hook. Saarenpaa ducked under it nicely.
Batts shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Saarenpaa but Saarenpaa pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Batts feints and then cracks Saarenpaa's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Saarenpaa down.
Saarenpaa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Batts.
Batts lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Batts ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saarenpaa moves away.
Batts scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Batts looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Saarenpaa checks the leg kick nicely there.
Batts fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saarenpaa manages to avoid it.
Batts throws a wild body kick that Saarenpaa sees coming a mile off.
Batts thows a left - swing and a miss!
Saarenpaa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Saarenpaa looks to land a body kick but Batts moved away.
Batts tries to clinch up but Saarenpaa circles away and keeps his distance.
Batts paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

Saarenpaa rushes Batts and presses him up against the cage.
Saarenpaa works on Batts's body with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Batts throws an elbow but misses.
Batts swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Saarenpaa.
A shot in the inside from Saarenpaa.
A hook to the body from Saarenpaa.
A shot in the inside from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Batts's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Saarenpaa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Batts backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Saarenpaa.
A body shot lands from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Batts seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Saarenpaa can turn it around.
Saarenpaa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Saarenpaa is working Batts over against the cage.
Saarenpaa lands a shoulder strike.
Saarenpaa is working Batts over against the cage.
Saarenpaa cracks Batts with a nice body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa lands with a left to the head.
Saarenpaa taking a breather.
Saarenpaa presses Batts against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Saarenpaa tries to work over Batts's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Saarenpaa.
A short left from Saarenpaa.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saarenpaa avoids the elbow strike from Batts, against the cage.
Saarenpaa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

Batts is rocked!
Saarenpaa lands a nice uppercut.
Oh Batts is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Saarenpaa presses Batts against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A hook to the body from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saarenpaa lands a body shot.
Batts seems to have got his legs back now.
A short left from Saarenpaa.
Batts misses with a punch on the inside.
Saarenpaa lands a hook that snaps the head of Batts backwards.
Saarenpaa misses with a punch to the body.
Saarenpaa lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mika Saarenpaa seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Saarenpaa lands with a right to the head.

Saarenpaa drops Batts onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Batts is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Saarenpaa pushes Batts against the cage. Saarenpaa is working some dirty boxing. Saarenpaa pushes off with a quick right hook! Batts goes down! Batts tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Saarenpaa moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mika Saarenpaa!
Our winner, Mika Saarenpaa, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.