PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dre Battle (ranked 5691 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerome Battle (ranked 5933 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Battle
vs
Battle

185 cm
18
181 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dre Battle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jerome Battle!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Eliza Hachem and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jerome Battle throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dre Battle moves out of range of the strikes.
Dre Battle waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jerome Battle.
Jerome Battle slips a straight right by Dre Battle.
Jerome Battle steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dre Battle.
Jerome Battle uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dre Battle.
Jerome Battle throws a shot to the body.
Jerome Battle throws a looping overhand right but Dre Battle ducks down to avoid it.
Jerome Battle lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nice jab there from Jerome Battle.
Dre Battle gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jerome Battle.
Jerome Battle throws a hook but Dre Battle avoids it easily.
Jerome Battle misses with a body shot.
Dre Battle swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dre Battle uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jerome Battle.
Jerome Battle misses with a straight left.
Jerome Battle swings for the body but Dre Battle moves out of range.
Dre Battle throws a body punch but Jerome Battle moves out of range.
Jerome Battle misses with a straight right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Dre Battle misses the target.
Jerome Battle takes a swing at Dre Battle's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Dre Battle on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dre Battle moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jerome Battle throws an overhand right that lands on Dre Battle's shoulder, as Dre Battle tries to avoid the shot.
Jerome Battle throws a hook to the side of Dre Battle's head but Dre Battle sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jerome Battle lands with an overhand left.
Dre Battle misses with an uppercut.
Nice uppercut there from Dre Battle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice cross by Dre Battle.
Jerome Battle dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dre Battle avoids the body shot from Jerome Battle.
Jerome Battle slips under a jab.
Jerome Battle cracks Dre Battle with an open hand slap.
Nice shot lands for Jerome Battle.
Jerome Battle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dre Battle.
Dre Battle works the jab nicely.
Dre Battle uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jerome Battle.
Dre Battle throws out a loose jab but Jerome Battle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jerome Battle moves forwards but Dre Battle connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dre Battle ducks under a wild hook from Jerome Battle.
Dre Battle thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dre Battle throws a lazy right hand but Jerome Battle sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dre Battle takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jerome Battle scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dre Battle doesn't seem bothered though.
Jerome Battle moves away from the strike by Dre Battle.
Dre Battle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jerome Battle.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jerome Battle moves away from the strike by Dre Battle.
Dre Battle slips a jab from Jerome Battle.
Jerome Battle takes one to the chin there.
Jerome Battle keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dre Battle.
Dre Battle throws out a loose jab but Jerome Battle uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jerome Battle bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dre Battle throws the left hand but Jerome Battle avoids the punch easily.
Dre Battle blocks a jab.
Dre Battle fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jerome Battle looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jerome Battle lands a right hook to the body.
Jerome Battle steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dre Battle.
Jerome Battle looks to throw the jab but Dre Battle is out of range.
Jerome Battle looks to land a right hand but Dre Battle moved out of range.
Dre Battle thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jerome Battle lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dre Battle uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jerome Battle has time to react.
Dre Battle fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jerome Battle on the side of the head.
Dre Battle comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dre Battle throws a jab when Jerome Battle was well out of range.
Jerome Battle misses with a looping right.
Jerome Battle thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dre Battle is looking to counter punch.
Jerome Battle throws a jab but it's blocked by Dre Battle.
Dre Battle blocks a jab.
Jerome Battle looks to throw the jab but Dre Battle is out of range.
Dre Battle works the jab nicely.
Jerome Battle slips under a jab from Dre Battle.
Jerome Battle changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Dre Battle.
Jerome Battle misses with a looping left.
Dre Battle ducks under a wild hook from Jerome Battle.
Dre Battle swings for the body but Jerome Battle moves out of range.
Jerome Battle works Dre Battle's body with a nice hook.
Dre Battle is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Dre Battle staying out of range there.
Jerome Battle waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dre Battle.
Jerome Battle drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dre Battle fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jerome Battle looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dre Battle looks to land a left hand but Jerome Battle moved out of range nicely.
Jerome Battle fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dre Battle pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dre Battle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jerome Battle lands with a nice body punch.
A slow jab from Dre Battle misses its intended target.
Jerome Battle misses with a straight right.
Jerome Battle connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dre Battle throws a hook to the side of Jerome Battle's head but Jerome Battle sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice defenses there by Dre Battle.
An attempted straight right counter from Dre Battle misses the target.
Jerome Battle staying out of range there.
Dre Battle moves out of range as Jerome Battle strikes.
Jerome Battle on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jerome Battle lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dre Battle at a distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dre Battle misses with a hook.
Dre Battle misses with an uppercut. Jerome Battle saw that one coming.
Jerome Battle bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dre Battle throws a shot to the body.
Dre Battle is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jerome Battle.
Dre Battle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jerome Battle.
Dre Battle ducks under a wild hook from Jerome Battle.
Dre Battle moves out of range of the strikes.
Jerome Battle throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dre Battle stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jerome Battle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jerome Battle blocks a jab.
Nice defenses there by Jerome Battle.
Dre Battle takes one to the chin there.
Jerome Battle takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jerome Battle with a nice cross.
Jerome Battle scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dre Battle doesn't seem bothered though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dre Battle takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dre Battle comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jerome Battle staying out of range there.
Jerome Battle throws a body shot but no joy.
Dre Battle avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jerome Battle will probably get the nod.
That's time! Dre Battle's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Jerome Battle clobbers Dre Battle with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dre Battle misses with a straight left.
Jerome Battle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dre Battle.
Jerome Battle lands with a shot to the body.
Jerome Battle throws a big shot that misses.
Jerome Battle throws a looping overhand right but Dre Battle ducks down to avoid it.
Jerome Battle bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jerome Battle takes a swing at Dre Battle's ribcage but misses.
Jerome Battle takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jerome Battle takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dre Battle takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jerome Battle slips under a jab.
Jerome Battle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dre Battle was well out of range. Poor timing from Jerome Battle.
A big left from Jerome Battle misses.
Dre Battle swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dre Battle throws an overhand right that lands on Jerome Battle's shoulder, as Jerome Battle tries to avoid the shot.
Jerome Battle looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jerome Battle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dre Battle.
Dre Battle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jerome Battle manages to avoid it.
Dre Battle just misses with a punch to the body.
Dre Battle fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dre Battle lands with a shot to the body.
Dre Battle looks to throw the jab but Jerome Battle is out of range.
Jerome Battle on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dre Battle throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jerome Battle connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dre Battle throws the left hand but Jerome Battle avoids the punch easily.
Dre Battle throws a looping overhand right but Jerome Battle ducks down to avoid it.
Jerome Battle bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jerome Battle swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jerome Battle lands a jab.
Dre Battle tries to move into range but Jerome Battle moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jerome Battle missing with a left hand there. Dre Battle was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dre Battle swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jerome Battle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dre Battle moves away.
Dre Battle throwing a counter right hand but Jerome Battle manages to avoid it.
Dre Battle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jerome Battle.
Dre Battle ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dre Battle throws a jab when Jerome Battle was well out of range.
Jerome Battle slips a straight right by Dre Battle.
Jerome Battle ducks under a wild hook from Dre Battle.
Dre Battle throws an overhand right that lands on Jerome Battle's shoulder, as Jerome Battle tries to avoid the shot.
Jerome Battle moves away from the strike by Dre Battle.
Jerome Battle comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dre Battle with a hook.
Dre Battle pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Good shot there by Jerome Battle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jerome Battle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jerome Battle bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jerome Battle missing with a left hand there. Dre Battle was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dre Battle is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dre Battle looks to land a right hand but Jerome Battle moved out of range.
Jerome Battle looks to score with a jab to the body but Dre Battle is just out of range.
Nice defenses there by Dre Battle.
Jerome Battle lands an overhand right.
Dre Battle misses with an uppercut.
Jerome Battle looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jerome Battle misses with a straight right.
Dre Battle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dre Battle scores with a hook to the body. Jerome Battle takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dre Battle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dre Battle wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dre Battle misses with a body shot.
Jerome Battle missing with a left hand there. Dre Battle was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dre Battle throws a lazy right hand but Jerome Battle sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jerome Battle throws a shot from downtown. Dre Battle moves away and avoids it.
Jerome Battle fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dre Battle on the side of the head.
Jerome Battle pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dre Battle moves out of range as Jerome Battle strikes.
Jerome Battle lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dre Battle at a distance.
Jerome Battle ducks under a wild hook from Dre Battle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dre Battle works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dre Battle throws a hook to the side of Jerome Battle's head but Jerome Battle sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jerome Battle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jerome Battle looks to throw the jab but Dre Battle is out of range.
A jab from Dre Battle misses.
Nice shot lands for Jerome Battle.
Dre Battle throws a jab when Jerome Battle was well out of range.
Dre Battle's corner calls for a 1-2. Dre Battle obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A big left from Dre Battle misses.
Jerome Battle just misses with a punch to the body.
Dre Battle swings for the body but Jerome Battle moves out of range.
Jerome Battle appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Dre Battle scores with a punch to the head.
Jerome Battle loads up on a big right hand but Dre Battle slips the punch.
Jerome Battle darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dre Battle throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jerome Battle sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jerome Battle throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dre Battle sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dre Battle uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jerome Battle.
Dre Battle scores with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dre Battle connects with a looping right hand.
Dre Battle looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A swing and a miss from Jerome Battle.
Dre Battle needs to keep his hands up - Jerome Battle had a free shot at his head there.
Dre Battle connects with the punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jerome Battle throws a shot from downtown. Dre Battle moves away and avoids it.
Dre Battle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jerome Battle was well out of range. Poor timing from Dre Battle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dre Battle. Jerome Battle does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big right from Jerome Battle misses.
Jerome Battle throws a hook to the side of Dre Battle's head but Dre Battle sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jerome Battle lands a nice shot that snaps Dre Battle's head back.
Dre Battle lands a jab to the head.
Jerome Battle uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dre Battle.
Jerome Battle avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dre Battle misses with a body shot.
Jerome Battle swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dre Battle.
Jerome Battle is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dre Battle misses with a straight right.
Dre Battle uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jerome Battle.
Dre Battle missing with a left hand there. Jerome Battle was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dre Battle misses with a body shot.
Dre Battle slips under a jab.
Dre Battle is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jerome Battle.
Dre Battle throws out a loose jab but Jerome Battle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dre Battle staying out of range there.
A quick step to the side and Dre Battle tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dre Battle smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Dre Battle will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Dre Battle throws a big shot that misses.
Jerome Battle catches Dre Battle with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jab by Jerome Battle.
Jerome Battle missing with a left hand there. Dre Battle was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jerome Battle throws a body shot but no joy.
Jerome Battle misses with a hook. Dre Battle ducked under it nicely.
Jerome Battle lands a really nice looking cross but Dre Battle seems unphased.
Dre Battle moves away from the strike by Jerome Battle.
Jerome Battle seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dre Battle throws a hook but Jerome Battle blocks it.
Jerome Battle throws a hook but Dre Battle blocks it.
Jerome Battle slips a straight right by Dre Battle.
Dre Battle throws a hook but Jerome Battle avoids it easily.
A big left from Jerome Battle misses.
Dre Battle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jerome Battle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dre Battle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jerome Battle throws a hook but Dre Battle blocks it.
Jerome Battle slips a straight right by Dre Battle.
Dre Battle ducks under a wild hook from Jerome Battle.
Dre Battle misses with a wild body shot.
Jerome Battle displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dre Battle throws out the jab.
A little jabbing left from Jerome Battle on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jerome Battle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jerome Battle. Dre Battle does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dre Battle throws a lazy right hand but Jerome Battle sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jerome Battle misses with a looping left.
Dre Battle throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jerome Battle on the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Dre Battle throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jerome Battle takes a swing at Dre Battle's ribcage but misses.
Dre Battle slips under a jab from Jerome Battle.
Jerome Battle jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jerome Battle steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dre Battle.
Dre Battle on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jerome Battle takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dre Battle throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jerome Battle displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dre Battle throws out the jab.
Dre Battle avoids the body shot from Jerome Battle.
A big left from Jerome Battle misses.
Dre Battle throws a looping overhand right but Jerome Battle ducks down to avoid it.
Jerome Battle uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dre Battle.
Jerome Battle throws out a loose jab but Dre Battle uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Dre Battle on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dre Battle stuns Jerome Battle with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jerome Battle throws a jab but it's blocked by Dre Battle.
Jerome Battle misses with a hook. Dre Battle ducked under it nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jerome Battle throws a body punch but Dre Battle moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jerome Battle throws a body shot but no joy.
Jerome Battle cracks Dre Battle with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jerome Battle throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dre Battle bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jerome Battle missing with a left hand there. Dre Battle was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dre Battle throws a lazy right hand but Jerome Battle sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jerome Battle takes a swing at Dre Battle's ribcage but misses.
Dre Battle keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jerome Battle.
Dre Battle lands a slapping body shot.
Dre Battle misses with a looping left.
Dre Battle ducks under a wild hook from Jerome Battle.
Dre Battle throws a looping overhand right but Jerome Battle ducks down to avoid it.
Dre Battle blocks a jab.
Jerome Battle throws a body shot but no joy.
A cross from Dre Battle lands.
Dre Battle slips under a jab.
Jerome Battle uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dre Battle.
A big left from Jerome Battle misses.
Dre Battle cracks Jerome Battle with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dre Battle scores with a nice strike.
Dre Battle lands a glancing blow to the side of Jerome Battle's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dre Battle moves away from the strike by Jerome Battle.
Jerome Battle ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dre Battle takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dre Battle throws a body shot but no joy.
A big right from Dre Battle misses.
Jerome Battle throws out a counter right but Dre Battle avoids it with no problem.
Dre Battle throws the left hand but Jerome Battle avoids the punch easily.
Dre Battle throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jerome Battle with a nice cross.
Dre Battle misses the shot to the body.
Jerome Battle throws a looping overhand right but Dre Battle ducks down to avoid it.
Jerome Battle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dre Battle moves away.
Jerome Battle scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dre Battle doesn't seem bothered though.
Dre Battle is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jerome Battle.
Jerome Battle misses with a hook.
Dre Battle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dre Battle slips under a jab from Jerome Battle.
A big left from Dre Battle misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Jerome Battle misses the target.
Dre Battle slips a jab from Jerome Battle.
Jerome Battle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dre Battle was well out of range. Poor timing from Jerome Battle.
Jerome Battle misses with a wild body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dre Battle throws an overhand right that lands on Jerome Battle's shoulder, as Jerome Battle tries to avoid the shot.
Dre Battle waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jerome Battle.
Jerome Battle lands a really nice looking cross but Dre Battle seems unphased.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jerome Battle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dre Battle.
Jerome Battle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dre Battle missing with a left hand there. Jerome Battle was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dre Battle throws a jab when Jerome Battle was well out of range.
Dre Battle moves out of range as Jerome Battle strikes.
Jerome Battle on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dre Battle throws a shot from downtown. Jerome Battle moves away and avoids it.
Dre Battle avoids the body shot from Jerome Battle.
Dre Battle is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jerome Battle closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dre Battle keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dre Battle uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jerome Battle.
Jerome Battle dips to his left and cracks Dre Battle with an uppercut!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jerome Battle misses with a hook.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dre Battle, as that shot connected.
Jerome Battle avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jerome Battle lands a jab to Dre Battle's midsection.
Jerome Battle misses with a wild body shot.

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 Dre Battle.
I think Dre Battle 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 Ben Watson scores the fight for Dre Battle!
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight for Jerome Battle!
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight for Jerome Battle!

Jerome Battle wins by split decision!