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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tshephang Batho (ranked 2674 p4p, 3928 weight class) and Johnny Zapp (ranked 383 p4p, 514 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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8 - 1 - 0 |
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185 cm
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184
3 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Great low kicks
Very quick |
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Powerful takedowns
Solid Muay Thai
Good gas tank |
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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 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tshephang Batho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Johnny Zapp!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Batho lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Zapp fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zapp looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Batho is looking to counter punch.
Zapp fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nice shot by Batho.
Zapp fails to land the takedown.
Tshephang Batho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Zapp.
Zapp slips under a jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Zapp is defended easily by Batho.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batho gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Zapp trying to control but Batho is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zapp postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Batho keeping moving, preventing Zapp from controlling successfully.
Zapp missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Zapp wants to control from the top but Batho keeps moving.
My spies in Blood^and^Guts inform me that Zapp has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Batho wants to get back to his feet but Zapp is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Zapp tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Batho counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Zapp thinking.
Zapp misses with a few strikes there.
Johnny Zapp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horrible takedown attempt by Zapp or perhaps it was just good defense by Batho, which made it look bad.
Batho is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Zapp cracks Batho with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tshephang Batho is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zapp with a lazy takedown attempt
and Batho counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zapp closes the distance and clinches up with Batho, looking for a takedown. Zapp pushes Batho against the cage but Batho circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Zapp is looking to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zapp tries to clinch
and Batho counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zapp drives through with a takedown into Batho's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Zapp drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Batho manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Zapp has Batho in his guard.
Zapp wants to sweep here but Batho controlling him for the moment.
Batho wants to stand but Zapp has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Zapp is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Batho defends well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zapp is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Batho is aware though and is defending well.
Batho tries to stand but Zapp is controlling from the bottom.
Zapp is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Batho not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tshephang Batho dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Zapp tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zapp with a poor takedown
and Zapp takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've been told by Batho's head coaches at Iron mikes mma that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Zapp fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zapp with a poor takedown
and Batho counters with a right hand to the body.
Zapp with a lazy takedown attempt
and Batho counters with a nice body shot.
Tshephang Batho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Zapp.
Nice sprawl there from Batho as Zapp shoots in.
Batho is looking to counter with head kicks.
Zapp rushes Batho and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Zapp blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zapp jumps guard and drags Batho to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Zapp has a closed guard, preventing Batho from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batho trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batho controls from within his opponent's guard.
Batho trying to control the position from guard on top but Zapp is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zapp is trying to hold Batho in close to prevent damage but Batho has managed to pass into half guard.
Batho tries to stand but can't do so whilst Zapp controls his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Zapp tries to clinch but Batho moves out of range.
It looked like Batho was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Zapp staying out of range there.
Batho takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Zapp wants to clinch up but Batho keeps it at a distance.
Batho went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Zapp gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Zapp takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zapp throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Batho's waist but Batho gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zapp off to one side.
Johnny Zapp is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Batho leaves Zapp with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Zapp.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batho swats away the attempt to clinch by Zapp.
Batho clobbers Zapp with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Batho throws a nice looking combination but Zapp bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zapp is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Batho with a body shot.
Jab from Batho.
Batho rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zapp counters with a nice body shot.
Zapp shoots for a takedown but Batho saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Batho seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Zapp tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Batho paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zapp with a lazy takedown attempt
and Batho counters with a nice uppercut.
Zapp closes the distance but Batho moves to the side
and Batho counters with a thumping low kick.
Batho is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zapp can do to turn this around?
Zapp takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batho connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Zapp is rocked!
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!
Zapp moves to clinch but Batho breaks away
and Batho scores with a counter punch that sends Zapp to the canvas! Batho smells blood - he's punishing Zapp with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Zapp has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tshephang Batho!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
38% |
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