Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 31, 2017

#R1#
Batista shoots in for a takedown but Mela shows good takedown defense.
Batista is breathing heavily.
Mela lands a nice looking body shot.
Mela paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nice shot lands for Mela.
Mela lands a nice shot to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Batista 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Batista walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Batista limp body while Mela jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Antero Mela!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 28, 2017

#R1#
Watterson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A cross from Watterson lands.
Batista shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Watterson but Watterson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Watterson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Batista doesn't seem bothered though.
Watterson scores with a jab to the body.
Batista avoids a punch combination nicely.
Batista drops his hands momentarily and Watterson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Watterson with a jab.
Watterson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Batista at a distance.
We've been told by Watterson's head coaches at River's Edge Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Batista swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Watterson counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Watterson throws out a powerful jab.
Watterson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Batista circles away quickly and effectively.
Batista tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jab from Watterson.
Watterson scores with a one two! Batista had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Batista shoots and misses
and Watterson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Batista shoots in but Watterson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Quincy Watterson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Batista.
Watterson connects with the punch.
Batista on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Watterson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Watterson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Watterson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Batista stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Watterson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Batista looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Watterson is fending him off so far but Batista persists. Nope, Watterson circles away and we're back to standing.
Watterson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Batista fails with a takedown attempt.
Watterson throws a shot to the body.
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!
Watterson works Batista's body with a nice hook.
Batista dodges the punch combination from Watterson. #T2#
Batista fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Watterson avoids it really well and circles away.
Watterson lands a two punch combo.
Batista shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Watterson sprawls well. Watterson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Batista gets slowly back to his feet.
Watterson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Batista takes one on the button.
Nice uppercut lands for Watterson. That snapped Batista's head back.
Batista moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Watterson lands a slapping body shot.
Batista shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Watterson as he avoids it easily. #T3#
Batista looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Watterson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Batista shoots in and drives through. Watterson sprawls well.
Watterson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Batista moves away.
Watterson misses with a wild combination.
Batista takes one on the button.
Watterson lands a right hook to the body.
Watterson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Batista's head.
Watterson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Watterson lands a glancing blow to the side of Batista's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Watterson connects with the punch.#ROC#
Batista is rocked!
Batista fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Watterson rushes Batista with punches - Batista moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Batista goes down! Watterson follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Quincy Watterson!
Our winner, Quincy Watterson, 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.

Event: DFN#10 Bang vs Batista
Date: Jul 01, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Bang drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bang sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Batista's guard.
Batista wants to improve his position but Bang is controlling well.
Batista wants to control but Bang is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Bang is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bang is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Bang is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bang slips a nice elbow through Batista's hands, connecting with Batista's forehead.#SUB#
Batista actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Batista is defending against the submission attempts here by Bang.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Batista won't allow Bang to pass to mount.
Bang is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T1#
Bang trying to pass the guard but Batista defending well. #SUB2#
Batista is defending against the submission attempts here by Bang.
Bang lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2#
Bang is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Batista doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bang.
Bang has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bang landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bang scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bang wants to free his trapped foot but Batista is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Bang is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Batista is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Miro Bang!
Miro Bang really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Urban Fighter logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: DUEL#70 Haack vs Momochi
Date: May 27, 2017

#R1#
Batista throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dux.
Batista closes the distance and clinches up with Dux, looking for a takedown. Batista pushes Dux against the cage but Dux circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dux stuns Batista with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dux has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Touch Of Death Combat Academy in the buildup to the fight.
Dux throws a head kick but Batista moves out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Dux.
Batista takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nice uppercut there from Dux.
Dux scores with a head kick.
Batista on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dux lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dux lands a body shot.
Dux uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Batista has time to react.
Dux pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Batista back to the cage. Dux follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Dux lands a two punch combo. #KD#
Dux lands a big head kick that sends Batista tumbling to the mat! Dux takes a step backwards and waves Batista back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Batista is rocked!
Dux feints a jab and as Batista dips his head, Dux unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Batista right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Batista falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Dux smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Frank Dux!
Frank Dux thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: D46 Jones v Hunt II
Date: Apr 22, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Batista shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Pounder is trying to defend but Batista finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Batista trying to control from Pounder's half guard. Pounder has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #SUB#
Pounder has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Batista can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pounder seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Batista trying to control but Pounder is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batista is stalling in the full guard.
Batista stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pounder swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Batista passes Pounder's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Well, if Batista is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Batista working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Batista wants to control but Pounder is keeping him busy.
Batista moves into full mount! Pounder won't be happy about that!
Batista can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pounder is looking to escape.
Batista sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T2#
Pounder is looking to get to half guard.
Pounder is squirming around, avoiding Batista's attempts to control the action.
Pounder can't escape the position. #T3#
Batista tries to control but Pounder wriggling away.
Batista controlling from the full mount.
Batista wants to control the pace but Pounder is squirming around nicely.
Pounder keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Batista trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Pounder is looking to get to half guard.#T4#
Batista wants to control the pace but Pounder is squirming around nicely.
Pounder really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Pounder is squirming around, avoiding Batista's attempts to control the action.
Batista is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dave Batista dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Pounder scores with a takedown into Batista's guard.#SUB2#
Batista has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pounder can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Batista is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Batista had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pounder defends it easily.
Pounder engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pounder trying to control the position from guard on top but Batista is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pounder pushes down on Batista's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T1##SUB2#
Batista actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Batista manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pounder lands a couple of elbows.
Pounder with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Pounder cracks Batista with a solid left hand.
Pounder trying to control but Batista is working from the bottom.
Pounder is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pounder landing some decent shots from guard.
Pounder wants to stand but Batista is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB2#
Batista escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pounder gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Pounder avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T2#
Pounder is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Batista is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pounder is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Pounder trying to control but Batista is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Batista working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pounder doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pounder manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pounder works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Batista has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Pounder controlling the action here.
Nice strikes from Pounder there.
Still in half guard, Pounder seems content to control.
Pounder is nestled in close to Batista, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Batista taking some punishment here, with Pounder in his half guard.
Pounder wants to take a breather but Batista is having none of it.
Pounder is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Batista is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB#
Pounder wants to work for an arm triangle but Batista is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Batista wants to control but Pounder is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Batista looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Batista is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pounder pulls his head out easily. #T4#
Pounder winds up and cracks Batista with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Pounder trying to control from half guard but Batista is working away. #SUB2#
Batista is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pounder pulls his head out easily.
Batista has hold of Pounder's hands but Pounder slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB2#
Batista looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pounder slips a nice elbow through Batista's hands, connecting with Batista's forehead.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pounder in particular looking to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Pounder is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gerry Pounder dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Pounder scores with a nice right hand.
Pounder lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Dave Batista seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Batista looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Pounder keeping moving, preventing Batista from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pounder wants to sweep here but Batista controlling him for the moment.
Batista trying to control but Pounder is working from the bottom.
Dave Batista has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Batista has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Pounder is proving hard to escape from.
Pounder keeping moving, preventing Batista from controlling successfully.
Batista looking to sit in guard and control but Pounder gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Batista has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pounder can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Pounder drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pounder jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Pounder stays in close to Batista's body and controls the position. #T2##SUB2#
Batista throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pounder trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Pounder thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Pounder wants to control from the top but Batista keeps moving.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pounder looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Pounder postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Batista had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pounder defends it easily.#T3#
Pounder trying to control but Batista is working from the bottom.
Pounder controls from within his opponent's guard.
Pounder working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
Pounder drops back looking for a leg! Batista is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Batista manages to kick Pounder off! Pounder jumps back into Batista's guard.
Pounder has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Batista trying to control the position.
Pounder trying to control but Batista is working from the bottom.
Pounder controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Batista is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pounder is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Batista escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pounder gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Batista is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Batista is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pounder is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Batista is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Pounder frees his head nicely. Oh but Batista has switched to an armbar! Pounder is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Dave Batista!
Dave Batista bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: D41 Galvao Vs Jacquard
Date: Mar 19, 2017

#R1#
Batista tries to clinch up
and Cage counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Batista thinking.
Batista dives in and grabs Cage's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cage pushes down on Batista's head and hops out.
Batista tries to close the distance and clinch but Cage swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cage now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Batista shoots in for a takedown but Cage shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Batista shoots and misses
and Cage cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Batista. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Batista shoots in and drives through. Cage sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batista wants to slow Cage down by chopping away at his legs.
Batista looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cage avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Batista shoots in but Cage avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T1#
Batista throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cage counters with a three punch combo that has Batista backing up. Batista nods at Cage to acknowledge the strikes.
Batista fails to land the takedown.
Despite the aggression on Cage's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Dave Batista seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Batista with a poor takedown
and Cage counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Batista thinking.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Batista.
Batista is breathing heavily.
Batista gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cage counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Batista shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Cage to counter with a crisp jab.
Batista shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cage defends it nicely.
As Batista backs off Cage throws a huge counter combo but Batista manages to avoid it all.#T2#
Batista darts in looking for a takedown but Cage gets double underhooks and turns Batista into the cage.
Batista doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cage counters with a straight right hand.
Batista doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cage counters with a nice body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Batista tries for a takedown but Cage circles away easily
and Cage counters with a nice body shot.
Batista gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cage counters with a left to the body. #T3#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Batista is defended easily by Cage.
Cage appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Batista shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Batista takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Batista tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cage sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Batista somewhat.
Cage throws a counter combo.
Batista misses with a takedown attempt
and Cage counters with a nice body shot.
Batista has his takedown stuffed
and Cage counters with a series of strikes. Batista will be more careful next time no doubt. #T4#
Batista tries for a takedown but Cage circles away easily
and Cage makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Batista shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cage makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Batista doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cage counters with a straight right hand.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Batista.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Batista shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cage counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Cage dominated that round.
That's time! Batista's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Batista doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cage counters with a nice body shot.
Batista gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cage cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Batista fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Batista. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Batista has his takedown stuffed
and Cage counters with a series of strikes. Batista will be more careful next time no doubt.
Johnny Cage seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batista looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T1#
Batista throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cage's waist but Cage gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Batista off to one side.
Batista shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cage as he jumps to the side.
Cage has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Batista fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A nice side step and Cage releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Batista fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cage avoids it really well and circles away.
Cage has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Batista is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Batista shoots and misses
and Cage counters with a nice body shot.
Batista shoots in for a double leg but Cage sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Batista tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cage sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Batista somewhat.
Cage is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T2#
Batista tries for a takedown but Cage circles away easily
and Cage counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A head kick by Batista misses
and Cage counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Batista gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cage counters with a right hand to the body.
Batista misses with a takedown attempt #KD2#
and Cage counters with a crisp one two that drops Batista! Cage thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Batista to his feet! Batista is in big trouble!#ROC2#
Batista is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Batista gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cage counters with a right hand to the body.
Batista shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cage defends it nicely.
Cage is looking for the big counter here.#T3#
Nice takedown defense from Cage. No joy for Batista on that attempt.
Cage doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Batista goes for a double leg but Cage avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cage continues to drive forward.
Batista shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cage counters with a right hand to the body.
Batista shoots in but Cage avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Batista shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cage pinned against the cage. Cage gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T4#
Cage ducks under a wild hook from Batista.
Cage appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Cage slaps away a takedown attempt from Batista, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cage doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Batista gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Batista takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Batista with a poor takedown
and Cage counters with a three punch combo that has Batista backing up. Batista nods at Cage to acknowledge the strikes.
Cage slaps away a takedown attempt from Batista, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cage throws a counter combo.
Batista doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cage makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Cage showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Batista has his takedown stuffed
and Batista takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Batista tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cage defends well and Batista ends up having to push Cage into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Cage is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Batista darts in looking for a takedown but Cage gets double underhooks and turns Batista into the cage.
Cage is looking for the big counter here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Batista. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Batista misses with a takedown
and Cage counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Batista might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Batista tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cage swivels and escapes.
Cage unleashes a big counter combination but Batista bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Batista doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cage counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batista shoots and misses
and Cage counters with a left to the body.
Cage stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cage wants it to stay on the feet.
Cage is looking for the big counter here.#T1#
Batista misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Batista misses with a takedown attempt
and Cage counters with a series of strikes that really hurt Batista! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Cage!
Johnny Cage thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: D38 Castillo Vs McPetteri
Date: Feb 26, 2017

#R1#
Rautio keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Batista wants to clinch but Rautio slips to the side
and Rautio counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rautio with a hook.
Rautio blocks a leg kick.
Rautio thows a body kick. Batista tries to catch it but that hurt him. #KD2#
Rautio cracks Batista with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Rautio has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Batista to stand back up!
We've been hearing reports that Batista has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rautio digs a good body shot into Batista's ribs.
Dave Batista seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Batista is breathing heavily.
Rautio connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rautio comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rautio drops Batista with a naaaaasty hook - Batista is in real trouble here! Rautio dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Risto Rautio! Risto Rautio retains his light heavyweight title!
An out of breath and clearly excited Risto Rautio thanked Vandal & Laundry for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: DFC 35
Date: Feb 05, 2017

#R1#
Batista tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Horak swivels and escapes.
Horak tries to close the distance and clinch but Batista swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Horak closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Batista successfully pulls guard.
Horak wants to stand but Batista has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Horak wants to pass the guard but Batista is keeping the position.
Horak is looking to stand up but Batista won't let him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Batista has his feet on Horak's thighs here. He's pushed Horak off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Horak screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dave Batista!
Dave Batista tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: DFC 31
Date: Jan 07, 2017

#R1#
Batista has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Out counters by moving into the clinch. #TD2#
Out has hold of one of Batista's legs. Batista is fighting the takedown attempt but Out gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Out chips away with some ground and pound.
Out landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
Batista is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Out is aware though and is defending well.
Batista being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Out lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Out is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
Batista working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Out has passed into half guard!
Batista is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Out scores with a couple of nice shots.#T1#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Batista has hold of Out's hands but Out slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Out has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at CT + BJJ & Wrestling sparring gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Batista gets full guard.
Out with a nice head shot there.
Out content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB#
Out got a little sloppy there for a moment and Batista has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Out has managed to get both his arms back between Batista's legs - danger averted.
Out is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Out content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Out stays in close to Batista's body and controls the position.
Out lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Batista escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Out gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Out cracks Batista with a solid left hand.#T2#
Batista has momentary wrist control but Out slips an elbow through the middle.
Out slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Out lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Out looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Batista on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Out connects with a nice short shot to Batista's temple.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Out is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Out is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Batista on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Out slips a nice elbow through Batista's hands, connecting with Batista's forehead.
Out landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB#
Batista looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3##SUB#
Batista actively working from the bottom here.
Ground and pound from Out.
Out controlling the pace. #SUB#
Batista actively working from the bottom here.
Batista taking some punishment here, with Out in his half guard.
Out is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ground and pound from Out.
Out working Batista over with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Out connects with a nice short shot to Batista's temple.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Out lands a nice short elbow.#T4#
Out looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Batista with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Batista on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #ROC2#
Batista is rocked!
Out lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Batista! More strikes land and this one is all over! Out jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Down Out!
An out of breath and clearly excited Down Out thanked FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: DFC 26
Date: Nov 27, 2016

#R1##TD2#
Vos gets the takedown into side control.
Batista is letting Vos control him for a moment.
Vos landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Vos slows the pace down.
Batista is not content to let Vos control the position.
Vos working the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vos working the ground and pound from side control.
Vos taking a breather here.
Batista wants to control but Vos postures up.#T1##SUB2#
Vos is trying to get an arm triangle but Batista is defending well.
Batista is looking for a sweep.
Vos landing strikes.
Vos landing a few strikes.
Batista is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Russian Fighting Community Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Batista is not content to let Vos control the position.
Batista prevents Vos from moving into mount.
Batista struggling a bit here.
Batista is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Vos controlling from side mount. #T2#
Batista gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Vos lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Batista hang on?
Vos has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Vos with good strikes from the mount here!
Vos controlling from mount.
Vos with the ground and pound from mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Batista is looking to get to half guard.
Vos scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Batista?
Batista wants to control but Vos is having none of it.
Vos pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#T3#
Vos lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Batista is squirming around, avoiding Vos's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Vos has control of Batista's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Batista regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Batista tries to lock up and control but Vos gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Vos takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Batista tries to lock up and control but Vos gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Vos raining down shots from the mount!
Vos looking to control and managing it successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vos with the ground and pound from mount.
Vos looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here. #T4##SUB2#
Vos with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vos has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Batista's face. #ROC2#
Batista is rocked!#SUB2#
Batista defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Vos.
Vos with shots to the head and body - Batista looks very uncomfortable down there.
Oh Batista is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Vos cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Vos in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Batista wants to control but Vos is having none of it.
Batista really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Vos postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Batista bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Vos and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tom Vos!
Tom Vos decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: DFC 22: Midweek Massacre
Date: Oct 19, 2016

#R1#
Batista closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rowling circles away.
Rowling lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rowling looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD#
Rowling shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rowling showed some decent athleticism there.
Batista gets back to full guard.
Rowling trying to stand up but can't free himself from Batista's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Batista is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Rowling frees his head nicely. Oh but Batista has switched to an armbar! Rowling is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Dave Batista!
Dave Batista was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: DFC 19: Revival
Date: Sep 24, 2016

#R1#
Batista takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A good leg kick by McPetteri.
McPetteri lands a leg kick that knocks Batista off balance momentarily.
We've been told by McPetteri's head coaches at KO Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
McPetteri buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Batista has a takedown stuffed.
An inside leg kick lands from McPetteri. #KD#
McPetteri drops Batista with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Batista looks back up at him and smiles so McPetteri waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#
Batista is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McPetteri scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McPetteri fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Batista fails with a takedown attempt.
McPetteri throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! McPetteri throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Batista is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jani McPetteri!
An out of breath Jani McPetteri thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: DCF 18
Date: Sep 04, 2016

#R1#
Vos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Batista tries to counter with a takedown but Vos is quick to defend against it.
Vos fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vos pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Batista back to the cage. Vos follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Vos misses with a looping left.
Batista slips a jab and a cross from Vos.
Batista shoots in looking for a takedown but Vos manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Batista's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Batista drops his hands momentarily and Vos takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Batista shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vos pinned against the cage. Vos gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Vos swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Batista has a takedown stuffed.
Vos lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Batista. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Batista moves away from the strike by Vos.
Vos's jab looks to have found its range, popping Batista under the eye.
Vos works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
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!
Vos jabs Batista right on the nose. Batista blinks but takes it well.
Batista with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Vos to score with a decent uppercut.
Vos scores with the left hand. Batista knows he should have avoided that one.
Batista fails with the takedown.#T1#
A cross from Vos lands.
Vos misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vos throws a series of punches but Batista avoids them all with ease.
Vos scores with a decent looking hook.
Batista looks to land a right hand but Vos moved out of range.
It seemed like Vos was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Vos throws a nice looking combination but Batista bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Batista seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Batista shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Batista is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Vos.
Vos looks to land a left hand but Batista moved out of range nicely.
Tom Vos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vos lands a jab to the nose.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Batista goes for a double leg but Vos avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Vos continues to drive forward.
Batista moves away from the strike by Vos.
Batista shoots in and drives through. Vos sprawls well.
Vos scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Vos lands a nice shot that snaps Batista's head back. #T2#
Batista on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Vos lands a lovely overhand right.
Batista shoots in but no luck this time.
Batista dives in and grabs Vos's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vos pushes down on Batista's head and hops out.
Batista is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Vos.
Batista has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Vos finds it's way round the side to connect with Batista's head.
Vos looks to land a combination. Batista sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#ROC2#
Batista is rocked!
Vos throws an uppercut from hell that sends Batista clean off his feet! He's out cold! Vos stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tom Vos!
Tom Vos decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: DFC 16 : ADAMS VS BATISHA
Date: Aug 14, 2016

#R1#
A big left from Adams misses.
Batista seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Dave Batista seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Batista shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Adams counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Batista thinking.
Adams misses with a looping left.
As Adams tries to get set, Batista tries to push him back and clinch up but Adams manages to avoid the attempt.
Adams jabs at Batista's body.
Adams misses with a looping right.
Batista has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Adams moves into the clinch.
Batista tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Batista. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good body shot from Adams.
Adams lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Batista.
Batista is trying to pull guard but Adams turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice left hand lands by Adams.
Adams slowing the pace effectively.
Nice body punch from Adams - that landed with a thud.
Batista fails to pull guard.
Adams lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Batista backwards.
Batista is breathing heavily.
Adams lands a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adams lands with a short shot to the head. #T1#
Adams digs a right hand underneath Batista's ribcage. Batista let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Adams lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Adams displaying some good clinch control by pressing Batista up against the cage.
Adams just leaning against Batista, taking a breather.
Adams receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Adams is leaning against Batista and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Adams lands an uppercut.
Adams lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A body shot lands from Adams.
Adams lands a nice shot to the body.
Batista letting Adams take a breather here.
Adams pushes Batista back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Adams lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Batista tries to pull guard but Adams forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Adams lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short body shot lands from Adams as the two fighters clinch.
Adams lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Adams.
Adams lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T2#
Adams lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Adams on the inside.
Batista takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Adams on the inside.
A short right from Adams on the inside.
Batista jumps guard but Adams stands there with Batista around his waist. Batista gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Adams is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Adams.
Adams lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Batista tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Adams digs a right hand into Batista's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Batista's gas tank.
Adams lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Good body shot from Adams.
Adams slows down the pace here.
A short body shot lands from Adams as the two fighters clinch. #T3#
A short right from Adams.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Adams creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Adams as the two fighters clinch.
Adams working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Adams lands a shoulder strike. #ROC2#
Batista is rocked!
Adams lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Oh Batista is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Batista letting Adams take a breather here.
Adams lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Batista to his knees! Adams keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Adams! James Adams retains his light heavyweight title!
Jumping up and down and very excited, James Adams waved his t-shirt featuring KnockOut's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: DFC 14: Koreshkov vs. Carter
Date: Jul 30, 2016

#R1#
Batista fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD2#
Batista scores with a takedown into Out's guard.
Batista looking to pass the guard.
Out is controlling Batista's posture.
We've been hearing good reports from Out's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Batista stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Out swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Out is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batista won't allow Out to sweep him here. #T1#
Out manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Batista manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Out lands a couple of elbows.
Out stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Batista swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Batista is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Out with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Batista looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Out passes into half guard.
Out lands with a punch from half guard.
Batista trying to control but Out postures up.
Out scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Out looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T2#
Out looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Batista with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Out is thwarting Batista's attempts to control the position.
Out landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Out lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Batista is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Out pulls his head out easily.
Out perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Out looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Out winds up and cracks Batista with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ground and pound from Out.
Out slows the pace down in half guard.
Batista gets back to full guard. #T3##SUB2#
Out avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Out with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Out's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Out makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Batista keeping full guard, as Out tries to pass.
Out works over Batista with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Batista had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Out defends it easily.
Out lands a couple of elbows.
Batista has momentary wrist control but Out slips an elbow through the middle.#T4#
Out landing some decent shots from guard.
Out makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Out is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Out avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Batista has his foot on Out's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Out works his way back into a safe position though.
Out landing with the ground and pound.
Out postures up and lands a big shot to Batista's brow.
Out distracts Batista with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
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!
Batista has momentary wrist control but Out slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Batista is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Batista is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Out rolls with it to try and escape but Batista cranks on the arm and Out is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dave Batista!
After the fight, Dave Batista was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: HFC 268 Big Bad Buzz
Date: Jul 02, 2016

#R1#
Batista fails with a takedown attempt.
Batista shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Bolan moves into the clinch.
Batista is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bolan to keep the fight standing.
Mack Bolan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Batista.
Nice elbow from Bolan. #CUT#
It looks like Dave Batista has been cut.
Bolan creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Batista's defenses.
Bolan working Batista over with knees to the body.
Batista jumps guard but Bolan turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bolan crunches a lovely knee into Batista's ribcage.
Batista looks winded!
Bolan lands an elbow that stopped Batista in his tracks for a moment.
Batista fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bolan lands a knee to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bolan.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bolan lands a damaging elbow.
Bolan putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Batista in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Bolan scores with a hook to the body.
Bolan scores with a knee to the head.
Bolan connects with a nasty looking knee right to Batista's face.
Bolan landing knees to the head.
Bolan lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #T1#
Good body shot from Bolan.
A knee to the head by Bolan.
Batista is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bolan to keep the fight standing.
Batista takes an elbow to the temple.
Bolan unloads a knee to the mid-section. Batista lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bolan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Batista.
Bolan with a knee to the head.
Bolan pushes Batista back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bolan putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Batista in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Bolan lands a nice elbow.
Bolan pushes Batista back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bolan with a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Batista takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bolan crunches a lovely knee into Batista's ribcage.
Bolan scores with a knee to the head.
Bolan landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bolan working Batista over with knees to the body.
Bolan lands a knee to the head.
Batista fails to pull guard.
Bolan scores a nice knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Bolan. #T2#
Bolan putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Batista in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Bolan landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Bolan.
A knee to the head by Bolan.
Bolan creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Batista's defenses.
Bolan lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Bolan scores a nice knee to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Bolan.
Bolan unloads a knee to the mid-section. Batista lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bolan connects with a nasty looking knee right to Batista's face.
Nice elbow from Bolan.
Bolan scores with a knee to the head.
Bolan scores with a knee to the head.
Nice body punch from Bolan - that landed with a thud.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bolan.
Bolan scores with a knee to the head.
Bolan working Batista over with knees to the body.
Bolan connects with a nasty looking knee right to Batista's face.
A knee to the head by Bolan. #T3#
Bolan landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Batista takes a knee right on the jaw!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bolan.
Bolan lands an elbow just above Batista 's eye.
Bolan connects with a nasty looking knee right to Batista's face.
Bolan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bolan putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Batista in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Bolan digs a right hand into Batista's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Batista's gas tank.
Bolan connects with a nasty looking knee right to Batista's face.
Bolan lands an elbow inside.
Bolan creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Batista's defenses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bolan scores a nice knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Bolan.
Bolan scores a nice knee to the body.
Bolan using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Bolan is working Batista over against the cage.
A knee to the head by Bolan.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bolan obliges.
Bolan scores with a knee to the head. #T4#
Bolan landing knees to the head.
Bolan lands a nice shot to the body.
Bolan connects with a knee to the head.
Bolan creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Batista's defenses.
A right handed body shot lands from Bolan.
A knee to the head by Bolan.
Bolan using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Bolan unloads a knee to the mid-section. Batista lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bolan lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Bolan lands a nice elbow.
Bolan landing knees to the head.
Bolan is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bolan presses Batista against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bolan working Batista over with knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bolan lands a knee to the head.
Bolan lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bolan connects with a knee to the head.
Batista is trying to pull guard but Bolan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Bolan landing some nice looking knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mack Bolan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dave Batista's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Batista tries for a takedown but Bolan circles away easily#CL#
and Bolan counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Bolan lands a shot to the body.
Batista tries to pull guard but Bolan holds him up against the cage and eventually Batista drops back down to his feet.
Bolan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Batista can do to turn this around?
A right handed body shot lands from Bolan.
Bolan landing knees to the head.
Batista takes an elbow to the temple.
Bolan lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Batista takes a knee right on the jaw!
Knees in the clinch landing for Bolan.
Bolan lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Batista takes a knee to the side of the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A hook to the body from Bolan.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bolan lands a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bolan obliges.
Bolan lands a damaging elbow.
Bolan lands an elbow that stopped Batista in his tracks for a moment. #T1#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bolan.
Batista jumps guard but Bolan turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Mack Bolan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Batista.
Batista jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bolan walks away with a smile on his face. Batista gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Bolan closes the distance and clinches.
Batista is trying to pull guard but Bolan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Bolan putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Batista in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Batista tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bolan just stands there and leans against the cage.
A knee to the head by Bolan.
Bolan with a knee to the head. #ROC#
Batista is rocked!
Bolan putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Batista in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Bolan scores with a knee to the head.
Batista is still on wobbly legs! Can Bolan finish him?
Bolan lands a nice elbow.
Bolan lands a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bolan scores with a knee to the head.
Batista tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Knees to the body from Bolan.
Bolan scores with a knee to the head.
Bolan comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Batista takes a knee right on the jaw!
Batista is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bolan to keep the fight standing.
Batista tries to pull guard but Bolan holds him up against the cage and eventually Batista drops back down to his feet. #T2#
Bolan lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Bolan connects with a knee to the head.
Mack Bolan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Batista is trying to pull guard but Bolan has him pressed against the cage.
Batista seems to have recovered his senses.
Batista tries to pull guard but Bolan holds him up against the cage and eventually Batista drops back down to his feet.
Bolan crunches a lovely knee into Batista's ribcage.
Bolan scores with a knee to the head.
Bolan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bolan digs a right hand underneath Batista's ribcage. Batista let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bolan comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Bolan working Batista over with knees to the body.
Bolan scores with a knee to the head.
Bolan with a knee to the head.
Batista tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bolan just stands there and leans against the cage.
Batista tries to pull guard but Bolan won't allow it.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bolan obliges.
Bolan scores with a knee to the head.
Bolan scores a nice knee to the body.
Bolan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T3#
Knees in the clinch landing for Bolan.
Batista tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bolan just stands there and leans against the cage.
Batista fails to pull guard.
Bolan lands a nice knee to the body.
Bolan lands an elbow inside.
Batista takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nice elbow from Bolan.
Bolan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Batista takes an elbow to the temple.
Bolan digs a right hand into Batista's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Batista's gas tank.
Batista takes a knee to the side of the body.
Bolan lands an elbow inside that Batista shrugs off.
Bolan lands a nice shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A hook to the body from Bolan.
Bolan lands a damaging elbow.
Bolan connects with a nasty looking knee right to Batista's face.
Bolan lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bolan lands a knee to the head.
Bolan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T4#
Bolan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bolan lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Bolan scores a nice knee to the body.
Bolan crunches a lovely knee into Batista's ribcage.
Batista takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bolan connects with a nasty looking knee right to Batista's face.
Batista tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bolan smiles and moves away. #CL#
Bolan moves into the clinch successfully.
Batista jumps guard but Bolan stands there with Batista around his waist. Batista gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Batista is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bolan to keep the fight standing.
Batista tries to pull guard but Bolan forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Bolan landing knees to the head.
Bolan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mack Bolan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dave Batista's cut.
That's time! Bolan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Bolan moves into range and clinches up with Batista.
Batista jumps guard but Bolan stands there with Batista around his waist. Batista gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Batista jumps guard but Bolan turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bolan lands a body shot.
Bolan landing knees to the body.
Bolan lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bolan landing knees to the head.
Batista takes a knee to the side of the body.
Bolan crunches a lovely knee into Batista's ribcage.
Bolan gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bolan lands a nice knee to the body.
A right hand to the body from Bolan.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bolan lands a shot to the body.
Bolan lands a knee to the head.
Bolan presses Batista against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bolan lands a knee to the head.
Bolan lands a body punch.
Bolan lands an elbow that stopped Batista in his tracks for a moment. #T1#
Bolan works on Batista's body with a couple of short punches.
Bolan scores a nice knee to the body.
Bolan landing knees to the body.
Bolan lands a knee to the body.
Bolan with a knee to the head.
Bolan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bolan lands a shot to the body.
Bolan digs a right hand underneath Batista's ribcage. Batista let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bolan lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Bolan landing knees to the head.
A right hand to the body from Bolan.
Bolan lands a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Batista is trying to pull guard but Bolan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Mack Bolan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Batista.
A knee to the head by Bolan.
Bolan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Batista fails to pull guard.
A knee to the head by Bolan.
Nice elbow from Bolan.
Batista fails to pull guard. #T2#
Bolan unloads a knee to the mid-section. Batista lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bolan landing knees to the head.
Bolan lands a nice elbow.
Batista tries to pull guard but Bolan forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Bolan utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Bolan unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Batista fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bolan comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Bolan landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Batista fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bolan.
Bolan digs a right hand underneath Batista's ribcage. Batista let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bolan scores with a knee to the head.
Bolan digs a right hand underneath Batista's ribcage. Batista let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A body shot lands from Bolan.
Bolan lands a knee to the head.
Bolan lands a good knee to the midsection. Batista won't want to take too many of those.
Bolan lands a knee to the head. #T3#
Bolan lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A right handed body shot lands from Bolan.
Bolan lands a body shot.
Bolan lands an elbow inside.
Bolan lands a damaging elbow.
Bolan scores a nice knee to the body.
Batista is trying to pull guard but Bolan has him pressed against the cage.
Bolan lands a damaging elbow.
Batista takes a knee right on the jaw!
Batista takes an elbow to the temple.
Bolan with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Batista tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bolan smiles and moves away. #CL#
Bolan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bolan scores with a hook to the body.#T4#
Batista jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bolan walks away with a smile on his face. Batista gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Batista shoots in for a takedown but Bolan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL#
Bolan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mack Bolan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bolan with a knee to the head.
Bolan with a knee to the head.
Batista is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bolan to keep the fight standing.
Bolan crunches a lovely knee into Batista's ribcage.
Bolan lands a nice shot to the body.
Bolan with the Thai clinch, moves his hips back and unleashes a brutal knee to the head! Batista drops to the mat in a crumpled heap! Huuuuuuge knee there! WOW!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Mack Bolan!
Mack Bolan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: HFC 267 Frozen Time
Date: Jun 25, 2016

#R1##TD2#
Cormier gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Batista trying to control the position from guard on top but Cormier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Batista passes Cormier's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Batista is thwarting Cormier's attempts to control the position.
Batista wants to pass to mount but Cormier is defending the position. #SUB2#
Batista is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Batista trying to mount his opponent but Cormier defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB#
Cormier looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Cormier is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Batista pulls his head out easily.
Cormier works his way to full guard. Good work.
Cormier can't keep his opponent in guard - Batista advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Batista is trying to control. Cormier wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Batista is trying to work for a kimura but Cormier is defending well.
Batista trying to pass the guard but Cormier defending well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Batista keeps trying to improve his position.
Cormier wants to control but Batista is keeping busy. #T2#
Batista has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Cormier tries to hold on but Batista pushes him away.
Batista is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Cormier is in real trouble. #SUB2#
Batista working for the choke.
Well, with Batista on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Cormier is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#SUB2#
Batista working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB2#
Batista looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2#
Cormier preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Batista.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cormier tries to roll but Batista sticks to his back. #T3#
Cormier is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Batista is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Cormier is tapping out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dave Batista!
Dave Batista decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: HFC Challengers 76
Date: May 29, 2016

#R1#
Batista showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tegetthoff.
Wilhelm Tegetthoff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Tegetthoff gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Batista advances position into side control!
Tegetthoff looks winded!#SUB#
Batista is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tegetthoff knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Batista is working to tighten his grip on Tegetthoff's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Tegetthoff has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Batista is really squeezing tight and eventually Tegetthoff passes out! Batista breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Dave Batista!
In his post fight interview, Dave Batista started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: HFC Challengers 74
Date: May 01, 2016

#R1#
Batista goes for a double leg but Brown avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Brown continues to drive forward.
Despite the aggression on Brown's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL2#
Brown clinches up with Batista and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Brown breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Brown moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Brown gets control of Batista's arms and successfully pulls guard. Brown will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Batista from controlling successfully.
Brown tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Brown is looking for a triangle but Batista pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown trying to control the position here.
Brown tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batista tries to free his leg and advance position but Brown is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Batista has gone for a leg lock! Brown slips out almost immediately though and dives into Batista's guard.#REVB#
Brown with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
Brown lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Batista is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Batista has his foot on Brown's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brown works his way back into a safe position though.
Brown throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Batista works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Brown must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Batista has his foot on Brown's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brown works his way back into a safe position though.
Brown's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Brown throws a big right hand that misses.
Brown controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Batista working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Brown.
Brown wants to pass the guard but Batista is keeping the position.#SUB#
Batista looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Brown passes into side control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Batista can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
Batista is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown in side control lands a decent elbow.
Brown looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Batista is avoiding damage well.
An elbow from Brown crashes against the mat.
Brown wants to lay and pray for a moment but Batista keeps working.
Batista dodges the ground and pound from Brown.
You can see the frustration on Batista's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Brown controlling from side mount.
Brown trying to control the action but Batista is working from the bottom. #T3#
Batista manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Brown throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Brown missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Brown is trying to control the action in half guard but Batista is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Batista works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Batista working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brown doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Brown manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Batista has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Brown doesn't defend quickly enough and Batista has managed to lock this one up! Can Brown escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Batista on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dave Batista!
Dave Batista bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

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